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[Colesy]

after much consideration, i think only Hussey can retain his place. They've got to make changes so id probably go for something like this...

1. K Minogue
2. R Harris (Rolf not Ryan)
3. Stingray (of Neighbours fame)
4. M Hussey
5. O Newton-John
6. M Gibson (when fit)
7. R Murdoch
8. E Goolagong
9. L Hewitt
10. Fosters Advert Guy # 1 (potent new ball combination with...)
11. Fosters Advert Guy # 2

Tim Minchin is pushing for a place, as is Harry Kewell

[tugga_5]

Tim Minchin is pushing for a place, as is Harry Kewell

Surely Danni Minogue should be up for a bit of consideration?

[tim2000s]

Surely Danni Minogue should be up for a bit of consideration?

I see that N imbruglia and J Donovan have also missed the cut. I believe the latter would be great in the slips given his habits...

[will5210]

after much consideration, i think only Hussey can retain his place. They've got to make changes so id probably go for something like this...

1. K Minogue
2. R Harris (Rolf not Ryan)
3. Stingray (of Neighbours fame)
4. M Hussey
5. O Newton-John
6. M Gibson (when fit)
7. R Murdoch
8. E Goolagong
9. L Hewitt
10. Fosters Advert Guy # 1 (potent new ball combination with...)
11. Fosters Advert Guy # 2

If you were going for a hilarious, unrealistic team, Phil Hughes should be in lol!

[Colesy]

Surely Danni Minogue should be up for a bit of consideration?

She's physio. mmmmmm

[Mr Cricket]

If Mel Gibson is not fit, id have Jason Donovan in the side, to open the batting with K. Minogue to reform their excellent partnership (

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOpdzS0CY8M

) this would mean Rolf Harris going down to number 6, which would be a definite sign that his days in the side are numbered.

D. Minogue should be appointed physio with a clause in her contract that meant she had to wear whatever uniform the team manager felt suitable.

Re: Phil Hughes, "g'day its Cricket Australia here, cheers for letting us know your available phil... don't worry, we've got your number, we'll call you... dont call us!"

[Mortimer]

after much consideration, i think only Hussey can retain his place. They've got to make changes so id probably go for something like this...

1. K Minogue
2. R Harris (Rolf not Ryan)
3. Stingray (of Neighbours fame)
4. M Hussey
5. O Newton-John
6. M Gibson (when fit)
7. R Murdoch
8. E Goolagong
9. L Hewitt
10. Fosters Advert Guy # 1 (potent new ball combination with...)
11. Fosters Advert Guy # 2

No place for skippy the bush kangaroo?

[awp]

Some good suggestions here.......no Russell Crowe? would be handy up front with the gladiator sword and leather kit!

The test team MUST be as follows;

Watson - Has good technique, keeps getting out at 50 but is that a huge problem?
Payne - has very good technique and has ability against new ball, must play, leader
Kwaja - showed he's got talent and the head for test cricket
Ponting - he's not the 2005 model but still in the best 6 in the country, will perform again
Hussey - never write off Mr Cricket........ever!
Clarke - good on flat tracks, last chance mate at 6.....captain? no way
Haddin - best batting keeper in the world
Johnson - on thin ice but is a match winner when on
Hauritz - still the best spinner we got
Siddle - whole hearted tryer and goodish test bowler
Bollinger - not fit this summer but in the best 3 pace bowlers in the country

Notes;
Hughes - heavily backed by Langer but hasn't got sufficient technique for test cricket
Clarke - better perform @ 6, S Marsh, C Ferguson, C White all ready willing and able
Katich - hard nosed pro.....achillies injuries are serious at 35
Hilfenhaus - please watch video of Alderman and PITCH IT UP!
Smith - good lad, good all round cricketer, freak 1 day ability, not a test cricketer
Ponting & Hussey both 35 in time will be replaced by either of the 3 mentioned above
Beer - looks good (always!)
Harris - should put heat on the 3 pace bowlers selected and possibly replace them if fit
General Shout - to anyone that can anyone bowl fast?
McDonald - who ever suggested him - give yourself a wedgie!

Further;
Congrats to England, out played us all over the park, they look and play like an Australian team now and have capacity to be no.1 for a few years whilst Australia recover and assume their rightful position.

Cook - was a laughing stock last time, shows good toughness to do what he did
Pietersen - still a goose, 1 great score, the rest was lame
Bell - we knew he was a great lad, very pleased to see him realise his potential
Collingwood - well done on your career, certainly got the most from limited ability, test avg of 40 is excellent
Tremlette - if thats a Tremlette, how big exactly is a Tremel
Morgan - will lift the side to greater heights ala Gillchrist type innings'

whadayarecon?

[Canners]

Australia squad for first ODI against England on 16 January
M Clarke (captain), C White (vice-captain), D Bollinger, X Doherty, B Haddin, N Hauritz, D Hussey, M Hussey, M Johnson, B Lee, P Siddle, S Smith, S Tait, S Watson.


im happy to see the inclusion of Lee and Tait as i think it should be a more entertaining viewing against our openers although i still dont know why nannes isnt getting a shot he's rapid......

[tbarnfield99]

Callum Ferguson is entitled for a shout after overcoming his recent injuries. His record really does speak for himself, and scores run a ball at ODI level.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/5236.html

[uknsaunders]

lovely - apart from Tait and a late burst from Lee I don't see much menace in that attack. Knowing the Aussie selectors, they'll pick their worst 11 anyway...

[Jeet]

Good to see Hauritz back. Doherty is village.

Where the hell is Shaun Marsh? More logical to select Marsh over the aging David Hussey.

[espocrespo]

Check these stats for ferguson out
http://netherfield.play-cricket.com/profile/statistics.asp?id=10904478

[Mortimer]

Some good suggestions here.......no Russell Crowe? would be handy up front with the gladiator sword and leather kit!

Slight problem is that he is a Kiwi rather than a convict!

[awp]

Slight problem is that he is a Kiwi rather than a convict!

You tell him that!  he's as Australian as Strauss, Trott, Pietersen and Morgan are English