Why would you drop Warner he's the top runs scorer in the series, Rogers and Watson have both had good series. Bailey I agree needs dropping I'd bring Joe Burns from Queensland in to replace him at 6, either that or put Watson to 6 and play Hughes particularly for the SA series a country where Hughes has fond memories.

Steven Smith looks to me like a future Australian captain, two very mature centuries when under pressure from the 24 year old.

Australia's average first 5 wicket partnership this series = 28.36, England = 29.80.

Just don't believe we can afford to have a hit and miss opener like Warner.

Really enjoying watching this Stokes lad play. Good luck to him.

And again we rely on the lower order to make the runs as we have been over the last couple of years. Major overhaul required before 2015, Warner, Rodgers, Watson, Bailey.

Shame to see the big fella break down, amazed you didn't give him a run at the WACA.

Hope you all rot in hell, karma say bitch!!

Oh, and people who dare to have a go at Dave Birch is laughable.. This country "Australia" is being built on people like Dave.

I sure all the people making the sly remarks have never visited these shores.. To know how welcome you are made and given a fair go, no matter who you are!! Is what makes this country so great.

This argument has been going on since the first ashes and plenty of English have moved over since.. Though wether winning or losing for some strange reason those kids who could go either way, 99% they want to play for Australia..

If you've never been here, worked here and travelled the country don't even try to understand!!

And I love the convict jibes, ask any English soldier in 1916 and they where happy as Larry knowing the convicts where holding the line!!

All this bad sportsman ship crap that people are talking about is laughable to be honest.. The biggest problem is the media and the stump mics..

Believe it or not sledging was far worse in the past.. But it was always the gentlemans agreement what happens on the field stays on the field.. England players came into the Aussie dressing room as has happened for 100 years to say, well done lads.. That's what I love about cricket!!

5-0 my lord 5-0

Best culture in the world here Jum. Best jobs, best weather, best beaches.. It's like heaven on earth to be honest.. Cheers!!

Good read Chris, but to be fair us Aussies where bought up jumping around a bit and it's the way we like it.. The school wickets with no covers.. Now that was fun!!

Massive this third test, looking like it's going to be nudging 40 degrees for the five days.. Winning the toss and batting first is a no brainer!! 100% guaranteed a result here..

If your lot win the toss, and can manage to post 300 the series is still well and truly alive!!

The way the weather has been in melbourne can see a delayed draw on a batsmans paradise..

Good luck!!

5-0 my lord

Can anyone really take clarke serious when he's trying to act all aggressive. He's a wet fart...Jimmy would spark him out. its comical

Guess his daddy had his way with the dingle prick!!

Afternoon rain Dave!!

Possibly but it does looks like a very good batting pitch so it looks like a par score on that pitch is close to 400.

Sources in Brisbane I take it!!

5-0 nil my lord 5-0

R.I.P Mate