I agree in principle. Ponting won't be dropped for Melbourne. They wouldn't want to risk the gate takings. What better for TV ratings then seeing the next episode in the fall of Ricky Ponting.
(and @ Ian)
Warner is a different kettle of fish.
He WAS lucky in Hobart. He may continue to be lucky. All I'm saying is that he was picked for alterior motives. Who instead? Who indead. A couple of them are injured and certainly enough people on this board have suggested enough other replacements (ie Cowan being mentioned over and over and over again with due reason).
If people need me again (sigh) to name ANY. Then you haven't been paying attention.