No real surprises - which I guess might make people angry?
Just announced on Ch 9, the squad of 13 for the 'Gabba is:
Ricky Ponting (Capt)
Michael Clarke (Vice Capt)
Doug Bollinger
Xavier Doherty
Brad Haddin
Ben Hilfenhaus
Michael Hussey
Mitchell Johnson
Simon Katich
Marcus North
Peter Siddle
Steve Smith
Shane Watson
Pity about Harris being unfit. If i was a bookie i'd lay Aust. for all i could get. Unpatriotic but realistic.(hope i'm wrong) Pommiealex must be jumping with glee.
The guy has done absolutely nothing since his first couple of tests. Happy to keep Hussey in the side he seems to chip in for atleast 50 in most innings but north is a bloody disgrace.. I honestly cant remember him making more than 10 for Australia, aside from a couple of hundreds early on and one a few months back..
Wasted middle order spot.. can't bat, can't bowl..
Yeah i'm all for Tim Paine to be the Keeper, i think he is a great batsman. I also think that Mitchell Johnson needs to pick up his game, he just didn't have it today. I think he should get another couple of games, but he needs to start taking wickets.