*Official* Third Test at the WACA

[Rant0r]

It'd be justified.

Indeed

 

[Spark]

I'm a massive Clarke fanboy as everyone knows, but if he doesn't score second dig his place will seriously come into question - although we have to drop North first ....

This is the creepiest spambot post I've ever seen

 

[Joao]

If our bowlers don't perform this Test either, Ellyse Perry could make her debut. We know the selectors are trying everything.

I could live with that. She'd be the best looking girl in the series now that Broad is injured.

 

[social]

Even if Warne comes back in the next test, which is something I'm really not in the favour of, what is he gonna come and achieve..!? If Ponting gets axed then that most probably would mean that we have failed to win back the Ashes, so are you saying he would be making a comeback with a long term captaincy tenure in mind,,,,???

No idea what Warne is thinking

I think it's fairly obvious that he would've been a better choice for captain than Ponting and particularly during a rebuilding phase but I wouldnt like to see him come back under any circumstances

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

So, this Beer chap... Is he a stout fellow of good standing and reputation? Ale stake my reputation on him exceeding expectations. If it looks like Ponting's gonna bottle it and change his fields, then I hope Beer tells him to can it. Otherwise, I'm gonna be seriously pissed.

 

[Oscillatingmind]

A (complete) guide to Beer's career.

Western Australia v Victoria at Perth, Oct 10-13, 2010 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

South Australia v Western Australia at Adelaide, Oct 29-Nov 1, 2010 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Victoria v Western Australia at Melbourne, Nov 17-20, 2010 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Tour match: Western Australia v England XI at Perth, Nov 5-7, 2010 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Western Australia v New South Wales at Perth, Nov 28-Dec 1, 2010 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[Burgey]

So, this Beer chap... Is he a stout fellow of good standing and reputation? Ale stake my reputation on him exceeding expectations. If it looks like Ponting's gonna bottle it and change his fields, then I hope Beer tells him to can it. Otherwise, I'm gonna be seriously pissed.

Life can be bitter can't it?

 

[M0rphin3]

A (complete) guide to Beer's career.

Western Australia v New South Wales at Perth, Nov 28-Dec 1, 2010 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

2/91 as opposed to Hauritz's 5/39. Gawd.

 

[Burgey]

No idea what Warne is thinking

I think it's fairly obvious that he would've been a better choice for captain than Ponting and particularly during a rebuilding phase but I wouldnt like to see him come back under any circumstances

If he comes back I'm putting my hand up again. 41 year old clapped out left handed opener who bowls SLA with as much turn as Haurie.

Pencil me in. I'm with Warnie.

 

[Oscillatingmind]

2/91 as opposed to Hauritz's 5/39. Gawd.

“Michael Beer replaces Xavier Doherty in the squad. Michael is a left-arm orthodox spinner who has been very impressive at domestic level this year. He took wickets against England in the tour match earlier this summer and we expect he will bowl very well against the English on his home ground." - Andrew Hilditch

Understands the condition so well.

 

[NZTailender]

Life can be bitter can't it?

It's the yeast of my worries at the moment.

 

[Jayzamann]

It's the yeast of my worries at the moment.

Hops along, that's enough of these silly puns.

 

[andyc]

2/91 as opposed to Hauritz's 5/39. Gawd.

Is without a doubt the worst Australian selection I've ever seen.

Hell, at least when England selected Pattinson he had a good record.

 

[social]

If he comes back I'm putting my hand up again. 41 year old clapped out left handed opener who bowls SLA with as much turn as Haurie.

Pencil me in. I'm with Warnie.

My right shoulder is stuffed so I can only bowl rubbish lefties to my son with a tennis ball

Form's on the board then so I'm getting packed for Melbourne

 

[Rant0r]

I could live with that. She'd be the best looking girl in the series now that Broad is injured.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

You know, Doherty was an odd selection, but at least he'd been tidy in those ODIs vs Sri Lanka and he had done something to earn a test cap... This guy Beer, it's right out of the left-field. Are the Aussie selectors obsessed with Pietersen's supposed weakness to SLAs? Even then, selecting Beer ahead of O'Keefe is bizarre. Does Hilditch not realise that the WACA isn't really Beer's *home ground* as such.

 

[social]

This is how Sky News described the selection of Beer

"A name you might not recognise is Michael Beer. He has justified (chuckle) his selection by taking _ at an average of about 40 from 5 matches"

"This season?"

"Ever"

"Oh dear"

 

[Evilhoopler]

Aussies are stuffed, but it that way

 

[Rant0r]

Yeah I would have gone with O'Keefe if they aren't going to go back to Hauritz or Krejza. He looked impressive in the Tour match against England. Hell even Jon Holland. Mind you, they're the selectors, they watch (supposedly) the players all the time, maybe they see something in Beer. Something they thought they seen in Doherty.

 

[Noble One]

Would it hardly be a shock to see Jack Mac selected for the MCG Test?

I don't think Australian selection policies have ever plunged lower than this. At the time I thought the selection of Casson was the worst. At least he had 1 full season of decent performances. Any spinner in Australia at the moment is in contention for a spot, the fact we are even discussing the return of Warne is frightening.