Shaun Marsh - a ton.

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The 130 kph is nothing to sneeze at;

Glenn McGrath averaged in the mid to low 130s.
Terry Aldermann rarely got over the mid to low 130s.
Max Walker and Gary Gilmore were 130s bowlers.

I'm not sure that the difference between 130 and 140 is as much influence as what you do to vary the pace or bounce. I concede that guys who can regularly exceed 150 kph are a different issue altogether, but they are exceedingly rare.

I thought Marsh's ton was good, but I've had the impression that England's plan for the day night test was a draw, they look like they have been playing for it from the 1st ball, they look flat and disinterested. Makes me think this test isn't really offering much to go by in terms of performance or form. It's was probably a tactical mistake from England, because this year the Adelaide pitch is possibly the one that suits them best.

For England in my opinion this is a pretty crappy Ashes tour to be on, too many games in too short of a period. The ICC is responsible for these stupid schedules, they seem hell bent on giving the minnows an opportunity to grow at the expense of the traditional rivals. I believe the schedule is to get thinned down in the future, I hope so, I want to see the pinnacle of cricket in Ashes tests. At the moment it feels like the tests have become second fiddle to the IPL and Big Bash.

145k from a bloke who is 6' 6" is where the difference is..........

Starc is no Dale Steyn for pace or swing but that height gives him bounce even off dead wickets......same with Hazelwood and Cummins...quick enough but not super quick but like the Windies greats but that extra height makes it more difficult..The Australians have figured out the short stuff worries the Poms and they are going to get pounded every innings.....125-130k bowlers cant provide that so the Poms cant retaliate.

Englands attack is rubbish IMO and their batting not much better....I feel less confident of removing Moeen Ali cheaply than their top order, thats how well they are going......