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Trying to head around what the Boxing Day Test side will look like.
Rogers
Warner
Watson
Smith
S Marsh
J Burns
Haddin
Johnson
Harris
Lyon
Hazelwood
Starc 12th man
Siddle 13th man
In keeping with my present fascination for parallels to mid 80's weak batting this was the batting line-up going into Boxing Day Test in 1985.
David Boon
Wayne Phillips (keeper opening in Test, weird)
Geoff Marsh (playing his 2nd Test after making his debut in Adelaide)
Allan Border
David Hookes
Steve Waugh (making his Test debut)
Greg Matthews
Ray Bright
Craig McDermott
Bruce Reid (2nd Test after making debut in Adelaide)
Dave Gilbert (replacing Merv Hughes)
Merv Hughes, Bruce Reid and Geoff Marsh all made their debut in previous Test. Only Bruce Reid impressed in that match of those three.
The side was in a state of flux much like the side right now.
It should be noted that in late 1985 some Australian players decided up and go to South Africa and play against the banned Test nation.
It was called the Rebel Tour.
That team played in Durban on Boxing Day.
The side probably had players that would normally be in Australian Test side which somewhat explains why we pretty weak in mid 80's.
Graham Yallop and Terry Alderman were also part of Rebel tour that probably would be in Test side. Also Steve Smith opening batsman for Aussie One day side and Peter Faulkner, Father of James. Rod McCurdy a bowler also part of tour.
Mike Haysman I think ended up living in South Africa and been one of the main commentators over there for yonks when South Africa was allowed to play Tests again in 1991.
Australian XI
J Dyson
G Shipperd
MD Haysman
KJ Hughes* (captain)
MD Taylor
TV Hohns
SJ Rixon†
TG Hogan
JN Maguire
CG Rackemann
RM Hogg
Rogers
Warner
Watson
Smith
S Marsh
J Burns
Haddin
Johnson
Harris
Lyon
Hazelwood
Starc 12th man
Siddle 13th man
In keeping with my present fascination for parallels to mid 80's weak batting this was the batting line-up going into Boxing Day Test in 1985.
David Boon
Wayne Phillips (keeper opening in Test, weird)
Geoff Marsh (playing his 2nd Test after making his debut in Adelaide)
Allan Border
David Hookes
Steve Waugh (making his Test debut)
Greg Matthews
Ray Bright
Craig McDermott
Bruce Reid (2nd Test after making debut in Adelaide)
Dave Gilbert (replacing Merv Hughes)
Merv Hughes, Bruce Reid and Geoff Marsh all made their debut in previous Test. Only Bruce Reid impressed in that match of those three.
The side was in a state of flux much like the side right now.
It should be noted that in late 1985 some Australian players decided up and go to South Africa and play against the banned Test nation.
It was called the Rebel Tour.
That team played in Durban on Boxing Day.
The side probably had players that would normally be in Australian Test side which somewhat explains why we pretty weak in mid 80's.
Graham Yallop and Terry Alderman were also part of Rebel tour that probably would be in Test side. Also Steve Smith opening batsman for Aussie One day side and Peter Faulkner, Father of James. Rod McCurdy a bowler also part of tour.
Mike Haysman I think ended up living in South Africa and been one of the main commentators over there for yonks when South Africa was allowed to play Tests again in 1991.
Australian XI
J Dyson
G Shipperd
MD Haysman
KJ Hughes* (captain)
MD Taylor
TV Hohns
SJ Rixon†
TG Hogan
JN Maguire
CG Rackemann
RM Hogg
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Watson struck in the head by a Jimmy Pattinson bouncer in the MCG nets, he left the nets immediately.
Mitchell Starc also inside edged a ball from a net bowler into his knee and was also in some pain.
Going to sit down later on and work out my ideal test and ODI teams leading into the world cup and 2015 ashes etc.
Mitchell Starc also inside edged a ball from a net bowler into his knee and was also in some pain.
Going to sit down later on and work out my ideal test and ODI teams leading into the world cup and 2015 ashes etc.
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Reposting because I keep coming back to it... 
Round 1 - Melbourne Stars play twice, Perth Scorchers have a bye.
Round 2 - Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers play twice, Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars have a bye.
Round 4 - Brisbane Heat play twice, Sydney Sixers have a bye.
Round 5 - Perth Scorchers play twice, Sydney Thunder have a bye.
Round 6 - Hobart Hurricanes play twice, Adelaide Strikers have a bye.
Round 7 - Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat play twice, Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars have a bye.
Round 8 - Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars play twice, Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes have a bye.
Round 1 - Melbourne Stars play twice, Perth Scorchers have a bye.
Round 2 - Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers play twice, Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars have a bye.
Round 4 - Brisbane Heat play twice, Sydney Sixers have a bye.
Round 5 - Perth Scorchers play twice, Sydney Thunder have a bye.
Round 6 - Hobart Hurricanes play twice, Adelaide Strikers have a bye.
Round 7 - Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat play twice, Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars have a bye.
Round 8 - Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars play twice, Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes have a bye.
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Here are a few Australian Squads I'd like to see, both in the near future and beyond the 2015 Ashes Series...
Ashes 2015 Test Squad
1. David Warner
2. Chris Rogers
3. Joe Burns
4. Michael Clarke (c)
5. Steve Smith (vc)
6. Mitchell Marsh
7. Brad Haddin (wk)
8. Mitchell Johnson
9. Ryan Harris
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Nathan Lyon
12. James Pattinson
13. Mitchell Starc
14. Shaun Marsh (Replaces Clarke when unavailable, Smith moves up to 4 and Marsh slots in at 5)
15. Shane Watson
16. Patrick Cummins
17. James Faulkner
Post 2015 Ashes Test Squad
1. David Warner
2. Ryan Carters
3. Joe Burns
4. Michael Clarke (c)
5. Steve Smith (vc)
6. Mitchell Marsh
7. Matthew Wade (wk)
8. Mitchell Johnson
9. James Pattinson
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Nathan Lyon
12. Patrick Cummins
13. Mitchell Starc
14. Shaun Marsh (Replaces Clarke when unavailable, Smith moves up to 4 and Marsh slots in at 5)
15. Shane Watson
16. Nic Maddinson
17. James Faulkner
* Michael Clarke is fully fit and continues to play on
* Mitchell Johnson continues to play on
* Brad Haddin and Ryan Harris retire
2016 Onwards Test Squad
1. David Warner (vc)
2. Ryan Carters
3. Joe Burns
4. Steve Smith (c)
5. Shaun Marsh
6. Mitchell Marsh (vc)
7. Matthew Wade (wk)
8. Patrick Cummins
9. James Pattinson
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Nathan Lyon
12. Mitchell Starc
13. Jason Behrendorff
14. Nic Maddinson
15. Cameron Boyce
16. Marcus Stoinis
17. Sam Whiteman
18. James Faulkner
* Michael Clarke, Mitchell Johnson, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris and Shane Watson all retired
* Either Mitchell Marsh or David Warner would take over the Vice-Captaincy
* Mitchell Starc is the first choice replacement for the quicks, Jason Behrendorff another young quick in my squad, Cameron Boyce to play ahead of one of the seamers if playing on a huge turning wicket (e.g. India)
* Matthew Wade to resume test keeping duties, Ryan Carters could also do the job however has been playing as just an opening bat in the Shield. Sam Whiteman is a reserve keeper and batsman.
* Nic Maddinson selected as a reserve batsman, could bat anywhere in the top 6, however preferably an opening batsman or number 3.
* Marcus Stoinis is a selection many would question, some wouldn’t even know who he is. However his ability with both bat and ball is already stacking up in the Shield (batting at 3 or opening, along with opening the bowling) and with another couple of years could be anything in my opinion. Will provide back-up as a batting all-rounder, who could fill almost any position in the side if required.
Ashes 2015 Test Squad
1. David Warner
2. Chris Rogers
3. Joe Burns
4. Michael Clarke (c)
5. Steve Smith (vc)
6. Mitchell Marsh
7. Brad Haddin (wk)
8. Mitchell Johnson
9. Ryan Harris
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Nathan Lyon
12. James Pattinson
13. Mitchell Starc
14. Shaun Marsh (Replaces Clarke when unavailable, Smith moves up to 4 and Marsh slots in at 5)
15. Shane Watson
16. Patrick Cummins
17. James Faulkner
Post 2015 Ashes Test Squad
1. David Warner
2. Ryan Carters
3. Joe Burns
4. Michael Clarke (c)
5. Steve Smith (vc)
6. Mitchell Marsh
7. Matthew Wade (wk)
8. Mitchell Johnson
9. James Pattinson
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Nathan Lyon
12. Patrick Cummins
13. Mitchell Starc
14. Shaun Marsh (Replaces Clarke when unavailable, Smith moves up to 4 and Marsh slots in at 5)
15. Shane Watson
16. Nic Maddinson
17. James Faulkner
* Michael Clarke is fully fit and continues to play on
* Mitchell Johnson continues to play on
* Brad Haddin and Ryan Harris retire
2016 Onwards Test Squad
1. David Warner (vc)
2. Ryan Carters
3. Joe Burns
4. Steve Smith (c)
5. Shaun Marsh
6. Mitchell Marsh (vc)
7. Matthew Wade (wk)
8. Patrick Cummins
9. James Pattinson
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Nathan Lyon
12. Mitchell Starc
13. Jason Behrendorff
14. Nic Maddinson
15. Cameron Boyce
16. Marcus Stoinis
17. Sam Whiteman
18. James Faulkner
* Michael Clarke, Mitchell Johnson, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris and Shane Watson all retired
* Either Mitchell Marsh or David Warner would take over the Vice-Captaincy
* Mitchell Starc is the first choice replacement for the quicks, Jason Behrendorff another young quick in my squad, Cameron Boyce to play ahead of one of the seamers if playing on a huge turning wicket (e.g. India)
* Matthew Wade to resume test keeping duties, Ryan Carters could also do the job however has been playing as just an opening bat in the Shield. Sam Whiteman is a reserve keeper and batsman.
* Nic Maddinson selected as a reserve batsman, could bat anywhere in the top 6, however preferably an opening batsman or number 3.
* Marcus Stoinis is a selection many would question, some wouldn’t even know who he is. However his ability with both bat and ball is already stacking up in the Shield (batting at 3 or opening, along with opening the bowling) and with another couple of years could be anything in my opinion. Will provide back-up as a batting all-rounder, who could fill almost any position in the side if required.
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