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I would assume that also. Perhaps an unchanged line-up for Hobart... Are you going Nasher ? Hopefully the weather is good for the Test. I'm intrigued by watching newcomers into the side. Breath of fresh air. John Buchanan has his work cut out for him. Martin's batting average of ~2.3 or so after 92 innings. Wow. 30 ducks.

NSW have a very good record of promoting youth and stars of the future. Just look at Cummins, Khawaja and Maddison, they're the future. When the Aussies return to a strong side, you can bet NSW representatives will make up the majority of that team. Anyone who watched a fair bit of domestic cricket last season would recognise what NSW cricket is all about.

Thanks for the surname history. Interesting. Agree on jcb too.

Interesting perspective from a former coach: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/cricket/former-coach-john-buchanan-fears-captain-michael-clarke-has-too-much-power-as-a-selector/story-e6frfg8o-1226207035644

Redleg brought it up, old dee.

Demetriou thanks the system that is in place and highlights GWS' genius work he exposes with getting Phil Scully. Yet Ken Wood declared it illegal. FMD. Wonder what Ken Wood may think of these comments.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-boss-andrew-demertriou-salutes-tom-scullys-deal/story-e6frf9jf-1226204215124

I did hear some of his comment in a small news grab yesterday Redleg, but I had not heard all of it. Makes my blood boil reading your post.

Here you go WJ. I personalised it, enjoy. http://www.happycountdown.com/2012%20AFL%20DRAFT/index.cfm

You're right. Fixed edit.

Ha. I think you're right. The time of the draft at 19:00 is right... Unusual. edit: No it's right. As Jack Jack has posted. Different units.

Yes, thought I'd add some of my favourite bands & hits. Hunters & Collectors was another... H_T 2.1

H_T 2.0

H_T 1.8 H_T 1.9

H_T 1.6 True Blue H_T 1.7

H_T 1.4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9iOk8PqkKs&feature=related H_T 1.5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFKxbr4_-Vc

H_T 1.2 H_T 1.3

H_T 1.0 H_T 1.1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RukUetw0hAM&ob=av3n

http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2011&month=11&date=24&hrs=19&ts=24&tz=local&min=00&sec=0〈=en&show=dhms&mode=t&cdir=down&bgcolor=%23CCFFFF&fgcolor=%23000000&title=Countdown%20To%202011%20AFL%20Draft

What I'd give to play in a Test Match like that. It's what every young enthusiastic cricketer would dream of. Well, those who want to test themselves anyway. And I defy anyone to tell me Test Match cricket isn't the best form of the game, or the most challenging. Agree with others have said regarding the difficulty of the chase. That I'd imagine would be up there with the best of them. Kudos should go to the curator too, of that wicket at Wanderer's. What a result for him. Michael Clarke is growing into the job as captain which is pleasing to see. His innings in the first test was significant I think. If there was one thing I was critical of him, it was his inability to nut out a tough innings (almost Waugh/Border like) when the backs were against the wall. To do it in as many balls was brilliant. To do it as captain is telling and he quite rightly should be congratulated.

Agree regarding incrementally and I think the selectors will be mindful of that. They'll benefit from experience around them as well as playing against the best International Cricket has to offer. In that regard, it is a shame the Sth African Series only lasted two tests. Facing the likes of Steyn, Morkel and Philander or bowling to the likes of Kallis, De Villiers and Amla is ideal in pressure conditions for development. I forgot to mention Khawaja. Another important innings and in a big Test Match like that, for both he and Cummins it is great experience. They say big matches like the Anzac Day game of a Finals game for a debutant is worthy of 5-10 games of experience, etc. Well this game may have proved to be just as much in Test Cricket experience.

He will have a seat, but just off to the side and out of view. > > > Next to the 6-bay Bain Marie.

About 53 hours....just to be different.

The new coach of the Australian Cricket Team is Micky Arthur.

Agree and it's been a while between drinks for the two of them. Whilst I have been critical of Haddin's apparent lack of concern for digging in - see top of this page - (ie. doesn't put a big price on his wicket - and the point still stands), he did exactly what was required for the team last night. His previous outings this series were..... . Punter is a required player in terms of experience and even though he has been out of sorts with the bat (which is what I also stated above; not overly critical) his career is in his twilight. Whether or not he continues this summer in Australia will be ultimately up to the selectors. I think he'll play on this summer. Regarding Hussey, as previously posted it was to his credit and great work ethic that he virtually led the side last summer during the Ashes with the bat. Prior to that it was one hell of a slump. Where many were critical, others were silent expecting him to turn it around. He also played an important role last night with his partnership with Haddin. Agree with RR that Sth Africa v Australia should play more tests. I think Border was right that it should at very least deserve a best of 3 series, if not, best of 5 test series.