Re: Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney, January 3-7, 2011

by JGK Thu 30 Dec 2010, 06:01

And Beer's debut gets entirely ignored.

by lardbucket Thu 30 Dec 2010, 06:09

I can see the headlines now

Beer drafted in ...
no more Beer at drinks ...
Beer into aling squad ...
At last, a Beer for Ricky ...

and in Brisbane:

Lion Nathan surpassed by unknown Beer

by lardbucket Thu 30 Dec 2010, 06:12

not to mention ... Khawaja must acclimatise to Beer

by horace Thu 30 Dec 2010, 06:14

lardy on fire...slake that man's thirst!

by Red Thu 30 Dec 2010, 06:32

So Usman and Bollinger replace Punter and Harris. ****** Clarke to captain. Not much of a change really considering the long delay.

by Red Thu 30 Dec 2010, 06:32

Beer and Bollinger tipped to fight to avoid carrying the drinks.

by Zat Thu 30 Dec 2010, 06:36

Officially from CA site
The 12-man squad is: Michael Clarke (c), Brad Haddin (vc), Doug Bollinger, Michael Beer, Phillip Hughes, Ben Hilfenhaus, Mike Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Usman Khawaja, Peter Siddle, Steven Smith, Shane Watson.

Fark.

Henry wrote:Khawaja's debut is the most exciting and anticipated Australian debut since Brett Lee was selected for the 1999 Boxing Day test against India.

And that turned out well...

lardbucket wrote:If that Henry-posted squad's official, we can pencil in 3-1 now. I really thought the NSP would be above trying to justify their previous selections, and that they would have aimed for 2-2.

Why would you have thought that?

by Nath Thu 30 Dec 2010, 06:37

no point watching the game now.

by Fred Nerk Thu 30 Dec 2010, 06:39

I take it the 'fark' wasn't part of CA's statement - unless the words 'you' and 'Hauritz' were inadfvertantly left off?

by Hass Thu 30 Dec 2010, 06:42

by skully Thu 30 Dec 2010, 06:56

FFS, Hughes and Smith survived???!!!

Congrats to Pup on the Aus Captaincy but what a poisoned chalice.

by skully Thu 30 Dec 2010, 06:58

So the Aus attack will be Cot, Milf, Midge, Smith and Beer (in order of talent and penetration). Ugh.

by Henry Thu 30 Dec 2010, 07:00

skully wrote:FFS, Hughes, Clarke, and Smith survived???!!!

Pup does not deserve the Aus Captaincy but what a poisoned chalice.

Fixed.

by lardbucket Thu 30 Dec 2010, 07:11

I hope Clarke only survived because Ponting could not play ... and if so, I hope they told him so, repeatedly, in words of one syllable ... punctuated by kicks to the groin.

by Henry Thu 30 Dec 2010, 07:15

In a poll conducted in 'The Age' newspaper today, 94% of 5000 people said that they didn't want Clarke as the test captain.

by Blackadder Thu 30 Dec 2010, 07:17

skully wrote:So the Aus attack will be Cot, Milf, Midge, Smith and Beer (in order of talent and penetration). Ugh.

One can only hope that Midge is carrying the drinks. :gawd:

by Fred Nerk Thu 30 Dec 2010, 07:18

The other 6% thought they were reading the SMH...

by Big Dog Thu 30 Dec 2010, 07:22

We are doomed

by lardbucket Thu 30 Dec 2010, 07:26

The donkey vote sometimes approaches 6%. Presumably, too, some were blind, drunk, ataxic, or all of the above; so they accidentally ticket the wrong box ... and of course there's the English migrant population to consider ... and the rugby players who think 'no' means 'yes' ...

by Big Dog Thu 30 Dec 2010, 07:30

lardbucket wrote:The donkey vote sometimes approaches 6%. Presumably, too, some were blind, drunk, ataxic, or all of the above; so they accidentally ticket the wrong box ... and of course there's the English migrant population to consider ... and the rugby (League) players who think 'no' means 'yes' ...

There is a notable distinction between League & proper Rugby Lardy.

by Red Thu 30 Dec 2010, 07:32

skully wrote:FFS, Hughes and Smith survived???!!!

Congrats to Pup on the Aus Captaincy but what a poisoned chalice.

They wear the blue cap so that gives you extra credits.

Hilfenhaus is just as lucky to survive. When does he ever threaten to bowl out a team? He has lacked penetration this series. Watching him live, he also lacks energy in the field and he offers nothing with the bat.

Sutherland just being interviewed now has confirmed that Nielsen has another two years to run on his contract.

by Henry Thu 30 Dec 2010, 07:34

So how bad does it have to get for Australia before they make major changes? A test series loss to Bangladesh?

by lardbucket Thu 30 Dec 2010, 07:35

Yes, forgive me. Rugby (proper rugby) players can at least speak. Interviews of League players always look incredibly embarrassing if they follow interviews of Rugby players - eg Hopoate v Eales says it all. My apologies.

by Big Dog Thu 30 Dec 2010, 07:36

While Hilfy has'nt had a big haul this series, he has, at least, been economical. Compared to Watson & Bollinger, i don't know how you can say he lacked energy in the field.

by Big Dog Thu 30 Dec 2010, 07:37

lardbucket wrote:Yes, forgive me. Rugby (proper rugby) players can at least speak. Interviews of League players always look incredibly embarrassing if they follow interviews of Rugby players - eg Hopoate v Eales says it all. My apologies.

Its a mistake anyone can make. You are forgiven. Laughing

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