Who should replace Nathan Lyon?

[Ohitsthatguy]

So with Lyon out for the rest of the series (likely), who would you like to see replace him?

 

[The_Reaper]

I would bring in Rocc and Webster for Lyon and Green

 

[Jack Mundy]

Rocchiccioli. Swepson

 

[Freo Big Fella]

They'll go with Murphy - largely down to Bailey being terrified of the (largely) Melbourne-based cricket journos and the mean things they'll write about him if he leaves a Victorian out for Boxing Day.

 

[Peter Bixley]

Murphy. I genuinely think he has a high ceiling.

 

[Snarls Barkley]

I like Murphy, think his game will stand up and has performed well in the past

Not big on Kuhnemann, don’t think his bowling will suit Australia. He far exceeded my expectations in India and Sri Lanka

Rocchiccioli I’m fine with. His record has been great in the Shield for a sustained time now. I’d still have Murphy above him

 

[Kram]

I go with the Victorian nerd.

 

[icyflakes]

Murphy for G familiarity, Rocc on recent Shield performance, Kuhn is probably least likely but the English batting lineup may create some juicy potential there.

Honestly, all 3 are decent options and I'd hope that whoever gets the spot is given some leeway from the punters and the press - the poms are going to go hard early on whoever is chosen to mess with them mentally. Gonna need to be strong willed to make it work (which, being a spinner in Australia, you'd hope is already the case).

 

[Bucking Beads]

I'll be happy with either guy tbh. I think they can justify the selection no matter which way they go.

 

[Westend]

Rocco...

you know what you are getting with both Murphy and kuna Bowlers who are better suited for the subcontinent

As a spinner Rocco has been in the top 5 wickets takers in the shield for the past 3 seasons bowling on green tops that has suited the pace men for ages and he is the most similar to Lyon with his over spin and bounce compared to Murphy who bowls quick for a spinner and uses side spin

why not see what Rocco can provide ??