THE ASHES

[Rik E Boy]

The big worry for me remains Mitchell Johnson. While he has talent and can bowl some unplayable deliveries the fact remains that he leaks runs badly when not taking wickets and without a decent spinner in the attack we are going to struggle to take enough wickets to win the series. Bolly, Harris and Hilf should be our quicks in this test.

regards,

REB

[Baron Greenback]

The big worry for me remains Mitchell Johnson. While he has talent and can bowl some unplayable deliveries the fact remains that he leaks runs badly when not taking wickets and without a decent spinner in the attack we are going to struggle to take enough wickets to win the series. Bolly, Harris and Hilf should be our quicks in this test.

regards,

REB

Agreed REB.
He really is terrible and I've been calling for his head for a long time.
Far too erratic to be playing Test cricket.
I'd like to see Cameron from NSW have a go some time soon too.

[Sorry Dude]

The big worry for me remains Mitchell Johnson. While he has talent and can bowl some unplayable deliveries the fact remains that he leaks runs badly when not taking wickets and without a decent spinner in the attack we are going to struggle to take enough wickets to win the series. Bolly, Harris and Hilf should be our quicks in this test.

regards,

REB

If the few ODI's are anything to go by he needs to be taken aside and reminded how to bowl line and lenght. Bowling that short and outside off CARP is ridiculous. Sure to throw a batsmen off put one out there every now and then, but not 4 balls in the over!

[Pidge]

The big worry for me remains Mitchell Johnson. While he has talent and can bowl some unplayable deliveries the fact remains that he leaks runs badly when not taking wickets and without a decent spinner in the attack we are going to struggle to take enough wickets to win the series. Bolly, Harris and Hilf should be our quicks in this test.

regards,

REB

Australia SHOULD have these three as our fast bowlers come November 25h, but they won't.

[valleys07]

How did johnson go playing grade cricket over the weekend?

[brod]

How did johnson go playing grade cricket over the weekend?

What apart from the 11 wides

[valleys07]

What apart from the 11 wides

Im guessing sh*t then....well if he cant get it right playing grade cricket whats the point of lining him up against england....i like johnson for that x factor but when that goes missing he is horrible

[smithy]

How did johnson go playing grade cricket over the weekend?

Read page 1 valleys

[smithy]

The big worry for me remains Mitchell Johnson. While he has talent and can bowl some unplayable deliveries the fact remains that he leaks runs badly when not taking wickets and without a decent spinner in the attack we are going to struggle to take enough wickets to win the series. Bolly, Harris and Hilf should be our quicks in this test.

regards,

REB

Agreed REB.
He really is terrible and I've been calling for his head for a long time.
Far too erratic to be playing Test cricket.
I'd like to see Cameron from NSW have a go some time soon too.

Thats the spirit Baron.
C'mon and join me on the Cameron bandwagon.
Because he's from NSW, REB will hop on board no problems, and if he keeps performing MAL will too.

[Booney]

The first Test "team", only 17 of them, named today.

Australian squad: Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke (vice-capt), Shane Watson, Simon Katich, Callum Ferguson, Mike Hussey, Marcus North, Usman Khawaja, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Steve Smith, Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle, Ben Hilfenhaus, Doug Bollinger, Ryan Harris, Xavier Doherty.

[Baron Greenback]

The big worry for me remains Mitchell Johnson. While he has talent and can bowl some unplayable deliveries the fact remains that he leaks runs badly when not taking wickets and without a decent spinner in the attack we are going to struggle to take enough wickets to win the series. Bolly, Harris and Hilf should be our quicks in this test.

regards,

REB

Agreed REB.
He really is terrible and I've been calling for his head for a long time.
Far too erratic to be playing Test cricket.
I'd like to see Cameron from NSW have a go some time soon too.

Thats the spirit Baron.
C'mon and join me on the Cameron bandwagon.
Because he's from NSW, REB will hop on board no problems, and if he keeps performing MAL will too.

Haha. I'm not saying he should play in the Ashes, but I'd definitely like to see him have a crack over the next year or so.

[valleys07]

Read page 1 valleys

Cheers smithy, missed that completely

Surely this gives rhino a shot given his performance for qld...

[smithy]

The big worry for me remains Mitchell Johnson. While he has talent and can bowl some unplayable deliveries the fact remains that he leaks runs badly when not taking wickets and without a decent spinner in the attack we are going to struggle to take enough wickets to win the series. Bolly, Harris and Hilf should be our quicks in this test.

regards,

REB

Agreed REB.
He really is terrible and I've been calling for his head for a long time.
Far too erratic to be playing Test cricket.
I'd like to see Cameron from NSW have a go some time soon too.

Thats the spirit Baron.
C'mon and join me on the Cameron bandwagon.
Because he's from NSW, REB will hop on board no problems, and if he keeps performing MAL will too.

Haha. I'm not saying he should play in the Ashes, but I'd definitely like to see him have a crack over the next year or so.

In 13 matches he's taken 62 wickets at 23.5 with 5 wickets in an innings 5 times and 10 for the match twice.
Not bad figures in 13 matches.
Problem is he's nearly 30 and it's taken him 9 years to play 13 matches meaning he's probably very injury prone.
Selectors would be reluctant to select an injury prone 30 year old for his test debut I would've thought.
Pity he wasn't a few years younger.
Bandwagon dismantled.

[Jim05]

Heard hilditch interview. Dont think harris will play. Hasnt been rested this weekend. His knee has flared up quite bad and they are worried about his fitness. Wouldnt have been able to bowl this next game so i think he would be doubtful. I think smithy could come in they want him as a batsman who bowls a few overs. If he makes runs for aus A i think he will be in for hauritz. Hilfy and johnno definates and bolly and sids fighting for last spot. Thats just what it sounded like.

[Bulls forever]

The first Test "team", only 17 of them, named today.

Australian squad: Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke (vice-capt), Shane Watson, Simon Katich, Callum Ferguson, Mike Hussey, Marcus North, Usman Khawaja, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Steve Smith, Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle, Ben Hilfenhaus, Doug Bollinger, Ryan Harris, Xavier Doherty.

Outstanding call by our national selectors. Advising some time ago that the Ashes Squad will be named on 15/11, the media jump all over it and we have Hilditch appearing on TV naming the squad, only to realise that we have a full round of SS matches and a tour match. Well dam me, why don't we just sit on the fence "they said", we will name a squad of half the players playing SS cricket and no one can criticise us until next week. Pretty hard to soar with the eagles when dealing with turkeys.

[brod]

Australia's attack for the Gabba Test is not set in stone, but they are taking no chances with any of their fast bowlers in the lead-up to the match. Peter Siddle, Ben Hilfenhaus and Ryan Harris will all be rested this week, with Mitchell Johnson and Doug Bollinger the only members of the pace attack who will take part in the round of Sheffield Shield games starting on Wednesday.

[rod_rooster]

The incumbent top 6 is really firing. With Clarke injured and Ponting yet to bat, the other 4 have made 23 runs between them

[smithy]

In 13 matches he's taken 62 wickets at 23.5 with 5 wickets in an innings 5 times and 10 for the match twice.
Not bad figures in 13 matches.
Problem is he's nearly 30 and it's taken him 9 years to play 13 matches meaning he's probably very injury prone.
Selectors would be reluctant to select an injury prone 30 year old for his test debut I would've thought.
Pity he wasn't a few years younger.
Bandwagon dismantled.

Wagon back in service.
Play him at the GABBA.

[Gozu]

Australia's worst side for 30 years?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/20 ... a-disarray

[Rik E Boy]

Australia's worst side for 30 years?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/20 ... a-disarray

Hang on. We are home. That sort of headline greeted the 1986/87 English team and the 1989 Australians who both won comfortably.

regards,

REB