I am torn on the whole Matty Hayden situation. I am normally the first on the band wagon for some of the old codgers to resign. But this time it’s a little different as Australia is playing rubbish cricket.

Except for a few hours in the last test overall Australia didn’t play to well. Even as Graeme ‘not so soft’ Smith was facing up with his broken hand I could not fathom the line the Aussie bowlers were delivering. Wide, well outside off stump did not like getting the job done and I was starting to panic that the opportunity was going to slip. Luckily Mitchell Johnson had other ideas with a beautiful delivery to knock over the snap dragon.

Back to Matty Hayden. I know this will sound stupid but I honestly think he has something left to offer in the upcoming tour of South Africa and England. It’s just a gut feeling I have and I think the Australian selectors should listen to me. A big result for the next Sheffield Shield game should lock his position.

For the weekend we have the Magic Millions down the coast to enjoy. I like the look of Paprika to take out the Magic Millions 2YO (yes I am a favourite backer). I also think Mitanni is worth a sneaky each way bet on a long odds.

I also have a feeling that Arizona might beat the Carolina Panthers at the juicy odds of $4.50.

After this weekends ‘feelings’ are turned into actual results you may have a good lead into whether Haydos will make the next test squad or not.