No way we want to bat last on this pitch
This series has really shown how many passengers we were carrying in Australia.
Hayden replaced by Hughes. In 3 innings Hughes has already made more runs than Hayden did in 5 Tests in summer.
Symonds replaced by North, pretty much ditto. We look much more solid with a proper batsman at 6.
Hauritz replaced by McDonald who has kept it tight and taken 7 wickets in 3 games at an average of 20.
Lee replaced by Hilfenhaus, the Hilf has actually taken wickets unlike Brett Lee Superstar and thankfully is not starring in any TV advertisements or singing Bollywood songs or accepting friendly pats on the bum from the opposition.
Hilfenhaus is my main reason for happiness, it has been so long since I have seen an Australian pace bowler consistently move the ball in the air. He has been tight, caused uncertainty and mean when needed. Bowling up to 145kph and giving the opposition some lip.
Also is giving an unfit Siddle (have a feeling those words are going to be in front of Siddle's name a lot in coming years) some respite from trying to carry the bowling attack with MJ at age 23.
I doubt Lee will get back into this side, nor Symonds, hopefully Hauritz never ever again and Clark will be on the tour to England but not necessarily straight into the side.
Rebuilding was hard work there for a few weeks but we are looking good now.
2 1/2 hours till game time.