Ashes 2021-22
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George Gregan (70)
Look, some of them clearly aren't up to it, but they got no chance to warm up in our conditions, then their selectors let them down badly in Brisbane, which compounded the issues in Adelaide.
Buttler showed a bit of application and may stay as a batsman alone. Can't say the same for Rory Burns.
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
I didn’t think the final innings bowling performance was too bad, certainly better than against India. Buttler and Woakes had me slightly nervous at one stage but I was fairly comfortable they would give some chances and we just needed to take them. I actually thought it was the best Lyon had bowled for a couple of years and his figures didn’t do his performance justice. We were also without two of top 4 bowlers in the world.
I take back anything I’ve said about Green’s bowling in the past, what a prospect. I think he’s found his length now and with his height and bounce has the prospect to unsettle the batsmen regardless of how flat the wicket is. His Shield batting record speaks for itself so hopefully he can take confidence from his performance with the ball.
I take back anything I’ve said about Green’s bowling in the past, what a prospect. I think he’s found his length now and with his height and bounce has the prospect to unsettle the batsmen regardless of how flat the wicket is. His Shield batting record speaks for itself so hopefully he can take confidence from his performance with the ball.
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
As Hayden kept saying: he's got the extra pace now compared to last season. I'd actually like to see him bowl first change as a bit of a tactical shift. See if he can't get a bit of movement with the newish ball as a change for Starc.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I'd be totally on board with Green bowling first change. He's quick and moves it away from the right hander. Damn fine attributes for a bowler to have.
Derpus
George Gregan (70)
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
I think Starc is bowling the best I've seen him. He really stood up as the bowling attached leader in Adelaide, which you would expect him too but he's not always done.
I always found this analysis of Lyon fascinating. He's not your typical 4th innings destroyer of a spinner because he relies more on bounce and top spin rather than side spin. He's actually more effective in the first innings than the 4th.
I always found this analysis of Lyon fascinating. He's not your typical 4th innings destroyer of a spinner because he relies more on bounce and top spin rather than side spin. He's actually more effective in the first innings than the 4th.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I don't think that's the case. My read is that the selectors want a long term option and Harris is still young enough that he could be that guy. Ussie is 35 and at best good for another 2-3 years. Harris is 29 and could have 5-6 years in him. This is all in light of the fact that Warner is the same age as Ussie (I think they played a lot of cricket together in age-group teams) and could well be gone in the next year or two. That would leave us trying to find two new openers instead of one.
I don't think Harris is the guy and we need to look elsewhere, but I can at least understand the thought process.
EDIT: I'd like to see Pucovski be that guy but I'm more worried about his health than his cricketing ability.
Derpus
George Gregan (70)
Pick your best team.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
The old adage still holds water - harder to get out of the Aussie cricket team than to get into it.
The fact the side is winning games should only be part of their ambition. They should be bringing the next generation along too so that we don't fall into a heap when two, three or four players decide to retire at the same time. Doesn't mean they have to play those next gen players but they should be in and around the team to learn and develop.
And if one of the players on the fringe is likely to improve the team then he should get the call up then no matter that a winning streak is continuing.
The big question atm is just who are those next players? Pucovski obviously if he can get injury free and confident in his position in the squad. Patterson should also be there as his form at this level and SS level is outstanding. Having players like that around would negate the need for a 35yo being regarded as the next selection, and they would be more ready to fill a spot when the Selectors deem it necessary to replace/discard a perennial underperformer.
It should be acknowledged that good things are being done with the likes of Green and Richardson. Green seems to be cementing his role in the team while Richardson is not very far below the three making up probably the best pace attack in the world. More of this please.
The fact the side is winning games should only be part of their ambition. They should be bringing the next generation along too so that we don't fall into a heap when two, three or four players decide to retire at the same time. Doesn't mean they have to play those next gen players but they should be in and around the team to learn and develop.
And if one of the players on the fringe is likely to improve the team then he should get the call up then no matter that a winning streak is continuing.
The big question atm is just who are those next players? Pucovski obviously if he can get injury free and confident in his position in the squad. Patterson should also be there as his form at this level and SS level is outstanding. Having players like that around would negate the need for a 35yo being regarded as the next selection, and they would be more ready to fill a spot when the Selectors deem it necessary to replace/discard a perennial underperformer.
It should be acknowledged that good things are being done with the likes of Green and Richardson. Green seems to be cementing his role in the team while Richardson is not very far below the three making up probably the best pace attack in the world. More of this please.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
In the main I agree with that. I can just understand the thought process behind the selection and from time to time we need to refresh certain parts of the line up. I just wish Puckovski was fit because he's clearly the guy IMHO.
Yeah, He'll get six months out of that. Unless he kicks on.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
What a great days cricket that was, capped off by our quicks bowling magnificently at the end. More of that please.