Son Of Coco
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Hope the Australia selectors took note of the message I arranged from the North yesterday afternoon...defy my wishes at your peril boys!
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*Official* First Test at the Gabba
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Noble One
International Vice-Captain
Has it been confirmed that Bollinger will sit-out? I have read other articles written today that suggest Siddle will miss.
I still think it's too early to start blaming the selectors. If Bollinger isn't right to play, then I don't want him in the Test side and breaking down on Day 3.
I still think it's too early to start blaming the selectors. If Bollinger isn't right to play, then I don't want him in the Test side and breaking down on Day 3.
GotSpin
Hall of Fame Member
Links?
outbreak
First Class Debutant
Siddles for one test filling in >> Bollinger breaking down in his first spell of the first ashes test and being unavailable for the rest of the series
We don't know how Bollinger is fitness wise (at least i don't and i'm assuming most people here don't have inside info) so it's hard to judge. If Bollinger is fit and there's no worries of further injury or him leaving us a bowler short then it's a stupid decision to play Siddle but i'm guessing the selectors are just be cautious and the phsyio has recommended Bollinger wouldn't get through the test.
We don't know how Bollinger is fitness wise (at least i don't and i'm assuming most people here don't have inside info) so it's hard to judge. If Bollinger is fit and there's no worries of further injury or him leaving us a bowler short then it's a stupid decision to play Siddle but i'm guessing the selectors are just be cautious and the phsyio has recommended Bollinger wouldn't get through the test.
GotSpin
Hall of Fame Member
it's well within the realms of possibility that the selectors genuinely think Siddle is a better option than Dougeh
Son Of Coco
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Couldn't agree more. Your part of the island is lovely!
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Noble One
International Vice-Captain
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I'm more waiting on something official. If Bollinger plays, then that is great news. If Siddle plays, I don't believe it's some major conspiracy.
Ruckus
International Captain
Well they obviously do if he is going to be in the team, but that's exactly what makes the decision idiotic. The battle against the English team is going to hard enough in itself, we don't need our own camp compounding the problem further...
Son Of Coco
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We won't be dictated to by the Scottish Parliament (i.e: 4 sheep getting together atop Arthur's Seat every 3 months or so).
Ruckus
International Captain
That's bizarre
, especially when considering the main article on cricinfo is subheaded as "Preview - Siddle beats Bollinger for bowling spot".
robinjr
School Boy/Girl Captain
Im sure Doug is fit (read it somewhere that Doug him self mentioned that) so its the amount of bowling they have done leading up to the 1st test that the selectors are worring about.Bollinger bowled 20 odd overs in sheild compared to Siddles 140 odd.
Although i cant see them doing the same to Johnson had he been in Doug's place they would have definately play him regardless of the lead up form.I think they actualy think Siddle is equal to bollinger
Although i cant see them doing the same to Johnson had he been in Doug's place they would have definately play him regardless of the lead up form.I think they actualy think Siddle is equal to bollinger
Noble One
International Vice-Captain
I quite like Peter English and his match previews, but he does tend to write statements without any source.That's bizarre
Ruckus
International Captain
Na it has to be official:
"Peter Siddle will play his first Test since January after beating Doug Bollinger for the final bowling spot, and Xavier Doherty will make his debut."
There is no way he would say something like that without having a reliable source. I think the article you posted sounded more speculative.
Oscillatingmind
U19 Cricketer
Why is cricinfo so certain about Siddle.
sifter132
School Boy/Girl Cricketer
No ones mentioned a factor that could be big in the decision: No Hauritz...
Left arm quicks pair well with off spinners due to the extra rough spots they create for the spinners. We just dropped our offie, but England still have a good one. That means retaining Bollinger might make Swann more effective. Combine that with the lack of recent bowling Dougie's had and I can understand why Siddle might get the nod. Normally though, Dougie all the way...
Left arm quicks pair well with off spinners due to the extra rough spots they create for the spinners. We just dropped our offie, but England still have a good one. That means retaining Bollinger might make Swann more effective. Combine that with the lack of recent bowling Dougie's had and I can understand why Siddle might get the nod. Normally though, Dougie all the way...
Burgey
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Not in Brisbane.
Shame Hilditch left Hunt and Hunt's Adelaide office. I'd have known where he frequents.
howardj
International Coach
Spot on.
Siddle was on the ropes just before he got injured last year.
Feel for you, Doug.
Hate you Hilditch, and your stupid dog.