25 man central contract list
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 10:20 pmAs stated in the 20/20 World cup thread CA has delayed the release of their list by a month already. A lot of new blood has come into the international scene in the past 12 months from Jason Krejza, Peter Siddle, Nathan Hauritz, David Warner, Andrew McDonald, Phillip Hughes, Bryce McGain, Marcus North, Callum Ferguson, Brett Geeves and Ben Laughlin. These boys have been pocketing $15,000 per month since they were called up into the national squad plus match payments.
http://content.cricinfo.com/australia/content/story/402419.html
http://content.cricinfo.com/australia/content/story/402806.html
Ponting has been garunteed to lead the side in all forms of the game until the next limited overs world cup then I assume he is expected to retire once its over as he will be 36 or soon after.
The current list below and My opinions
Ricky Ponting - safe
Doug Bollinger - taken a 5 fa in Dubai so could be useful in both forms
Nathan Bracken - Limited Overs player only Test career seems over.
Beau Casson - seems to be out of favour with selectors for what ever reason and is gone
Stuart Clark - has had injury troubles this summer, currently 33 needs to state intentions now for 2011.
Michael Clarke - skipper in waiting, just needs to keep that missus of his happy
Brad Haddin (wk) - not going to be a Gilly but he's the best we've got.
Nathan Hauritz - not the saviour to the national team's spinning woes but he's gunna have to do.
Matthew Hayden - Already gone
Ben Hilfenhaus - Work horse and needs an extended run in the side. looks like at this stage a better Test proposition than limited overs
Brad Hodge - is definitely gone, hasn't played for Aust in any form of the game for almost 12 months.
James Hopes - Limited overs only Test chances past him now hit 30 will be around for the next WC.
David Hussey - struggled of late in the Limited overs arena and needs to perform or get out.
Michael Hussey - same as David but maybe running out of credits. Must perform in the Ashes or future in doubt.
Phil Jaques - has struggled with injury since the WI tour and age is starting to disadvantage him now Hughes is on the scene.
Mitchell Johnson - A must and stay fit. Has a smokin hot missus so he needs to be there
Simon Katich - current Test Opener and should keep his spot much to the dislike of some posters on here
Brett Lee - trying to get back on the field after a big injury layoff. Is his desire still there after off field woes. Needs to stay fit or get out.
Shaun Marsh - currently injury prone but averages 41 from 15 LO games. must perform once he gets back on the park or maybe his little brother will overtake?
Ashley Noffke - same as Hodge
Peter Siddle - has had injury troubles previously but has shown potential in games played so far.
Andrew Symonds - may be asked to take a pay cut due to his off field antics, may not be around for the next WC
Shaun Tait - injury prone but they supported him through his mental troubles now must do the same for his latest injury woes
Adam Voges - Turning 30 at the beginning of this summer played only 1 LO game in 2007. think his chance is gone.
David Warner - promising 20/20 player but needs to convert it into other forms of the game. Age on his side
Shane Watson - Must give up trying to be a bowler. he is no good to us injured. Maybe after his Dubai efforts he will see the light....
Cameron White - Not a Test player and only a fill in Limited overs player IMO. May have better options for 2011.
of the others to have got a call up
Jason Krejza - promising debut but stuffed around since. To fight it out with Hauritz for the no. 1 spinners spot.
Andrew McDonald - glimpses of talent shown so far but needs to build on it.
Phillip Hughes - There for the long haul.
Bryce McGain - Age is helping so he should accept it and move on.
Marcus North - brilliant debut but is 30 in July could be around in 2011
Callum Ferguson - unlucky not to be going to England for the 20/20 WC but should be a shoe in for 2011.
Brett Geeves - haven't seen enough to make comment
Ben Laughlin - ditto
Ryan Harris - will be 30 at the beginning of the summer maybe a bit too far down the list for a regular gig.
Your thoughts gentlemen?
http://content.cricinfo.com/australia/content/story/402419.html
http://content.cricinfo.com/australia/content/story/402806.html
Ponting has been garunteed to lead the side in all forms of the game until the next limited overs world cup then I assume he is expected to retire once its over as he will be 36 or soon after.
The current list below and My opinions
Ricky Ponting - safe
Doug Bollinger - taken a 5 fa in Dubai so could be useful in both forms
Nathan Bracken - Limited Overs player only Test career seems over.
Beau Casson - seems to be out of favour with selectors for what ever reason and is gone
Stuart Clark - has had injury troubles this summer, currently 33 needs to state intentions now for 2011.
Michael Clarke - skipper in waiting, just needs to keep that missus of his happy
Brad Haddin (wk) - not going to be a Gilly but he's the best we've got.
Nathan Hauritz - not the saviour to the national team's spinning woes but he's gunna have to do.
Matthew Hayden - Already gone
Ben Hilfenhaus - Work horse and needs an extended run in the side. looks like at this stage a better Test proposition than limited overs
Brad Hodge - is definitely gone, hasn't played for Aust in any form of the game for almost 12 months.
James Hopes - Limited overs only Test chances past him now hit 30 will be around for the next WC.
David Hussey - struggled of late in the Limited overs arena and needs to perform or get out.
Michael Hussey - same as David but maybe running out of credits. Must perform in the Ashes or future in doubt.
Phil Jaques - has struggled with injury since the WI tour and age is starting to disadvantage him now Hughes is on the scene.
Mitchell Johnson - A must and stay fit. Has a smokin hot missus so he needs to be there
Simon Katich - current Test Opener and should keep his spot much to the dislike of some posters on here
Brett Lee - trying to get back on the field after a big injury layoff. Is his desire still there after off field woes. Needs to stay fit or get out.
Shaun Marsh - currently injury prone but averages 41 from 15 LO games. must perform once he gets back on the park or maybe his little brother will overtake?
Ashley Noffke - same as Hodge
Peter Siddle - has had injury troubles previously but has shown potential in games played so far.
Andrew Symonds - may be asked to take a pay cut due to his off field antics, may not be around for the next WC
Shaun Tait - injury prone but they supported him through his mental troubles now must do the same for his latest injury woes
Adam Voges - Turning 30 at the beginning of this summer played only 1 LO game in 2007. think his chance is gone.
David Warner - promising 20/20 player but needs to convert it into other forms of the game. Age on his side
Shane Watson - Must give up trying to be a bowler. he is no good to us injured. Maybe after his Dubai efforts he will see the light....
Cameron White - Not a Test player and only a fill in Limited overs player IMO. May have better options for 2011.
of the others to have got a call up
Jason Krejza - promising debut but stuffed around since. To fight it out with Hauritz for the no. 1 spinners spot.
Andrew McDonald - glimpses of talent shown so far but needs to build on it.
Phillip Hughes - There for the long haul.
Bryce McGain - Age is helping so he should accept it and move on.
Marcus North - brilliant debut but is 30 in July could be around in 2011
Callum Ferguson - unlucky not to be going to England for the 20/20 WC but should be a shoe in for 2011.
Brett Geeves - haven't seen enough to make comment
Ben Laughlin - ditto
Ryan Harris - will be 30 at the beginning of the summer maybe a bit too far down the list for a regular gig.
Your thoughts gentlemen?