***Official*** Australia in South Africa

[Top_Cat]

Can't say I'm surprised at all that Cummins is playing, every player interviewed for the past month all but confirmed it. It's an attacking move, I like it.

Agree with the call not to play Copeland too. Don't think he bowls the right line to trouble the Saffers.

 

[four_or_six]

This guy has played even fewer matches than Beer had when he was on debut?

I didn't actually see any of the last series as it wasn't on TV here. Did Copeland not really look that good?

 

[social]

Why is Lyon playing?

No-one knows whether he is a half-decent fc bowler let alone an auto pick for the test team

 

[Spikey]

We'll be batting before tea. Johnson and Siddle to carve them like a Sunday Roast.

I think I fear this more than them putting 800 runs on the board

Hey spikeh,

What 'channel' you watching it on, br0?

Place I did last week.

 

[Outswinger@Pace]

Are you kidding me? The only good component of the Oz attack is injured and now they are going in with Cummins, Siddle, Johnson and Lyon. This has got to be some cruel practical joke being played on fans from Down Under!

On the positive side, Watson could get his first ten-fer in a test. Sad thing for Australia is that they could still be smashed in the game!

 

[Nate]

Agree with the call not to play Copeland too. Don't think he bowls the right line to trouble the Saffers.

Haha, your reasons not to choose Copes change with every Test he proves you wrong.

But I guess we'll never know.

 

[Noble One]

Selecting 4 pacers and Watson in a hot J'Burg would be a terrible call. Need Lyon for this game.

 

[Nate]

Why is Lyon playing?

No-one knows whether he is a half-decent fc bowler let alone an auto pick for the test team

This is how I know that an Australian Test is about to start.

Better than a clock.

 

[Top_Cat]

Eh? I didn't rate him before being picked and he's barely done a thing after inducing idiot TilDil to loft one to cover.

 

[benchmark00]

Can't say I'm surprised at all that Cummins is playing, every player interviewed for the past month all but confirmed it. It's an attacking move, I like it.

Agree with the call not to play Copeland too. Don't think he bowls the right line to trouble the Saffers.

Disagree. Copes bowls at the stumps when you set a good field for him. 7 of the 10 SA first innings wickets to fall were either bowled or LBW.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

So Johnson stays in because the selectors are worried about the tail despite the fact he has done naff all with the bat for nearly 2 years. If they need a number 8 why not go with O'Keefe?

Give you an attack/tail of

O'Keefe
Copeland
Harris (when fit)
Cummins

Might not work and a bit harsh on Lyon but surely better than sticking with Johnson and Siddle who are too hit and miss.


Yes I know O'Keefe isn't on the tour, just a general point going forward.

 

[Top_Cat]

Disagree. Copes bowls at the stumps when you set a good field for him. 7 of the 10 SA first innings wickets to fall were either bowled or LBW.

From what I've seen his default line is more of an outside off-stump nibbling a bit each way. If he did bowl that way, agree completely, but I don't think he does. Maybe haven't seen as much of him as you have.

 

[Nate]

Eh? I didn't rate him before being picked and he's barely done a thing after inducing idiot TilDil to loft one to cover.

Haha, I know, that's sort of the point.

ps - AUS vs SL 2nd Test Day-1 HIGHLIGHT Pallekelle 2011 - YouTube

 

[Spikey]

So Johnson stays in because the selectors are worried about the tail despite the fact he has done naff all with the bat for nearly 2 years. If they need a number 8 why not go with O'Keefe?

Give you an attack/tail of

O'Keefe
Copeland
Harris (when fit)
Cummins

Might not work and a bit harsh on Lyon but surely better than sticking with Johnson and Siddle who are too hit and miss.


Yes I know O'Keefe isn't on the tour, just a general point going forward.

Or better still, Hauritz (not fit but same point)

 

[Top_Cat]

Haha, I know, that's sort of the point.

ps - AUS vs SL 2nd Test Day-1 HIGHLIGHT Pallekelle 2011 - YouTube

I said he wasn't a Test bowler, he still isn't. Not seeing your point at all.

Anyway, who cares? I'll be delighted if he gets picked again and dominates.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Or better still, Hauritz (not fit but same point)

True, forgot about him. Wonder if he will get a look in with the new selectors or be left in cold again.

 

[Top_Cat]

**** me, Pollock's looking old.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

So I presume Siddle and Cummins to open the bowling, surely you can't risk Johnson with it.

 

[morgieb]

Cummins, Siddle, Johnson as the attack. This is gonna be ugly....

 

[wellAlbidarned]

So I presume Siddle and Cummins to open the bowling, surely you can't risk Johnson with it.

Ahem. I don't think that'd be particularly surprising based on recent decision making.