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Oh Dear another Hughes failure. He must be struggling but as we all know he is a real talent "when going well". I think? Could someone please explain why our squad had to be picked today, prior to the conclusion of the Shield games and the England v Vic game??????? To add to the mess, one...

Hi Boris Would love to hear more on the Benaugh thoughts? Martin Love was,in my tiny mind the greatest example of that. How would we love to have a player of his calibre now?? And Michael Bevan. Without doubt one of the greatest players to play for our country but couldnt play the short ball...

Messrs Barrow and Martell called off the Shield game at the SCG for bad light. The over prior to this deision by the dangerous leg spinner Smith resulted in 0 6 2 0 4 4. The 473 spectators boo. Oh well. Another day at the cricket. I am dumbfounded. The umpires are following archaic rules that...

Hi Boris Of course I agree that Ponting must be/and is part of the selection process but he should confine his comments to the selection table and not pre-empt the discussion publicly. What sought of a state would the process be in if all the selectors came out with public statements prior to...

Thanks Beeswax, I think most of what you said agreed with my comments generally. i AM INTERESTED IN ANDY fLOWER? THE RUNS HE USED TO SCORE IN COUNTY USED TO AMAZE ME. COULD YOU EXPAND A LITTLE FROM YOUR KNOWLEDGE IF POSSIBLE ON HIS ATTRIBUTES. I ALSO KNOW JAMIE PIKE WHO THOUGHT HE WAS PRETTY...

Than Thanks Boris, Is this Aust. we are talking about? Amazing how this game can turn ball by ball, minute by minute, hour by.....etc That is why it is the greatest game of all despite certain money imploded sports financed by poker machines. David Hussey averages over 50 in first class...

We Well said Boris with the exception of Doherty who we agree to disagree on. I dont think the time is right to suddenly start developing young players. OK maybe we have fallen down there but the Ashes are still up for grabs and in fact I would go the othe way and select the 33yo D Hussey to...

I agree Boris but with the benefit of watching the Adelaide test Smith must come into the picture. I have only seen Doherty rarely but I am dumbfounded at his selection. He is a non cricket person who cannot bowl at this level(first class average??) cannot field and batting?? Not his fault but...

SWING! MJ has swung the ball very rarely IMO and that is why he is being found out. I agree he should have been left alone and just told to run in and bowl fast. Whether that would have worked at the GABBA???????????? His arm was certainly lower and prevented any possibility of swinging the...

That question deserves comment from the experts. Why dont you send it to cricket info who will jump at it!!

Hi Boris, Bollinger-no wonder he looked dumbfounded(selection panel lack of guts to drop MJ) Doherty- did an OK job but only his grandmother sees him as the answer.(and Ponting) Siddle-Another Ponting picked player who had success. If punter thinks he has got a bigger heart and more ability...

Agree Boris but must say that since my last post I have been very impressed by Chris Lynne. He actually looked good against NSW, without a score(best of bad Bulls days by far) and has gone on from there. I really like the look of him. Interested on your thoughts on Harris?

Interesting comments from all. Had the pleasure to meet and watch Cosgrove in the 19,s in Tasmania. Enjoyed his larrikin company and watching his ability. Along with Cameron White thought they were the two outstanding players(+Paine Geeves Doherty Cowan O'brien Christian etc). I think he is an...

Hi C. Just heard that one M Starc may have a physical problem and wont be playing next week.. So all our discussion = 00000 Thanks for your input and I hope the young man makes me eat my words.