Yep, Marcus North is the captain of the Sandgropers.
So MJ took no wickets for 42 in 7 overs. Apparently he didn't spray it around this time but he didn't trouble the batsmen either. MJ's position in the side is now only based on potential form rather than real form as he's a clear distant third in terms of our quicks at the moment (behind Hilf and Siddle). Hilf has been good but to be fair he's hardly been a Damien Fleming - in a way he's been made to look good because the other blokes haven't been that impressive. He still has his best ahead of him and in time I'm sure he will get to that level, but he's having to carry this attack which he can't yet do.
MJ is really in the worst position in the world - out of form as the spearhead of a misfiring attack in the biggest Test series in the world one nil down. He looks like the kind of bloke who plays well when the pressure and focus is not on him - he looks like he's trying way too hard, listening to too many people and getting himself confused. Every failure is another weight added onto his shoulders. I saw the highlights of the 2nd Test and he didn't look like he was having fun at all. He has talent for sure but we don't have time for him to get himself right. We can't really afford to lose another Test.
Right now we have 2 erratic bowlers in Siddle and MJ who are both spraying it around with the new ball. At the very least if you're not taking wickets or moving the ball you should at least not be getting hit around like a buffet bowler - our inability to stop them from scoring 4+rpo an innings is what's really killing us right now. We need someone who can keep things tight at least. Stu Clark has to play at Edgbaston and the only question will be who he will replace - it should really be MJ based on form but I think Siddle will be the one to miss out.
The other question is what to do with Hughes - he may have given himself a stay of execution with his half century but to be honest he was hardly facing a world class attack. By that same token Twatson's T20 style 81 was also achieved against the same bowling attack, but Twatson at least offers a "bowling" option. But I don't think they'll mess with the top 6 at this point, our batting has been good so far aside from the brain fart at Lords.
My guess will be that Clark will come in for Siddle, the rest of the side unchanged. Bit unfair on Siddle, but he needed to take his opportunities better.
ok you made you're point but i always though katich was a decent player
