Ongoing Test match XI speculation thread.

[Retzlaff]

Not one front foot shot in front of square on the offside in the 4 mins of highlights from today’s knock

 

[t_94]

Not one front foot shot in front of square on the offside in the 4 mins of highlights from today’s knock

Worked for Alistair Cook.

 

[bird_man]

I wouldn't, but Bancroft has just gone past 50. Whiteman is about to go past 50 too, his recent form has to have him in the discussion.

Neither should even be in the discussion

 

[Fat Nyfe]

Back to back double tons for Pucovski

Has to play

 

[The Falcon Strike]

Runs aren't the issue now for Pucovski - his health is the deciding factor IMO to his selection.

 

[bird_man]

Runs aren't the issue now for Pucovski - his health is the deciding factor IMO to his selection.

Said to be in a very good place.

He'll play the first test.

 

[BronCrow]

Future is looking good with Pucovski and Green great long term prospects. Even though it was against my beloved Redbacks, I hope others here are also really happy for Matt Renshaw after his 168 NO against us. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come from him.

 

[TY24]

this Shaun Marsh kid seems to have some potential, deserves a test call up I reckon

 

[BronCrow]

this Shaun Marsh kid seems to have some potential, deserves a test call up I reckon

Just don't let him toss the coin, that is all.

 

[big_e]

Back to back double tons for Pucovski

Has to play

Yeah, I've changed my mind on him now.

Best batter at domestic level, having him sit in the shield against second-rate attacks isn't going to help him - get him out there, expect a few down periods but back him in to learn and grow and hopefully he'll have a good test career.

 

[Heisenberg_]

Said to be in a very good place.

He'll play the first test.

He’s been working with Emma Murray who is Richmond’s mindfulness coach, she’s a wizard.

 

[bird_man]

He’s been working with Emma Murray who is Richmond’s mindfulness coach, she’s a wizard.

He's been working with for a couple of years now.

 

[Spitting_Cobra]

Mitch Swepson with his third five-fer in as many innings. Lock him in for the SCG, if it's going to spin?

 

[PT Bar None]

Regardless of what happens with selections, it's nice to see some players putting their hands up. Hopefully means we can move past rotating fringe players through and hoping one catches fire.

 

[Soups]

Can we somehow fit Swepson in as well?

 

[Soups]

Can’t wait for the super melts to go down when S. Marsh plays the first test haha.

 

[Badesumofu]

Pucovski, Green, and Swepson are knocking the door down. Won't all be picked immediately, but we're finally seeing the sorts of Shield performances from those on the fringes that we've been wanting for a while.

That said...

Pucovski
Warner
Labuschagne
Smith
Head
Green
Paine
Starc
Cummins
Lyon
Swepson

Sounds pretty good. Top 6 who can all go big, blokes in form, and some serious variety in the bowling. Left arm, right arm, off-spin, leg-spin. Exciting prospects here.

Just to add - I'd 100% pick Pucovski for the first Test. He's ready. If you want to pick blokes while they're in form - you basically can't get better form than this

 

[eth-dog]

Pucovski, Green, and Swepson are knocking the door down. Won't all be picked immediately, but we're finally seeing the sorts of Shield performances from those on the fringes that we've been wanting for a while.

That said...

Pucovski
Warner
Labuschagne
Smith
Head
Green
Paine
Starc
Cummins
Lyon
Swepson

Sounds pretty good. Top 6 who can all go big, blokes in form, and some serious variety in the bowling. Left arm, right arm, off-spin, leg-spin. Exciting prospects here.

Just to add - I'd 100% pick Pucovski for the first Test. He's ready. If you want to pick blokes while they're in form - you basically can't get better form than this

Swepson will only get a chance in the New Years Test for me

 

[bird_man]

Not one front foot shot in front of square on the offside in the 4 mins of highlights from today’s knock

The highlights on the CA page I just watched goes for under a minute and shows 3 front foot drives on the on side go for 4.

Seems to have few weakness' and is able to him them all around the ground.

 

[Kyptastic]

Can’t wait for the super melts to go down when S. Marsh plays the first test haha.

If Warner or Smith got injured, he would probably be the best choice

 

[NYRB]

I've been reading reports that Virat Kohli may not travel for the tour of Australia with the birth of his child soon. A strong reason why he wants to have the birth of his child in India , over Australia.

 

[a mayes ing]

I've been reading reports that Virat Kohli may not travel for the tour of Australia with the birth of his child soon. A strong reason why he wants to have the birth of his child in India , over Australia.

Will play the first test but miss the rest

 

[Westend]

Get Will and Cam in the first test team please

make it happen selectors

 

[Wild Kelly]

Yeah, I've changed my mind on him now.

Best batter at domestic level, having him sit in the shield against second-rate attacks isn't going to help him - get him out there, expect a few down periods but back him in to learn and grow and hopefully he'll have a good test career.

You've nominated your choice of best batter.......who would you say is the best pitcher?

 

[t_94]

You've nominated your choice of best batter.......who would you say is the best pitcher?

Cameron Gannon.