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    The Road to the 2009 Ashes

    Symonds if he is fit or if the play Hauritz, probably a bowling all-rounder. -Chimpdaddy-
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    Who do you think the best bowlers are at present??

    Mendis is probably the hardest bowler to read at the moment. Great spinner for Sri Lanka. Just the right man to take the reins from Sri Lankas greatest spinner. -Chimpdaddy-
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    What should Australia do now?

    The question is whether he can generate the swing with the red ball as he does with the white ball in ODI's. That is where his main strength lies. -Chimpdaddy-
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    What should Australia do now?

    If your going to play 6 batters, then I would agree with a line-up of 4 specialist seamers and no spinner. I suppose you could throw the ball to Clarke, or Katich for a few over of spin if need be. Hauritz has not overly impressed me yet. -Chimpdaddy-
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    You know what really grinds my cricketing gears?

    Completely agree with the first point. I mean, I can understand the music between overs, but between every ball? Every six, four, or wicket seems to have crazy music blaring though. I suppose it adds to the atmosphere, but they need to give it a rest too. I've heard about these double-sided...
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    You know what really grinds my cricketing gears?

    I like doing it, because I like doing it. Honestly, all the attention over such a minor thing is ridiculous. I don't feel I need to justify myself about this, so you will just have to get over it. CW usually has quite thoughtful posters, which is why I like being apart of this forum. It would...
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    Matthew Hayden Retires - Tribute Thread ***Breaking News***

    Wow, couldn't have summed it up better myself. Sad ending unbefitting to the great mark he left on cricket. One of Australia's greatest openers. I will remember the times where it was almost common practice for him and Langer to both score centuries in the 1st innings. I suppose the guy wanted...
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    You know what really grinds my cricketing gears?

    Honestly, I don't get what all the fuss is about. I like doing it, and I'm going to continue to do it despite your friendly request. It is not going to kill you or any other poster to read one more word, and I have never had a complaint on any other forum where I've done the same. -Chimpdaddy-
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    You know what really grinds my cricketing gears?

    Great points. The KFC ads are completely poor. The obvious dub over the players voices, and the way Micheal Clarke drinks a "Filler" is cringeworthy to say the less. Also agree with your point on swing bowlers. What happened to them?? -Chimpdaddy-
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    What should Australia do now?

    So you would rather play an average all-rounder at 6, or have a 3 man pace attack? The problem continues to be Australia's bowling. It lacks venom, and can't break through the side. The way the pitch was breaking up on the last day at the SCG, meant Australia should have ripped through the South...
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    What should Australia do now?

    Unless they are exceptional, there needs to be time to introduce them to the international scene. And it takes time to settle into the side. They are not all going to have remarkable starts, and it might take a while. There will be a few scratchy fifties, and the odd century before they really...
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    What should Australia do now?

    Siddle can chip in here and there, but definitely don't expect that much. Johnson, when he gets going looks to be really handy. Yes, you're right. I meant the tail has wagged often this series, and shows that they can hold their own. -Chimpdaddy-
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    What should Australia do now?

    Well, I suppose Haddin is not exactely the number one batter going around, but the guy can hold his own. And he adds some useful runs towards the end with the tail. Heck, he probably was one of the better batters in the series against South Africa. That still doesn't change the fact that they...
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    What should Australia do now?

    I completely agree. But there is no garuntee that says if you doing well at FC level equates to doing well at the international level. The stepping stone is from FC to international is necessary, but the experience you gain at the international scene (whether a good or bad performance) is worth...
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    What should Australia do now?

    Yeah, I'm willing to give Lee another series. He has been playing with an injury, which I think is one of the reasons that he has lost his pace and consistency. Hopefully with some time off cricket he can get his fitness back up, and get his line going again. You need at least one experienced...
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    What should Australia do now?

    The jump from first-class to international level is definetely a big one. Once you are in the international side you are playing against some of the best players in the world. Not to mention, entire staff devoted to analysing your techniques, and flaws. Whilst, FC is an important stepping stone...
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    ***Official*** South Africa In Australia

    Fantastic game. And Graeme Smith, what a legend. To come out at no.11 with two injuries to save the game shows what a true champion he is. At one point, I kinda wanted SA to save the game just for Smith's sheer grit and determination. Great contest. In my mind they are the number one team...
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    ***Official*** South Africa In Australia

    I heard some commentary that since he got his 50 at the MCG, whenever he bats, his wife is not allowed to stand or something. Ah, poor fellow. - Chimpdaddy-
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    ***Official*** South Africa In Australia

    The 2005 Australian Ashes squad was a bit of a joke. Most of the Australian batsman had not played much cricket in months. With the exception of Warne, none of the bowlers were up to the task. By then Gillespie had lost much of the zip of the pitch that made him a feared bowler, McGrath was...
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    What should Australia do now?

    This, I agree wih. Talent comes before age. Players who have proven themselves should be getting the oppotunities. That said, there are some talented and young players there. We should stick with Bollinger and Hilfenhaus. And bring in other young guns like Hughes. We need a mix of experience...

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