Shaun Tait - worth disliking?

We've been a little unnerved over the last couple of years by several Australian players becoming quite likeable. We don't know where we are when that happens. It upsets the delicate balance of the world.

The situation is rapidly reaching crisis point. The only remaining 100 percent obnoxious Aussie, Matthew Hayden, is lumbering round the outfield like a bear with rickets and clearly isn't going to last much longer. Glenn McGrath, his closest challenger is doing much the same and has already confirmed his retirement after this World Cup.

We need fresh blood to help prevent us emigrating to Fremantle or Bendigo.

Step forward Shaun Tait. With his face and his face and also his face, he's undeniably irritating. Look at him. Look at Shaun Tait. Look at Shaun Tait's stupid face and tell us his mere appearance isn't enough to make you want to snap all your own teeth to take your mind off him.