Australia Test squad - 2014

[Ian Dargie]

How did I "skip ahead"? How did I "speculate"?

The phrase "if he has a good year or two in the Shield, he could play tests quickly" ticks both boxes.

 

[PTizzle]

...so how about that Australian test team (far out this thread is a car crash).

Hypothetical - given Whiteman finally made that big ton that he'd threatened following a pretty stellar Shield season, if Haddin were to temporarily go down would he slot straight in?

Given his age, I'd be wary personally (his keeping is sound, but I'd prefer him to have more FC games under his belt) and wouldn't mind seeing Paine as the 'break in case of emergency' candidate. He's only got the one FC ton himself and you'd call his last Shield season reasonably solid with the bat at best, but he can keep, has test experience and seems to have his head screwed on.

There's also Wade, but I think everyone knows his issues and it's doubtful for mine Clarke would want to go back to that level of glovework. Hartley and Nevill are fine keepers but probably both have their cards stamped.

It seems like one big ton has been enough to propel Whiteman into the 'future keeper' role for the long-term (at least going by the media, but I'm a fan too), but would he be the one we'd select now if Haddin temporarily went down?

This is assuming Haddin has 18 months or so left overall.

 

[Kyptastic]

Don't see why Nevill would have his card stamped. He was picked as the Australia A keeper in the one dayers and he's still under 30.

 

[Phone]

Given the way Haddin was moved straight back into the OD/T20 team, I don't think there's any sign that Australia is willing to have different keepers in different formats, which hurts Nevill much more than the others

 

[The_Reaper]

I see absolutely no reason to bring in Paine if Haddin gets injured. I believe Whiteman to be the better player and I see no point in hiding him away from responsibility.

 

[Doodlesweaver]

I don't really get why Haddin is so nailed on in short formats. He doesn't offer much to anything with the bat and his keeping can be unreliable, but it appears he is a lock-in which is probably down to his seniority.

 

[The_Reaper]

I don't really get why Haddin is so nailed on in short formats. He doesn't offer much to anything with the bat and his keeping can be unreliable, but it appears he is a lock-in which is probably down to his seniority.

Mostly because Wade is s**t and the selectors have kept their options open in regards to Haddin's heir

 

[Doodlesweaver]

Mostly because Wade is s**t and the selectors have kept their options open in regards to Haddin's heir

Options open with Whiteman leading the pack I'd say.

 

[woofles]

Options open with Whiteman leading the pack I'd say.

Are his poor List A stats of any concern?

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Are his poor List A stats of any concern?

Pretty similar to Nevill and Dunk.

I suppose if Paine is fit I wouldn't mind him becoming the specialist short format keeper.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I've just read a CA article in which they referred to Doran as a NSW Blues star... they may be ready to pull a Warner on us with him, I can't make head nor tail of that sort of PR otherwise.

He has it, gun bat. That said I do want him to play at least a season or a season and a half of Shield cricket, I have no doubts he will turn out to be pretty special.

 

[Doodlesweaver]

Are his poor List A stats of any concern?

Depends if they want to use the ODI team as a nursery for the test team. They've done it before.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Depends if they want to use the ODI team as a nursery for the test team. They've done it before.

Agreed, even T20, could easily do it there. Get Whiteman around the national team, he is ready

 

[Donnie Darko]

Say Lyon got injured ,who would step in ?? Agar ?
or the mighty Michael Beer .

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Say Lyon got injured ,who would step in ?? Agar ?
or the mighty Michael Beer .

Definately not Agar lol (well not on form anyway). Depends whether they feel Muirhead is ready. O'Keefe is probably the most ready to go backup so to speak.

 

[Donnie Darko]

Definately not Agar lol (well not on form anyway). Depends whether they feel Muirhead is ready. O'Keefe is probably the most ready to go backup so to speak.

I remember as little as 12 months ago ,some posters in this forum still wanted Warne to return. haha
But I want to see Beer. Just for the jokes.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I remember as little as 12 months ago ,some posters in this forum still wanted Warne to return. haha
But I want to see Beer. Just for the jokes.

Hey Beer was pretty bad, but he wasn't Simon Kerrrigan bad!

 

[Donnie Darko]

Hey Beer was pretty bad, but he wasn't Simon Kerrrigan bad!

The AUS top order really go after spinners. Be interesting to see how they do v Ajmal. Kerrigan was like a deer in the headlights..

Next time AUS name a touring party to England, Muirhead will probably be named as backup. As my wild guess..

 

[Zach Package]

I still think Boyce is a better prospect than Muirhead

 

[woofles]

Muirhead isn't even remotely ready and needs years on the domestic circuit. Has the potential to be outstanding but at this stage is very raw and would be eaten alive in test cricket (christ, he's been eaten alive at Shield level). O'Keefe is next cab off the rank comfortably in my mind.

 

[The_Reaper]

Say Lyon got injured ,who would step in ?? Agar ?
or the mighty Michael Beer .

O'Keefe

 

[Moist Biscuit]

Boyce.

 

[Super Hans]

Dizzy thinks Finch should be in the test team.

I think I'm going to be sick.

 

[Doodlesweaver]

Dizzy thinks Finch should be in the test team.

I think I'm going to be sick.

Isn't he coaching Finch at county level?

County and state coaches always go around touting their own players.

 

[bird_man]

http://www.cricket.com.au/news-list...-aaron-finch-to-make-test-debut-for-Australia

Bit far fetched, he hasn't even cemented his spot at ODI level so you can't really base it off that. It's as ridiculous as people suggesting Faulkner can bat in the top 6 at test level. Look how Bailey ended up after getting a gig off the back of one day form. It doesn't work.