I don't think MacGill will play, which is the wrong move IMO. But if he does, surely Lee would have to make way for him.superkingdave said:So if Macgill plays, who makes way? Clark or Lee?
Not unless he's put pace on whilst having these back injuries, he was mid80s-88ish tops before which is similar to Anderson and Plunkett (though Anderson touched 90 in Brisbane). Unless of course you mean appreciably quicker than Clark? even then it'd be doubtful given his injuries that he'd be much quicker than clark, and he's certainly more wayward. I reckon Broad's probably about Tremlett pace in any case.BoyBrumby said:I would doubt even Dunc would be pig-headed enough to leave Monty out at Adelaide. I'd presume it'd be at Anderson's expense. As awful as Harmison was, he was actually more economical than Jimmy in Brisbane & potentially is the better bowler.
I'd make sure he knew he was on his last chance though. If he performs anywhere near as badly again he should be out. We don't want to make the same mistake as Australia did with Dizzy last year.
I know it's easy to be wise after the event, but looking at the sort of surfaces that we're likely to be bowling on I can't help but think Broad or Tremlett might've had more success than Anderson or Plunkett will. Both tall & can get decent bounce (like Clark) &, in Tremlett's case, appreciably quicker as a bonus too.
Aus selectors never admit mistakes even when it costs them a seriesirfan said:I think they've missed a trick here, surely they shud hav picked MacGill over Johnson - just to give them an option to play two spinners if needed or if Warne has sum freak injury
Nnanden said:Agreed. Not to mention MacGill needs some more matches under his belt, an expensive 6-for is the only good performance he`s had in a while.
I reckon Australia might play five bowlers just quietly.
Yup. Have to be honest & say I haven't seen much of him since he came back last year, but he turned out fairly tidy figures.superkingdave said:Not unless he's put pace on whilst having these back injuries, he was mid80s-88ish tops before which is similar to Anderson and Plunkett (though Anderson touched 90 in Brisbane). Unless of course you mean appreciably quicker than Clark? even then it'd be doubtful given his injuries that he'd be much quicker than clark, and he's certainly more wayward. I reckon Broad's probably about Tremlett pace in any case.
anyway the best hope for the future imo is Smith, from what i've seen he's much more accurate than any of our other young seamers, tall as well. A bit on the young side now though, plenty of talent with the bat as well
Hard, flat. Stinking hot weather, will dry out and break up and take spin as the game goes on, and probably some uneven bounce. Bat first and make a big score, simply. Won't be any conventional swing in Adelaide, but there might be some reverse. Shane Warne likes the wicket, but I don't think it'll be great for finger spin until later in the match, when it should be very good. England should pick both spinners, as there'll be very little joy for the quicks and they'll have to bowl very well.Tomm NCCC said:any news on the condition of the pitch?
And is educated and doesn't use a mobile phone to get into into people's pantssocial said:Aus selectors never admit mistakes even when it costs them a series
As for Macgill - 200 test wickets, one of the leading strike rates of all time for a spinner, Eng have weakness vs leg-spin BUT he shows Warne up every time they bowl together and he drinks red wine
Can't have that now
Thats what Durham thoughtirfan said:If they're gonna play 5, they shud play Tait. Gun bowler IMO, he will spray it but he is a genuine wicket taker and is the only bowler who can take the pitch and conditions out of the equation which is a useful asset considering the Adelaide track is pretty flat.
Remind me, how many were noballs?Goughy said:Thats what Durham thought
1st game- 12 overs 113 runs 0 wickets
2nd game- 6 overs 63 runs 0 wickets
3rd game...Oh wait, he been given his ticket home by then