South Africa vs Australia 1st Test

[silicone skyline]

Problem is McGain, whilst not a part timer, will never cause much trouble for qualtiy batsmen either. He does not apply enough pressure and good players will just sit on him and wait for the bad ones that will inevitably come.

You can't say that for sure if McGain hasn't played at Test Level.

As far as I'm concerned, forget state form, Test level is a different kettle of fish at which cricketers either rise to the occasion of fail epically.

I would like to see some inroads made before we head to the Ashes.

[stan]

Great win, Great to see. Some good fighting spirit from the Aussies lead from M.Johnson and M.North. Norths first innings ton was great to see. He is a fine circketer and we are better for him being in the side. the performance of Mitch Johnson was fantastic but I have to ask the question, how long before he is complete exhausted. The man has put in a Giants effort in this test match, 96no+ 4 for and + 4 for again.
Also good to see the HilF with a few wickets in the second innings. And Siddle continues to improve which is great to see.
Well Aussies Lead 1-0 at the moment in a series that Seth Africa were supposed to destroy us before we went to England an apparently get beaten there as well. Im not saying that we have the series im just saying that the South Africans are a good team and perhaps the completive results in Australia were and indication that the 2 teams are closer than we all believe.

[Pup]

Lets give McDonald another chance he can bat, he hasnt shown us let but he is good enough to average 40 at test level. His bowling will be ideal in England. Its a tough situation because we also need to see if McGain is up to it.

Do you honestly believe that? He does not even average 40 in state cricket, yet you think he can average 40 at International level?

[hearts on fire]

Great win!

how good is Siddle becoming? improving every match!

[Killa]

I regard McDonald a bowler who can bat a bit. The thing is next test is friday, we need to play 5 bowlers to ease the work load. It look like johnson and siddle are bit sore so it looks like a batsman to make way for this test. It can not be north got a 100 and the bloke i believe it should be is hussey he needs a wake up call. Then comes back for 3rd test. No say north is a allrounder because he can not bowl for shite because katich has more chance of getting a wicket. here the side for next test.

hughes
katich
ponting
clarke
north
haddin
mcdonald
johnson
siddle
mcgain
hilfy

12th hussey- needs wake up cool

[Pup]

Wake up cool?

And no he does not need a wake up call, he has had a ordinary last 4 test's, it does not mean he should be dropped. he is still a crucial part of this side and people thinking otherwise are kidding themselves.

Talk about over reactions.

[Pidge]

Should we all be saying Hussey should retire? This reminds me of how quick people were to ssay Hayden should go. Of course he should stay in the side. Its a hard call for next match. McDonald or McGain. One of these two will play. That would be the only change IMO.

[wycbloods]

I agree Pup but his last ten innings have only yielded 192 runs. He still has a few points in the bank but he needs to do something soon otherwise the people calling for his head will gain supporters.

[hearts on fire]

Hussey shouldn't be in the side because of five Tests ago, he should be in the side on current form.

But if anyone is going to be dropped, McDonald has to be dropped.

[Push in the Back]

Hussey shouldn't be in the side because of five Tests ago, he should be in the side on current form.

But if anyone is going to be dropped, McDonald has to be dropped.

Like for Like - then we must put Dan Cullen in...

[Pup]

Hussey shouldn't be in the side because of five Tests ago, he should be in the side on current form.

But if anyone is going to be dropped, McDonald has to be dropped.

It does not work like that, you can not base test selection on one or two tests, that is not how cricket works. People go through mini slumps (Which is what this is) but they come out of them. This is a bloke that before these last ten innings has barely failed at all.

How fickle people can be, Who would have thought when everyone was jumping all over him calling him the messiah and the best batsmen we have seen for a long time when he was scoring mountains of runs that as soon as he had a bad month people would be jumping all over him and questioning his spot in the side. it is a disgrace. He as credits in the bank and for anyone who honestly thinks he should be dropped from the side either has very little cricket knowledge or has a real dislike for Michael Hussey.

[rod_rooster]

Hussey shouldn't be in the side because of five Tests ago, he should be in the side on current form.

But if anyone is going to be dropped, McDonald has to be dropped.

It does not work like that, you can not base test selection on one or two tests, that is not how cricket works. People go through mini slumps (Which is what this is) but they come out of them. This is a bloke that before these last ten innings has barely failed at all.

How fickle people can be, Who would have thought when everyone was jumping all over him calling him the messiah and the best batsmen we have seen for a long time when he was scoring mountains of runs that as soon as he had a bad month people would be jumping all over him and questioning his spot in the side. it is a disgrace. He as credits in the bank and for anyone who honestly thinks he should be dropped from the side either has very little cricket knowledge or has a real dislike for Michael Hussey.

Well said Pup. Perfectly summed up.

[silicone skyline]

How can you hate Mike Hussey? The man is more popular than Iced Coffee is with tradies. Lol

[Dogwatcher]

This reminds me of how quick people were to ssay Hayden should go.

Struth, I can't believe this line keeps getting trotted out. Hayden had plenty of chance to prove he could regain form.
No one quickly jumped on him - his form slumped and progressively got worse. He had his form slump in England, that was his chance as an older player to show he still had it.
At his age he could afford no more form slumps.

[Drop Bear]

How fickle people can be, Who would have thought when everyone was jumping all over him calling him the messiah and the best batsmen we have seen for a long time when he was scoring mountains of runs that as soon as he had a bad month people would be jumping all over him and questioning his spot in the side. it is a disgrace. He as credits in the bank and for anyone who honestly thinks he should be dropped from the side either has very little cricket knowledge or has a real dislike for Michael Hussey.

I'm still surprised nobody is calling for his head. It doesn't take much. The media have to be on somebody's back! I bet Punter is breathing a sigh of relief after this win. The great man can now relax for another match at least.

[wycbloods]

For the record i agree with what you are saying Pup i was just stating that people will look at his recent performances harshly and not the innings before those last ten.

[Pidge]

This reminds me of how quick people were to ssay Hayden should go.

Struth, I can't believe this line keeps getting trotted out. Hayden had plenty of chance to prove he could regain form.
No one quickly jumped on him - his form slumped and progressively got worse. He had his form slump in England, that was his chance as an older player to show he still had it.
At his age he could afford no more form slumps.

Hussey isnt getting any younger.

[wycbloods]

This reminds me of how quick people were to ssay Hayden should go.

Struth, I can't believe this line keeps getting trotted out. Hayden had plenty of chance to prove he could regain form.
No one quickly jumped on him - his form slumped and progressively got worse. He had his form slump in England, that was his chance as an older player to show he still had it.
At his age he could afford no more form slumps.

Hussey isnt getting any younger.

Name me a player who is

[Drop Bear]

Name me a player who is

Benjamin Button.

[hearts on fire]

When was Mike Hussey's last ton?