Aus vs NZ
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The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I used to think the WACA was unique enough that it would be an Aussie fortress, but we're only 5-3 in our last eight games here. Of course we lost a few to the Windies here over the years too. That said, it's a track that gives our attack a chance to shine (provided they pitch the ball up), but it's not a batsman's graveyard by any means. Anyone who can play off the back foot and be patient early in their innings can really cash in later on, with a billiard table outfield and plenty of pace off the wicket.
EDIT: I think Williamson will make another hundred in this game. He's got a fantastic technique to the quicks and an excellent temperament. Super player.
EDIT: I think Williamson will make another hundred in this game. He's got a fantastic technique to the quicks and an excellent temperament. Super player.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Yeah he's tall and pretty well organised. Wonder how goes square of the wicket? That will be key.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
I dont know what he said but if he's prepared to take the heat, on and off the field, for calling out the boorish element in Oz cricket he's actually doing us a favour in more ways than one.
Strewthcobber
Mark Ella (57)
Called Smith immature in his newspaper column over the Stokes dismissal. Some stuff about Warner too but that is much more justifiable.
I really don't think opposition captains using the media to publicly criticise each other is part of any sort of spirit of cricket. Especially writing it, when he has plenty of time to consider his words.
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Strewthcobber
Mark Ella (57)
Anyway, on to Perth. Side seems to be settling, albeit after just 1 game.
Pressure must starting to be on Marsh.
His bowling has been mostly excellent but he's been nowhere near good enough at number 6.
How long do you give a young player to develop into what you hope he might become?
Pressure must starting to be on Marsh.
His bowling has been mostly excellent but he's been nowhere near good enough at number 6.
How long do you give a young player to develop into what you hope he might become?
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
I'd be having a serious look at Jimmy Faulkner for the 6 spot if Marsh doesn't deliver with the bat in the next two tests.
He seems to have the same knack of picking up wickets early in his spell and has looked pretty good in the sheffield shield.
The other bloke who might enter the frame in the next few months is Maxwell but IMO he's another season or so off being a test cricketer.
He seems to have the same knack of picking up wickets early in his spell and has looked pretty good in the sheffield shield.
The other bloke who might enter the frame in the next few months is Maxwell but IMO he's another season or so off being a test cricketer.
Jellic87
Chris McKivat (8)
Ah i love a test match in Perth, get home after work and know that you've got plenty of cricket left to watch.
In regards to Marsh, he has an average of 31.69 in first class cricket so he hasn't really proved himself in the domestic game yet. I wouldn't mind seeing Maxwell given a go at 6, granted he can lose the plot with the reverse sweeps etc but surely he can reign that in a bit.
In regards to Marsh, he has an average of 31.69 in first class cricket so he hasn't really proved himself in the domestic game yet. I wouldn't mind seeing Maxwell given a go at 6, granted he can lose the plot with the reverse sweeps etc but surely he can reign that in a bit.
Strewthcobber
Mark Ella (57)
We lose plenty with the ball though with Moses H, or Maxwell. Faulkner might be as good a bowler as Marsh but is rated a worse batsmen especially at test level.
We really need that top level right arm seemer if the other Mitchs keep opening the bowling. But then our tail looks seriously long.
Who'd be a selector?
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Jellic87
Chris McKivat (8)
True, Maxwell isn't the same as Marsh with the ball. There was talk of bringing Bancroft in to open and put Burns at 6 on the radio this morning if Marsh keeps failing which i didn't like to hear. Bancroft is a worthy selection but not to change an opening partnership seemingly working and just getting started.
Strewthcobber
Mark Ella (57)
Haven't seen much of Bancroft but it will be interesting to see how Burns goes long term at the top of the order. Looks more like a 5/6 to me.
He goes across so hard at the ball and can play away from his body. Looks ripe for outswingers early in his innings (or later - how he got out in the first innings in Brisbane) and also lbw to ones coming back in. Still, Ponting looked vulnerable to the same things and he went OK.
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The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Marsh, for all his bowling prowess, isn't batting well enough to hold his place at six. As I've banged on about countless times, there's nothing actually wrong with picking six quality batsmen, a keeper and four test class bowlers. We don't have to pick an all rounder, though if you've got a good one then go for it. We don't have a good one at the moment. With that said, I'd give Mitch until the end of the NZ series at least and then see where we're at. I think the bloke is seriously talented, a natural if you like. Talent alone doesn't cut it though, his batting must improve if he wants to hold down that spot.
Jellic87
Chris McKivat (8)
Absolutely give him until the end of the series to prove his worth. I think it's only matter of time a bloke with his talent nails down a spot anyway so there's no harm in putting him back in the domestic side and let him earn his spot there.
I guess we did go through our best era without an all-rounder till Watson came along and was supposed to be fill that space. Ever since we seem to have an obsession with finding another all-rounder.
I guess we did go through our best era without an all-rounder till Watson came along and was supposed to be fill that space. Ever since we seem to have an obsession with finding another all-rounder.
Strewthcobber
Mark Ella (57)
This ain't the old Waca pitch. Nick to second slip in the second over doesn't carry on day one!
Outfield lighting as ever though
Outfield lighting as ever though
Jellic87
Chris McKivat (8)
Beat me to the punch on that! Couldn't believe my eyes!
Strewthcobber
Mark Ella (57)
Mind you none of these kiwi bowlers are getting much above 135km/h. There's no substitute for pace.....
Jellic87
Chris McKivat (8)
Looking very ordinary, i think McCullum would have almost cried when Smith won the toss again.
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