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Woodfull performed poorly in the Tests, with 228 runs at 28. 50, but it was sufficient for an Australian triumph as Bradman and Ponsford each averaged over 90 and Clarrie Grimmett and Bill O ' Reilly each took over 25 wickets.

Woodfull was criticised by Robinson for his relatively defensive captaincy, tending to bat opponents out of the match instead of going directly for victory from the off.

Woodfull relied on O ' Reilly and Grimmett, using only three specialist bowlers as he sought to reinforce the batting line-up.

However, he was effective in curtailing leading English batsmen Wally Hammond.

When Woodfull was captaining Australia, Hammond only averaged half as much as he did when another player was captaining Australia.