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tonx
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Am I the only one that thinks they simply need a few more games under their belts with the current side to give experience, as well as the captains a chance to learn more about the guys in the side?
When we were winning everything, the least experienced player usually still had at least 20 ODI under their belts. Just let them work themselves out for a season and i'm sure we will be back to where we were quicker than you may think.
When we were winning everything, the least experienced player usually still had at least 20 ODI under their belts. Just let them work themselves out for a season and i'm sure we will be back to where we were quicker than you may think.
All teams go through it... a rebuilding phase... We've been dominating for so long that there was no need to bleed new players... until now. They have lost quite a bit of experience in both the batting and bowling stocks with the likes of McGrath, Warne, Hayden and Langer to name a few.
What we lack is a quality leg spinner/ slow bowler... Bryce McGain looks pretty good but he is getting on a bit. I think that when the team settles in with each other that they may not dominate as they have but they will be a more confident unit.
Have a look at South Africa now... 5-6yrs ago people were laughing at them for appointing a 22yr old as captain... They are now the #1 team to beat both in the 1 day game and tests.
I think with the Aussies slipping down a notch will make them more hungry but it has also made the test and one day scene more interesting.
The Aussies need to get the agro back and stop being so nice... the opposition doesn't seem to fear us as they once did.
My thoughts only...
What we lack is a quality leg spinner/ slow bowler... Bryce McGain looks pretty good but he is getting on a bit. I think that when the team settles in with each other that they may not dominate as they have but they will be a more confident unit.
Have a look at South Africa now... 5-6yrs ago people were laughing at them for appointing a 22yr old as captain... They are now the #1 team to beat both in the 1 day game and tests.
I think with the Aussies slipping down a notch will make them more hungry but it has also made the test and one day scene more interesting.
The Aussies need to get the agro back and stop being so nice... the opposition doesn't seem to fear us as they once did.
My thoughts only...
Tiger
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Trouble is though Mickyd, everytime the Aussies get stuck into the opposition a bit and give 'em a bit of 'what for', the opposition (usually Sub-Continental teams) pull out the race card and whine like the diff on a '79 Commodore!
In regard to the current situation, I'm old enough to remember when Australia was decidedly crap back in the early to mid 80's.
Anytime you lose the sheer amount of experience, prtofessionalism and talent out of a line-up like what Australia has, it's going to pull you back to the field for quite a long time, you can't always replace that sort of talent.
They'll just have to take their lumps, rebuild and get on with the job like they always have.
In regard to the current situation, I'm old enough to remember when Australia was decidedly crap back in the early to mid 80's.
Anytime you lose the sheer amount of experience, prtofessionalism and talent out of a line-up like what Australia has, it's going to pull you back to the field for quite a long time, you can't always replace that sort of talent.
They'll just have to take their lumps, rebuild and get on with the job like they always have.
MinusZero
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The selectors never prepared for the post warne-mcgrath era. At least they have made a start with rebuilding by including the 20yr old youngster Hughes. He needs to be given an extended chance and he could be there for the next 15 years.
The bowling is still a problem. They just seem to have problems bowling people out.
The bowling is still a problem. They just seem to have problems bowling people out.
nomore4s
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The selectors do need to have a good hard long look at themselves though. it seems like they are in 2 minds about how to rebuild the team. Chopping and changing every game does no one any good imo.
How Cam White ever gets a game before players like Hodge (in any form of the game) is beyond me, White gets smashed when he bowls (not that they bowl him that often) and he doesn't make runs so why does he keep getting picked?
How Cam White ever gets a game before players like Hodge (in any form of the game) is beyond me, White gets smashed when he bowls (not that they bowl him that often) and he doesn't make runs so why does he keep getting picked?
Straight_kut
Team CHOKER
Spewing Mitchell Johnson was left stranded on 96 not out...
Good on North for makin a century on Debut though
Good on North for makin a century on Debut though
Deadman Inc
1990 − 2011. Retired 2012 − 2013. Back Again 2014
I am not confident. Bring back Warnie!!
Deadman Inc
1990 − 2011. Retired 2012 − 2013. Back Again 2014
Great win by the Aussies. Hopefully we can back it up next game and win the series
