I think our best chance of regaining the ashes would be to have the series in April and May. As the tests start late on in July Australia are slight favourites for me although I cant see anyone troubling Strauss not even mcgrath or warne. Spuds personal bowling plan against the Aussie top 7 bats.

Hayden - inswing into pads pitched up.

Langer- Away swing pitched up.

Ponting - Short of a length outside off stump.

Martyn - Short stuff.

Clarke - line and length patients.

Katich - short stuff

Gilchrist - outside off stump seam movement both ways.