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Australia's spinner for India vs Aus?
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Athlai
Not Terrible
Tait.
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
DAC? IMO, yes. Therefore, I voted Hogg.
MacGill actually bowled alright the first 3 innings of the series, seemed to be improving with every over. Then there was the rather unfortunate 2nd innings in Hobart...
I still think he'll hold the spot provided he spends some serious time in the gym and on the rehab bench over the next month, he just clearly isnt 100% fit atm and it didnt just effect his bowling, he looked unusually poor (even by his standards) in the field.
If he were to not be picked for the Boxing day test then pick Hogg, if not Hogg then Bryce McGain, if not McGain then Aaron Heal, if not Heal then dont play a spinner.
I still think he'll hold the spot provided he spends some serious time in the gym and on the rehab bench over the next month, he just clearly isnt 100% fit atm and it didnt just effect his bowling, he looked unusually poor (even by his standards) in the field.
If he were to not be picked for the Boxing day test then pick Hogg, if not Hogg then Bryce McGain, if not McGain then Aaron Heal, if not Heal then dont play a spinner.
sideshowtim
Banned
No spinner thanks.
Quite simply, our spin stocks are meek, and India would have a field day with what we currently have. So my thoughts are, why include a spinner when he's likely to get smacked? You're only playing to India's strengths. Play 4 quicks (The three we had v Lanka + either Tait of Hilfy), prepare fast bowler friendly tracks and we'll do fine...
Quite simply, our spin stocks are meek, and India would have a field day with what we currently have. So my thoughts are, why include a spinner when he's likely to get smacked? You're only playing to India's strengths. Play 4 quicks (The three we had v Lanka + either Tait of Hilfy), prepare fast bowler friendly tracks and we'll do fine...
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
If a spinner is to be picked, I still think it has to be MacGill. I can't see Hogg or any of the others troubling the Indians in test cricket even at their best. MacGill is in horrible form but if he manages to find something, he has the ability to actually do something.
Given his form though, I'd have to play four quicks. This could obviously change if he takes a few for NSW between now and then.
I also think McGain should be on the poll if Hauritz, White, Bailey and Heal are there. If I had to pick a spinner and I wasn't allowed MacGill, I'd actually pick McGain.
Given his form though, I'd have to play four quicks. This could obviously change if he takes a few for NSW between now and then.
I also think McGain should be on the poll if Hauritz, White, Bailey and Heal are there. If I had to pick a spinner and I wasn't allowed MacGill, I'd actually pick McGain.
vic_orthdox
Global Moderator
Nah, definitely don't. Won't affect the result of the series all that greatly, IMO.dontcloseyoureyes said:
alternative
Cricket Web Content Updater
Couldn't agree more.
gettingbetter
State Vice-Captain
Doesn't it seem wierd that the Australians picked an unfit player? i always had the impression that they picked players who were only 100% fit.
Athlai
Not Terrible
Selectors on crack and for God's sake after this winning streak he bloody well deserves it.
gettingbetter
State Vice-Captain
Thats true, but doesn't it still end up as being MacGill> other Aus. spinners?
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
As an Indian, I hope they go in with a two spinner combo. Barring that, I'll take Stuey please.
He averages 50.78 against India, and he is worse now than he was then! Can't wait for that tbh.
He averages 50.78 against India, and he is worse now than he was then! Can't wait for that tbh.
Probably MaGill by default (although I don't think Sachin and co will have sleepless nights). The facsinating thing is that Mark Taylor (I think) once said when he was captain Australia would always play a spinner (easy to say when you had Warne). IMO if Magil's bowling has not improved by the time they get to Perth, will the Aussies do what they sometimes did at the WACA in pre Warne days, and play four pace bowlers?
FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
MacGill, if he shows any sign of improving his form and fitness between now and then. Otherwise, Hogg.
Turbinator
Cricketer Of The Year
Doesn't matter who you pick, we're just gonna carve him up. So advice, pick someone who either a) can handle the torture or b) is not very important for the future of Australian cricket and doesn't matter if his career is over afterwards cuz' he'll be so emotionally scarred.
