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[Wedge2408]

I can't believe Matt Wade wasn't given Man of the Match!!

[smokem]

I had the same exact thought after Huss announced that.
Thought perhaps Siddle should have got the nod.

Yep Siddle would have been my choice too.

It's a toughy for Man of the Match. I can understand the thinking behind it as Bird was the standout bowler in the first dig restricting SL to under 300. Could have gone either way I think - Wade or Bird.

[Wedge2408]

Yeah, I can see why they picked Bird.
I just feel that Wade's innings was of greater value, the aussies were not in the greatest position when he came in to bat (in a different position as well) and he took them to a place where they could feel comfortable enough to declare.
 
Still, a very good first two games for Bird.

[Jenko]

Maybe some of his shonky wicket keeping during the game counted against him...

[Wedge2408]

Haha, it probably did. He didn't have the best game behind the stumps.

[Manormanic]

Wonder how much the song decision was to make Lyon feel like he has a bit of permanence in the side?

Or maybe he's a better vocalist than he is a finger spinner?

[Vic Nicholas]

Nathan Lyon handed the duties of the team song. Not sure how long that will last...

Oh, about a test or three in India.

Would have given it to Siddle or Warner myself.

[Wedge2408]

So, what are peoples thoughts on the aussie one day side for the first few games?

I can understand why some players are getting a rest, but I still feel that some of their selections are absolutely rubbish.
M.Hussey should have been picked for at least one game and the selectors should stop pushing for Haddin to get back in the side, he is too old and overrated. If you want a back up keeper, or someone to keep the pressure on Wade, surely Tim Paine should be your first option?!

[Alvaro]

I think it looks an alright team.
Quite callow, so Haddin is a sensible pick.
Hughes has the numbers to back-up him selection, finch is seeing them like meat pies and Khawaja can't be worse than Forrest.

[Wedge2408]

Fair enough mate.
I'll admit, haddin is a decent leader, but I guess I just don't like him..

I'm really glad finch is getting a game, he is definitely the inform limited overs player right now.
Hughes and khawaja are smart selections, looking forward.
For the most part I just wanted to see Hussey finish out the summer.

I was planning on going to the game, but now that many of the major draw cards are not playing, I am not so sure.

[Tail Ender]

I reckon Hussey might just get a farewell game in Perth, especially if it's not a sell-out (though it usually is).

[Wedge2408]

Great debut ton by Hughes, exactly what you want from an opener.
Bailey is looking very good as well, hopefully he goes on to a ton, very good partnership between these two.

Perhaps I should have gone to the game after all

[Tail Ender]

First debut century by an Australian in ODI cricket.

[Wedge2408]

First debut century by an Australian in ODI cricket.

Yeah, great effort.
I couldn't believe no other aussie has tonned up on ODI debut!!

[Wedge2408]

Good innings by Bailey.
Shame he couldn't go on to the big one.