Pick your 16 Australian players for the 2013 Ashes Tour

[BB67th]

Some people might not agree with me but I reckon the Australian side and selectors should work on Dave Warner's leg spin. Ever since Warney Aussies love leg spinners. I reckon if we work on his bowling we can use him to take the all rounder position Watson use to fill. I feel Watson can't/shouldn't bowl if he wants to stay in the side. Too much of a workload is killing him

I think his part time bowling could be a great option. Not as good as Watson's thats for sure, but he could bowl like Dilshan does for Sri Lanka I think.

[Tominator]

we are flowered.

[BB67th]

The way I see it right now is that we have 2 Test Quality Batsmen in the side - Clarke and Warner - they are locks

We have Watson who is a great allrounder when fit, but it remains to be seen if he can be a dominant batsman - which I am sure he will be though once he gets some match fitness - so for me Watson is also a lock

Next is Phil Hughes who unarguably has a massive amount of potential - I think he will struggle greatly in India and he definitely isn't strong at facing spin - still I think he will be retained for the Ashes and have a good series - I see him as a maybe at this stage, but is probably the best young talent we've got.

Ed Cowan seems to be a bit of a spud though and doesn't bring too much to the team - his opening role could easily be vacated for Watson who would probably score better at the top of the order - there is a fella called Usman who has been waiting for a while and deserves a chance to come in at 4 ahead of this guy in the team

For the number 6 role I think Henriques has shown he is more than capable to play a fine innings and he looks great against spin. Also provides a solid bowling option who can reverse it.

Wade down to 7 - personally I think Haddin should be playing in India and possibly the Ashes. Haddin is experienced, after Clarke the best player of spin in the country and is a better keeper. Also he is the only domestic batsman in form this summer

For the bowlers I think the attack for the second test needs to be Siddle, Pattinson, Lyon, Doherty I still can't believe Steve O'Keefe isn't there, but I won't go on about him anymore because if I do I will never stop. Still, if Bird is sent back home, maybe Steven goes as his replacement?

So I think the Aussies have a decent top 5 at the moment, we just need to get rid of spud Cowan for Khawaja and give Moises a chance in the top 6.

[Popey99]

When you say Haddin is the only domestic batsman in form... There's a guy called Ricky Ponting tearing it in the Shield. Seems to be young bloke. Going at an average of 111 with 3 50's, a century, and a double hundred from 6 matches. Could be a valuable asset going forward...

[Capper]

Ok so i will redo my team

1. Warner
2. Cowan
3. Hughes
4. Watson
5. Clarke
6. Khawaja
7. Wade
8. Johnson
9. Siddle
10. Pattinson
11. Lyon
12. Starc
13. Maxwell/Bird
14. Henriques
15. Smith
16. Haddin

[BB67th]

I. Can't. Believe. The. Vics. Just. Lost.

[Clyde Frog]

I. Can't. Believe. The. Vics. Just. Lost.

Ryan Harris is another bowler that will be in the mix for the Ashes Tour if fit.

[Scrads]

Ok so i will redo my team

1. Warner
2. Cowan
3. Hughes
4. Watson
5. Clarke
6. Khawaja
7. Wade
8. Johnson
9. Siddle
10. Pattinson
11. Lyon
12. Starc
13. Maxwell/Bird
14. Henriques
15. Smith
16. Haddin

Needs more James Faulkner ;)

[tbagrocks]

I. Can't. Believe. The. Vics. Just. Lost.

Ryan Harris is another bowler that will be in the mix for the Ashes Tour if fit.

He'd have to play

[nrich102]

I. Can't. Believe. The. Vics. Just. Lost.

Ryan Harris is another bowler that will be in the mix for the Ashes Tour if fit.

He'd have to play

Yay Qld  ;D
I don't think they will pick him, even after that.

[BB67th]

I. Can't. Believe. The. Vics. Just. Lost.

Ryan Harris is another bowler that will be in the mix for the Ashes Tour if fit.

He'd have to play

Yay Qld  ;D
I don't think they will pick him, even after that.

Well the old selectors saw a lot in Harris, which I think is a good thing, he is a great bowler and should be in our attack when fit.

[Popey99]

My team redo:

Warner
Watson
Hughes
Clarke
Khawaja
Henriques/Maxwell
Wade
Starc
Siddle
Pattinson
Lyon

Johnson
O'Keefe
Cowan
Haddin

[The_Captain]

1. Warner
2. Cowan
3. Hughes
4. Watson
5. Clarke
6. Khawaja
7. Wade
8. Johnson
9. Siddle
10. Pattinson
11. Lyon
12. Starc
13. Bird
14. Henriques
15. Cummins
16. Haddin

[BB67th]

And they say we are having bad Ashes preparation.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/engine/match/569243.html

[Capper]

And they say we are having bad Ashes preparation.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/engine/match/569243.html

Ah England, New Zealand's bunnies.  ;D