SSwans2011
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You make a strong point. Andrew McDonald is the answer to our all-rounder problem.
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Topkent
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Understand that. But normally someone like Harris would have to perform at a much higher level at FC cricket to get a go which would balance out his poor seasons. But now a young bloke hits 2 or 3 first class hundreds and is considered the next big thing meaning we don't actually know of their average is representative of their talent.
There's been plenty of young blokes have a good start to their career, be talked up and then have flat patches in their early 20s and never kick on lately.
Maddinson, Patterson, Cartright, Dean, Renshaw etc.
Their average reflects that they haven't proven to be good FC players yet.
15 years ago we had blokes putting up 1000 run seasons over and over again and still not getting picked. FC averages of 45+
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Wouldn’t have thought so.
LukeParkerno1
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You are kidding right?
He's our best bat. Got a good one in the first innings first test, even today was set up with good bowling. 2nd innings last test was bad but every player has had one of those
Topkent
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Not a ******* chance. The quality of players underneath means he would have to fail for about 10 tests in a row to be under pressure
Without a doubt that's true. But the point the other poster was making (which I agree with) is that for a Test top 6, that's pretty miserable reading regardless of age.
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He’s a lock for the summer. Handscomb will have to be dropped and probably for Burns.
After Burns I’m struggling to think of options, probably Kurtis Patterson or Daniel Hughes.
Lmao.
If the Aussie's win it will be the same side
Unless Handscomb pulls something out of his arse in the 2nd he should be gone for good.
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I think there's a very good chance Joe Burns comes in for Handscomb if he fails again. Offers options too, as he can either bat at 5 or 6, or open and let Finch bat at 5 or 6.
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Jeeze you're a nuffie.
They won't drop a Victorian for an MCG Test. (Yes, it has happened that a home player gets dropped for their home city Test, but it is rare.)
Not saying he should get dropped but surely if he makes under 10 in the second innings, there would have to be some selection pressure as we cant just allow him a golden ticket. Again I'm not saying we should drop him but the pressure has to come at some point.
LukeParkerno1
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Not really. Was our best basin the UAE, and we don't have anyone else that is better. I actually think he's playing half fit anyway due to his knee.
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They should go unchanged all summer. Everyone gets a fair shot at it and decide from there.
Wade is the only player bashing the door down and they won't pick him.
In before Handscomb for Mitch Marsh though...
Bushranger fanboys on here always good for a laugh.
LukeParkerno1
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The exact thing I'm dreading!
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You shouldn't equate team supported with state.
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