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ozzieranger said:
Bolands record is excellent (average of 18 in tests) and he creates pressure with his line and length and dries up runs which allows the others to take wickets. Archer (average of over 30 in tests) is so loose he would never fit into the system. Also Boland is only there to fill in for Hazelwood who would also comfortably keep Archer out. It's one thing to be fast but consistency is also important.
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He's a dobber.
 
Into the fifth day, top class performance!

On this wicket in these conditions and with our attack getting the Aussies out for less than 400 twice is not bad going. Shame we can’t bat.
 

ozzieranger said:
I honestly don't think Archer would get into the team. He's excellent when he's got the desire to really have a go (the spell in Brisbane was quality) but it's not consistent enough. His first over in most spells is a real loosener and often includes a number of no balls or wides and that isn't good enough. Stokes would definitely get in. Whole hearted player who never takes a backward step. Unfortunately he's often had no support.
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I did say possibly, we're so far behind them in their conditions it's hard to see anyway of getting near them at present. I think it's fair to say 'Bazball' has been well and truly found out, it might work against some teams usually at home but against top class bowlers there are too many flaws. Avoiding a whitewash after these three shockers would be an achievement but highly unlikely...
 
All done. And we'll retain the little urn. Again.
Not bad for a team described as the worst in recent memory. Still don't think our batting is up to the standard we'd like, but the bowling group and the fielding is phenomenal. 5-0?
 
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Good to retain the Ashes, whether it be on home soil or abroad. Seriously thought it was going to be a lot closer in the series….. The batsmen did their job but overall, the bowlers excelled.
Well done Australia.
Until next time……
 
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