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    Only research I could find was that he was a prop for Xavier college in their rugby team.

    Having played rugby before, to be a prop you are generally have to be one of the strongest guys in the team with powerful legs to push against and have thick necks.

    If its true he is seriously considering his footy options and all goes well, we could be treated to a pretty powerful athlete in terms of body strength and power.

    http://www.rugby-sidestep-central.com/rugby-prop.html

    but nine, & other commercial media aren't selling the game, they're selling their own brand, 'prestige', as it sells to like minded people, who buy status buy the shyte bucketfull.

    the people learn superficiality from such an early age these days, they don't know the difference from 'pre$tige/$tatu$' & basic Integrity.

    Tough luck re: Faulkner. Great finishing record with the bat. Looks as though Clarke will be back to take the helm. Whilst Bailey hasn't got a great batting record of late in his last several knocks (short knocks). Thoughts ?

    My thoughts are if he is fit to go, he plays - despite his absence in the ODI arena.

    Not a bad Summer to date result wise with the exception of the sad loss to Phillip Hughes.

    NZ have got a terrific record at home, almost a monty for the Semi's one would suggest.

    we need Clark back as captain for now... Smith looks great but still lacks a little maturity, & more discretion, less negative body language.

    12 - 18 months should do clark IMO.

    The fielding of Joe Burns is a concern, get him out of short leg fgs.

    he's not ready yet, imo, he's nervous & overtrying, not composed enough to do it. he could make a breakthrough, but we may also wreck him.... send him back to slowly ripen.

    time for a Faulkner to show something...

    You might be onto something there DL,

    It's a shame really, I remember 10+ years ago pretty much all the grounds had their unique nature and played slightly differently. Now they're all the same pretty much. Even the GABBA & WACA, although they still off a bit more bounce, after Day 1 he wickets there seem to flatten out. Melbourne & Adelaide from Day 4 the pitches slowed down a heap and the odd ball would keep really low. That seems to eb a thing of the past also.

    As for this match, just like Boxing Day, Australia don't deserve to win if they're going to waste the few chances we have on the flat wickets. We missed chances off Rahane & Kohli in Melbourne which cost us more then 50 runs to each batsman & the same thing has now happened in Sydney with Kohli & Rahul. Kohli wouldn't be such a thorn in our side if we could hold a ctach.....

    Oh for the days with Taylor, M. Waugh & Warne in the slips, S. Waugh at gully, Ponting in the point/cover area, Slater at mid on/off & McGrath down at fine leg!

    I don't think its the drop in idea thats wrong, IMO its more likely they haven't got the science & engineering right? the way the mioisture is supplied & the rate of loss, etc. surely to have such shallow boxes means they have to supply moisture & nutrients differently, than was the case Pre Drop-Ins.

    also our weather has changed down south in recent years, & we are getting a lot of tropical troughs delivering us warm nights & more rain???

    I think they should reconsider the depth of the drop-in boxes make them deeper, even if heavier to transport, & try to make them more real life as it were.

    currently they would suit T-20

    ... drop in pitches, I suspect/wonder if they are too shallow; so the moisture must be ideal, but maybe not for traditional cricket??? maybe they need to be deeper, so the roots are longer, & the surface moisture loss is more noticeable, as the test match days pass by.

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    I wonder if Agar is in line for Burns spot,,, sorry for mitch Marsh's spot. Burns has had a taste & maybe needs to go back to work on his game.

    maybe Agar needs a hitout at Inter' level prior to the World Cup. & at the same time help to shape Lyon up a little?

    Me too ... I'm left wondering why we haven't got a trophy to play for when we play South Africa. It's one of the biggest rivalries in world cricket - we should play them more often too (4 tests minimum)

    ... the Mandela-Whitlam Trophy

    Totally agree.

    Its the same premature condemnation that was levelled at Johnson.

    Sharma is looking a right goose now.

    Points to Mitch with bat and ball.

    I never wrote off Mitch Johnson, to the contrary I was always a supporter of Mitch thru his years,,, as I was also with Warner in his early rambunctious years, & also patient with Lyon. & of Watson

    sadly, not so of Hughes rip, & of others in their particular roles.

    ... and I certainly am not writing off starc, but he has to continue to get harder in his mind. he's improved since day one this test. IMO he needs to have to be forced to fight for his spot.

    Harris should be back for Melbourne IMO.

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    Gee,there is a lot of people wanting to judge Starc a bit early.

    Can see him playing over 60 tests in his career.

    yes, but he looks too green, compared to the others atmo. I think thats why Warnie had a red hot crack at him.

    edit: well done Captain Smith, 133

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    I do like Faulkner. He's an automatic selection for mine in the ODI & T20 teams. Would have to be in consideration as a replacement for Mitch Marsh for the remaining tests.

    His batting seems to be going ok so far this first class season which seems to be the thing that's held him back from the test team. He's scored 166 runs @ 41.50 with one 50 and three other stars with only one failure with the bat so far for Tassie. Love his aggresion and competative streak.

    As for Hazlewood, he looks very impressive. Think we've found the new ball partner for James Pattinson for the next generation with Pat Cummins coming on first change. Love his bounce and swing with that late movement he seems to get.

    I don't follow the stats, but I liked seeing Faulkner bowling a slower ball pre Test series. thought it was very skillful & dangerous. one sign of maturing imo.

    with MJohnson as a genuine strike bowler who happens to bat a bit ;) plus Hazlewood, & Patto when he's ready, we have the future with us. add Harris for Melbourne & were looking strong with the ball, getting exciting once again,,, like the melbourne future.

    Rogers

    Warner

    Watson

    Smith

    sMarsh

    Haddin

    Johnson

    Faulkner

    Hazlewood

    Harris

    Lyon

    drinks...mMarsh (inj)

    ...edit: Hazlewood's bowling inline with movement was great to see, with some almost unplayables. like pigeon

    edit: I like the game date running into Christmas

    Avoided the follow on, so that's something. Along with a much needed 50 to Rogers & Smith continuing his good form.

    If we can add at least another 100 odd runs then we're right in the contest. Mitch Starc will be bowling for his short term career in the 2nd Innings. He was very ordinary again this morning.

    I don't think he's mature enough yet.

    Faulkner deserves a go. I think he's matured. looked good before the test series.

    hasn't hazelwood excelled so far this summer.

    Poor day for the Aussies.

    Shaun (selectors new pet) Marsh dropping not just one but two catches, Mitch Marsh does his hamstring, Hazlewood limps off the field towards the end of play and both Stac and Johnson looking stiff also. I'm already thinking we may need to hope for as much rain as possible over these next 4 days.

    So Harris & possibly even Siddle could be finding themselves back in the XI by boxing day depending on how Hazlewood & Starc are given the quick turn around. Also the question will be asked of who comes in for Mitch Marsh. Personally I'd go with Voges. Bat him at 5, move Shaun Marsh to 3 and move Watson down to 6 as he'll need to do more bowling now with Mitch Marsh likely gone for the remaining tests.

    I think they planned the rotation since the Brisbane test was jammed into the slot between Adelaide & Melbourne tests. Harris most likely wouldn't get thru the 3 tests & still be OK. I think Siddle was dropped & stark was fillin for Harris.

    Would like to see Faulkner in for Melbourne.

    Fantastic effort from Lyon. Always coming under largely unwarranted criticism but stood up when needed. Should have had both Vijay and Kohli out well before they actually got out too, two horrendous decisions from Erasmus with those non-lbws (of course, Dhawan and Rahane didn't hit the ball either so it evens out).

    Amazing that Dave Warner could hit centuries in both innings and probably only be the third best player in the match.

    Clarke won't play again this series you wouldn't think, which will probably mean Rogers will save his spot for now. S Marsh might get Clarke's spot since he was in the squad, must be next in line. Siddle is also in trouble - he really doesn't threaten anywhere near as much as he needs to.

    maybe Siddle needs the Paleo diet. to get his old aggression back. ;)

    The team for the first test in Adelaide - 1 Chris Rogers, 2 David Warner, 3 Shane Watson, 4 Michael Clarke (capt), 5 Steven Smith, 6 Mitchell Marsh, 7 Brad Haddin (wk), 8 Mitchell Johnson, 9 Ryan Harris, 10 Peter Siddle, 11 Nathan Lyon.

    Hazlewood unlucky whilst Lyon needs to show something on a track that should suit, his form has been horrible.

    suited alright, well done Lyon

    well done Warner, & Smith

    3 centuries, a wonderful tribute to the memory of PH.

    A number of critics of MC are no doubt reconsidering given the way the Captain has performed in the past couple of weeks.

    not reconsidering, but respecting a fine effort. and leadership from the front. he has to show this 'L' every test.

    OMG, Phil Hughes has passed away.

    Terrible just terrible, only 26 years of age.

    RIP.

    just heard on TV. shock. thought he would be OK.

    geez, R.I.P. Phil Hughes

    thoughts & empathy for family & all loved ones of PHughes.