the matrix explained

Lara Bingle’s father dying is exactly what the Australian cricket team has been waiting for.

Not that Mr Bingle wasn’t a fan of the Australian side, I’m sure he was.

He also probably wasn’t an evil super villain intent on destroying the team, although stranger things have happened.

His death, and Michael Clarke’s family commitments because of his death, means Australia can now reshape the side for the future.

They can now bring in the bowling allrounder.

Why have one if you're not going to use him.

Australia has done pretty damn well without a real all rounder for some time now.

Having two of the all time greats bowling for you means the 5th option is not that important.

Now it’s becoming more and more clear that the 5th option is needed.

With Clarke out of the side, there is no reason why Noffke can’t come in and bat at 7, with Haddin making his debut at 6.

Haddin has the skill to average 40 batting at 6, at least.

Noffke is showing he could also average 40 at 7.

Why not take the punt, at least for one test, while Clarke is busy looking after the missus.

Bringing katich in is the safe and logical option, but what will it prove that we don’t already know.

Katich had his chance at international level and was hopeless for most of it.

He has earnt his spot back into the squad after the best state season a batsman has ever had.

But, his selection is just a bandaid, what I am proposing, and apparently Tim Neilson wants, is an experiment.

Both me and Tim like to experiment, although probably in much different ways.

Noffke is in the form of his life, so if you don't pick him now, you might as well never pick him.

Selectors, I beg of you, leave the Krab on the shelf, we want Ashley Matrix....
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