Wrap - Persian Rug Sale

Boys,

1. FIFA. The comedy show continues. Balls landing two metres into goalmouths for a 'no goal' ruling, referees looking like they do not know the rules, massive inconsistencies.... How about the Uruguayan handball joker, Suarez. Same penalty as Harry Kewell. Don't feel too sorry for him as Kewell was sent off v Ghana - Ghana got to feel what that sort of robbery is like. The rule there if it is deliberate should be: GOAL COUNTS and then PENALTY SHOT as well. That could ruin a bloke's career and make them think twice.

2. Germany score 4 goals against us, England and Argentina. We're in good company there. How about Maradona? He will be brushing off the air rifle for the press back home. He looked like the bosses may not have been happy with him. The losing soccer/ football coach looks like he has just paid full price for a Persian rug and has then seen it on the roadside at James Ruse Drive for half what he paid!

3. Serena Williams will become the best ever. Her power is awesome. She's won it four times and been runner up twice. Why is it that almost every year, the loser in a women's Grand Slam final turns on the waterworks? They usually do this after getting smashed ...think Jana Novotna, Lindsay Davenport, Henin...Zvonareva. (Still waiting to see someone retire in a Grand Slam when well ahead on the scoreboard....as if).

4. Swans. Occasionally you get the impression that a team is sick of the coach. The Swans were 30 points ahead leading into the last quarter. They got rolled by Richmond of all teams who to be fair have rallied of late since their axing from the comp was called for. Roos must have shown some different pictures this week...like melting icecreams, cushions and other items of absolute softness. Incredible. They are sick of their coach. Folding like that tells you. They lost all intensity...I'd check player betting accounts personally.

5. NRL. Split Rounds must go. They are that boring - especially when Origin series are decided. We need all players on deck before dead rubbers. All teams must play each week. Bring on a new home/ away for all teams on a two year cycle. Play home in 2010 - play away in 2011 OR Play teams once and then half twice....what about everyone twice? NBL, EPL, MLB all play a squillion games - even the NFL....is rugby league too precious?

6. Andrew Johns. Not 'shattered' just yet, but drip feeding the depression stories and 'struggling' angle. Are we meant to be sympathetic? Pass the Kleenex.

7. Watched Hussey bat on the weekend. Very strong after a string of lower scores. Ponting is the concern. He has had enough but won't admit it. England have a bit more steel. Swann is the key man for them. He believes in himself and has a bit of 'Aussie' strength and resolve. Steve Smith could be a hit as a leggie. Would like to see him bat properly however. He swats at the ball and craps around at the crease.

8. Parramatta. How can a side with the depth and expense for signings go so poorly? Ever since Inu, Mateo, Keating, et al all have left, the cue has gone into the rack. They are a disgrace. Hayne has been a joke all year. Anderson was mild. Can anyone explain how a slow running back of the ball from a kick return does anything to thwart the defence? A big head who is in line for the most overrated player of 2010 (or Mortimer).

9. Did anyone miss the Test Rugby this weekend? NO, thought not...

10. Tour de France. Toughest show on earth. Phil Liggett is the Richie Benaud of the show. Classic voice.