Quote Originally Posted by jacksplatt11 View Post
When White started out, he was a true all rounder, batter/bowler.. But over the last couple of years he has obviously concentrated too much on his batting...
Apparently, according to Rob Cassell, a friend of his and an old MHS boy who I know, White figured that he'd make more money as a batsman.

From everything I've heard/read, White's worked with Jenner extensively to try and get the action right. But I think circumstances have conspired against him b/c of the fact that McGain was up and coming at the time and fair more accomplished. And with the advent of 20-20 cricket, it far suited White's game much better. After all, he just needs to play in the IPL for the next 3 years and he's set for life.

Has anyone seen this John Holland guy play? Apparently he's a good prospect. Finger spinner though he did go for a bit today in the Ford Ranger Cup. The Vics had a comfortable win too with Hussey leading the day again. His one day form has been excellent but not so much his 4 day form. Rogers and Quiney both batted well as well and Quiney has come out of nowhere this year.

Should definitely play Krejza, we need a true spinner, and we're not going to find one until we give some a go... Relying on part timers like Clarke, Katich and White (that's all he really is nowadays) will not do..
Agree totally. We've also got to remember, warn to come to us and announce his brilliance overnight. It took time for him to develop his craft and gain that confidence. I think people expect a spinner too soon. I'd rather see Krejza play and get smacked around for 4 or 5 games and get a chance rather than not.

The problem with McGain as well if he does play for Australia is that it just means that Australia is avoiding the issue of developing a new spinner. Most spinners have to blooded first. They're not like pacemen and you have to accept that they go for runs. Good ones take time b/c as much as spinning is about turning a ball, its about mind games and temperament. That was one of Warne's trademarks and that of many others from Kumble to chucker.

The other spot that might come up is Haddin's. His fingers were injured quite a bit and he's not really consolidated that spot. I'd love to see Pomersbach in for Haddin. Some youth could do a lot for Australia.