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Title: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: Nato on January 22, 2014, 10:56:34 PM
With George Bailey a slight doubt for the 4th ODI, and Clarke, Haddin and Watson all rested, it appears that Mitchell Johnson could be skipper for the 4th ODI against England. Granted, he's a massively different player to a few years ago, but is he captaincy material? Do we think his bowling will suffer with the extra responsibility?
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: blocka on January 23, 2014, 12:33:18 AM
When was the last time a bowler captained Australia?
I reckon finchy or Smith are better options however don't doubt Johnson could do the job but would need more VC experience
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: smokem on January 23, 2014, 01:22:51 AM
I don't recall Johnson having captained any sides at a domestic level so it's bizarre he's been named vice captain. Smith has captained NSW in both shield and 50 over formats this season, so IMO it's more likely he will lead the side if he's unwell.
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: FattusCattus on January 23, 2014, 08:37:10 AM
I think a Monkey with a toffee up it's bum could captain Australia to a victory over England at the moment.

A more telling thread would be what XI will england put together for this game? What's the betting on minimal changes and the same result?
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: Alvaro on January 23, 2014, 08:59:58 AM
Steady Fattus, don't rock the boat.
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: Manormanic on January 23, 2014, 09:00:51 AM
unless they're playing England women, I'd back the Monkey!
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: smilley792 on January 23, 2014, 09:13:22 AM
I don't recall Johnson having captained any sides at a domestic level so it's bizarre he's been named vice captain. Smith has captained NSW in both shield and 50 over formats this season, so IMO it's more likely he will lead the side if he's unwell.

Is smith in the squad? Im sure he wasnt originally?
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: Jason_Yuan on January 23, 2014, 09:15:51 AM
don't think he is captain material, I think Warner could be or Clint Mckay
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: FattusCattus on January 23, 2014, 09:58:40 AM
unless they're playing England women, I'd back the Monkey!

Just don't ask him for a toffee.
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: 13th Man on January 23, 2014, 10:13:31 AM
I'm not sure Smith is in, but he's talked up as a future Test Captain - not sure why?

Give a bowler a go, not like they can under or over bowl themselves!
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: The_Bird on January 23, 2014, 10:26:38 AM
Bailey did the press conference so i'd imagine he keeps his place.
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: ManHOOS on January 23, 2014, 11:10:57 AM
I dont know why M Johnson ? He is so injury prone ... imo Warner or Smith should be given chance !
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: csnew on January 24, 2014, 05:27:54 AM
Balance at it again. Struggling to get the ball of the square against maxwell.
After a solid start Morgan should have come in a 4. Send in one of the hitters
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: csnew on January 24, 2014, 06:55:08 AM
Brilliant hitting from buttler!
Batting way too low
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on January 24, 2014, 08:25:11 AM
Is there another thrashing going on? I haven't even put this one on rec !
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: Cedrictoad on January 24, 2014, 08:41:11 AM
No, actually England put on a big total and are defending it nicely...
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: smilley792 on January 24, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
No, actually England put on a big total and are defending it nicely...

I personally thought we was short. With the start we had 350plus should have been. But Morgan, then butler came in too late IMO.
Both need to beset for the 35-40over power play to set up a proper total.


Finch currently on 74 of 71 balls. If aus had haddin, Warner they would have knocked off easily, with this line up, they knock it off just......
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: Nickauger on January 24, 2014, 10:43:23 AM
Disgusting send off from stokes!
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: procricket on January 24, 2014, 10:43:28 AM
Did I just hear Stokes call Faulkner a t..t

Like this lad like him a lot he has a massive future

He has fire in his belly we need some of that
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: Nickauger on January 24, 2014, 10:44:19 AM
Lol amongst some other choice language
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: Cedrictoad on January 24, 2014, 10:47:30 AM
2 runs a ball for 8 overs... not likely
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: smilley792 on January 24, 2014, 10:52:18 AM
I can't quite make it out. But think it was "keep sledging you stupid t**t"

Faulkner gave stokes a send off so he just returned it.(may go back on sky alter and see if ic an here what he said)

Never understood giving someone a send off that's done well?
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: procricket on January 24, 2014, 10:55:51 AM
Might get a a copy of the stokes bat 1 oz lighter lovely profiles.

He is turning into something special he is the positive of the whole tour
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: Nickauger on January 24, 2014, 10:56:53 AM
Oooh dave, you're not suggesting b3 makes stokes' bats are you lol  ;)
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: procricket on January 24, 2014, 10:58:55 AM
Oooh dave, you're not suggesting b3 makes stokes' bats are you lol  ;)

No I never said that new balance make. Ben Stokes bat...
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: procricket on January 24, 2014, 11:05:50 AM
Oh no what was that !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: smilley792 on January 24, 2014, 11:08:54 AM
CAn he get man of match after that?
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: procricket on January 24, 2014, 11:12:22 AM
They bring Besnan back what is Cook doing

Oh ok then :D
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: smilley792 on January 24, 2014, 11:13:35 AM
Finally! Woohoo
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: procricket on January 24, 2014, 11:15:25 AM
Maggie Thatcher yes Maggie Thatcher your boys too one hell of a beating

Yes well done good start to a long weekend
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: petehosk on January 24, 2014, 11:20:57 AM
I can't quite make it out. But think it was "keep sledging you stupid t**t""

I think you're right! I replayed it and it sounded like that.
But Faulkner had to take it really as he gave stokes a send off!
 At least the England bowlers are bowling so much better than they have been!! It's a but late to start bowling well now, but never mind!! Better late than never I suppose!!
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: MD2812 on January 24, 2014, 11:35:16 AM
I like this winning feeling! Another!
Title: Re: Johnson to captain Australia in 4th ODI?
Post by: Overdrive on January 24, 2014, 11:35:14 PM
Pretty much watched every ball of the test series and i miss this a win  >:(