Australia v England: "The most chastening defeat of the Bazball era?"

GEORGE DOBELL and MELINDA FARRELL answer questions after day two of the first Ashes Test between Australia and England at Perth Stadium

A desperate collapse followed by Travis Head's epic century saw Australia defeat England inside two days on a disastrous, humiliating afternoon for the tourists, who blew a position of strength before being blown away themselves. 

Chief correspondent George Dobell and Melinda Farrell answer your questions following day two at Perth Stadium.

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