ODI Side

[dan warna]

the steve smith is an awesome fielder is the compensation for his failure as a batsman and bowler in the international arena.

 

[demon21]

1 - Warner
2 - Wade
3 - Finch
4 - Clarke
5 - Watson
6 - Mike Hussey
7 - David Hussey
8 - Starc
9 - Hastings
10 - McKay
11 - Lyon

Why would u move Watson down to number 5 in the ODI he has a pretty good record opening in that format.

 

[dan warna]

I'd switch around depending on the wickets fall.
Finch is a massive hitter, too stupid in his shot selection for test selection but in t20 and 50 over he can be incredibly damaging, but gets out early.
The husseys are great accumulators.
If a wicket were to fall early I'd go watson at 3.
if wickets fall late, watson can stay down the order.

 

[Bucking Beads]

I'd be happy to see Watson rested from the majority of ODI cricket.

 

[Aussie_boy]

1.Watson
2.Warner
3.Finch
4.Bailey
5.D. Hussey
6.M. Hussey
7.Wade
8.Faulkner
9.Starc
10.McKay
11. Lyon

Leaving Clarke out because I wouldn't be surprised if they rested him so he is right for the Indian Tour. I am of the opinion that even if ODI cricket isn't their preferred format, experience at international cricket is valuable if they are to potentially make the test squad. That's why Forrest played last summer because the selectors probably though he was a suitable replacement for Ponting/Hussey. Would much prefer James Faulkner play over someone like Dan Christian as Christian bowling is terribly overrated and he has a rather high economy rate.

 

[Bucking Beads]

I can't see the point of playing David Hussey in the Australian side anymore. Maxwell would be his direct opposition I would think and I would prefer to see him playing. The more international experience he gets the better.

 

[Outshined]

you have to be joking, he fumbles the ball, a crap throwing arm and rounds around like a lost puppy on the field

That is a massive over exaggeration. Smith is an excellent fielder.

Watson
Warner
Finch
Clarke (C)
M.Hussey
Maxwell
Wade +
Coulter-Nile
Starc
McKay
Doherty

Obviously with the rotation policy Johnson, Hastings etc will be thereabouts. Would like to see Frosty given a go too.

 

[Aussie_boy]

I can't see the point of playing David Hussey in the Australian side anymore. Maxwell would be his direct opposition I would think and I would prefer to see him playing. The more international experience he gets the better.

Yeah, I am of the same opinion, really he won't get to the next world cup but I still feel as though he will be picked even though he has a couple of seasons left. I still think he is a better player then Maxwell so the selectors will go with Hussey.

 

[brisbane13]

Yeah, I am of the same opinion, really he won't get to the next world cup but I still feel as though he will be picked even though he has a couple of seasons left. I still think he is a better player then Maxwell so the selectors will go with Hussey.

Dussey has been one of the best performers in the short formats of the game for years his records speak for them self but has never really gone so well at the national level, but still deserves his spot. maxwell has gone ok so far when he has been picked for national duties but will eventually be husseys repacement

im glad not many people rate christian, his limited batting ability (has no offside ability) and his bowling is rather pathetic, his bowling against the scorchers sumed up his ability

 

[Aussie_boy]

Dussey has been one of the best performers in the short formats of the game for years his records speak for them self but has never really gone so well at the national level, but still deserves his spot. maxwell has gone ok so far when he has been picked for national duties but will eventually be husseys repacement

im glad not many people rate christian, his limited batting ability (has no offside ability) and his bowling is rather pathetic, his bowling against the scorchers sumed up his ability

Maxwell is a bit more of a hack compared to Hussey, he has that huge slog over mid-wicket that he plays alright and his bowling is nothing special. IIRC Christian had a great season when domestic cricket trialed that split innings cricket and hit a few decent scores/took wickets and eventually got into the team on the back of that and hasn't done much for the Redbacks since. I rate Christian's bowling better in first class cricket then in one day cricket, everytime I see him bowl in one day stuff he goes around 5-6 an over with the batsmen just pushing singles around.

 

[Ducky Tie]

I don't have a problem with D Hussey being picked. He is still a better player than Maxwell. His form has been outstanding for Victoria in the Ryobi this season and he has been good for Australia. He still has years in front of him and will likely still be playing come the world cup. He should be playing ODIs ahead of his brother who has averaged less in the last year and has gone at a lesser strike rate.

 

[Surkin]

What about Peter Siddle? Has been nearly two years since he has played an ODI for Australia but could he be a chance with all the injuries to the fast bowling stocks? Personally I would prefer he didn't but it wouldn't surprise me if the selectors went with him to add bit of experience.

 

[Ducky Tie]

What about Peter Siddle? Has been nearly two years since he has played an ODI for Australia but could he be a chance with all the injuries to the fast bowling stocks? Personally I would prefer he didn't but it wouldn't surprise me if the selectors went with him to add bit of experience.

Plenty of experience in Johnson and McKay. Siddle isn't even a lock in the Vic OD side. I'd much rather get games into the likes of NCN and Faulkner.

 

[Bucking Beads]

I don't have a problem with D Hussey being picked. He is still a better player than Maxwell. His form has been outstanding for Victoria in the Ryobi this season and he has been good for Australia. He still has years in front of him and will likely still be playing come the world cup. He should be playing ODIs ahead of his brother who has averaged less in the last year and has gone at a lesser strike rate.

At 35 and only averaging 32 with the bat it is hard to see him lasting several more years in the side. He is a better player than Maxwell but that doesn't mean he is the better option overall. David Hussey is not good enough to be playing in our ODI side at the next world cup. We will be in all sorts of a mess if that happens.

 

[Surkin]

In what world is Glenn Maxwell a better option than Steve Smith?

 

[Carbine Chaos]

In what world is Glenn Maxwell a better option than Steve Smith?

I can see there being room for both in the future. Smith as a pure batsman, probably batting around 4, and Maxwell as a slogger down the order with handy bowling, maybe around 7.

 

[Ducky Tie]

At 35 and only averaging 32 with the bat it is hard to see him lasting several more years in the side. He is a better player than Maxwell but that doesn't mean he is the better option overall. David Hussey is not good enough to be playing in our ODI side at the next world cup. We will be in all sorts of a mess if that happens.

Fair enough but by those standards, Michael Hussey shouldn't play either. He has only averaged 32 this year in ODIs. He is 37 now so he'll be what, 39 or 40 for the next world cup?

 

[Kyptastic]

What about Peter Siddle? Has been nearly two years since he has played an ODI for Australia but could he be a chance with all the injuries to the fast bowling stocks? Personally I would prefer he didn't but it wouldn't surprise me if the selectors went with him to add bit of experience.

I'm pretty sure Sids came out and said that he wasn't going to be playing One Day cricket until after the Ashes.

 

[brisbane13]

I can see there being room for both in the future. Smith as a pure batsman, probably batting around 4, and Maxwell as a slogger down the order with handy bowling, maybe around 7.

smith has a batting technique of a 13 yr old playing back yard cricket, maxwell has a very good technique but goes the slog over cow corner to often and has shown in the games where was picked the aus 2nd teams vs south Africa and sri lanka he can bat against good bowling.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Fair enough but by those standards, Michael Hussey shouldn't play either. He has only averaged 32 this year in ODIs. He is 37 now so he'll be what, 39 or 40 for the next world cup?

Happy to see Michael Hussey phased out as well. He is on another level overall compared to David though.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

smith has a batting technique of a 13 yr old playing back yard cricket, maxwell has a very good technique but goes the slog over cow corner to often and has shown in the games where was picked the aus 2nd teams vs south Africa and sri lanka he can bat against good bowling.

Smith as a batsman is fine; his overall record in both List A cricket and First Class cricket is fine. He's better when he has time to build an innings (granted, most are) so I could see him bat up the order in ODIs fine.

 

[Phone]

In what world is Glenn Maxwell a better option than Steve Smith?

The one that remembers that Smith is always horrible when tasked with hitting boundaries from the get go, and that they're battling it out for the number 6 spot eg a spot where more often than not they will be tasked with hitting boundaries from the get go.

If they're going with the bit part spinner all rounder thingy at 6 again, it has to be maxwell. i'd just rather we not pick a bit part spinner all rounder thingy

 

[bird_man]

He hasn't had a bad start to his ODI career, averaging 40 odd with a SR of 120 odd. His bowling shits all over Smiths also. Maxwell is a much better choice than smith!

 

[birza13]

1. Shane Watson
2. Aaron Finch
3. Matthew Wade (wk)
4. Michael Clarke (c)
5. Callum Ferguson
6. Michael Hussey
7. Moises Henriques / Glenn Maxwell (depends whether spinner/seam needed)
8/9/10. James Pattinson / Clint McKay / Pat Cummins / Ben Cutting / Mitchell Starc / Nathan Coulter Nile / Alastair McDermott / Gary Putland
11. Nathan Lyon

 

[BluesMan]

What about Peter Siddle? Has been nearly two years since he has played an ODI for Australia but could he be a chance with all the injuries to the fast bowling stocks? Personally I would prefer he didn't but it wouldn't surprise me if the selectors went with him to add bit of experience.

He's been told he will be a test bowler only from the selectors.