Siddle and Bollinger, meanwhile, will provide pace bowling back-up for Brett Lee, Stuart Clark and Mitchell Johnson.

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Back when the Giants of Will Clark and Kevin Mitchell reached the 1989 World Series, they were swept by the cross-bay Athletics, a powerhouse in the midst of a three-year run of American League pennants.

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Stuart Clark, Mick Lewis, Mitchell Johnson and Brett Dorey have all made their limited-overs debuts.

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Peter Siddle, Stuart Clark and Watson then shared seven wickets but Mitchell Johnson's problems continued as Northants posted 226-7 declared.

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Flynn was bowled by Mitchell Johnson for 29 after helping Taylor add 84 for the fifth wicket and Elliott went to Stuart Clark for nought, giving Clark figures of 3-23.

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