Spudregus_87
24 Oct 2008, 00:32
Rightio, gun to your head, who are the five players playing in Australia's cricket ranks, not currently playing test cricket who you feel need to be brought in. More importantly, who are the unlucky five who should give up their spot. NB* This team has the next 2-3 years in mind.
NEW (future:D)
1 Marsh
2 Watson
3 Clarke
4 Ponting
5 Hussey
6 Pomersbach
7 Ronchi
8 White
9 Lee
10 Bollinger
11 Hilfenhaus
IN: Marsh, Hilfenhaus, Bollinger, Pomersbach, Ronchi
OUT: Hayden, Katich, Johnson, Clark, Haddin
Strongly considering Brett Geeves as well. He's 26 and is a top bowler whose handy with the bat. I'm very hesitant dropping Clark, but i just think that his last two series haven't been overly productive and age will get him. Johnson's had long enough to prove himself, but still can't bring it into the right handers. Soultion = Doug Bollinger, his name just makes you want to give him a go :). I'd love to see Luke Ronchi given more of a go; he's got 4 years on Haddin and is more explosive with the bat. Although, having seen Haddin's test batting, he's done enough to prove his worth for now, but Ronchi will be choppin at the bit to get in, particularly in ODI's. Marsh is a given and could probably debut in the next two test matches. The number 6 was a tough one, heaps of young batting talent on show at the moment, and was probably a toss up between Dave Hussey and Pomers, with bloke from WA winning out. White's in because we don't have a 23 year old Warne, and i still think someone can teach the bloke from Bairnsdale how to bowl a leg break. Also a top fielder and can bat. Put Ponting to 4 for the pure reason to ease the pressure off him a bit.
BAG AWAY!! :)
NEW (future:D)
1 Marsh
2 Watson
3 Clarke
4 Ponting
5 Hussey
6 Pomersbach
7 Ronchi
8 White
9 Lee
10 Bollinger
11 Hilfenhaus
IN: Marsh, Hilfenhaus, Bollinger, Pomersbach, Ronchi
OUT: Hayden, Katich, Johnson, Clark, Haddin
Strongly considering Brett Geeves as well. He's 26 and is a top bowler whose handy with the bat. I'm very hesitant dropping Clark, but i just think that his last two series haven't been overly productive and age will get him. Johnson's had long enough to prove himself, but still can't bring it into the right handers. Soultion = Doug Bollinger, his name just makes you want to give him a go :). I'd love to see Luke Ronchi given more of a go; he's got 4 years on Haddin and is more explosive with the bat. Although, having seen Haddin's test batting, he's done enough to prove his worth for now, but Ronchi will be choppin at the bit to get in, particularly in ODI's. Marsh is a given and could probably debut in the next two test matches. The number 6 was a tough one, heaps of young batting talent on show at the moment, and was probably a toss up between Dave Hussey and Pomers, with bloke from WA winning out. White's in because we don't have a 23 year old Warne, and i still think someone can teach the bloke from Bairnsdale how to bowl a leg break. Also a top fielder and can bat. Put Ponting to 4 for the pure reason to ease the pressure off him a bit.
BAG AWAY!! :)