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16. Ashes Countdown, Selection Battles & the Poms Weak Prep
Season 1, Ep. 16
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Australia’s Ashes buildup goes into overdrive as the boys break down a chaotic week of selection debates: Renshaw v Weatherald, Green v Webster, who actually opens, and whether Nathan Lyon could seriously miss Perth. Hazelwood’s hamstring scare has everyone sweating, while Steve Smith returns from New York looking untouchable.
Meanwhile, the Poms roll into town with the weakest prep we’ve seen in years. Jofra Archer barely bowling, no proper match practice, and a squad turning up with golf bags instead of overs. Plus, Bay 13's been handed to the Poms, Travis Head’s form question, Beth Mooney brilliance, sledging myths, and Big Doss unveils his truly disturbing oyster–tequila–hot sauce routine.
A full Ashes temperature check as Perth looms and the heat is rising!
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