just after the final test ended at the Oval.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/5205544.stm

Sometimes, you felt they were teammates.

The main reason is that Merv Hughes is on the selection panel

"It was all too matey for me - imagine if Shane Warne and Kevin Pietersen didn't have that friendship," he said.

Dumb Scragger

I agree but Australia missed dogged middle order bats more than anything like Border, Steve Waugh or even Boon. And with those type of player the toughness comes so yes.

You really are clueless. We have no Vaughan, no Jones, potentially no Flintoff.......

I'd happily bet someone 1000 pounds we won't win the Ashes.

Having someone of the calibre of Steve Waugh in the middle order makes a HUGE difference. Martyn, Clarke and Katich looked shakey.

Woops, maybe I should read the thread title first......

Actually no, let's change the thread subject to 'Freddie is injured again'

I see Freddie is injured again............

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"It was all too matey for me - imagine if Shane Warne and Kevin Pietersen didn't have that friendship," he said.

I think his own example disproves his point. The player who was friendliest with the opposition was also our best performer.

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Originally posted by never say never:

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"It was all too matey for me - imagine if Shane Warne and Kevin Pietersen didn't have that friendship," he said.

I think his own example disproves his point. The player who was friendliest with the opposition was also our best performer.

TGM is almost invariably our best performer

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Originally posted by Nimrod:
Having someone of the calibre of Steve Waugh in the middle order makes a HUGE difference. Martyn, Clarke and Katich looked shakey.

Clarke and Katich yes, though I'd say Clarke is better than Ian Bell.

Marto just had a poor series, his first in years. He has proven his credentials time and time again in the past for us.