Eng bowling was superb . Aus batting was disgusting .
I know everyone will hammer me about Handscomb . He's not looked in form at all , although its only been 3 innings ,and when you think about it , hes done no worse runs wise than evryone bar marsh in this test . I reckon he will be dropped , but i hope they stick with him because i think he'd come good in perth . But , maxwell scored another 98 today and is banging down the door , he needs a spot . Personally , I'd opt for him to replace khawaja ( although i actually want him in the side ) , but he'll likely come in for handscomb . Unfortunately, 12 doesn't go into 11 .
I think aus have been stupid and unlucky to not have had much use of the new ball at night yet....even today by the time night rolls around the ball will be 30 overs old . It may take the quicks out of the equation somewhat .
I think oz need lyon to spin us to victory , and in the form he's in it's very possible he will .
Having said that , if eng get an unlikely victory it serves smith right for not enforcing the follow on , and it serves our batsmen right for batting like lemmings .
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