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Message: [QUOTE="m1c, post: 2407949, member: 1944"] Really disappointed with the bowling in Brisbane. Save for Patterson in patches and Lyon (isn't he a find?) I thought we were quite poor. Siddle wasted the new ball on all occasions, whilst both he and Starc struggled for sort of consistency. All the quick's were unable to build pressure or bowl to any real plan - India would have knocked up 500. As I was bleating on about earlier last week, Starc should never have been picked. Though it looks like he's going to get a second chance in Hobart. Looked a perfect time to re-introduce Hilfy into the attack. He's a like for like (experience wise) replacement for Siddle. Importantly however, I'd be really excited to see him given a licence to pitch up the swinging rock. A real concern for the selectors is what to do with the older ball. Pattinson is great with the new rock, however in his following spells if he can't blast you out in his first 2 overs he doesn't really have a plan b. Clarkey has been able to compensate as best as he can with constant bowling change ups and some shrewd field placements, however that won't work against India. Australia are going to have to bowl a lot of overs on the flat tracks of Melbourne and Adelaide. Copeland certainly must be considered to ensure the young guns aren't over bowled. [/QUOTE]

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