It will be a big year for...TAS/WA edition.

Our final installment of this series.

Tasmania
Tim Paine - In the ODI squad in Haddin's absence until he was inured himself. Is averaging 31.9 after 15 ODIs for Australia. May want to lift his FC average above the 30.9 it currently sits on to guarantee he is Australia's 2nd choice keeper in all forms of the game and first choice once Haddin retires.

Xavier Doherty - Running out chances to make the Australian team. Has a pretty poor FC average of 56.73 with only 61 wickets in 29 matches. His one-day average is better at 30.8 and if he can bring that down a bit may be able to get a game in ODI team if Hauritz if not available for whatever reason, although it seems the selectors have Jon Holland in mind if this ever occurs.

Ben Hilfenhaus - Has played well for Australia without setting the world on fire. Has struggled a bit so far in ODIs but has a pretty good average in Tests for someone with limited international experience. High on the selectors pecking order, a good season may see him move up to become an automatic selection.

Jonathon Wells - Has played well in the few games he has appeared in without being brilliant. Scored 85 and just missed out on a maiden first class century later on. Has only played 8 FC games and only average 23.4 at the moment but has been playing well in the grade scene.

Western Australia


Marcus North - Has played 7 tests now and has scored 3 centuries. Seems to have the no 6 spot cemented but may come under pressure with the selectors keen to bring back Hughes and keep Watson in the team. If this happens Watson will probably play and force North out.

Ben Edmonson - 174 wickets in 50 FC games. With Australia's fast bowlers falling like flies he may get himself a surprise call up.

Mitchell Marsh - The younger brother of Shaun Marsh. I've heard good things about this kid and the rumour is he is better than Shaun. Has only scored 17 runs in 2 FC games but will get more opportunities and if he can grab them with both hands he may find himself joining his brother in the Australian T20 or ODI side.

Luke Pomersbach - Made his T20I debut after originally being at the ground as a spectator when Brad Hodge injured himself putting his pants on. Only 25 and with an average of 43.4 after 22 games he still has plenty of time to get himself into the  Test team.

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VIC

Victoria acheieve highest ever successful chase at the MCG.

Breaking News.
Victoria has just successfully chased down 300, the highest ever scored chased down at the MCG by a domestic team to beat Tasmania by 4 wickets.. Aaron Finch and Brett Hastings both recorded their highest one-day scores to with a 77 run partnership of just 49 balls to guide the Bushrangers home with 4 balls to spare. The pair came together at 6/224 with the home side still requiring 76 off 53 balls. Finch's run a ball 87* was the highest score for Victoria while Quiney, Rogers and Geeves all scored 40s. The pick of the bowlers for Tasmania were Brendan Drew with 2/55 off his 10 overs and Xavier Doherty with 1/45 off 9. In a move that will make Cricket Australia, Tasmanie took 2 spinners into the game.

Earlier, Tasmania racked up 7/300 thanks largely to Rhett Lockyear's maiden FRC century in just his 8th match. His 111 off just 98 balls took his career average from 7.2 to 24.5. Burt and Bailey both scored 60s and Tasmania would have been sniffing victory at the break before the brilliant chase by the Bushrangers. For Victoria, Harwood picked up 3 wickets but went for 68 runs while Pattison picked up 2 but also went for over 6 an over.