Your Team for Adelaide

[Rik E Boy]

Who's talking silver bullets? I'm talking just the regular kind that haven't spent a zillion overs for no wickets a mere four days ago. If we go in with the same attack we are screwed. If our bowlers are on the same level then all the more reason to rotate them a bit and keep them fresh.

I hear you REB. Your call for Harris and Bollinger is based on rotating the pace bowlers after long bowling stints in Brisbane. England's bowlers had a fair work out in Brisbane too so will they be freshening up as well? I'd hope these guys are fit enough these days to back up alright.

I think the others calling for Harris and Bolllinger aren't doing it to give Johnson and Hilf a rest. I think they think Harris and Bollinger are better options regardless.

As said before, I would make the one change (Bollinger in for Hilfenhaus) so we aren't that far apart in our views except that it's Bollinger's firepower I am after rather than giving Hilf a rest.

NO JOHNSON

[The Cadet]

If only Ranga McDonald didnt break his hand, could of been handy at 7, Haddin at 6, extra bowler may be needed on these roads. Also believe Shuan Marsh should be next in line for the next batting spot when it comes up, I know his back has been a bit of a problem but he is averaging over 100 this year in the SS. Think he may have leap froged Usman and Ferg.

[CoverKing]

Bring in Copeland!! He is the form bowler in the land! He got picked ahead of the SAFooty favourite in Cameron!

North and Johnson should not be in the side - most have that same view at the moment!

I actually don't think Copeland should play, but should be Bollinger, Sids and the Hilf IMO ... The replacement for North at the WACA, well I don't care, just anyone please

[Rik E Boy]

If only Ranga McDonald didnt break his hand, could of been handy at 7, Haddin at 6, extra bowler may be needed on these roads. Also believe Shuan Marsh should be next in line for the next batting spot when it comes up, I know his back has been a bit of a problem but he is averaging over 100 this year in the SS. Think he may have leap froged Usman and Ferg.

Cadet. McDonald is 5hit. The end.

regards,

REB

[smithy]

Bring in Copeland!! He is the form bowler in the land! He got picked ahead of the SAFooty favourite in Cameron! - I'd be happy with that too

North and Johnson should not be in the side - most have that same view at the moment! - Definitely

I actually don't think Copeland should play, but should be Bollinger, Sids and the Hilf IMO ... The replacement for North at the WACA, well I don't care, just anyone please - I agree, I think that the bowling attack will be Bollinger, Siddle and Hilf

[locky801]

Pic of the pitch a couple of hours ago, already looks a belter

[The Cadet]

If only Ranga McDonald didnt break his hand, could of been handy at 7, Haddin at 6, extra bowler may be needed on these roads. Also believe Shuan Marsh should be next in line for the next batting spot when it comes up, I know his back has been a bit of a problem but he is averaging over 100 this year in the SS. Think he may have leap froged Usman and Ferg.

Cadet. McDonald is 5hit. The end.

regards,

REB

4 Shield games this year 3 tons avg 93, SR - 88
7wkts avg 36, econ - 2.42
There not figures of someone who is 5hit, there figures of a batsman who has been belting the bowling all over the park. 7 handy wkts also, his economy is the key. Could hold up a end while the quicks roar in at the other. Like i said reb, pity he is injured.

[Pidge]

If only Ranga McDonald didnt break his hand, could of been handy at 7, Haddin at 6, extra bowler may be needed on these roads. Also believe Shuan Marsh should be next in line for the next batting spot when it comes up, I know his back has been a bit of a problem but he is averaging over 100 this year in the SS. Think he may have leap froged Usman and Ferg.

Cadet. McDonald is 5hit. The end.

regards,

REB

4 Shield games this year 3 tons avg 93, SR - 88
7wkts avg 36, econ - 2.42
There not figures of someone who is 5hit, there figures of a batsman who has been belting the bowling all over the park. 7 handy wkts also, his economy is the key. Could hold up a end while the quicks roar in at the other. Like i said reb, pity he is injured.

Cadet. You're right.
It's a shame nobody else can see that.

[carey]

Hussey has the ability to save a match or win a match off his own bat, North simply doesn't.

He can win a match with the ball though

Refer to carey's comments LOL.

[carey]

If only Ranga McDonald didnt break his hand, could of been handy at 7, Haddin at 6, extra bowler may be needed on these roads. Also believe Shuan Marsh should be next in line for the next batting spot when it comes up, I know his back has been a bit of a problem but he is averaging over 100 this year in the SS. Think he may have leap froged Usman and Ferg.

Cadet. McDonald is 5hit. The end.

regards,

REB

4 Shield games this year 3 tons avg 93, SR - 88
7wkts avg 36, econ - 2.42
There not figures of someone who is 5hit, there figures of a batsman who has been belting the bowling all over the park. 7 handy wkts also, his economy is the key. Could hold up a end while the quicks roar in at the other. Like i said reb, pity he is injured.

Cadet. You're right.
It's a shame nobody else can see that.

whilst the stats look good i dont think he deserves the crack in the test side before a number of blokes in front of him

[Media Park]

If only Ranga McDonald didnt break his hand, could of been handy at 7, Haddin at 6, extra bowler may be needed on these roads. Also believe Shuan Marsh should be next in line for the next batting spot when it comes up, I know his back has been a bit of a problem but he is averaging over 100 this year in the SS. Think he may have leap froged Usman and Ferg.

Have color coded my responses...

If only Warney hadn't retired too...

Agree he could handle that

Disagree, only if Kat isn't fit... Marsh can have the back up opening slot over Phil Hughes, but if he takes a middle order slot and Kat is out, then Haddin may have to bat at the top, which means another change as well

Negative

[adelaide bank]

watson
katich
ponting
hughes who says he cant bat 4
hussey
fergusen
haddin
doherty
hilfenhouse
siddle
bollinger

[Jim05]

Would love to see ponting drop to 4. He wont admit it but age catches up with you and i feel he could prolong his career by a couple of years with a move down the order. Open with watson and hughes and katich at 3. Okeefe or smith much better option than north. Would love to see a younger quick have a crack. Copeland or cameron would be fine.
I think the weak as piss selectors will play the same 11 though. Havnt got the kahunas to drop anyone

[Adelaide Hawk]

1. Watson
2. Katich
3. Ponting
4. Clarke
5. Hussey
6. North
7. Haddin
8. Smith
9. Harris
10. Siddle
11. Bollinger
12th Hilfenhaus

[CoverKing]

Would love to see ponting drop to 4. He wont admit it but age catches up with you and i feel he could prolong his career by a couple of years with a move down the order. Open with watson and hughes and katich at 3. Okeefe or smith much better option than north. Would love to see a younger quick have a crack. Copeland or cameron would be fine.
I think the weak as piss selectors will play the same 11 though. Havnt got the kahunas to drop anyone

Cameron is older than the bowlers that played in the first test

[Jim05]

Sorry just realised that.

[NFC]

1. Watson
2. Katich
3. Ponting
4. Clarke
5. Hussey
6. North
7. Haddin
8. Smith
9. Harris
10. Siddle
11. Bollinger
12th Hilfenhaus

[Dogmatic]

1. Watson
2. Katich
3. Ponting
4. Clarke
5. Hussey
6. North
7. Haddin
8. Smith
9. Harris
10. Siddle
11. Bollinger
12th Hilfenhaus

Fergie for North on his home deck.
Bring back the horses for courses policy.
I think Doherty will stay in the team however I would lean to O'Keefe for his all round strength.

[Rik E Boy]

If only Ranga McDonald didnt break his hand, could of been handy at 7, Haddin at 6, extra bowler may be needed on these roads. Also believe Shuan Marsh should be next in line for the next batting spot when it comes up, I know his back has been a bit of a problem but he is averaging over 100 this year in the SS. Think he may have leap froged Usman and Ferg.

Cadet. McDonald is 5hit. The end.

regards,

REB

4 Shield games this year 3 tons avg 93, SR - 88
7wkts avg 36, econ - 2.42
There not figures of someone who is 5hit, there figures of a batsman who has been belting the bowling all over the park. 7 handy wkts also, his economy is the key. Could hold up a end while the quicks roar in at the other. Like i said reb, pity he is injured.

Post his awesome test stats.

regards,

REB

[Lightning McQueen]

Katich
Watson
Ponting
Clarke
Hussey
Ferguson
Haddin
Owen
Harris
Siddle
Bollinger