It's true that it's not totally unreasonable for an opener to bat in the middle order, but it still means you're not utilizing the best of his skills. A middle order player needs the ability to bat at multiple tempos, to milk the spinners, and to bat with the tail. Stodgy old fashioned openers like Rodgers have concentration, patience, and judgement but often won't have as wide of an attacking game or as much time batting with the tail.
He's a slipper. Quite a good one too IMO; should field in the slips if he plays.
Averages just under 1 catch per match at fc level. It ain't Bob Simpson, but it's not too bad. Obvs doesn't say how many he's shelled, but after Clarke he'd probably be our best slip option.
Unless he is excellent, he will probably get the new kid role of square leg/close in fielder. I would love to see him replace Hughes at third slip though, or he could go to gully where Hussey has left a spot...
I think Cowan will stay under the lid. I also wonder if Watson might not be the guy to go to gully? Hughes maybe, but can't think of too many other candidates really.
Where did you hear this i/v, out of interest? Tbf he seemed to rub Hayden the wrong way in particular and, well...
Nah, Oz will throw in a WACAesque thrashing at some stage if our bowlers are fit
Your batting isn't good enough.
Was on Sky Sports Radio in Sydney.
