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  1. Justo

    Boneheaded decisions by Cricket Australia

    Let's add cancelling the Bangladesh Tour of Australia after banning Smith, Warner and Bancroft for "money" reasons. This tour would have given an opportunity for the weaker Australian line up to get some experience/confidence under their belt. Would have also provided a better opportunity to...
  2. Justo

    Australian test selection 2019-2020

    Warner Burns Labuschagne Smith Pucovski Wade Paine Cummins Pattinson Hazlewood Lyon I don't want to see Bancroft and Harris in the side for a while yet (if ever). If Burns and/or Warner fail then hopefully either Maddinson or Khawaja can come in to open later on. Head's form is too horrible to...
  3. Justo

    3rd Test at Headingley, Leeds

    The best part about this collapse is that Pattinson will barely have any sort of a work out. Hopefully he'll be able to play the next two tests as well and bypass the rotation policy.
  4. Justo

    *Official* Sri Lanka Tour of Australia 2019

    Labu got a wicket. Guaranteed to keep his spot now.
  5. Justo

    Australian test selection 2018/19

    Generally happy with the squad picked. Replace Marnus with Maxwell, Siddle with Tremain and that's what I would go with. I think it's too early for Pucovksi but Sri Lanka at home is an easy start at Test cricket. As long as he doesn't miss any Shield games if he's not picked I'll be OK with it.
  6. Justo

    Australian test selection 2018/19

    Some quality contributions from both Marsh's there. Competing with both Starc and Cummins. You could select Pattinson in place of either Marsh and get similar batting and tell Paine he bowls 10 overs max per day to keep him from breaking. Edit: I just checked and Pattinson actually averages 27...
  7. Justo

    Australian test selection 2018/19

    Who cares if the squad was already announced. Just call up some "replacements" for resting/injury if needed and go with the below IMO. Renshaw Harris Khawaja Burns Maxwell Head Paine Cummins Starc Lyon Hazlewood Edit: And piss off Siddle for Tremain as reserve bowler.
  8. Justo

    Australian test selection 2018/19

    Before the series I would have gone with the below. Renshaw Harris Khawaja Burns Maxwell Patterson IMO Finch isn't a test cricketer, S Marsh has had plenty of chances and done nothing, Handscomb needs more time out of the side and I wouldn't have selected Head in the first place. IMO the above...
  9. Justo

    *Official* India Tour of Australia 2018/19

    IMO this is as good an opportunity as any for India to win in Australia. During the 2014 tour of Australia India were able to score 400+ in each first innings. It didn't help them then because they couldn't get through Smith but IMO if they can do that this time around they'll probably win as...
  10. Justo

    Australian Domestic Off Season 2018

    Australia cancel hosting Bangladesh later this year - ESPNcricinfo Bangladesh in Australia cancelled because it's too expensive. Must be really struggling financially with the new TV deal. But no great surprise.
  11. Justo

    Australian Test Selection Thread 2017 - 2018

    IMO the middle order needs a major revamp. Khawaja and S Marsh haven't improved on their issues and I wouldn't have had Handscomb as reserve bat anyway. Given that we've got Zim away? and Bangla at home we should be able to limp through both until the home series and see where things are with...
  12. Justo

    ***Official*** Australia in South Africa 2018

    It's alright our two best bats are at the crease now. The rest just needed to see the shine off the new ball.
  13. Justo

    Steve Smith prediciton thread..

    While the whole situation is horrible I think losing the captaincy could be one of the best things that happens to the guy. He can go and focus purely on batting (maybe bowling again as well) and live in his own zone away from any further drama. Edit: The break from the ban could also be nice...
  14. Justo

    ***Official*** Australia in South Africa 2018

    I'm gonna against the grain and predict an Australian victory. It's time for the Paine Train.
  15. Justo

    Australian Test Selection Thread 2017 - 2018

    Agreed, Bancroft pretty much matched what George Bailey did back in 13/14 and Bailey was discarded for that. This wasn't exactly a difficult season for batting (both Marshes made runs ffs) so I see no reason for Bancroft to be guaranteed a spot. He's only 25 so has plenty of time to work on his...
  16. Justo

    Australian Domestic Season 2017/18

    Mitchell Marsh to be called up next test.
  17. Justo

    ***Official*** 1st Test at Brisbane

    Fmd!
  18. Justo

    Australian Domestic Season 2017/18

    Its stupid when compared to the selections from last year and that he was dropped from the Bangladesh tour. Last year Renshaw, Maddinson and Handscomb were all selected on the basis of youth and building up for the long term. S Marsh was returned for the Indian tour as a horses for courses...
  19. Justo

    Australian Domestic Season 2017/18

    Yea I can definitely understand why Bancroft is there and even though I would have kept Renshaw it's not the worst decision but Paine and S Marsh? Why did they bother dropping S Marsh for the Bangladesh tour? Why not continue the push for young talent that you can build a long term team around...
  20. Justo

    Australian Domestic Season 2017/18

    Maybe this? Paine set for shock Ashes recall | cricket.com.au All pretty horrible if so IMO.

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