3RD O/D GAME NZ V AU 20/2/07

[Aerie]

Yep what you say is right. Hodge is better batsman than him right now though and if his form continues he cant be left out. I honestly believe Hodge is one of the finest players in the world at the moment.

Who left the gates at Glenside open?

Sorry mate but he is a class act. He has been dominating domestic cricket for 2 months. Unlucky to be dropped from the test side. He is one to watch. There is martyn and mwaugh about him. He may even average more than 42 in test cricket before he retires

What's his average now? If it's not more than 42 now then he's no chance. The number 4 and 5 spots are not mortgaged by Hussey and Clarke in Test cricket but owned. Ponting has 3 wrapped up and the number 6 spot will be taken by Symonds (hopefully for a while) and if not a young emerging talent. The ship has sailed for Hodge in Test cricket. He's a very good player and will go down with the likes of Siddons, Lehmann etc who were unlucky to not have played more test cricket. Barring an injury crisis his Test career is finished.

I have been very impressed by Hodge and do think he may take the number 4 or 5 spot in the Test team with Hussey to move up to the opening position vacated by Langer (and soon Hayden as well).

As for the one dayers, in this point in time Hodge is in the best XI and with Symonds back should still stay in the top 7.

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Yep what you say is right. Hodge is better batsman than him right now though and if his form continues he cant be left out. I honestly believe Hodge is one of the finest players in the world at the moment.

Who left the gates at Glenside open?

Sorry mate but he is a class act. He has been dominating domestic cricket for 2 months. Unlucky to be dropped from the test side. He is one to watch. There is martyn and mwaugh about him. He may even average more than 42 in test cricket before he retires

What's his average now? If it's not more than 42 now then he's no chance. The number 4 and 5 spots are not mortgaged by Hussey and Clarke in Test cricket but owned. Ponting has 3 wrapped up and the number 6 spot will be taken by Symonds (hopefully for a while) and if not a young emerging talent. The ship has sailed for Hodge in Test cricket. He's a very good player and will go down with the likes of Siddons, Lehmann etc who were unlucky to not have played more test cricket. Barring an injury crisis his Test career is finished.

meant to say he has been dominating for 2 years not months.

You never know with injuries and form. WE may even do away with the allrounder?

Agree that 4 and 5 are pretty set though

[am Bays]

You give it out you got to be able to take it.....

What those damn infernal kiwis are saying about OUR side!!!! Death I say Death to the infedels!!!!

Q. What's the difference between an Australian bowler and a rubber tyre? A. A rubber tyre rises to the pressure.

Q. What's the difference between an Aussie bowler and a pack of Immodium? A. A pack of Immodium can stop the runs.

Q. What's the difference between an Aussie bowler and a boiling egg? A. Some eggs don't crack even under pressure.

[Adelaide Hawk]

The Kiwis have every right to gloat. I mean, they've been the powerhouse of world cricket for many years, and many countries have modelled themselves upon New Zealand

New Zealand's inferiority complex continues to amuse me.

[MagicKiwi]

Where have you been all of your life AH? It's one of the national favourites pastimes in the Shaky Isles to throw shit across the Tasman. Nothing to get all huffy and upset about, now go back into your corner, you silly thing....