Hi all, this is Simon’s side. What do you think?
Hayden – Aggressive batsmen and punishing of the new ball. Fast scorer but was quite happy to take a back seat if his partner was on fire. Beautiful to watch.
Gilchrist – Refined what it meant for strike rate/ball! Record speaks for itself.
Ponting – One of the best batsmen ever. For me though it was his fielding in his earlier years that was outstanding to watch. Viv and Jonty would only be his equal.
Steve Waugh – Gutsy, determined player who could always be relied on in a sticky situation. Loved his attitude of “Have a go, that the best you got!”
Jones – Excellent batsman, make every ball count and then some. Again very aggressive attitude and top fielder.
Border (c) – Personal all time great and legend. Every reason to be labelled “Captain Grumpy”. Took on the burden of taking Australia from “almost” to all time dominating. Knew what losing was all about, but also knew what it took to win- focus, guts and fuck you attitude. “Why did you bowl a no ball?!”
Watson – Phenomenal all-rounder. If injury wasn’t a constant problem he may have had an even more amazing career.
Warne – Amazing to watch and just perplex batsmen with what he could do with that ball.
Johnson – Again another player that seems to be injury prone and in a slump. When he was on it though was very quick and could swing. Also brilliant with the bat.
McDermott – Best fast bowler since Lillee/Thommo. Never forgot his first wicket of Richardson (thanks Matt!). Had the mongrel factor about him.
McGrath – Mr Consistency. You need someone to slow the run rate, give the ball to him. Batsmen he dismissed most include both Lara and Tendulkar.
12th Man is Boonie. Very gutsy batter and could take a punishing from the ball and not bat an eyelid. Loved how he got under Ambrose and Walsh’s skin! Could sink piss too!
