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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.

Caught glimpses of it. Didn't make much of an impact on me.

Yes, Pattinson was awesome early. Touch wood they are both injury free and in form approaching the Ashes mid year. It would be awesome if they were one day both playing for Australia in full flight.

Pumped that we've landed this dynamic footballer. Adds something different to our team.

My prayers and thoughts are with Hughesy and his family and mates.

Johnson new ball. Bang! 198-4 Younis knocks up a ton then falls lbw to Johnson. Run rate a tick under 2.50; crowd: 17

Well, at least the latter part of that comment was right.

As was I in that last few minutes v Bulldogs.

Yeah, I see a lot of Hodge in him, good call. Over the moon having Tyson in the red & blue.

Yep. Sometimes a bit untidy with his disposal. He appears to have a few strings to his bow including nous/smarts - hopefully just a progression in his development. Certainly his hardness in the clinches and reactiveness at stoppages is a huge plus in his overall game.

Congratulations should also go to Bangladesh on hosting a pretty good tournament; despite the failings of the Aussies.

Indeed. I'm more concerned who is in and out for UF these days.

After a round of golf at Apollo Bay last year, dropped off to the Hawks? Ground and watched them play against Otway Districts. Interesting battle, hawks home in a canter. Gillette would do ok down there as a sponsor....fair to say manscaping is definitely not in their repertoire. Entertaining slog in the pig pen in the middle.

can never be too many

Too many bananas?

Those who dislike them, may take forever.

Indeed suspended. He can mull over his wrong doing whilst peeling back a banana or thousand. I may have overlooked the membership statement - I don't recall that, what I do recall was his tipping point if they didn't pick up Hogan. Phew that was a close one. JH's back injury may have tipped him.

I hope not, that would prove me wrong! I suggested that there would be no tipping point, that all with a deep love and affection for their club, to see it rise again will stick fat. Probably caught the last plane out of Melbourne Sunday night for a last minute organised vacation for 5 months. Will be back in time for trade talk.

Brilliant! Potato prices are skyrocketing ATM - so scallop potatoes will be on the back burner. Apologies for topic change.....back to the bananas..

Should be competitive at least...

Let me re-phrase that old dee... I'm hopeful of McDonald and Garland getting up....out of bed. And perhaps Viney.

Duminy was very creative with the willow. Match winner.

That may well be true. I'm hopeful of McDonald and Garland getting up. And perhaps Viney.

Speaking of the blowtorch, wouldn't mind the Swans bouncing back against the Pies this week. Would love to see the Pies remain on the bottom after two rounds....

He should focus on how much North have ramped up their FD and if it's working. Maybe he could put together something good, seeing they've been tipped for top 4 by many and the fact their club has high expectations!