What Should Australia's Top 6 Be For The Ashes

[Media Park]

numbers 2 5 and 6

and a distinct lack of katich.

[norm11]

numbers 2 5 and 6

and a distinct lack of katich.

Dont rate katich
Hussey should have been opening for the last 5 years
The other two better than north

But of course this is my opinion that im aloud to have yes?

[Media Park]

Of course, you are entitled to an opinion...

And if I'd said, for example, Usman Khawaja to bat at three, you'd be entitled to call me a twat!

[norm11]

Of course, you are entitled to an opinion...

And if I'd said, for example, Usman Khawaja to bat at three, you'd be entitled to call me a twat!

Not at all he was my next pick to bat 6

[Media Park]

Of course, you are entitled to an opinion...

And if I'd said, for example, Usman Khawaja to bat at three, you'd be entitled to call me a twat!

Not at all he was my next pick to bat 6

[norm11]

Before the next ashes in England we need to find sone batsman that can play the swinging ball

[rod_rooster]

numbers 2 5 and 6

and a distinct lack of katich.

Dont rate katich
Hussey should have been opening for the last 5 years
The other two better than north

But of course this is my opinion that im aloud to have yes?

You're allowed to have your opinion but equally i'm entitled to think the only logical explanation for anyone to leave Katich out of their top 6 would be the result of a serious drug addiction. That or a significant mental illness. Suggesting Mike Hussey should have been opening for the last 5 years is also an opinion you are entitled to but a couple of blokes by the name of Hayden and Langer may disagree with you.

[norm11]

numbers 2 5 and 6

and a distinct lack of katich.

Dont rate katich
Hussey should have been opening for the last 5 years
The other two better than north

But of course this is my opinion that im aloud to have yes?

You're allowed to have your opinion but equally i'm entitled to think the only logical explanation for anyone to leave Katich out of their top 6 would be the result of a serious drug addiction. That or a significant mental illness. Suggesting Mike Hussey should have been opening for the last 5 years is also an opinion you are entitled to but a couple of blokes by the name of Hayden and Langer may disagree with you.

Ok sorry my bad there. Since they retired he should have opened

[Media Park]

Hughes would have blocked Watto's spot, but for injury, and now Hughes will struggle to get back- reality check is waiting for Kat to retire.

Jacques and Rogers wouldn't feel too lucky themselves...

[valleys07]

Before the next ashes in England we need to find sone batsman that can play the swinging ball

Is swing likely to be a factor in australia?

IMO the top 6 should read:
Katich
Watto
Ponting
Clarke
Hussey
White

[norm11]

Before the next ashes in England we need to find sone batsman that can play the swinging ball

Is swing likely to be a factor in australia?

IMO the top 6 should read:
Katich
Watto
Ponting
Clarke
Hussey
White

Doesn't seem to be as much of a factor in Australia as it does in England

[Mythical Creature]

I went
Katich
Hughes
Ponting
Clarke
Watson
Hussey

[valleys07]

Before the next ashes in England we need to find sone batsman that can play the swinging ball

Is swing likely to be a factor in australia?

IMO the top 6 should read:
Katich
Watto
Ponting
Clarke
Hussey
White

Doesn't seem to be as much of a factor in Australia as it does in England

Yeah thats what im thinking

I believe that swann is going to play a part in this series for england, with melbourne and sydney being dangerous games for australia.....if steven finn plays this series, after watching him play against the paki's, i get the feeling he is going to enjoy the perth test along with broad.

What is peoples opinions of anderson? sure he dominates in england with swing friendly conditions.....similar to watto, how are these two going to fare on hard, bouncy wickets?

[piccachu]

marsh
katich
ponting
clarke
watson
hussey
haddin- although i would much prefer haddin to bat at 6 but they wont due to him keeping

[cokadonkeytoo]

Klingding
Jnr Marsh
Punter
Fergie
Pup
Watto

Lets spice some things up in Australia and change it around. If Ponting fails in Australia during the Ashes then its time to GO!

[Q.]

I went
Katich
Hughes
Ponting
Clarke
Watson
Hussey

Same.

[Pat Malone]

I think the majority of people agree that North has run out of chances. Everyone is throwing up random suggestions but you need to be realistic, you cannot shuffle the whole order around before a test series. Ponting will stay at 3 even if Clarke is in better form, its historically where the best batter should bat and historically Ponting is the best batter. Order should be:

Katich
Hughes
Punter
Clarke
Hussey
Watson

Only changes are Hughes in for North and swapped Watson to 6 from opening. Will benefit his bowling as well and his stroke play will be welcome with Steve Smith and the likes down the order. Team to be: Katich, Hughes, Punter, Clarke, Hussey, Watson, Haddin, Smith, Johnson, Hilfenhaus, Bollinger. Very strong batting line up with Johnson at 9 along with a good pace variation of swing (Hilf) bounce and pace (Bolly, Johnson) and spin (Smith, Kat, Clarke).

[Hazbeen]

I went
Katich
Hughes
Ponting
Clarke
Watson
Hussey

Snap

[Rik E Boy]

Katich
Hughes
Watson
Clarke (c)
Ferguson
White

How many more times are we going to go with Ponting and Hussey. North is a dud. These guys are going to have to learn to beat England so why not start at home. Our recent results have been crap with the bat so how about showing some balls and give White a go and give Hughes and Ferg a crack with Khawja in the wings with Jacques or Rogers if the impossible happens and the Kat loses form. Give Pup a chance to skipper.

Not looking forward to watching Ponting out to the hook and Hussey nicking it to third slip this summer.

regards,

REB

[Rik E Boy]

I think the majority of people agree that North has run out of chances. Everyone is throwing up random suggestions but you need to be realistic, you cannot shuffle the whole order around before a test series. Ponting will stay at 3 even if Clarke is in better form, its historically where the best batter should bat and historically Ponting is the best batter. Order should be:

Of course you can. Otherwise you are blooding new players on foriegn territory. If they are good enough they are old enough with Kat, Clarkey and White the experience would still be there to usher in the likes of Ferg and Hughes. If we keep playing Hussey and Punter then Clarkey won't get the chance to develop his leadership. Your proposed selection strategy is to retain guys who are well past their best and this did teams such as England no good at all when they were struggling to keep up with the best as they kept going back to guys like Atherson, Stewart and Gatting again and again.

BALLS. That's what we need.

regards,

REB