Ongoing Test match XI speculation thread.

[Kyptastic]

I wouldn't mind seeing Pucovski open for Victoria in these couple of games. With Green performing well there's probably not a middle order spot in the Aussie side, whereas Burns is looking shaky at the top. Puc bats 3 which is basically opening anyway. He could open in the Test side. Marnus is only 26, every chance he can lockdown number 3 for the next half a decade. With Smith at 4, there's limited middle order spots.

 

[eth-dog]

I wouldn't mind seeing Pucovski open for Victoria in these couple of games. With Green performing well there's probably not a middle order spot in the Aussie side, whereas Burns is looking shaky at the top. Puc bats 3 which is basically opening anyway. He could open in the Test side. Marnus is only 26, every chance he can lockdown number 3 for the next half a decade. With Smith at 4, there's limited middle order spots.

Puck would probably be 5th in line to open

 

[Kyptastic]

Puck would probably be 5th in line to open

They want him in the test side though, if Green replaces Wade it’s the one slot that’s potentially available. They might have him jump the queue

 

[11kgm]

A side like Burns Warner Lamb Smith Puc Green isn't too bad

 

[corbies]

I wouldn't mind seeing Pucovski open for Victoria in these couple of games. With Green performing well there's probably not a middle order spot in the Aussie side, whereas Burns is looking shaky at the top. Puc bats 3 which is basically opening anyway. He could open in the Test side. Marnus is only 26, every chance he can lockdown number 3 for the next half a decade. With Smith at 4, there's limited middle order spots.

If 3 is basically opening could we make Marnus open

 

[JackOutback]

Wade didn't set the world on fire last home summer. To be fair, he didn't get a whole heap of opportunities because the top order was dominant, but he didn't look very comfortable against Wagner (bit like Hodge when he got dropped). If he makes a good score in the next two shield games he probably should start the Test series, but Green's making an irresistable case if he doesn't.

I don’t rate Wade as a Test bat at all but don’t think he’s done anything to warrant getting dropped. That said, I love the look of Green and will get behind him if picked. Just think they can afford to wait.

 

[Kyptastic]

I wouldn't mind seeing Pucovski open for Victoria in these couple of games. With Green performing well there's probably not a middle order spot in the Aussie side, whereas Burns is looking shaky at the top. Puc bats 3 which is basically opening anyway. He could open in the Test side. Marnus is only 26, every chance he can lockdown number 3 for the next half a decade. With Smith at 4, there's limited middle order spots.

Listed as an opener for the first Shield game. Wonder if that's a CA directive.

 

[Belnakor]

I don’t rate Wade as a Test bat at all but don’t think he’s done anything to warrant getting dropped. That said, I love the look of Green and will get behind him if picked. Just think they can afford to wait.

Wade hasn't set the world on fire either. If struggles at the start of the indian series i could see him being dropped mid series.

 

[Blackhawk42]

Wade hasn't set the world on fire either. If struggles at the start of the indian series i could see him being dropped mid series.

I'm a huge Wade fan but I agree. He offers some grunt, spirit, resistance and stability but rarely big scores. Eventually (and at his age) his time will be up because of this.

He's the solider you want in your side though at the beginning of a series when it's hot. Especially against India when it's generally pretty hot. Last time he played against India was as a keeper over there in 2017. Posted some 40's and a half century and looked solid in some pretty tough conditions.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

I'd love Puc to stay clear of his demons and put a full season together for the first time, he'd be a good addition to the test side after he does that IMO.

 

[Mego Red]

I wouldn't mind seeing Pucovski open for Victoria in these couple of games. With Green performing well there's probably not a middle order spot in the Aussie side, whereas Burns is looking shaky at the top. Puc bats 3 which is basically opening anyway. He could open in the Test side. Marnus is only 26, every chance he can lockdown number 3 for the next half a decade. With Smith at 4, there's limited middle order spots.

Surely you open with Pucovski and Warner now, after today's knock.

 

[Kyptastic]

Surely you open with Pucovski and Warner now, after today's knock.

I would, but it's also only against South Australia. Would like to see him back up next week.

 

[magpiemaniac44]

If Puc puts on runs next week I think it’d be hard for the selectors to say no, just about whether the selectors would go with a debutant against India in the first test

 

[crows dude]

Harris
Warner
Pucovski
Smith
Lab
Head
Paine
Pattinson
Cummins
Starc
Hazelwood

Lab and Head to bowl Lyons overs

 

[Ducky Tie]

Definitely the most solid batting stocks we've had for several years. Warner, Marnus, Smith, Head and Paine are all obvious. Just the opening spot and number six with question marks. Wade has been solid and against India, his experience and fighting game probably keeps him in. Green is coming with momentum though so it still wouldn't surprise me if they went that way.

Pucovski would have to be a real chance to take Burns spot. Fair chance that getting him to open was a directive from above and he looks a cut above at Shield level. Burns would want some runs soon. I'd give Puc the nod.

Pucovski
Warner
Labuschagne
Smith
Head
Wade
Paine
Cummins
Starc
Hazlewood
Lyon

 

[Voice of the G]

Puck would probably be 5th in line to open

A re think perhaps.

 

[Voice of the G]

Harris
Warner
Pucovski
Smith
Lab
Head
Paine
Pattinson
Cummins
Starc
Hazelwood

Lab and Head to bowl Lyons overs

Every one is talking about Pucovski but lets not forget what Harris has done today.

 

[magpiemaniac44]

Every one is talking about Pucovski but lets not forget what Harris has done today.

It’s hard to pick who is ahead of who at this point, they could have a bat off next game

 

[Spitting_Cobra]

Redbacks need to be relegated

 

[Voice of the G]

It’s hard to pick who is ahead of who at this point, they could have a bat off next game

Need a young guy like Pucovic and bat off perhaps between Warner and Harris but Warner at this stage would be odds on to play.

 

[deanc]

I don’t rate Wade as a Test bat at all but don’t think he’s done anything to warrant getting dropped. That said, I love the look of Green and will get behind him if picked. Just think they can afford to wait.

While I share the enthusiasm of wanting to see the likes and Green and Pucovski playing for Australia, unless there are a few unforeseen injuries/unavailability of the current incumbents (i.e. Burns/Harris/Head/Wade) I seriously doubt we will see either represent the country in any format this summer...

 

[bird_man]

Excited about Pucovski obviously, but think Harris gets the gig ahead of him. I get the feeling he'll take his game to another level under Rogers wing.

Would prefer to see Pukovski come in at 5 or 6 when the chance comes, although there another handy kid tthat may also want that spot.

Exciting times for Aussie cricket.

 

[bird_man]

Excited about Pucovski obviously, but think Harris gets the gig ahead of him. I get the feeling he'll take his game to another level under Rogers wing.

Would prefer to see Pukovski come in at 5 or 6 when the chance comes, although there another handy kid tthat may also want that spot.

Exciting times for Aussie cricket.

Harris
Warner
Lab
Smith
Wade
Head
Paine
Cummins
Starc
Hazelwood
Lyon

 

[Westend]

After watching Green bowl just eight overs today and Wade throw away a century..Green should be in for the first test

Green got tremendous bounce got Silk with a snorter and had Mcdermott and Wade jumping around

His bounce and pace will be great against the indians.

I would love to see both Will and green in

 

[big_e]

It is laughable to suggest Pucovski as a test opener having batted there precisely once at FC level. Kid's got huge talent, and I'm confident in his potential as a test batter, but let him settle in that spot first before throwing him to the wolves against one of the best attacks in world cricket.

Warner is 34, has maybe a year left. Pucovski should be gunning for that spot.