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Australian Test Selection 2016/2017
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the big bambino
Cricketer Of The Year
18-20 overs a day for each paceman and 10-15 overs for part timers. I'm relying alot on Siddle but think we can pick up the wickets with them on a lively pitch that so that we can get away without Lyon.
NUFAN
Y no Afghanistan flag
Some of our teams futures, short-term and long could easily be impacted by their performances of the team and on an individual level.
I think Siddle, Lyon, Marsh, Voges are on the chopping block although it is unlikely all 4 will be dropped.
For Sid, I just dont think they'll want him playing in the day-night Test, I think Mennie is penciled in to debut there.
**** times huh.
I think Siddle, Lyon, Marsh, Voges are on the chopping block although it is unlikely all 4 will be dropped.
For Sid, I just dont think they'll want him playing in the day-night Test, I think Mennie is penciled in to debut there.
**** times huh.
Red
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Hopefully that last innings knock from Nevill will silence the tools who think he cant bat.
I'm not one for rash changes mid series, but if Voges fails next test it'd be worth getting Ferguson into the team for the last test with an eye to Pakistan and India.
Although tbh I'd bring him in now at 6 in place of Marsh.
I'm not one for rash changes mid series, but if Voges fails next test it'd be worth getting Ferguson into the team for the last test with an eye to Pakistan and India.
Although tbh I'd bring him in now at 6 in place of Marsh.
TheJediBrah
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I don't think anyone (in Australia) thinks Nevill "can't bat", just that his performances have been underwhelming
Hopefully for him this is the start of a return to form
SeamUp
International Coach
Geez this bloke takes depressing to a whole new level.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...or-flawed-commitment-to-test-selection-errors
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...or-flawed-commitment-to-test-selection-errors
Yeah, indeed. Especially considering Hazlewood bowled a ****load of overs this match, and Starc bowled a lot for a guy coming in underdone. 4 seamers, no spinner and no legitimate fifth option is a recipe for lots and lots of injuries.
The number of Overs bowled by Australian bowlers
Starc 19, 31 total 50
Hazlewood 17,37 total 54
Siddle 12,26 Tot 38
Marsh 6, 26 Tot 32
Lyon 10, 34 Tot 44
Is 54 overs in a test a lot for a frontline bowler ?
Interesting that in the big Saffer 3rd innings Siddle bowled less than the over 3 main bowlers.
Thought he would have bowled most. as the line and length bowler he was picked as, trying to tie up one end.
Starc 19, 31 total 50
Hazlewood 17,37 total 54
Siddle 12,26 Tot 38
Marsh 6, 26 Tot 32
Lyon 10, 34 Tot 44
Is 54 overs in a test a lot for a frontline bowler ?
Interesting that in the big Saffer 3rd innings Siddle bowled less than the over 3 main bowlers.
Thought he would have bowled most. as the line and length bowler he was picked as, trying to tie up one end.
the big bambino
Cricketer Of The Year
True; and I did to justify benching Lyon. But the selectors haven't picked him so I'm trying to work the format in Maxwell's absence.
Our fast men bowled a lot of overs in the 2nd innings. But they had to bcos Lyon was ineffective. Besides if they were underdone maybe the workout could be beneficial though I'm not neglecting the worry that they were perhaps overworked.
I think playing Lyon atm is like going in a bowler short as SA have him worked out. So I'm going for short spells for Haze and Starc and longer spells for Marsh and Siddle (or his replacement if unfit). The remainder overs to be shared amongst 4 batsmen who probably wont do any worse than what Lyon did in Perth. Hopefully make up any deficit by strengthening the batting. I'm also punting on a lively deck down there as well.
But they'll probably keep Marsh at six.
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Not saying that I'd go this way but if the selectors were being consistent then O'Keefe should play in front of Lyon as he is a better batsman
Anyway, as I mentioned earlier, I would have picked Maxwell making Lyon's inclusion or not somewhat irrelevant
Anyway, as I mentioned earlier, I would have picked Maxwell making Lyon's inclusion or not somewhat irrelevant
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TheJediBrah
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NUFAN
Y no Afghanistan flag
Dearest Peter,
I am so sorry for putting your name on the chopping block.
I know it is difficult to read comments of this nature from me and you'll need some time to overcome this, so fair play developing a sore back.
Please take the time out by attending a few more NBL matches and bypass the villages of Hobart, Adelaide and Brisbane.
Then, make every single Australian boy and girls Christmas wish come true by making a heroic return at the MCG on Boxing Day.
xx
Crazy Sam
International 12th Man
Time to move on from Siddle. He's run in all day for many years, but he really isn't a good enough bowler to be risking his back problems flaring up in tests anymore.
It seems odd that Sayers isn't getting a look-in when his record is better than Mennie's. But either way it's time to find some new pace bowlers who can stay fit for a few tests in a row.
It seems odd that Sayers isn't getting a look-in when his record is better than Mennie's. But either way it's time to find some new pace bowlers who can stay fit for a few tests in a row.
Victor Ian
International Coach
We need a batting machine. Then pick your 5 bowlers likely to be chosen and have them bowl 200 overs straight, to the batting machine. If they break down, we have saved wasting a whole pile of effort developing another weak as piss Aussie bowler. If they last, they are probably made of steel and worth playing. Find four of these guys and we can get rid of the 5th bowler/all rounder until a real one comes along. I don't have any great suggestions for selection other than, drop Marsh x2. They have had their chance and are not working. While Dan says why change when there is nothing better, I say change, because they are not better.
aussie tragic
International Captain
After watching Australia play Test cricket for since 1978 (could only get better after WSC depleted side), I am starting to really hate that a genuine batsman is not given the chance at # 6. It was always exciting to see the next generation batsman get a chance at #6, and then work their way up the order once they settled.
Shane Watson was the first player that I considered could actually do it as an all-rounder, but no-one has ever achieved it since Keith Miller...time to go back to 6 batsman, WK, 3 pace and 1 spin.
Smith, Warner and Voges could all bowl part-time anyway and Maxwell would be preferred at #6 now if they were to stay with bits & pieces players...selectors need to go
Shane Watson was the first player that I considered could actually do it as an all-rounder, but no-one has ever achieved it since Keith Miller...time to go back to 6 batsman, WK, 3 pace and 1 spin.
Smith, Warner and Voges could all bowl part-time anyway and Maxwell would be preferred at #6 now if they were to stay with bits & pieces players...selectors need to go
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