Australia's approach on how to play the veteran bowler was slipped under the door of an Associated Press journalist staying in the same hotel as the Australian team.

It is the third time Australia's game plan has been passed into the public domain.

The batting approach outlined by the memo suggested Australia's batsmen could sap the energy of the 35-year-old.

The list outlined Donald's strengths and weaknesses and may have been intended for the eyes of Ricky Ponting who is in the room next to the journalist.

Donald's positives were listed as his experience, the fact this was his last tour, his ability to bowl line and length at pace and that he bowls better if he snares an early wicket.

His weaknesses were: "didn't take many wickets against New South Wales (in a tour match last week); not feeling on top of his game; hasn't played a Test for eight months; has been plagued by injury since his last Test".

Under batting, the entry simply said "Kaboom!!" perhaps indicating Australia think that Donald self-destructs at the crease.