Who's gonna win this one?
I can't believe England left Panesar out ... but hey ho, Freddie won the toss and the wicket is a bloody road - should be a couple of BIG first innings totals.
Eng really need to bat the day out and score around the 350-400 mark ... to be honest I think that 500 will be necessary and bat until lunch tomorrow at least.
So, the series begins in earnest now. Has Harmison got the radar working? Will Strauss go the pull shot again
Will Pietersen cash in on his prodigous talent? Will Freddie have to carry the load in bowling and let it affect his batting again? Will Ponting make is 10th century in 13 tests?
It's a good game coming up
Good luck England.
Come on AUSSIE!