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Ashes 5th Test Sydney Discussion (Pink Test)

PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:06 pm
by MightyEagles
Australia might have a couple changes and Panaser might not play for England.
Sydney is Pink Test for the McGrath Foundation.

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:08 pm
by MightyEagles
Pitch is a green top.

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:30 pm
by whufc
England look likely to make 3 changes with 3 debutants rabble, rabble, rabble

Will Watson and Harris play if not who comes in, I would like to see Dooland and Nathan Coulter Nile

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:55 pm
by mal
Hope Im wrong , WHUFC
But Im convinced Doolan will NOT make it at Test level
Coulter Nile is LIKELY to struggle as well ,in my opinion

If they are the next 2 in line, then the depth at this precise time is very low

Re: Ashes 4th Test Sydney Discussion (Pink Test)

PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:09 pm
by whufc
Yeah I haven't seen much of Doolan but his had a great two years of shield cricket (yet a very poor few years earlier )

I actually really like Coulter Nile, especially if the pitch has a bit of life in it. Would be a very handy number 9 if he plays as well lol

Re: Ashes 4th Test Sydney Discussion (Pink Test)

PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:51 pm
by wristwatcher
mal wrote:Hope Im wrong , WHUFC
But Im convinced Doolan will NOT make it at Test level
Coulter Nile is LIKELY to struggle as well ,in my opinion

If they are the next 2 in line, then the depth at this precise time is very low



Pattinson, Starc and Cummings are all miles in front of Coulter-Nile when their body's are right. I really don't think depth is an issue. Bird still floating around and Patto actually looking real good again albeit in Mickey Mouse cricket. Don't forget Doug the Rug.

With Boof in charge and a new found ideal of logic being put in place I think guys who can really bat like Max Klinger but might be a little old might still get an opportunity. When your 4-0 up it might be the ideal time to through Doolan a cap but again I'm not sure Boof will change just for the sake of it.

I don't actually think long term these two guys are anywhere near next in line, particularly NCN

Re: Ashes 5th Test Sydney Discussion (Pink Test)

PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:59 pm
by Jim05
Faulkner for Bailey will be the only change

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:05 pm
by whufc
Jim05 wrote:Faulkner for Bailey will be the only change


Surely not Faulkner can't barely even makes Tasmanias top 6

Re: Ashes 5th Test Sydney Discussion (Pink Test)

PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:07 pm
by wristwatcher
Jim05 wrote:Faulkner for Bailey will be the only change


Haddin at 6, Faulk at 7 ?

I think George will play, the only change would be a forced one due to injury and I reckon we will be unchanged. Having said that I haven't watched the news in 2 days.

Re: Ashes 5th Test Sydney Discussion (Pink Test)

PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:25 pm
by daysofourlives
MightyEagles wrote:Australia might have a couple changes and Panaser might not play for England.
Sydney is Pink Test for the McGrath Foundation.


Cool antidote bro!

Re: Ashes 5th Test Sydney Discussion (Pink Test)

PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:11 pm
by Jim05
whufc wrote:
Jim05 wrote:Faulkner for Bailey will be the only change


Surely not Faulkner can't barely even makes Tasmanias top 6

Just hearing snippets of Clarke today he was saying there is alot of grass on the wicket and hinted that an extra seamer would be handy on it.
Got the feeling Watto wont bowl
Either Faulkner or Coulter-Nile could do as good of a job with the bat as Bailey

Re: Ashes 5th Test Sydney Discussion (Pink Test)

PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:15 pm
by Brodlach
Saw Watson bowl on the news and looked ok.

Unchanged line up IMO

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:52 am
by Jim05
Rumours that Haddin set to announce retirement at end of test.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:57 am
by mal
Jim05 wrote:Rumours that Haddin set to announce retirement at end of test.



That being the case Jimbo who should he be replaced with ?
Matthew Wade
OR
Peter Nevill

Re: Ashes 5th Test Sydney Discussion (Pink Test)

PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:03 am
by Phantom Gossiper
mal wrote:
Jim05 wrote:Rumours that Haddin set to announce retirement at end of test.



That being the case Jimbo who should he be replaced with ?
Matthew Wade
OR
Peter Nevill

I thought Wade looked terrible in the T20 the other night.

Re: Ashes 5th Test Sydney Discussion (Pink Test)

PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:12 am
by whufc
Ludeman??? Lol

Maybe another blue bagger Neville

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:13 am
by Jim05
Phantom Gossiper wrote:
mal wrote:
Jim05 wrote:Rumours that Haddin set to announce retirement at end of test.



That being the case Jimbo who should he be replaced with ?
Matthew Wade
OR
Peter Nevill

I thought Wade looked terrible in the T20 the other night.

That was probably a good night for him. He aint much chop

Re: Ashes 5th Test Sydney Discussion (Pink Test)

PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:14 am
by Jim05
whufc wrote:Ludeman??? Lol

Maybe another blue bagger Neville

Please be true, get him in!!

Re: Ashes 5th Test Sydney Discussion (Pink Test)

PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:15 am
by whufc
What about Ryan Carters been I the runs all year

Re: Ashes 5th Test Sydney Discussion (Pink Test)

PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:19 am
by wristwatcher
Tim Paine has to come in if Haddin retires but in career best form I doubt he will