Rewind: Why Brad Hodge should play for Australia

[Mr. Wicket]

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,,20939445-2882,00.html Because Mummy said so. Several months after this article, I'm still awaiting evidence that the Dicktorian media, Stodge and his mother were right. Even now, Stodge continues to foul up the one day team ahead of Voges, Haddin and far more deserving bats. It's not anti-Victorian bias, it's just that you're overrated and a flat track bully. Call 303 for more.

[Holysmoke]

what an article:hysterical: And we thought Yuvraj's dad was the only one! In all fairness, if there was a test spot up for grabs, who do u thing would be " the next cab off the rank" Hodge, or Symonds?

[Mr. Wicket]

Neither. Phil Jaques should be the first man selected for the existing vacancy (Langer's spot). Chris Rogers has also been making a lot of runs and opens as well, and given that Jaques has batted in the middle order before, I would not oppose a top order with Rogers and Hayden opening together, followed by Ponting, Jaques, Clarke and Hussey. Good chance though that Symonds will take the middle order test spot - his test century at the MCG in December was an outstanding innings, and a thrilling one to watch live, and his bowling will no doubt help his case. Plus he's so ridiculously talented and the Aussie selectors are fixated on the idea of an all rounder at 6.

[Holysmoke]

Wasnt Hussey an opener? Make him open, get symo in the middle

[Mr. Wicket]

Hussey was an opener, but he has recently said he enjoys batting in the MO in tests and would like to stay there.

[Guest Hiten.]

Mama's boy aye ???

[Mr. Wicket]

Don't call him that! Otherwise his mummy will yell at you, just like she yelled at those nasty nasty Aussie selectors. :D