2nd Ashes Test: Australia v England at Adelaide Dec 3-7 2010

[beads6]

Gee we're riding our luck atm

It is a miracle that we are getting luck for once this summer. :crazy:

 

[aussies1st]

These two are looking suspect against Swann.

 

[eagles4eva]

As much as we have discussed the make up of the third test team, these selectors haven’t been the greatest at making positive change, they seem to protect players who are out of from... I would be happy just to see North go... The WACA deck should suit our pace attack...If they can bowl line and length..

 

[Timbo]

I think people are putting waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much faith in this Shield match for Johnson.

He's had one. He took 5 and scored a ton. Then played like a busted arse in the test.

He needs to play the rest of the season in the shield side IMO.

 

[Parra Guru]

Cmon boys... stay solid, only 30 min til lunch. Negotiate this session by session.

 

[The Joker]

I can't see the selectors dumping North on his home pitch

 

[beads6]

Harris could be an injury worry with his knee, he didn't bowl today. I'd imagine he was just being rested though. He won't play again until the 3rd test IMO.

 

[eagles4eva]

Cmon boys... stay solid, only 30 min til lunch. Negotiate this session by session.

totally agree, need to bat time, start putting pressure on the poms to take wickets.. Shame it isnt 36 out there today...

 

[beads6]

I think people are putting waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much faith in this Shield match for Johnson.

He's had one. He took 5 and scored a ton. Then played like a busted arse in the test.

He needs to play the rest of the season in the shield side IMO.

If he gets his action back he needs to be straight back in the side. I doubt he will have his action back after 1 shield game. We are talking about the way the selectors think not the fans. Johnson needs the rest of the summer to get his action right then come back IMO.

 

[The Joker]

Harris could be an injury worry with his knee, he didn't bowl today. I'd imagine he was just being rested though. He won't play again until the 3rd test IMO.

Was it his knee or his pec/shoulder? He was getting treatment for his shoulder yesterday.

 

[aussies1st]

Would be the shoulder, I heard his knee would be a problem for him throughout his career a bit like Clarke and his back.

 

[beads6]

Was it his knee or his pec/shoulder? He was getting treatment for his shoulder yesterday.

Not sure but any injury for Harris is a blow, hopefully it is a short term thing and he is sweet for Perth.

 

[eagles4eva]

Hope Harris is ok, if he is out i wonder who would be the replacement hiffy or Johnson...

 

[TheParraboy]

Aust 0/66

13min before tea, hang in ther lads


why isnt Katich using a runner? He is getting worse and worse

My fantasy side looking to make a huge jump up hopefully with Katich , Sunshine (c), Punter, Hussey as the batsmen, Swann, Anderson and Broad as the bowlers

 

[The Joker]

Hope Harris is ok, if he is out i wonder who would be the replacement hiffy or Johnson...

preferbly neither but I would take Hilfy over Johnson

 

[eagles4eva]

Aust 0/66

13min before tea, hang in ther lads


why isnt Katich using a runner? He is getting worse and worse

My fantasy side looking to make a huge jump up hopefully with Katich , Sunshine (c), Punter, Hussey as the batsmen, Swann, Anderson and Broad as the bowlers

Shame you didn’t pick Cook...

 

[myanonymoususername]

Yes Bollinger bowled sh*t but that wasn't him at 100% fitness. If he was bowling at his usual pace and being smashed around then I'd be worried for him. Should be better for the run, you usually need one Test under your belt to get back to your best.

That smells like lack of professionalism to me. I'd expect players to turn up 100% tuned up and ready to play every time. Tests are not for warming up - you should be right on and giving your best right from the word go. If the coach doesn't demand that of all players, he shouldn't have the job. If the players don't have that attitude, they should never be picked.

 

[Parra Guru]

Gutsy sh*t from Katto... long may it continue!

 

[Parra Guru]

Lunch 78-0. Decent start. Lets hope Kat and Sunshine can keep up the concentration.

 

[aussies1st]

That smells like lack of professionalism to me. I'd expect players to turn up 100% tuned up and ready to play every time. Tests are not for warming up - you should be right on and giving your best right from the word go. If the coach doesn't demand that of all players, he shouldn't have the job. If the players don't have that attitude, they should never be picked.

All bowlers go through this when they return from injury. That doesn't mean they aren't giving it their best but the limitation of the body means their pace isn't where it should be.