ODI Australia vs South Africa at the MCG

[hearts on fire]

Ponting gone caught behind for 46!

Australia 2/102.

[FD88]

Just flicked the telly on, we're going along nicely by the looks of things. Hilfenhaus and Tait both in the side is exciting. I'm assuming 270 or so is what we're looking for?

[The Ash Man]

I really cant stand Tony Greig

[blink]

What are everyones thoughts on Mike Hussey opening? Personally i think it was a pretty sh1tty move, Mike Hussey finishes off the innings nicely for us, we need someone at the top of the order who can smash to ball around and get the innings off to a flyer.

I 100% agree with you HOF, Hussey should have stayed at 6 or 7 where he has usually been. My ODI at this minute would be:

Katich
Marsh
Ponting
Clarke
Haddin
M Hussey
Hopes
Hauritz (swap for Symonds when fit then push Symonds to 5)
Bracken
Hilfenhaus
Tait

[Drop Bear]

Just flicked the telly on, we're going along nicely by the looks of things. Hilfenhaus and Tait both in the side is exciting. I'm assuming 270 or so is what we're looking for?

Yeah, it will be good to see Hilfy play finally. I like the way he bowls. He's one of those blokes who could develop a cult following pretty easily.

[Rik E Boy]

I really cant stand Tony Greig

There was a reason that bloke was always out there at the coin toss.

regards,

REB

[hearts on fire]

Australia 2/144 from 30 overs.

Marsh 70*
Clarke 18*

[Drop Bear]

I really cant stand Tony Greig

There was a reason that bloke was always out there at the coin toss.

regards,

REB

and sticking his ******* key in everything.

[Pup]

Don't worry REB. It's the selectors job to f*** it up. Why open with Hussey? Hopes or Warner would have been a better option. Hussey is more of a hold the innings together type of batsman.

I dont see a problem with it.

Hussey has done the job before for Australia not to mention countless times for WA and you think Warner has more runs on the board as an opener? I dont think so..

I can see your point with hopes but i am just as happy to see him bat down the order, Michael Clarke should easily fill the role of Hussey in the middle especially given his current form.

[hearts on fire]

Clarke gone for 19, caught on the boundary by Amla.

Australia 3/146.

[Drop Bear]

you think Warner has more runs on the board as an opener? I dont think so..

I agree with Warner mate, but at least play someone who is used to opening. Hussey belongs in the middle, to save the innings when wickets are tumbling.

At least with Warner you know he'll come out swinging. I'm not on the Warner bandwagon just yet, but he has an impressive shot power. Watched him at the 20/20 in Adelaide when he hit Tait onto the roof of the members stand.

[wycbloods]

Just flicked the telly on, we're going along nicely by the looks of things. Hilfenhaus and Tait both in the side is exciting. I'm assuming 270 or so is what we're looking for?

I would say that we need something pretty close to 270. Anything over 285 would be a bonus.

It is good to see Hilfenhaus and Tait in the same side along with Bracken. If the ball is going to swing these three should be able to do it.

[Pumba]

when will australia take there powerplay? do ppl think they will save it for the last 10 overs? or maybe wait untill White is in and set and let him loose with it applied? any theories about when best to use it?

[The Ash Man]

van Jaarsveld drops 2 sitters on debut

[Drop Bear]

Vaughn van Wilder or whatever his name is has dropped his second catch for the match. A brilliant display of fielding!

[hearts on fire]

van Jaarsveld drops 2 sitters on debut

both fairly regulation catches too, if he doesn't do something spectacular with the bat, he will be dropped.

[wycbloods]

when will australia take there powerplay? do ppl think they will save it for the last 10 overs? or maybe wait untill White is in and set and let him loose with it applied? any theories about when best to use it?

I would say to use it Vs Steyn and who ever is bowling with him. The quicker they bowl the further they go i say .

[Sorry Dude]

the south africans arent at there usual standard in the field today.

[blink]

van Jaarsveld drops 2 sitters on debut

Lazers again?

[The Ash Man]

Marsh gone for 79
c Boucher b Morkel
4/174