old dee

I think it is all fairly simple. We do not have enough quality players to compete with the top 3 - 4 test teams. If you look at the performances over the fives games then IMO only 4 players would be in contention to get a game with England. Watson at 5, Hussey at 4, Haddin and perhaps Siddle, would any of them actually replace an english player? The only player I think that would replace an englishman would be Watson for Collingwood. I have been around for a while and this is the worst team that we have fielded against England. Even the team that took on england at the start of the "Packer" revolution did not get belted like this team. At least we had a captain and Vice captain that justfied their spots in the team. It is sad but we have a very long way to go to get back to the top. IMO it is time to start at the top, how can you entertain a chairman of selectors who is part time! We should replace the selection commitee, and coaching panel even if they have long contracts, the ACB is far from broke. A bit of "Essendon Therapy" is required then start a fresh with the team, pick a side for August based on performances over the next three months shield results. A few players should be advised that their ACB contracts are under review and a few others should be told that it is over, eg. Hughes, Ponting, Kadich, and all the bowlers except Siddle and Bolanger ( too early on Beer ). I know that is a lot to replace but as the saying goes "to make an omelette you have to break a few eggs".

Well AoB he has put up another fine display today 4, yes FOUR! Summer average is now 18 and still headed south. a long time ago I was told you dead bat the last ball of the day no matter what the game position. He was the VC with his team in a tough position. Pure and simple he gave away his wicket. If you look at his long term average the big scores are against the weaker test nations eg NZ. The guy is a good shield player who is not up to it against the better test sides. Should not be in the test side let alone be the captain after his performances this summer.

Sorry AoB but he is a promoted beyond his ability! He should not be in the 20/20 side, every game his slow scoring holds back the team. A captain does not throw away his wicket on the last ball of the day trying a ridiculous shot. He should stick to selling second hand Astons and underwear. I think you have missed the new guy from NSW to replace Ponting, so that makes 5 out of the 11 starters is 45%.

I agree I was angry when I saw the team but what can you expect. Until there are changes made at the top it will be the same old story. It is almost 2011 and Australia has A chairman of selectors who is part time Oh please! WE have been beaten in every area on and off the field by the English I always judge a team by " how many of these players would the oppositon want?" In our team I came up with 4, Watson, Hussey, Haddin and Siddle. Not many is it. My new theory is this team led by a guy who has an average of 21 and laughs when we are getting done like a dinner will again get thumped. Hughes, Clarke, Smith and Hilfenhaus will be shown up as the imposters they are and fade away never to be seen again. I am actually surprised Hilfenhaus is in the team could have sworn he came from Tassie.