First Test Squad Announced

[Scotland]

I tell you what another ton tomorrow and Joe Burns could force their hand.

Marsh made a ton.

That's worth 5 tons in a row from Joe Burns or Callum Ferguson etc.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Marsh made a ton.

That's worth 5 tons in a row from Joe Burns or Callum Ferguson etc.

Burns has scored a lot more this year and frankly we know Shaun's inconsistency

 

[Scotland]

Burns has scored a lot more this year and frankly we know his inconsistency

That's good for Joe Burns, I am pleased for him that he is having a good Shield season.

Is he the son of Geoff Marsh? Has he made test 100s for Australia before? Is his brother in the team?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

That's good for Joe Burns, I am pleased for him that he is having a good Shield season.

Is he the son of Geoff Marsh? Has he made test 100s for Australia before? Is his brother in the team?

Would Shaun have even got a chance of his name wasn't Marsh- meh still a week for him to do his hammy lol

Can he beat his 2.8 average against India from Last time lmao

 

[Doodlesweaver]

Marsh has scored two tons in three shield matches and started with a ton in his first (futures) match. By his standards, he's in career best form.

 

[The Passenger]

Marsh will get the nod. I would go Ferguson.

But I reckon the selectors had Hughes and Marsh a good bit in front of the next contender.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Would Shaun have even got a chance of his name wasn't Marsh- meh still a week for him to do his hammy lol

Can he beat his 2.8 average against India from Last time lmao

You're kidding. are we actually picking someone who averaged less than 5 last time we played India? Bring back Quiney against SA then

Don't really think we're a better side with Marsh in but it's his spot to lose now.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

You're kidding. are we actually picking someone who averaged less than 5 last time we played India? Bring back Quiney against SA then

Don't really think we're a better side with Marsh in but it's his spot to lose now.

His scores resembled a mobile phone number lol

 

[Yoda_]

Come on Bombersno1, erm, LukeParkerno1

Joe Burns has made 2 meaningful contributions this Shield season. Would have Handscomb ahead Joe whilst Ferguson would be a step ahead again IMHO as a proven international performer.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Joe Burns has made 2 meaningful contributions this Shield season. Would have Handscomb ahead Joe whilst Ferguson would be a step ahead again IMHO as a proven international performer.

Burns is batting in the top order. I love Handscomb but he is batting 7 this season. Ferguson hasn't shown me he will be any better than a Doolan type. Might as well pick Doolan or Cowan to average 30. Burns has 2 hundreds, a good score yesterday.

 

[The_Reaper]

Given Harris needed to complete a full shield match- is 13 overs sufficient to prove his fitness?

I guess we might get Johnson, Hazlewood and Siddle at the Gabba with Harris coming in for the last three tests

 

[Surkin]

I think 13 overs is enough for Harris. Bowled 20 odd in the first round of the shield. A few more in the nets if need be over the next week and he'll be right to go.

 

[frankrizzo]

Did harris need the full match in the eyes of selectors?

Sounds like he was more keen than they were for the extra run, if he pulls up good i would play him but im not in the loop so not sure what they needed from him to be ok with him playing at the gabba.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Didn't think Harris would play anyway

 

[The_Reaper]

13 overs may be enough but we don't know for sure. It does sound like the selectors are going to let Harris make the call.

 

[frankrizzo]

13 overs may be enough but we don't know for sure. It does sound like the selectors are going to let Harris make the call.

Unlike our batsmen i think they can safely do that, harris won't pass himself if he doesn't think he can make it through the 5 days.

 

[The_Reaper]

Unlike our batsmen i think they can safely do that, harris won't pass himself if he doesn't think he can make it through the 5 days.

Yep. They were going to call him fit after the first shield match but Harris told them that he needed to have another match to be sure.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

13 overs may be enough but we don't know for sure. It does sound like the selectors are going to let Harris make the call.

Would it be worthwhile for him to line up in grade cricket on Saturday to get some overs in the legs or just bowl in the nets?

 

[The_Reaper]

Would it be worthwhile for him to line up in grade cricket on Saturday to get some overs in the legs or just bowl in the nets?

Probably is worth it.

 

[bird_man]

Burns is batting in the top order. I love Handscomb but he is batting 7 this season. Ferguson hasn't shown me he will be any better than a Doolan type. Might as well pick Doolan or Cowan to average 30. Burns has 2 hundreds, a good score yesterday.

Handscomb has not batted 7 once this year.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Handscomb has not batted 7 once this year.

He is playing as the keeper while Wade is away at least. Whilst I rate the bloke, he needs to bat at 3 or 4 to be considered for a top 4 spot, especially when he is outside the squad.

 

[The_Reaper]

He is playing as the keeper while Wade is away at least. Whilst I rate the bloke, he needs to bat at 3 or 4 to be considered for a top 4 spot, especially when he is outside the squad.

Shaun Marsh has batted at 5

 

[Torz]

Shaun Marsh has batted at 5

Don't let facts get in the way of a good story.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Shaun Marsh has batted at 5

We are looking for a number 4-5...so yes. We are not looking for a number 6/7.

 

[The_Reaper]

We are looking for a number 4-5...so yes. We are not looking for a number 6/7.

What is the difference between 5 and 6?

Especially since he has batted at 3 last year.

I would have no problems bringing in Burns at 4 for instance and he's being opening.