That was a fantastic performance by England, who outplayed Australia in every department. A very well deserved win, and Australia have problems all the way down the order. SImon Katitch may be out for the series, and they may have to recall Mitchell Johnson :shock:
just to add some pace to a rather trundling attack which only has Ryan Harris capable of bowling at 90mph!
Spin? That's a laugh. Doherty was brought in to dismiss Pietersen. Which, to be fair, he did. But not after KP had scored 200+. Cue speculation that Australia may not play a spinner in Perth, which implies a wicket with bounce and a covering of grass. Which would suit England, even without Stuart Broad, as they can bring in Chris Tremlett, all 6'7" of him, who can do what no Australian bowler is currently capable of, namely bang the ball in from height - he releases the ball from around ten feet, at 90+mph. And if they do prepare a pitch for spin, keep Doherty in the side or call up Steve Smith - England have currently the world's best spinner, and can also use Monty.
Australia bat down to number seven. Even without Broad, England's tail is significantly shorter. All of Australia's batsmen, with the exception of Hussey and Haddin have issues. Australia's bowlers are short of pace and talent. Australia's captain looks like a hunted man.
Australia need to win two of the next three Tests.
Oh to be out there in the sunshine with the Barmy Army right now.
Regards
Ian
