The Boxing Day Test 2005

[bitingmidge]

I agree that it was a good knock from Ponting but he should have been out on 17.

Which makes Matt a bit of a eat-my-plasticene-hat superhero doesn't it?


Actually the Boxing Day test for me is tuning my new Ukelele .

P.

[Gumby]

Which makes Matt a bit of a eat-my-plasticene-hat superhero doesn't it?

Pass the sauce will you please Midge?

[Eastie]

Actually the Boxing Day test for me is tuning my new Ukelele .
P.

I can see it now - looks a lot like a scene from deliverance

[lesmeyer]

Well - Crusty (clown) should go. Ponting's mate or not. Move Clarke into the side and let Hussey open till Langer gets back. Don't know what to do with Jaques though.
But - Crusty must go.
Les

[Studley 2436]

I felt a bit of sympathy for Jaques. Just imagine first test and it is Boxing Day at the MCG! Talk about being in a high pressure situation where it is all too easy to be distracted. That was a pretty good ball that got him. I am happy to see young players being brought in.

Didn't look like anyone could bat much today but Symonds needs a century in the second innings to save his test career. I think it was Malcolm Conn who wrote today that the side picked itself, he had Bracken in and Symonds out. Basically he was saying what has Symonds done to deserve being there.

Why do we have to have an all rounder? Have to say Symonds has done almost nothing with bat and ball so he doesn't deserve the tag of allrounder. When you consider that we have bowlers who are able to get 30 odd runs why pick an allrounder?

I am very happy to see McGill in the side if ever there was a guy who has been dropped for lesser players on the pretext that others suit the wicket better I just can't work it out. How many times has Warne been the only dangerous bowler? So what is wrong with having another Leggie?

Actually how many times should Boof Lehman have been in the side but wasn't? Just goes to show there is more to being in that side than being able to play cricket

Studley

[Studley 2436]

Further to what Les said what if they keep Jaques in. Drop Symonds bring Clarke or Bracken back and then work out who to drop when Langer is fit again. Possibly let Jaques carry the drinks at that point until he gets his next chance.

Studley

[coastie]

I think we are going to get our &&&& whipped!!!

[Daddles]

I think we are going to get our &&&& whipped!!!

why are we going to get our '&' symbol's whipped :confused:

Richard

[bitingmidge]

This morning, watching the new faster outfield, then Hussey dropped on 27 (so Matt's still the highest GENUINE score :confused: ), I had no fears.

What we all tend to forget that this is a TEAM game.

Currently Team is spelt P H H, but I suspect that by tea there may be a dash of McG and W in the equation somewhere.

I love it when people think "we" are written off because one or two batsmen have a day off.

We'll see what this arvo brings eh?

P

[Daddles]

Watching the morning session, one gains the impression that Hussey would like to be considered for the next match

And who was more nervous when Hussey was on 99? Hussey or McGrath?

Richard

[bitingmidge]

It's going to be a biggie for Ricky, Matt, and Andy

Andy, a courageous decision to bat first, backing the strength of his team. Top spot of captaincy that!

Matt, a chanceless 65 under extremely difficult conditions:

Sideshow Bob: Threefa, breaking the back and the hearts of the Saffas.

What price on any of them getting picked for the next test?

Still it's only half way there, and only 44 runs ahead, Punter'll probably declare at 800 ahead again.


What do the chief selectors have to say??

Cheers,

P

[craigb]

Sideshow Bob desperately needs runs in the second dig.

If we are one up going to Sydney they'll probably stick with him. If we're one down I'm not so sure.

There's a poll on the ABC web site asking "Should the selectors stick with Symonds"

69% of voters said no.

[bitingmidge]

69% of voters said no.

Did Gumby vote twice??

Don't you just love selection by consensus??

Kerry wouldn't have put up with it!

P

[Gumby]

Did Gumby vote twice??

have that one again please !

[Grunt]

There's a poll on the ABC web site asking "Should the selectors stick with Symonds"

69% of voters said no.

None of the people who voted are the selectors. There are 3 people whose opinion matters. I think they'll stick with him for the next test.