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It's more than three years since Peter Siddle played a one day international for Australia. It's been two years for Ryan Harris. Nathan Lyon…
It's been a long time between drinks and the Australian tennis public is more dehydrated than the Snoopy-spotting Frank Dancevic. But we've been here…
Something special would have to come along to replace the Rafael Nadal v Roger Federer contest as the number one rivalry in men's tennis.…
They may not be household names yet but the following five men could easily find themselves on a plane to England in six months'…
The second week of the year's second major is underway, and as usual the big names in men's tennis are all positioned well. That's…
Labor’s woes since sweeping back to power in 2007 have had an uncanny resemblance to what’s recently been unfolding at one of rugby league’s…
There has been confusion in cricket circles this week over who should be Australia’s fourth bowler for the third Test against India in Perth.…
With back-to-back series’ against the old foe just over eighteen months away, now is the time to build a side formidable enough to take…
The post-domination era of Australian cricket has reeked of desperation and a lust for quick fixes from the outgoing selection panel. It’s been reminiscent…
Make no mistake; this Australian cricket side is as mentally weak as any national sporting team we have seen in recent memory. If there…
Let’s start by pulling no punches. The 2011 Rugby World Cup was a failure for the Wallabies, and a dismal one at that. That’s…
Hogg was selected for the 2012 T20 World Cup but didn’t perform well. ( 2 wickets @ 78)
I think Hodge would be a good selection though, and it would be a nice turnaround from the perpetual snubbings he’s had for the past 15 years.
Select Hodge and Hogg for T20 World Cup
To be fair to Tomic, I think he was about 12 when he said that.
The big question mark over Tomic's ticker
I rather dislike the Perth squad so I hope the Sixers take them down.
BBL Game 20: Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers
Maxwell’s bowling is pretty ordinary…not sure I’d be confident of getting 10 overs out of him. Come to think of it his batting is pretty ordinary also.
Nathan Lyon should be in Australian ODI side
Hewitt is good, there’s a career in it for him after he hangs the racquet up.
Wally Masur, Roger Rasheed and Daren Cahill all provide excellent analysis as well.
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Yes it would be nice to see Ludeman improve with the bat because he’s an excellent ‘keeper.
Who should replace George Bailey?
I’d take Wade or Paine along – it’s too important a position to risk especially if there’s no suitable ‘part-time’ keeper in the squad. I also like the idea of Cam White if he keeps his good form up. It feels like he’s been around forever but he’s only 30 and has plenty of years left in him.
1. Rogers
2. Warner
3. Watson
4. Clarke
5. Smith
6. White
7. Haddin
8. Johnson
9. Harris
10. Siddle
11. Lyon
12. Pattinson
13. Faulkner
14. Wade
15. Lynn
16. Starc/Bird/Cummins (assuming one of the three will be fit by then)
Lynn, Maddinson and Sayers should tour South Africa
Great session for Aus… 1/107
Ashes: Australia vs England fifth Test - Day 1 cricket live scores, blog
He and MJ have been the stand-out players. It’s hard to split them. Warner in 3rd place with over 500 runs.
Ashes: Australia vs England fifth Test - Day 1 cricket live scores, blog
Huss has still got it… seeing them like watermelons in the BBL.
Ashes: Australia vs England fifth Test - Day 1 cricket live scores, blog
I like the look of Lynn, and he’s having a good shield season to go with his big hitting in the T20.
Ashes: Australia vs England fifth Test - Day 1 cricket live scores, blog
The English top 6 have actually outscored him this summer… which gives you an idea of how well George is going.
Ashes: Australia vs England fifth Test - Day 1 cricket live scores, blog
I’m sure they will – he’s shown enough to persevere with. I do think he’s more of a 6, but we don’t have an abundance of top order quality right now to shift him down.
Ashes: Australia vs England fifth Test - Day 1 cricket live scores, blog
That’s harsh on Haddin. He’s played a lot of important knocks throughout his career and has consistently averaged 35-40 batting at number 7.
Ashes: Australia vs England fifth Test - Day 1 cricket live scores, blog
You wouldn’t say Smith’s career is on the line just yet but it’s a big innings for him too. He’s had a pretty disappointing series apart from that innings in Perth and needs to start showing more consistency.
Ashes: Australia vs England fifth Test - Day 1 cricket live scores, blog
I think he’s performed much like we thought he would. I.e. the occasional T20-esque cameo mixed with a lot of failures. His temperament might be test standard, but his technique isn’t.
Ashes: Australia vs England fifth Test - Day 1 cricket live scores, blog
Clarke started the series strongly but has faded in the past few tests.
Ashes: Australia vs England fifth Test - Day 1 cricket live scores, blog
Morphett and Jim Maxwell are the ball by ball callers… they’re always paired up with a former player like O’Keeffe, Henry, Bryce McGain etc.
Kerry O'Keeffe - one out of left field!
Agreed. On the surface it’s hard to understand the fascination with Doolan given his fairly mediocre career to date.
Doolan and Coulter-Nile must play at Sydney
Nothing wrong with the DRS mate – showed conclusive evidence that it wasn’t out.
Just poor umpiring/3rd umpiring on this occasion, yet again.
England vs Australia: 2013 Ashes 3rd Test cricket live scores, blog - Day 1
When did anyone ever doubt his super rugby ability? He has plenty to prove at test level after melting down in the RWC and having done little since.
Wallabies 2013 Lions Tour squad announcement: Live blog
Disagree.
He’s an out and out fullback… just needs a chance to show it at origin level.
Hayne's not a fullback nor a five-eighth, he's a winger
Good point MM. No one expects him to win the match but you would hope he takes a lot out of it. Playing the best players gives you an idea of where your game needs to be, and then it’s a matter of going away and getting better, fitter and stronger.
Rafael Nadal vs Thanasi Kokkinakis: 2014 Australian Open live scores, blog