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As an Aussie fan it's been a great series. We were outplayed the entire series and it was shattering to lose. But we got to see a group of guys at the top of their games play some outstanding cricket. And they got to take us down a peg or two. That's a good thing for cricket I have to say. Well...

1. I'd sack the others since they have been there for a long time, and look at the state we are in. I'd see what Chappell can do with a decent period of time, and Hilditch, Boon and co not breathing down his neck. 2. I'm a fan of both. What can I say. They both talk about the failings of the...

And this is what I want for players. Post series for Sri Lanka, this is what I think the make up of the Australian sides should look something like: Test: Watson Hughes Khawaja Ponting (c) Clarke (vc) Ferguson Haddin Smith Johnson Bollinger Copeland Ponting goes to 5 but keeps the captaincy...

LOL! No way! Whoever takes charge of this is already going to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. I think a lot of the Australian public are going to be very impatient with any changes. Not so much the true cricket fans such as us on here, because we understand how much work is required...

LOL! I know it's a little left field. What I wanted though is a few people who have been part of a rebuilding process and ideally a fresh, recently retired player that can bring an outsider's perspective. Giles fits the bill perfectly. Colly would be perfect as fielding coach I think. He has...

Started a thread earlier in the Ashes Series forum but I'm happy to go with this one! Better spot anyway.... This is how I would structure it - at least for the moment. Processes will take far longer to plan. Director of Cricket - Allan Border National Development Manager - Rod Marsh...

He's well on his way to all time great status, if he isn't already there. Probably needs another 3 - 5 years of consistent wicket taking to cement his spot though. What I love about him is he just rips in all day. I nearly think he would be a better bowler if he slowed it down a touch in the...

Both are very different cricketers. Khan was always the leader, the icon, charismatic, the inspiration, the heartbeat of Pakistani cricket - even today. That's an exceedingly rare thing to have and something that few people in history - in any profession, field or other - have had. Kallis is...

As the title says, what would you do and who would you have? This is how I would structure it - at least for the moment. Processes will take far longer to plan. Director of Cricket - Allan Border National Development Manager - Rod Marsh Selection Panel: Chairman - Greg Chappell John...

North's last batting performances: 0,20,16,0,0,10,128,3,1 Yep... He's a shining beacon of success..

I think it's more about potential with North. The other have all got that BIG innings in them or the ability to take a game away from England. Or both. North has scored rare centuries of no great total on mostly (all?) flat tracks. And not at key moments.

Hilfenhaus for mine. If Siddle doesn't continue his first Test then drop him too. Then we can bring in Copeland or George:D

Bollinger. I like Harris a lot but Bollinger has been there before.

First he has to become a Shield quality bowler.:yes

I'd go: Watson Katich/Hughes (if Katich is out) Ponting Clarke/Khawaja (if Clarke is out) Hussey Haddin Smith Doherty Siddle/Harris Hilfenhaus Bollinger That gives us the luxury of dual spinners in tandem, four seamers and the chance to blood a couple of youngsters. Hussey deserves another...

Does anyone else find pitches that lack personality boring? It should be a test for 5 days, not score 100 runs a session. I loved the days when the batsman had to work for runs and the bowler had to hit the right spot for wickets.

Some of the greats have been picked after playing few first class games.

These guys can do better. Just give them a chance. This is the problem with Australian cricket. Picking 32,33 and 34 year olds who are Ponting's mates over a young guy. At least if you drop a young guy he can come back later a la Martyn and Hayden and you can develop them into much, much better...

So if none of them are setting the world on fire, and North isn't performing and hasn't done so, what do you do? Play with 10 players? Or pick the young guy who can still grow rather than stop gap replacements? Smith, Khawaja and Ferguson are all gifted players who can potentially play for...

Did I say pick all kids? I said replace North with one of Smith, Khawaja or Ferguson. And replace Johnson with Bollinger. That's hardly a bunch of kids.