*Official* Road to 2013 Ashes

[AlanJLegend]

Suppose Ponting does retire (or gets dropped), who replaces him?

Marsh?
Khawaja?
Fergusson?
Forrest?
Dussey?
Hughes
Bailey? (my pick for sure)

Similar question with Cowan. Suppose he has still doesn't get his breakthrough in the next couple of series, is there anybody better to replace him with?

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Expecting half of the oz pace attack to get injured lifting champagne glasses on the flight over as usual

 

[Spark]

expecting half of the oz pace attack to get injured lifting champagne glasses on the flight over as usual

 

[Spikey]

we'll just call up goofers

 

[Burgey]

Still think Marsh might get a run. I know he was crap against India but I remember getting out in a six a side match once to a bloke who had one leg shorter than the other and who struggeled in C grade.

It might just have been a similar thing with him.

If Cowan doesn't kick on I can see Watson opening again in England, or
Hughes again if he scores big this summer.

 

[Pothas]

Yeah I think Hughes will be back.

Sure Ponting will be there though, determined little bastard has his heart set on it it I reckon.

 

[Spikey]

Still think Marsh might get a run. I know he was crap against India but I remember getting out in a six a side match once to a bloke who had one leg shorter than the other and who struggeled in C grade.

It might just have been a similar thing with him.

did you get out to him at least 4 times?

 

[Spark]

And were you stoned at the time?

 

[NUFAN]

Australia First Test vs. England July 10-14 2013

1. P HUGHES
2. D WARNER
3. M CLARKE
4. R PONTING
5. S WATSON
6. G BAILEY
7. T PAINE
8. P SIDDLE
9. J PATTINSON
10. M STARC
11. N LYON

12. N COULTER-NILE

 

[wpdavid]

Australia First Test vs. England July 10-14 2013

1. P HUGHES
2. D WARNER
3. M CLARKE
4. R PONTING
5. S WATSON
6. G BAILEY
7. T PAINE
8. P SIDDLE
9. J PATTINSON
10. M STARC
11. N LYON

12. N COULTER-NILE

Hussey? Unless he's retired and I missed it.

 

[benchmark00]

Paine is about 500-1 to be a starter for mine.

 

[Spark]

Clarke @ 3, uh oh.

 

[NUFAN]

Hussey? Unless he's retired and I missed it.

I predict the then 38 year old to be axed.

Paine is about 500-1 to be a starter for mine.

I'll take those odds. Selectors love him.

Clarke @ 3, uh oh.

Spaghettio. It will seem a natural position for Clarke soon. The player who really needs to step it up in my lineup is Watson IMO.

 

[benchmark00]

I'll take those odds.

How much are you willing to put on?

 

[NUFAN]

how much are you willing to put on?

$8 au

 

[benchmark00]

$8 au

Please send ASAP. Will be able to buy a Rooster Roll with that.

 

[NUFAN]

Please send ASAP. Will be able to buy a Rooster Roll with that.

So its a bet?? Doubt you'd pay me 4K. I'll be able to get a Big Deal with the Rooster Roll and Coke for a year with my winnings.

 

[benchmark00]

Don't worry about the $4k, I doubt you'll pay me the $8.

 

[NUFAN]

Don't tell me your

Of course I would pay $8 if Paine isn't in the team.

 

[Spikey]

wade is leaving a paine recall in the ODI side well and truly open. things could move swiftly from there. although i guess it would require paine actually playing a good OD knock. but if that happens...i mean they love the dude. heaven knows why.