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1. Harris
2.
3. Khawaja
4.
5.
6.
7. Paine
8. Cummins
9. Starc?
10. Lyon
11. Hazlewood
It’s a bit of a worry when an Australian side goes into a test series with only 6.5 players locked in. Given Siddle was picked as the only other bowler you can lock Starc in but realistically there was a case to rest / drop him.
Scary how many batting positions are still open even when you add is Warner and Smith there are still 2 spots available with no one having any ownership over them.
What’s the flexibility for Harris? What happens if either Burns or Renshaw also comes in and kills it? Warner to 5?
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I’d have
Harris
Renshaw
Khawaja
Burns
Head
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Harris
Renshaw
Khawaja
Burns
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I think the bowling attack is set. Question mark against Starc is only due to some indifferent current form. Thats him though. Always a bit hot and cold. Fact is there's nobody better to take his spot so he's secure.Rick wrote: ↑January 10, 2019, 4:26 pm 1. Harris
2.
3. Khawaja
4.
5.
6.
7. Paine
8. Cummins
9. Starc?
10. Lyon
11. Hazlewood
It’s a bit of a worry when an Australian side goes into a test series with only 6.5 players locked in. Given Siddle was picked as the only other bowler you can lock Starc in but realistically there was a case to rest / drop him.
Scary how many batting positions are still open even when you add is Warner and Smith there are still 2 spots available with no one having any ownership over them.
What’s the flexibility for Harris? What happens if either Burns or Renshaw also comes in and kills it? Warner to 5?
Batting line up a diffrent story. Harris done enough to lock in his spot. Khawaja is our top performing test player. Everything else is up for grabs and nobody really bashing the door down for inclusion. We're in pretty bad shape there.
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Renshaw average in Shield and Test cricket is mid 30's. His Shield average this current season is 20. He has not been selected on form. His County Cricket form did not come with him to Oz. He would be a better 12th man than butter fingers Siddle. That's where I think Renshaw should be based on this season's form.
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And for once, the 'horses for course' and 'experience' lines of thought actually work.
FWIW, IMO, this is enough of a reason to pick him. They are acutally planning for the future, and giving it a period of time to work. They are also banking on a young player who has proved his ability and Test mentality to do it. Just hope Renshaw isnt an Ashton Agar - regressing to the mean.
The above is the reason.RedRaider wrote: ↑January 10, 2019, 7:58 pm Renshaw average in Shield and Test cricket is mid 30's. His Shield average this current season is 20. He has not been selected on form. His County Cricket form did not come with him to Oz. He would be a better 12th man than butter fingers Siddle. That's where I think Renshaw should be based on this season's form.
However, it is at odds to the Burns selection, and therefore the Wade non selection.
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At least while James Pattinson is still getting himself back onto the field. I agree. Come the next summer, I hope he is back to his best too. Coz then we will have 4 genuine Test quality quicks.Northern Raider wrote: ↑January 10, 2019, 6:04 pmI think the bowling attack is set. Question mark against Starc is only due to some indifferent current form. Thats him though. Always a bit hot and cold. Fact is there's nobody better to take his spot so he's secure.Rick wrote: ↑January 10, 2019, 4:26 pm 1. Harris
2.
3. Khawaja
4.
5.
6.
7. Paine
8. Cummins
9. Starc?
10. Lyon
11. Hazlewood
It’s a bit of a worry when an Australian side goes into a test series with only 6.5 players locked in. Given Siddle was picked as the only other bowler you can lock Starc in but realistically there was a case to rest / drop him.
Scary how many batting positions are still open even when you add is Warner and Smith there are still 2 spots available with no one having any ownership over them.
What’s the flexibility for Harris? What happens if either Burns or Renshaw also comes in and kills it? Warner to 5?
Batting line up a diffrent story. Harris done enough to lock in his spot. Khawaja is our top performing test player. Everything else is up for grabs and nobody really bashing the door down for inclusion. We're in pretty bad shape there.
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Pattinson is up there with the best of them when healthy. Might take a while for him to show selectors he's up to the rigors of test cricket before they consider him again. A strong finish to the Shield season might see him taken on the Ashes tour.Matt wrote:At least while James Pattinson is still getting himself back onto the field. I agree. Come the next summer, I hope he is back to his best too. Coz then we will have 4 genuine Test quality quicks.Northern Raider wrote: ↑January 10, 2019, 6:04 pmI think the bowling attack is set. Question mark against Starc is only due to some indifferent current form. Thats him though. Always a bit hot and cold. Fact is there's nobody better to take his spot so he's secure.Rick wrote: ↑January 10, 2019, 4:26 pm 1. Harris
2.
3. Khawaja
4.
5.
6.
7. Paine
8. Cummins
9. Starc?
10. Lyon
11. Hazlewood
It’s a bit of a worry when an Australian side goes into a test series with only 6.5 players locked in. Given Siddle was picked as the only other bowler you can lock Starc in but realistically there was a case to rest / drop him.
Scary how many batting positions are still open even when you add is Warner and Smith there are still 2 spots available with no one having any ownership over them.
What’s the flexibility for Harris? What happens if either Burns or Renshaw also comes in and kills it? Warner to 5?
Batting line up a diffrent story. Harris done enough to lock in his spot. Khawaja is our top performing test player. Everything else is up for grabs and nobody really bashing the door down for inclusion. We're in pretty bad shape there.
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So he can't play spin right, yet he averaged 26 in the last series with no Ashwin.
His test career is uninspiring to say the least, he is definitely not our 3rd best batsman.
The poms are going to have a field day with him, rubbish player.
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There's an ODI today in Sydney.
It's us v them.
Oh..and if Julian87 is on here..I'm hearing Alex Carey will open the batting..
Good stuff..
It's us v them.
Oh..and if Julian87 is on here..I'm hearing Alex Carey will open the batting..
Good stuff..
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Finch is in terrible form. Also looking unfit.
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Unfit ??Rick wrote: ↑January 12, 2019, 12:32 pm Finch is in terrible form. Also looking unfit.
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AUS are batting first in Sydney.
40 overs gone..AUS 4/196
40 overs gone..AUS 4/196
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AUS 5/288
Carey 24
Koala 59
Marsh 54
Handscomb 73
Stoinis 47*
Maxwell 11*
Funch..7. Thanks Aaron
Carey 24
Koala 59
Marsh 54
Handscomb 73
Stoinis 47*
Maxwell 11*
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IND 3/4
4 overs gone.
4 overs gone.
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Yep. Looks like Christmas took a toll on him.-PJ- wrote:Unfit ??Rick wrote: ↑January 12, 2019, 12:32 pm Finch is in terrible form. Also looking unfit.
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I guess this is only pay tv?
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yes, 7 didn't want itgergreg wrote:I guess this is only pay tv?
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Thanks for ruining Summer, Cricket Australia.bonehead wrote:yes, 7 didn't want itgergreg wrote:I guess this is only pay tv?
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hot tip, 50 over cricket is boringgergreg wrote:Thanks for ruining Summer, Cricket Australia.bonehead wrote:yes, 7 didn't want itgergreg wrote:I guess this is only pay tv?
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Not this game. It’s a goody.
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Cause we're in front?
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With Behrendorf playing have we got two Raiders fans in this one day squad?
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Nice to beat India.
Thats why Stoinis needs to be on the Test side.
Thats also why Handscomb should be there or there abouts too.
Nice to see Uzi make some runs too.
Thats why Stoinis needs to be on the Test side.
Thats also why Handscomb should be there or there abouts too.
Nice to see Uzi make some runs too.
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Behrendorff is a Raiders fan? That’d make 3 wouldn’t it with Khawaja and Lyon also
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Although Handscomb did well in this ODI, I am yet to be convinced he is a Test batsman. With the field up around him he is unconvincing imo and was dropped from the Test team because of it. Once the field is spread he plays with more freedom and his unusual technique doesn't hinder him. But under fielding pressure his complicated technique is found out. Anyway, good luck to him on todays performance and he will probably go to England on the strength of it.
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Behrendorff’s a Canberra product, not sure if he’s a Raiders fan and I’d forgot bout Lyon being back in the squad
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Nah more so because our batting did not collapse and our bowlers had a spring in their step. Adding to that India should have given up after 4 overs but just kept coming!-TW- wrote:Cause we're in front?
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Darcy Short robbed of a century.
Still reckon he should be playing tomorrow in the ODI
Still reckon he should be playing tomorrow in the ODI
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I’m planning on going to the test in Canberra.
Do any local Canberrans know where is the best bay to sit and how parking is?
I’m driving there and back in a day for Day 1.
Even if the Bays are in the non alcoholic section I don’t mind as I won’t be drinking.
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Do any local Canberrans know where is the best bay to sit and how parking is?
I’m driving there and back in a day for Day 1.
Even if the Bays are in the non alcoholic section I don’t mind as I won’t be drinking.
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If you want shade hit up the Bradman stand, otherwise it’s a gold ground for watching everywhere. I’d park in Woden and bus to the game
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Parking is poor near the ground. There is some near the Old Powerhouse, now the Glassworks if you don’t mind a walk. There’s street parking... and some parking stations at Manuka and Kingston but they’re probably pricey. Are there Day 1 tickets left? Last time I looked it was getting quite full on the first couple of days.
Also, be aware the best grandstands are side on to the pitch. If you want to look down the pitch, the small grandstand at the Manuka/Church end near the new media centre is for you. The other end is uncovered as I recall.
Also, be aware the best grandstands are side on to the pitch. If you want to look down the pitch, the small grandstand at the Manuka/Church end near the new media centre is for you. The other end is uncovered as I recall.