i'd just like to say that just cos the aussies are upset it doesn't mean they have a case. it was fair. and it is really a very peripheral matter. what is wrong with getting a good fielder to be your twelfth man? the aussies get their twelfth man from their tour squad and one factor which helps a player get in the tour squad is they are a good fielder. are we supposed to make do with anyone who happens to be available?

this is a red herring. and nothing more. a deflection from the fact that ponting is in a pickle. i really am disappointed in him.