If the pitch does not help the bowlers, you're pretty much left with the scoreboard pressure of runs, a pressure that England won't be able exert batting second. If the Australians go over 400 in the first innings, I would imagine the best we can hope for is a draw.
The Aussies will be stronger without Haddin & Watson. Hopefully we bat 1st and put some good runs on the board. I think Mitch will be a threat this morning if we bat.