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    Steady as she goes

    By Scott 2 years ago, at the end of November Leave a comment on this post

    Australia have named an unchanged squad for the Adelaide Test, and aren’t likely to make any changes to the team. After all, why would you?

    All eyes will be on England as they ponder their options.

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    3 Responses to “Steady as she goes”

  • Irim wrote:
    November 28th, 2006 at 3.18 pm

    Well, I know one person I wouldn’t choose, especially as he is now watching his beloved mentor help the other team.

    From
    http://www.theage.com.au/news/cricket/tasmanian-swings-initiative-englands-way/2005/08/17/1123958125417.html
    on 18/8/05:

    “Cooley helped Harmison, a lanky Geordie with a tendency for waywardness, make the most of his natural pace and bounce. When Cooley left England’s South Africa tour recently, Harmison started spraying balls to second slip again.”

    Balls to second slip, balls to second slip…that’s ringing a bell…

    God may have given Harmy the ideal body for a fast-bowler, but the grit isn’t there…he’s far too emotionally dependent on others, he needs to go until he develops some maturity and independence…and we need to face the fact that it may never come. I’m not sure we can afford to have him play for another 5 days - if we could keep him for one to see how he does, fine, but 5 more days could compromise our bowling attack and send us 2-0 down, and then the urn would definitely be staying on Down Under.

  • Kathy wrote:
    November 28th, 2006 at 11.28 pm

    It really makes you wonder what the ECB were thinking when they gave Cooley the runaround and didn’t offer him anything he needed to stay.

  • Brave Heart wrote:
    November 29th, 2006 at 8.53 am

    England are in a state of shock .. I dont think the present Engaland team can even threaten Aussies .. players are inexperienced.

    Tough .. Aussies are the favourites .. hope england pulls something out of the hat to make an impact in ASHES.

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