Ponting still long odds-on

With a 110-run lead over his nearest challenger, Ricky Ponting is 1/10 (1.10) to finish up as Australia's leading runscorer in the Ashes at the end of the fifth Test, which begins at the SCG on Tuesday.

However, one slip up in the first innings at the SCg could let the others in, with Hussey next in line, with Clarke 153 runs back in third. Obviously it's asking a lot, but they are capable of big things and odds of 11/2 and 25/1 respectively could prove tempting.

Ponting won't be easy to dislodge, however, as he averages a massive 84 at the SCG down the years.

Clarke and Hussey have not had much experience of the SCG in Test cricket, but Hussey is all class and Clarke is well used to the place as a New South Wales player. He will be keen to impress on his home track and should know the pitch as well as anyone.