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[Ona]

[AndyP]

[3oneday]

[marcel]

cricket?? (what do you edxpect from a queenslander )

[Courty]

I assume this is about the cricket?
One of the openers is out for a duck?

[Ona]

Haydos goooorne

[miro]

ffffnnnn terrible shot to. He yet again needs to pull his head in.

[Jarro]

doesn't really matter does it, it's only South Africa

1/96 at lunch. Nice knock from Ponting ... he really does look in good form

[Grunt]

Langer gone now 2/115, he was really struggling after lunch.

[Jarro]

stupid shot from Langer. Ball was on him too quickly

[Jarro]

we're falling in a heap, talk about throwing your wicket away

Hayden
Langer
Hodge
Hussey
Symonds

all playing terrible shots

Ponting and Gilchrist got good deliveries that made them play ordinary shots ....

i wonder if it's a case of underestimating your opposition

[AndyP]

Christ! How many times are they going to have to rely on the tail for runs?

Come on Warney, here's your chance to erase from your memory the 99 against the Kiwis a couple of years ago. Bring on the tonne.

Does Symonds have to do something special with the bat in the 2nd innings to keep his spot?

[Jarro]

Does Symonds have to do something special with the bat in the 2nd innings to keep his spot?

i'd say so .. otherwise overratedboy will be back in the side

can't believe how badly our guys are batting

[Jarro]

all out for 258

[Fishman Dan]

Parochial or not - how did Clark miss out on this game?!

Which one is first to go - Symonds, Hodge, or both?

[AndyP]

Parochial or not - how did Clark miss out on this game?!

Sounds parochial to me. Hasn't done enough to get back in.

Which one is first to go - Symonds (ave 10.50), Hodge (60, 0, 41), or both?

Symonds, why would you drop Hodge?

[Fishman Dan]

Parochial or not - how did Clark miss out on this game?!

Sounds parochial to me.  Hasn't done enough to get back in.

A double hundred and several quality ODI innings? You're a tough man.

Which one is first to go - Symonds (ave 10.50), Hodge (60, 0, 41), or both?

Symonds, why would you drop Hodge?

Hodge is an actor... and went into this game with an average of 20 at the WACA. Awesome

[terryand]

A double hundred and several quality ODI innings? You're a tough man.

Its just a pity his quality ODI innings was in the same game as one of the best knocks in ODI history

Terry.

[AndyP]

What does pyjama cricket form have to do with test match form?

One great innings won't get Clarke back into the side, he has to prove he can consistently score runs. It's pretty rare that someone gets dropped then come straight back into the test side.

I doubt the selectors pick batsmen for a test based on their domestic batting average at a specific ground. Hodge has had only 3 innings at test level with one hiccup and you are looking to drop him already. Who's a tough man?

[terryand]

What does pyjama cricket form have to do with test match form?

One great innings won't get Clarke back into the side, he has to prove he can consistently score runs.  It's pretty rare that someone gets dropped then come straight back into the test side.

I doubt the selectors pick batsmen for a test based on their domestic batting average at a specific ground. Hodge has had only 3 innings at test level with one hiccup and you are looking to drop him already.  Who's a tough man?

Sick him Rex

Terry.

[markTHEblake]

the aussie selectors have usually shown that new players get at least 6 tests to show their worth, and dropped players have a bloody long wait to get back in.

i'd say if the status quo continues the last test might see another middle order bat tried out.

and when will Gilly be dropped to #9? surely Lee and Warne have outscored him for the last series or 3.

[Fishman Dan]

What does pyjama cricket form have to do with test match form?

One great innings won't get Clarke back into the side, he has to prove he can consistently score runs.  It's pretty rare that someone gets dropped then come straight back into the test side.

I doubt the selectors pick batsmen for a test based on their domestic batting average at a specific ground. Hodge has had only 3 innings at test level with one hiccup and you are looking to drop him already.  Who's a tough man?

Settle Tiger.

Just shows that he's getting a lot of willow on the ball, and been pretty tough to get out. He's in a decent vein of form, it doesn't matter which type of game.

If they're not going to select a team based on 'track record', what else do they have to work with? It should speak volumes....  This current mob obviously don't consider that, they are also responsible for making Ponting captain.

I think you've got feelings for Hodge...

I never wanted him in the team in the first place, i'd be happy if he was dropped after 1 test with a double-hundred.

[AndyP]

Sick him Rex

Settle Tiger.

You guys obviously read into the demeanor of a post more than I do. I'm sure if I added smilies it would make it all better.

My opinion is that one day cricket is totally different to tests, so any form in the game, especially on tiny grounds in NZ, should be taken with a grain of salt.

I think you've got feelings for Hodge...

I never wanted him in the team in the first place, i'd be happy if he was dropped after 1 test with a double-hundred.

Yes, but it's obvious you feel the opposite. I don't have any issues with Clarke, and hope he continues with his form for NSW, and gets back in the side.

[Fishman Dan]

Warne has found himself a new "Darrell".

The sledging has begun.

[terryand]

Warne has found himself a new "Darrell".

The sledging has begun.

he's giving it to him, isn't he

Terry.