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Mike Tyson  Joined: 3/14/2007 Posts: 3,596 Location: Melbourne  
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Australian squad: Simon Katich, Shane Watson, Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Mike Hussey, Marcus North, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, Doug Bollinger.  What a joke. Hussey still in... if he can't make runs against 1 of the worst teams going round.. blow me.. I still can't see how and why he keeps getting chances, especially with his age, + guys like Hughs missing out.. fuk me. I would of gone with this team: Katich Hughes Ponting Clarke North Watson Haddin Johnson Hauritz Siddle Hilfenhaus/Bollinger
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Hicham El Guerrouj  Joined: 11/4/2006 Posts: 2,731 Location: lost in space ... danger, danger will robinson
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Hughes, Jaques or Rogers needed to make buckets of runs in the first few games to force the selectors to pick them! Hussey is damn lucky ... a few good one day scores in India saved his bacon ... if he fails in the first 2 tests he will have to go. Watson as the allrounder at #7 or 8 gives better balance to the team. Port Adelaide ... Matty's in charge!
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Colin Meads Joined: 1/18/2007 Posts: 5,353
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"Wanka"Australian squad: Simon Katich, Shane Watson, Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Mike Hussey, Marcus North, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, Doug Bollinger. What a joke. Hussey still in... if he can't make runs against 1 of the worst teams going round.. blow me.. I still can't see how and why he keeps getting chances, especially with his age, + guys like Hughs missing out.. fuk me. I would of gone with this team: Katich Hughes Ponting Clarke North Watson Haddin Johnson Hauritz Siddle Hilfenhaus/Bollinger Hughes isnt in form because of injury and lack of match practice Moz. Cant give him a recall on his shield scores. Not a middle order batsman either. Only an opener at the moment. Hussey you can use as a bit of a swingman. Has opened before and could bat as low as 6 Watson Katich Ponting Clarke Hussey North Haddin Johnson Hauritz/Bollinger Siddle Hilfenhaus 12th: Bollinger/Hauritz Bollinger likely 12th. 3 specialist quicks and a special spinner should do the trick. North to bowl some off spin to. Watson if needed. Rather see him with bat than ball but.
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Steve Cauthen  Joined: 5/1/2007 Posts: 407 Location: Melbourne
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Looking at that side the obvious problems are: 1. Openers - do either of them open for their state? I don't think so. Both are stop gaps that have made good. Hope it works, but if it doesn't what do u do with them? Katich and Watson to the middle order? Maybe if Hussey fails. 2. Hussey - tough as old boots, dedicated, super fit. I reckon he will shine this summer. If he doesnt then maybe Watson down the order and Hughes back in at the top. 3. Haddin - good bat. Keeping will need to improve. Like him so far. 4. Johnson - surely he will have sorted out his personal life and should be ready to have a blinder. 5. Hauritz and the other spinners. Horry is dodgy, Katich seems reluctant, Clarke is injury prone and North is unproven. At state level it's a lottery. But against the Windies in particular a good spinner is invaluable, and if he aint much good the Pakistanis will flog him. Go Tigers
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David Boon  Joined: 1/14/2007 Posts: 10,767 Location: Unknown, in witness relocation
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Watson is not a test opener (despite doing well in England). The batting line up needs a rethink IMO. Stuart Clark unlucky not to get in the squad, IMO. We wil flog the Windies, but not because we will have a full strength squad, just because they are about equal to the Parabadoo thirds.  Banner by Pooc!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuk6e5hEeYI
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Al Oerter  Joined: 8/24/2006 Posts: 3,145 Location: Holidays
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Don't knock the Para 3rds. I am Jack's smirking revenge.
"My cock is massive" - Smiddy
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Nick Faldo  Joined: 7/16/2006 Posts: 5,532 Location: Adelaide
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couldnt give a flying f about this series. will be boring and players will be simply going through the motions. test cricket spark the day 20/20 was invented. love tests when players treated it as the holy grail but when players like tait and several others walk away from it to play 20/20 was when i lost interest.
oh and the last indian tour of australia killed it for me also. not even the ashes series could reignite my passion.
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Mike Tyson  Joined: 5/3/2006 Posts: 3,586 Location: Pune, India
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Watson the best opener (and all-rounder) in the country at the moment. Huss's ODI form in India saved him I guess. And Hughes still not ready despite his heroics in South Africa. Rogers scoring big and shld be considered ahead of Hughes or Jaques - but poor guy plays for Vics n not NSW. Windies will be competitive though - specially bowling attack. Pretty exciting to say the least. Problem is their batting and even serious problem is their fielding. 
Ganesh
Left arm Over the Wicket !!!
The magic of chasing a dream which no one else can see but you.
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David Boon Joined: 1/14/2007 Posts: 10,767 Location: Unknown, in witness relocation
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Watson is not a test opener. His technique is flawed, he will be out LBW numerous times this summer, if he continues to open. I agree he is the in form all rounder and deserves his place in the team. Banner by Pooc!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuk6e5hEeYI
If you want a second opinion, ask me again. Voted 121 Australian Racing Forum best tipster 2009!!! EPL tipping champ 2009!!
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Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards Joined: 11/18/2009 Posts: 2
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I have not any idea for which Australian player is come on which number because all players are very good whose performance is to good at any ground with any country..And Pointing is best for captain ship..
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Michelle Kwan  Joined: 10/31/2005 Posts: 2,337 Location: Asia
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Only thing that will save the windies is rain.  Some people are masters of money, and some its slaves. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiO6cK4XUuI
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Mike Tyson Joined: 5/3/2006 Posts: 3,586 Location: Pune, India
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Gone are the days when openers were needed to be technically ALL solid. Watson makes use of new ball to score at a good rate while Katich can hang around. Many successful teams following the suit. Hughes has a perfect technique? Or Jaques for tht matter?
Ganesh
Left arm Over the Wicket !!!
The magic of chasing a dream which no one else can see but you.
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Mike Tyson Joined: 5/3/2006 Posts: 3,586 Location: Pune, India
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"barney rubble"Only thing that will save the windies is rain. And Haawkeye!! Too bad Bucknor retired for you lads. 
Ganesh
Left arm Over the Wicket !!!
The magic of chasing a dream which no one else can see but you.
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Wasim Akram  Joined: 4/30/2007 Posts: 1,985 Location: Oona Whoop Whoop
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"Warpants"Don't knock the Para 3rds. Lol Para are crap - only ones you wouldn't want three of them. They are so poo they can get another poo side out for 49 runs and still lose. By the wayside I am leaving Paraburdoo and all its heat at years end. Got a gig teaching at a nice spot called Kalbarri - right on the coast. From red dirt to ocean. Going to be a crap series I think, not looking forward to it at all. Might flick to the ABC and watch lawn bowls.  Kit is the Main Man Go The Tigers Eat 'em Alive.
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David Boon Joined: 1/14/2007 Posts: 10,767 Location: Unknown, in witness relocation
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You cannot help yourself can you Ganesh. Always having a go at the Australian team. It must hurt you that we have been so good for so long. "Ganesh" When we lose we agree tht others played well or we played shit. Wen aus lose all I hear is excuses.  "Ganesh""barney rubble"Only thing that will save the windies is rain. And Haawkeye!! Too bad Bucknor retired for you lads. Yet it is you making excuses now. You really are a hypocrite.  Banner by Pooc!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuk6e5hEeYI
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Wasim Akram Joined: 4/30/2007 Posts: 1,985 Location: Oona Whoop Whoop
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It seems he is insinuating that Australia cheat because umpires make dud decisions. Rather we wear the bad decisions and move on others bleat and bleat and bleat. Kit is the Main Man Go The Tigers Eat 'em Alive.
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Steve Cauthen  Joined: 8/4/2009 Posts: 405 Location: Swami- Town
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4 week investment..... LOAD UP, SIT BACK and DRINK UP. easiest money of ya life - Australia 3-0 white-wash @ $1.85.... GET ON ....... 
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David Boon Joined: 1/14/2007 Posts: 10,767 Location: Unknown, in witness relocation
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"saintly96"Watson is not a test opener. His technique is flawed, he will be out LBW numerous times this summer, if he continues to open. I agree he is the in form all rounder and deserves his place in the team. LBW for a duck. The guy should be in the side, but he is not a test openers arsehole. Banner by Pooc!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuk6e5hEeYI
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David Boon Joined: 1/14/2007 Posts: 10,767 Location: Unknown, in witness relocation
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Gee it is hard being right all the time.  Banner by Pooc!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuk6e5hEeYI
If you want a second opinion, ask me again. Voted 121 Australian Racing Forum best tipster 2009!!! EPL tipping champ 2009!!
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Mike Tyson Joined: 5/3/2006 Posts: 3,586 Location: Pune, India
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Yeh I can dig out ur pre-Ashes rant for ya to prove tht. But yeh its nothin different frm ya anyway. Watto still a better opener than Hughes atm. Hughes n Co shat pants yday against Warriors in the ford ranger OD tie @ WACA BTW.
Ganesh
Left arm Over the Wicket !!!
The magic of chasing a dream which no one else can see but you.
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David Boon Joined: 1/14/2007 Posts: 10,767 Location: Unknown, in witness relocation
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Ganesh, Watson is not a Test opener. As I correctly stated, he will be out LBW too often to make a really successful go at the opening spot. I would rather Hodge open than Watson, if they are going to go with a makeshift opener. Banner by Pooc!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuk6e5hEeYI
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Michelle Kwan Joined: 10/31/2005 Posts: 2,337 Location: Asia
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Fully back Saintly on this ... Watson technique as an opener is so flawed it makes a mockery of the ozzie selectors choices. Even though he did a patch up job in England he never ever looked comfortable. The difference between Katich and Watsons technique is miles apart. Moving forward OZ needs Watson at 6 or 7 not opening. Some people are masters of money, and some its slaves. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiO6cK4XUuI
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Mike Tyson Joined: 3/14/2007 Posts: 3,596 Location: Melbourne
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WATSON is not an opener, what are these dumb ass slectors thinking.  HUSSEY should of been shown the door long time ago, so he could focus on OD and 20/20. Young blood is needed. KATICH, keep saying it, makes starts or small 100's... why. why kato.
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David Boon Joined: 1/14/2007 Posts: 10,767 Location: Unknown, in witness relocation
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I was planning to watch the cricket all day tomorrow, but alas, it looks like a day in the garden then. Banner by Pooc!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuk6e5hEeYI
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Hicham El Guerrouj Joined: 11/4/2006 Posts: 2,731 Location: lost in space ... danger, danger will robinson
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Aussie 1st test MoM, Hilfy is out of the 2nd test with a knee injury and Clint McKay is into the 12. I would say Dougie Bollinger will play and it wont matter anyway that Hilfy is out. Port Adelaide ... Matty's in charge!
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