Test Squad for South African Tour - predictions & discussion

[Rik E Boy]

This was written before the second test. Absolutely perfect summary and is exactly my thoughts. Interesting how Marsh was dismissed both times too.

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2014/feb/20/south-africa-v-australia-a-letter-to-the-proteas

So who would have thought balls around off stump going away and In Swinging Yorkers get batsmen out

Especially if you go fishing second ball. Hardly an unplayable pill that got him in the first dig and not the first time we've seen that dismissal with Marsh either.

regards,

REB

[Failed Creation]

This was written before the second test. Absolutely perfect summary and is exactly my thoughts. Interesting how Marsh was dismissed both times too.

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2014/feb/20/south-africa-v-australia-a-letter-to-the-proteas

So who would have thought balls around off stump going away and In Swinging Yorkers get batsmen out

Especially if you go fishing second ball. Hardly an unplayable pill that got him in the first dig and not the first time we've seen that dismissal with Marsh either.

regards,

REB

I think what we've found out about Marsh is that like his debut innings in Sri Lanka, he does bugger all else afterwards. This tour is like history repeating itself...

[bennymacca]

What would you rather, someone who makes elegant runs once in a blue moon, or someone who makes ugly runs at a first class average of 45. Get him back in the team!!

(Having said that I think they are going to bring Hughes back to open once rogers retires so long term it might be better to get another middle order batsman in there like Doolan. But not marsh!)

[Failed Creation]

What would you rather, someone who makes elegant runs once in a blue moon, or someone who makes ugly runs at a first class average of 45. Get him back in the team!!

(Having said that I think they are going to bring Hughes back to open once rogers retires so long term it might be better to get another middle order batsman in there like Doolan. But not marsh!)

Spot on, I quite like Hughes' grit, and I agree that he should open or not play at all.

[rod_rooster]

http://dennisfreedman.com/shaun-marsh-number-say/

[bennymacca]

http://dennisfreedman.com/shaun-marsh-number-say/

that was pretty good haha

[Rik E Boy]

.....Hughes' grit, and I agree that he should open or not play at all.

It's spelt Hughes Shit.

regards,

REB

[carey]

This was written before the second test. Absolutely perfect summary and is exactly my thoughts. Interesting how Marsh was dismissed both times too.

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2014/feb/20/south-africa-v-australia-a-letter-to-the-proteas

So who would have thought balls around off stump going away and In Swinging Yorkers get batsmen out

Especially if you go fishing second ball. Hardly an unplayable pill that got him in the first dig and not the first time we've seen that dismissal with Marsh either.

regards,

REB

No its cause SA cheated ask Warner!

[The Sleeping Giant]

Just in case anyone was wondering, not a drop of rain fell on the scheduled day 5 in Port Elizabeth.

[The Dark Knight]

Just in case anyone was wondering, not a drop of rain fell on the scheduled day 5 in Port Elizabeth.

Thanks for that update mate.

[bennymacca]

so who does watto come back in for? my guess it he will come in for doolan and bat at 6, and marsh at 3 (though i would love if they dropped marsh instead)

[Jim05]

so who does watto come back in for? my guess it he will come in for doolan and bat at 6, and marsh at 3 (though i would love if they dropped marsh instead)

Cant see that because IMO Clarke wont lift himself up the order.
Watson and Doolan straight swap at 3 for me.

[Failed Creation]

so who does watto come back in for? my guess it he will come in for doolan and bat at 6, and marsh at 3 (though i would love if they dropped marsh instead)

Cant see that because IMO Clarke wont lift himself up the order.
Watson and Doolan straight swap at 3 for me.

I agree, that's probably what will happen.

But I think Clarke is best used at 4, and I wish he'd be more willing to do it.

[bennymacca]

so who does watto come back in for? my guess it he will come in for doolan and bat at 6, and marsh at 3 (though i would love if they dropped marsh instead)

Cant see that because IMO Clarke wont lift himself up the order.
Watson and Doolan straight swap at 3 for me.

They confirmed before the start of the series that watto was going to bat at 6 before he got injured, so not sure whether they will think differently now

[whufc]

I think at present the best top 6 is

Warner
Rogers
Watson
Clarke
Smith
Marsh

But I think they will go

Warner
Rogers
Watson
Marsh
Clarke
Smith

[Robran]

Am really looking forward to this one cmon aussies u can do It.. heres my team

Warner
Rogers
Hughes ( why not )
Clarke
Watto
Smith
Haddin
Johnson
Harris
Lyon
Siddle

Give the kid ( hughes )a go didnt he do really well last time and he turns the strike over and hits boundarys.. clarke has to bat at 4 imo.. if watto can come in at 3 for a few he just might do some damage when the balls a bit older...

[mal]

If Australia is the win the series this is the team
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8 Mitchell Johnson
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[The Sleeping Giant]

Then we are screwed.

Shall I put all my money on SA?

[wristwatcher]

Am really looking forward to this one cmon aussies u can do It.. heres my team

Warner
Rogers
Hughes ( why not )
Clarke
Watto
Smith
Haddin
Johnson
Harris
Lyon
Siddle

Give the kid ( hughes )a go didnt he do really well last time and he turns the strike over and hits boundarys.. clarke has to bat at 4 imo.. if watto can come in at 3 for a few he just might do some damage when the balls a bit older...

Don't mind it. Great ton by Marsh in the first test but not sure what rational argument would have had him in the team before South Aussie Phil

[Brodlach]

Can Not Wait!!