The Quest - Ashes 2013/14

[Brodlach]

Clarke wins the toss and the Aussies to bat

[whufc]

Is the Faulkner selection to see who will start the home Ashes as the 'allrounder' (they will play one no matter what we think about it) out of him and Watson

[helicopterking]

Anderson with the new ball, always looks like its only a matter of time before he gets one

[beeroclock]

Is there any possible chance that with the ball swinging around and particularly in to the lefties that our batsman might send the makers name straight back at the bowler ffs.

[Interceptor]

Harris injured again with a bad hamstring injury, out for 6-8 weeks.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/cricket/injured-harris-in-race-to-be-fit-for-ashes-20130829-2ssni.html

[the joker]

Steve smith sent home injured as well

[whufc]

Steve smith sent home injured as well

Yep sore back and shoulders from carrying the batting line up

[Jim05]

Harris injured again with a bad hamstring injury, out for 6-8 weeks.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/cricket/injured-harris-in-race-to-be-fit-for-ashes-20130829-2ssni.html

That was the first time he has played 4 consecutive tests in his career.
His body just isnt up to it

[hawks21]

When does the Ashes squad get named?

Interesting who gets the call up for the number 6 batting spot the bowling spot with no Pattinson and Starc.

S Marsh, White, Bailey, Klinger the inform Domestic batters currently.

Mitchell Johnson likely to get a test recall??

[Brodlach]

Faulkner to bat at 7 maybe with Haddin at 6??

[Ron Burgundy]

Faulkner to bat at 7 maybe with Haddin at 6??

No... Just No.

[hawks21]

Need a genuine batsman at number 6 IMHO

Rogers
Warner
Watson
Clarke
Smith
<Insert Batsman>
Haddin
Johnson
Siddle
Harris
Lyon

[The Dark Knight]

Need a genuine batsman at number 6 IMHO

Rogers
Warner
Watson
Clarke
Smith
<Insert Batsman>
Haddin
Johnson
Siddle
Harris
Lyon

I think the selectors might go with Bailey. I'd him at five and Smith at six.

[whufc]

Need a genuine batsman at number 6 IMHO

Rogers
Warner
Watson
Clarke
Smith
<Insert Batsman>
Haddin
Johnson
Siddle
Harris
Lyon

I think the selectors might go with Bailey. I'd him at five and Smith at six.

Agree, not sure about Warner at the top but I do like the top 6. Personally I would go

Rogers
XXXXXXX
Watson
Clarke
Bailey
Smith

[Grahaml]

Not sure about Warner at the top, but happy with Bailey at 5? Warner FC average 44, Bailey 38. That's even with most of Warner's first class matches coming in tests. Take though out, he averages 56.

Can't possibly be because you think Warner's out of form either.

[The Sleeping Giant]

Warner is a massive dh though.

[Footy Smart]

Another ton for Warner today, 3 in 4 innnings

[whufc]

Not sure about Warner at the top, but happy with Bailey at 5? Warner FC average 44, Bailey 38. That's even with most of Warner's first class matches coming in tests. Take though out, he averages 56.

Can't possibly be because you think Warner's out of form either.

Yep Warner is a d**khead.

Warner is also mentally shot when it comes to how he should be batting at test level, he still hasn't discovered the balance and to be honest I don't think he knows what the balance is at test level.

Against England we need people who are mentally strong and willing to occupy time at the crease to succeed, ala Chris Rogers, blokes that know their game inside out.

[whufc]

Another ton for Warner today, 3 in 4 innnings

Yep in good touch.

In saying that though this comp is terrible prep for an Ashes series.

Ordinary bowling attacks, best bowlers are in India.

Ovals smaller than Eastern Park on pitches that are now very flat.

The first two shield games will sort out Ashes selections.

[kneedeepinthehoopla]

is klinger any chance at all?