Absolutely agree with that.
But just think it’s shortsighted getting rid of a player that we’ll likely be going back in less than two years.
I think he should’ve stayed with the team, in place of Usman (going to retire soon) or Marnus, with a view to him playing consistently before the Ashes.
He’s had a taste. Clearly Bumrah is too good at this stage. 5 innings for 70 runs is droppable and 5 tests against Bumrah may destroy him. So Konstas to get a taste for 2 tests and McSweeney can get another opportunity when a middle order spot arises.
I guess marnus has age on his side compared to Smith and Uzie, and when the shelves are bare. It’s not like McSweeney was getting more runs than marnus. I think smith retires soon and they slot McSweeney into 4. (Well I hope, they really need to start turning this side over)
I’m just stumped who is the other opener to take Uzies spot…and that’s if Konstas succeeds…otherwise we need two…
Henry Hunt?
Green takes 4
Well if Green gets his body right then you can have him at 4 as the all rounder and McSweeney at 6 for Marsh.
Head has 5. Not sure McSweeney’s game is suited to 6 either.
Time to drop the selectors I say
Sorry I corrected just before you sent. I think they should be trying to slot him in, he’s youth and he’s showed promise.
Or marnus keeps failing and he takes 3
He actually mightn’t be a bad option between Head and Carey. Hang around, others score.
Do you mean Marsh’s spot? Guy who doesn’t bowl and isn’t really batting either.
That’s where Green’s fitness is so crucial. He plays and you can have an out and out batter at 6.
Interestingly Inglis was in the team as backup batter. Why wasn’t he played ahead of Marsh?
Should be Uzi and Marnus making way before McS.
Let’s hope both are dropped (both should be and are cooked).
Xavier Bartlett potentially being included in the squad is awesome! Xav has a bit of Terry Alderman about him and could do well in Sydney where the ball gets scuffed up (swing and reverse swing).
Inglis is in the squad - is he a chance?
Maybe it could be:
Uzi
SK
Marsh (batter only) - or Marnus
Smith
Head
Webster
Carey
Pat
Starc
Boland
Lyon
Murphy /Bartlett (12th man)
I’m thinking more and more like @Lawry and it’s scaring me. But on current form, there’s no way Marsh is a viable option at 3. Marnus has him covered there.
Because they’re obsessed with getting overs out of an all rounder. Even when said All Rounder can’t bowl more than 4.
Go with it
I’m a self confessed pain in the butt I know - but we all know change is needed and was probably needed 12 months ago. I figure if I post it enough it’ll happen
Not to me, you are a great person and great to chat with.
