***Official*** Super Series

[cameeel]

Australian XII has been named. Watson and MacGill in, Hodge 12th man.

http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0,8659,16907346-23212,00.html

Good team, IMHO!

Hodge misses out again! What does he have to do to get a spot

 

[SquidAU]

Hodge misses out again! What does he have to do to get a spot

Not be a Victorian!

The selectors are trying this 5 bowler option to see how Watson goes. Watson seems in a little form right now and he gets his chance to cement a spot.

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

I think it is more of a case of having three seamers, with Stuey and Warney playing.

 

[aussie]

Hodge misses out again! What does he have to do to get a spot

unfortunately he has to keep waiting....

 

[andyc]

I think it is more of a case of having three seamers, with Stuey and Warney playing.

Yeah, if MacGill was playing then Watson would be playing as well

 

[Ikki]

I reckon take out Katich and put in Hussey. I would have also rated that the best team to go to the Ashes.

 

[howardj]

Hodge misses out again! What does he have to do to get a spot

You don't build a great side by picking 30 year old debutants.

 

[marc71178]

unfortunately he has to keep waiting....

So who would you have put him in ahead of then?

 

[Pratters]

You don't build a great side by picking 30 year old debutants.

But age doesnt mean a player cant serve a country for 4-5 years after they are 30.

 

[JASON]

I feel sorry for Mark Boucher , because of the pressure thats been placed on him to perform , by the selectors making blunders .

I hope he puts in an exceptional performance including with the bat and particularly with regard to his keeping to Murali and Vettori and others (ie stumpings and catches) !!

 

[twctopcat]

Watson at 6 and Gilly at 7?? Bet freddy is licking his lips........

 

[cameeel]

Not be a Victorian!

The selectors are trying this 5 bowler option to see how Watson goes. Watson seems in a little form right now and he gets his chance to cement a spot.

That's true, the only Victorian who consistently gets a game is Shane Warne

 

[SquidAU]

That's true, the only Victorian who consistently gets a game is Shane Warne

At least a Vic batsman might get a game......there is no South Aussie batsman even remotely close to getting into the Aussie side!

Game starts soon. Can't wait!

 

[Barney Rubble]

Ponting wins the toss and bats (surprisingly, after events this summer! ), and Pollock misses out for the World XI, meaning Harmison and Flintoff will be taking the new ball for them - not quite deja vu, but near enough.

 

[SquidAU]

Ponting wins the toss and bats (surprisingly, after events this summer! ), and Pollock misses out for the World XI, meaning Harmison and Flintoff will be taking the new ball for them - not quite deja vu, but near enough.

Will be an interesting first session, thats for sure!

 

[Jono]

Best 4 spin bowlers in the world in this match Richie? Are you sure about that

 

[Barney Rubble]

Will be an interesting first session, thats for sure!

What's the betting the first ball is a bouncer? After those final four balls of the Ashes on the last evening, I can't help getting the feeling Steve Harmison still has something against Justin Langer.......

 

[SquidAU]

What's the betting the first ball is a bouncer? After those final four balls of the Ashes on the last evening, I can't help getting the feeling Steve Harmison still has something against Justin Langer.......

Harmison will give another one to Langer's elbow......

If Harmison has something against Langer, I sure the hell don't know what it is!

 

[Neil Pickup]

What's the betting the first ball is a bouncer? After those final four balls of the Ashes on the last evening, I can't help getting the feeling Steve Harmison still has something against Justin Langer.......

I reckon we'll get at least three short ones if not as many as five in the first over.

 

[_Ed_]

Best 4 spin bowlers in the world in this match Richie? Are you sure about that

Just said it again so he must believe it. Bit surprising I agree although I'd like to think Vettori is in the top 4. But that's his opinion I guess.