Australian Development Policy

[Aurelius]

Rachael, I have to confess to not seeing much of Noffke first-hand. However, I get the impression that he's a seaming sort of bowler who can bowl at decent pace, and I think he's fairly tall too, so I suspect that he'd get good bounce. A lot of people might object to his prescence on the basis that he's too similar to Stuart Clark, but that's what they said about having Clark in the same side as McGrath during the Ashes- and Clark turned out to be the best bowler on both sides.

[flanflinger]

Originally Posted by Aurelius

A lot of people might object to his prescence on the basis that he's too similar to Stuart Clark, but that's what they said about having Clark in the same side as McGrath during the Ashes- and Clark turned out to be the best bowler on both sides.

In which case Rachael will love him. I do love Rachaels comments of Rodgers, quick question Rachael, have you ever seen Jaques or Rodgers bat in order to make the distinction.

Also with regards to Lee, he may be wayward and he may not be the next McGrath, but he has 200+ Test wickets to his name, so who can fault him. With his extra pace, he is always worth a slot IMO.

[Rachael]

Originally Posted by Rachael

Whilst the side retains Symonds it's hard to make an argument that leaving someone out is tough

Nice to see Symonds re-inforcing the impression that he's perhaps the least talented Aussie to have played in a baggy green in the modern era.

See Cricinfo - Tour Match: Queensland v Sri Lankans at Brisbane, Nov 2-4, 2007

[flanflinger]

Originally Posted by Rachael

Nice to see Symonds re-inforcing the impression that he's perhaps the least talented Aussie to have played in a baggy green in the modern era.

I think judging the guy on one tour match is a little harsh...

[Aurelius]

Whatever you can say about Symonds, lack of talent isn't one of his problems.

[Rachael]

Originally Posted by flanflinger

I think judging the guy on one tour match is a little harsh...

That would be fair enough if he'd performed less well than expected... but he's done exactly what anyone who's followed his career would expect: he's slogged a few, got out and then (surprise, surprise) been carted when he's tried turning his arm over. He's that rare beast in International cricket: a player that makes Flintoff look like a great batsman, Collingwood look like a great seamer and Giles look like an absolutely stupendous spinner

[Seamer]

Originally Posted by Rachael

Nice to see Symonds re-inforcing the impression that he's perhaps the least talented Aussie to have played in a baggy green in the modern era.

OK Rachel then by your logic, you must finally acknowledge Hayden's class as a standout batsman. His results against Australia's test bowling attack last week....

Cricinfo - New South Wales v Queensland at Sydney, Oct 26-29, 2007

People have often said "Yes but how would have Hayden gone against Australian bowlers..........."

Once again, Hayden silences his critics

[adamberry]

Where that should really read "Hayden silences Rachael".

What's more worrying for the Aussies I suppose in MacGill going for five an over at the SCG in both innings - the Test spot (if the Aussie selectors have any sense) should be going to Hogg.

[acker]

Originally Posted by Rachael

Nice to see Symonds re-inforcing the impression that he's perhaps the least talented Aussie to have played in a baggy green in the modern era.

See Cricinfo - Tour Match: Queensland v Sri Lankans at Brisbane, Nov 2-4, 2007

The fact you remembered him defeats your argument.

How easy people forget the name "Simon Katich"

Now that guy lives in oblivion Rachael.

[Seamer]

Originally Posted by adamberry

What's more worrying for the Aussies I suppose in MacGill going for five an over at the SCG in both innings - the Test spot (if the Aussie selectors have any sense) should be going to Hogg.

This was in the backpage of Brisbane's courier mail today


But he's in - Hogg has been cut from the squad
http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/content/story/318570.html

Damn shame too - Hoggy is in awesome form and took 8-83 against the Vics last week. McGill is on tenderhooks. If he fails against Sri Lanka, he is gone i suspect