
Iceman!
Brownlow Medallist
Sure and Marnus has been stuck behind average openers previously. I highly doubt Sydney would have faired any better in this series at 3.Marnus has been bloody poor for 2 years now.
There's a difference playing first drop behind 2 decent openers than being an opener.
Yes, I note the reference to 'decent openers'.
They threw him into the belly of the fire.
They gave him a shot and he was not up to it. Now he waits for another opportunity. Marnus at the MCG did enough imo for him to warrant starting in Sri Lanka. That doesn't mean he is cemented in the team but i think he gets the nod over Sydney for now. Doesn't mean it will stay that way though.