so far – australia workmanlike like england but fitter n more dedicated perhaps. the new australia persist in the pursuit of wkts. the old cunning n twists of skill n sheer presencesre replaced by the most basic plans work hard remain patient keep the faith. pontings (our) onfield captainacy is almost beside the point – it can be discussed interminably but means little. our ricky pontings role is to retain the confidence of his players and build a spirit of dedication. to work and inspire the workers. this series will decisive in his (our) revolution. a great leader doesnt have to be a great strategist. strategysre mapped out on many levels anyway. excaptains n players dont rate us ricky ponting. but they also dont allow for us ricky ponting to learn or develop – because they themselves are unable to learn or develop. already always perfect. our ricky pontings critics flaws are larger than any we ricky ponting retain. the critic who judges something already exisiting as though that existence is complete is never wise. the wise reserve judgment and analyse only the future or the movements which open the future up. we ricky ponting call for gashes in time n a break in the weather. shouldve ducked or let it go. australias battings been perfect.