1st Test - Australia v New Zealand Brisbane Dec 1 - Dec 5 2011

[African Monkey]

Ah yeah, ok.

lol

Looks like Brownlie has done enough to keep the position at 6. Boult will most likely drop out as he needed a really big performance to force himself in the side I feel.

 

[blain]

Yeah agree on Boult, I'm just concerned that we dont have a 5th bowler of any quality. Williamson is okish, gets a bit of turn (wouldnt be suprised if he gets pulled for chucking tbh). With Ryder not bowling, it will be tough.

Thats why Im suprised they didnt take over Franklin, I think he would slot in fine at 6 and is a capable enough bowler. Would have given us a better balanced side imo.

 

[aussies1st]

If you want Franklin at 6 why not just put Vettori there?

 

[African Monkey]

If you want Franklin at 6 why not just put Vettori there?

We'll either play Vettori at 6 and include Boult or play Brownlie at 6 and play 3 seamers. Since Brownlie scored a few in the warm-up game, it looks like he'll play.

Franklin's had enough chances at international level but doesn't seem cut out for it now. He'll always remain in the frame though as he loves to bully the domestic players.

 

[The Joker]

Isn't Brownlie an Australian?

 

[African Monkey]

Isn't Brownlie an Australian?

Yup born and bred in Perth. Has a kiwi father though.

 

[Twizzle]

gotta strengthen the Kiwis some how I guess

 

[yappy]

gotta strengthen the Kiwis some how I guess

Do Mitchell Johnson or Peter Siddle have any Kiwi ancestors?

 

[African Monkey]

Do Mitchell Johnson or Peter Siddle have any Kiwi ancestors?

Nope they're all yours

 

[griffo346]

Predicted to be a fast bowling paradise again with the test wicket been used for the first time in 15 years i heard

 

[TheParraboy]

Predicted to be a fast bowling paradise again with the test wicket been used for the first time in 15 years i heard

lets hope perth is a quick deck as well, like last year and in most previous years, oh wait on we play india there :crazy:

 

[beads6]

4 quicks is a real possibilty given the talk about this wicket. I seriously hope we don't go down that path.

 

[Valheru]

Hughes + Warner as our openers + a disaster.

Unfortunately I think we can rely on the NZ attack to make them look at least half decent in one innings before Watson gets back.

 

[ElectricEelMan]

Hughes + Warner as our openers + a disaster.

Based off what exactly? Warner's so far stellar start to his first class career? Or based off the fact that Hughes has a hit a century and 88 in his last two tests.

Unfortunately I think we can rely on the NZ attack to make them look at least half decent in one innings before Watson gets back.

Watson - you mean the guy who has a lower batting average than Hughes AND has only averaged 24 so far in 2011 AND has scored one less century than Hughes in twice as many tests.

I see your logic why Hughes and Warner are going to be a disaster.

 

[umina panther]

I really dont get the Hughes hate, the kid is a gun

 

[yappy]

Nope they're all yours

bugger

 

[Valheru]

Based off what exactly? Warner's so far stellar start to his first class career? Or based off the fact that Hughes has a hit a century and 88 in his last two tests.



Watson - you mean the guy who has a lower batting average than Hughes AND has only averaged 24 so far in 2011 AND has scored one less century than Hughes in twice as many tests.

I see your logic why Hughes and Warner are going to be a disaster.

I would get rid of Hughes before Warner. The keyword re: Warner is a good ‘start’ to his career. He doesn’t have the temperament or skill for test cricket and he will get shown up eventually.

I am not sure what tests you have been watching but Hughes has not hit a century in either of his last 2 tests.

Anybody can do what Hughes does, he flashes wildly outside off stump and more often than not it is his undoing. Your comparison of Hughes to Watson is ridiculous; Watson adds value with the ball and should bat in the middle order anyways.

 

[Twizzle]

I would get rid of Hughes before Warner. The keyword re: Warner is a good ‘start’ to his career. He doesn’t have the temperament or skill for test cricket and he will get shown up eventually.

I am not sure what tests you have been watching but Hughes has not hit a century in either of his last 2 tests.

Anybody can do what Hughes does, he flashes wildly outside off stump and more often than not it is his undoing. Your comparison of Hughes to Watson is ridiculous; Watson adds value with the ball and should bat in the middle order anyways.

he made alot more sense than you just did, his comparison was backed up with facts

Anyone can do what Hughes does, lol

of course you can back that up with facts

 

[TheParraboy]

I would get rid of Hughes before Warner. The keyword re: Warner is a good ‘start’ to his career. He doesn’t have the temperament or skill for test cricket and he will get shown up eventually.

I am not sure what tests you have been watching but Hughes has not hit a century in either of his last 2 tests.

Anybody can do what Hughes does, he flashes wildly outside off stump and more often than not it is his undoing. Your comparison of Hughes to Watson is ridiculous; Watson adds value with the ball and should bat in the middle order anyways.

lol

 

[Mr Angry]

Must kill the Victorians to see the Australian team playing touch footy.