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[Wedge2408]

Great knock by Buck so far, a well deserved 50. He has displayed good judgement and patience so far and is showing his value to the team. Hopefully he keeps it going...

And yes, we really wish he was only 31, that would be great. Still, hopefully he makes the most of his limited opportunity

[qalib13]

He's 36! Oops, I must have read it wrong somewhere. Definitely not a spring chicken then.

That's a good, patient innings by Rogers, maybe he can go on and get a big one. Would really help his team out.

[Vic Nicholas]

To get out to Root...seriously Ed Cowan, hang your head in shame.

Even a half decent #3 like Khawaja would make at least a 40 or a 50 on this by no means difficult pitch.

What a spud.

[cleanbowled]

I think the incident with Clarke pretty much ended Katich's career which is a pity. Cowan is the weakest link in the lineup at the moment and just gets out to a poor shot to prove that. Rogers does look solid at the other end though, alot will depend on him (being the set batsman) and Clarke I think.

[Vic Nicholas]

To have any chance, Rogers would have to make a 150.

England in the box seat since Watsons dismissal.

You can feel the whole complexion of the innings change since then.

The initiative that was gained by the enterprising batting from Watson and Rogers is gone in a flash.

[qalib13]

What's your opinion on Watson? Or more so the view in Australia. Does his lack of scoring big runs when he get in a gripe or do you take his 40's/50's and see him as someone who chip in and get you a couple of wickets.

For a opening bat who has all the stroke making and destructive ability, he frustrates me a little.

[Vic Nicholas]

Given the man's obvious talent...I mean, Watson really does make batting look easy, the general consensus is that he has massively underachieved.

Should be comfortably averaging 45ish with the bat.

Today was set up for Watson to make a 80-100. But his concentration let him down again.

A disappointment.

[qalib13]

My thoughts exactly.

You know what, Rogers really reminds me of Langer.

[Vic Nicholas]

My thoughts exactly.

You know what, Rogers really reminds me of Langer.

Excellent comparison actually.

Plays the ball late like Langer. Langer started off as a grafter like Rogers, but as he became more confident, he actually started to score as quickly as Hayden!

I reckon Rogers would be looking to play test cricket for a couple of years to cash in on all that he has missed out on.

Having said all that, I get the feeling Nic Maddinson and Jordan Silk will be getting a go sooner rather than later. But, for these Ashes tests, the Oz selectors will leave Watson and Rogers well alone.

Number 3 is the urgent concern.

[Vic Nicholas]

The lack of a proper #3 has led to this.

Game slipping away from Oz now with Rogers soft dismissal.

[Wedge2408]

Ouch! That dismissal is going to hurt the Aussies. Shame to see Rogers go, he was batting well.

[qalib13]

Well Smith going to play his shots, at least he will keep the score ticking.

[Vic Nicholas]

...and that gents, the BIG wicket.

Clarke gone along with Australia's hopes of an unlikely win you would think.

[rawpace]

Clarke gone as well, massive wicket! Out of reviews as well

[qalib13]

Clarke gone, reviews gone. Not looking good.