1. World Cup. Tendulkar looks unbeatable on those dusty sub continent decks. India will be hard to toss if they bat first. If they bowl first then that is your only chance. Johnson looking good against minnows. Let's see what he is like against a few stars. The schedule is a joke. Can they only play two games a day? Surely across three countries you could play four games a day and half the bloody tournament. Yet another sign that India dictate what happens on the world cricket stage.
Cameron White is a hoax. When is he ever going to dominate? He has hardly got a run all year. Get Mike Hussey over there quick smart. We cannot win with White in the middle order.
Someone mentioned Hilfenhaus or Siddle to replace Bollinger? Get away! Surely not. They are both hopelessly inaccurate. Too short. Shizenhaus should retire. Nannes is our best. Someone suggested Doherty will go over...surely not.
2. Federer loses again to Djokovic. He has nearly had enough. By the way, put a question mark over Wozniacki and her mental toughness. World No. 1 but no Grand Slam title. Dud.
3. Waratahs are looking ominously familiar as last year. With this year's structure, the power of NZ and Sth Africa will explode on them soon, relegating us to the also runs...eventually.
4. The Six Nations Rugby is back in swing. It is officially the world's most boring football competition. Goal kicking has never been more exciting.
5. Todd Carney. DUI. Can anyone explain why this bloke still drinks? He needs an alcohol patch on both arms. Must have gotten another tough sticker/ goose stamp on this form.
6. UFC. 'The Octagon'! Referees with black gloves look like bouncers. Confirmation that people love seeing aggressive confrontations - especially when they are not subject to the pain.
7. A-League was full of running this weekend. Good time of the year for them with nothing else on the box. Gold Coast tremendous fight back v Adelaide and Brisbane Roar confirm their title as Australia's best team of the year in any code. Twenty plus games without a loss. What price a Grand Final loss?
8. Victoria win the domestic Ryobi ODI series after four flops previously. YAAAAWN. What a useless competition. Five blokes, a woman and a dog in attendance. Tassie terrible. Hodge should be in World Cup squad. Bring home Cameron White.
9. Fantastic to see Greater West thumped in the AFL! They are full of talk and full of crap. Sheedy is presiding over a disaster there. They will need fifty first round draft picks to win a game. The west of Sydney have no interest in them.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
The Wrap - World Flop of Cricket
1. Get rid of Kenya and these minnows from the World Cup of cricket. They add weeks to the bloody tournament and offer nothing. Kenya all out for 69. Pass the dunce's hat - if you can get it off the ICC executive.
2. Sehwag. How devastating must he have been playing junior cricket. 175! He 'bludgeons' the attack in every respect. He'd get runs in the park.
3. Super 15 (or whatever they are up to now) started, but there is a severe marketing problem. The crowds were terrible - and the Rebels received the first of many hidings. Their good crowd will dwindle fast. When will they broker a free to air angle and promote the game?
4. Rugby League. Gee I'd be nervous if I followed the Cowboys, Knights and Rabbits. Their futures look bleak already for season 2011.
5. Noticed Stosur lost another three set match. If things get tight, she can't fight. She also has mental problems. She explained her Aus Open exit as 'I could not have done any more'. Maybe just win. She needs to toughen up.
6. Chelsea out of the FA Cup. The axe needs to sharpen - and quickly.
7. AFL. Is this pre season comp the greatest rubbish idea since the divided innings in the Domestic One Day Cup?
8. Black Caviar. Outstanding, but what about the great Typhoon Tracey? Retired early to become a professional rooter. There would be a few blokes keen on this idea in their own lives.
2. Sehwag. How devastating must he have been playing junior cricket. 175! He 'bludgeons' the attack in every respect. He'd get runs in the park.
3. Super 15 (or whatever they are up to now) started, but there is a severe marketing problem. The crowds were terrible - and the Rebels received the first of many hidings. Their good crowd will dwindle fast. When will they broker a free to air angle and promote the game?
4. Rugby League. Gee I'd be nervous if I followed the Cowboys, Knights and Rabbits. Their futures look bleak already for season 2011.
5. Noticed Stosur lost another three set match. If things get tight, she can't fight. She also has mental problems. She explained her Aus Open exit as 'I could not have done any more'. Maybe just win. She needs to toughen up.
6. Chelsea out of the FA Cup. The axe needs to sharpen - and quickly.
7. AFL. Is this pre season comp the greatest rubbish idea since the divided innings in the Domestic One Day Cup?
8. Black Caviar. Outstanding, but what about the great Typhoon Tracey? Retired early to become a professional rooter. There would be a few blokes keen on this idea in their own lives.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
The Wrap - Fixing Up A match
1. We are fast becoming absolutely sick of Timana bloody Tahu. No matter how good he is, he is a liability. Think Jana Rowlinson or John Steffensen. Selfish player who has never been able to match his ability with results. A media junkie (think $BW, Man Mundine...)
Perhaps an Independent NRL Commission is more boring?
2. Indigenous v. All Stars. Is the All Stars too powerful? Imagine the glee as a NRL coach when one of your stars is injured? Aboriginal players are the most resilient in the NRL however.
3. Chelsea. We need a clean out there, starting with the coach. They are a long way behind and need a rocket. The Russian owner has rich connections and I am sure the matchfixers are right across the World Cup of Cricket and barely have a pocket in their cash filled bookmaking bags to trouble themselves.
4. NRL Trials. If a team played NO TRIALS, would it make them any worse? Ominous signs to see Cronulla, Cowboys, Eels and other familiar teams losing already. Is someone brave enough to send through their top eight - for an end of year comparison?
5. A League. Despite Sydney FC and their shambles this year, the A League still delivers some cracking games - despite the failing crowds. They need to look at their scheduling big time or the crowds will be non-existent.
6. Ladies golf tournaments. Why are they so boring? Tiger has gotten his act together and will be back. He is a champion and his former debauched lifestyle confirms what this does for your success on the golf course - a fact attested to on many boys' golf weekends across Australia (outside of our tame affairs in the Wrap's list of recipients).
7. Mike Hussey. How many crocs can a team have - Tait's side strain, Clarke's back, Ponting's finger, Johnson's sniffles and sore throat, Lee's whole body, Haddin's hands - even bloody Steve Smith (side strain from carrying home his new cash contract from the ACB). Who would have ever thought that Watson would be seen as one of the fitter players!!!!
A big Test year ahead of us in 2011 - Sri Lanka - South Africa and a summer of India. This and a million useless ODI's and T20 games, will ensure that the AB medal remains a testamanet to the bloke who can avoid the hexed hands of the ACB Physiotherapist. (Bring back Errol Allcott).
8. Did Bob Woolmer get what Salaman Butt should have gotten for his matchfixing? Hansie's plane was in great nick when it took off too.
9. If a pot of gold landed at the feet of an Australian cricketer as he was walking down the street, he would say: "How am I supposed to carry that bloody thing". Speaking of which, Dave Warner would earn more than most cricketers in Australia. Does any kid give a rodent's he is not in the Test Team?
10. Perth won Australian Baseball Federation series to secure the Claxton Shield. This was more interesting than events in Egypt which looked like a Melbourne Victory post game.
Perhaps an Independent NRL Commission is more boring?
2. Indigenous v. All Stars. Is the All Stars too powerful? Imagine the glee as a NRL coach when one of your stars is injured? Aboriginal players are the most resilient in the NRL however.
3. Chelsea. We need a clean out there, starting with the coach. They are a long way behind and need a rocket. The Russian owner has rich connections and I am sure the matchfixers are right across the World Cup of Cricket and barely have a pocket in their cash filled bookmaking bags to trouble themselves.
4. NRL Trials. If a team played NO TRIALS, would it make them any worse? Ominous signs to see Cronulla, Cowboys, Eels and other familiar teams losing already. Is someone brave enough to send through their top eight - for an end of year comparison?
5. A League. Despite Sydney FC and their shambles this year, the A League still delivers some cracking games - despite the failing crowds. They need to look at their scheduling big time or the crowds will be non-existent.
6. Ladies golf tournaments. Why are they so boring? Tiger has gotten his act together and will be back. He is a champion and his former debauched lifestyle confirms what this does for your success on the golf course - a fact attested to on many boys' golf weekends across Australia (outside of our tame affairs in the Wrap's list of recipients).
7. Mike Hussey. How many crocs can a team have - Tait's side strain, Clarke's back, Ponting's finger, Johnson's sniffles and sore throat, Lee's whole body, Haddin's hands - even bloody Steve Smith (side strain from carrying home his new cash contract from the ACB). Who would have ever thought that Watson would be seen as one of the fitter players!!!!
A big Test year ahead of us in 2011 - Sri Lanka - South Africa and a summer of India. This and a million useless ODI's and T20 games, will ensure that the AB medal remains a testamanet to the bloke who can avoid the hexed hands of the ACB Physiotherapist. (Bring back Errol Allcott).
8. Did Bob Woolmer get what Salaman Butt should have gotten for his matchfixing? Hansie's plane was in great nick when it took off too.
9. If a pot of gold landed at the feet of an Australian cricketer as he was walking down the street, he would say: "How am I supposed to carry that bloody thing". Speaking of which, Dave Warner would earn more than most cricketers in Australia. Does any kid give a rodent's he is not in the Test Team?
10. Perth won Australian Baseball Federation series to secure the Claxton Shield. This was more interesting than events in Egypt which looked like a Melbourne Victory post game.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
The Wrap - Big Bash Up
Lads,
1. So South Australia are the champion bashers. Dave Warner was the biggest basher and it strikes me that he may also be the most favourite target to BE bashed amongst opposition players. He is costing himself money by presenting as a lair and not smiling. Get back to reality otherwise the breakfast cereal/ fruit/ toothpaste/ drink adverts will never come his way. He already earns 1 million plus. Suspect on the drive for me. Lethal on the back foot. The comp has been a huge success, dovetailing with the ODI series. perfect stuff in holiday period. Stadium Australia needs a kick up the clacker - poor pitches and poorer results from NSW.
2. Khawaja. A lot of test hype, but watch one thing with this bloke. He does not hit the ball straight down the ground. This is criminal. Pull, cut - no worries. If you cannnot hit in the 'V' you cannot last at the top of the order in International cricket.
3. Sam Stosur. Almost fell over when she said after exiting the Aus Open (early as usual) that "I was happy with my performance'. There it is folks - that is why we will never get a world No. 1 in tennis till our kids hit their twenties. Joke. She is also very suspect when she gets done in a tie breaker. her 'bounce back' ability is limited.
4. League. Ryan Tandy has been harder to nail than Paris Hilton. Ivan Milat was caught more quickly. I get a sense that all charges will eventually be dropped. It is like the Maths teacher who knows someone has cheated - but not their identity.
5. Union. Fox Sports are keen to promote Super 15's at every turn. Shame no one else has their enthusiasm. Something to do with South Africa's poor impact on TV viewing here? Or the early NZ games (esp. on Friday nights). We need some relief there or the comp will be doomed.
6. If I hear "it is a World Cup year" once more about the need for improvement in Rugby, I'll scream. World Cup = $$$ in all sports. Hence the proliferation across Netball-League (!!)-Union-Cricket-Darts...
7. Fancy Wolves beating an unbeaten ManU. Incredible. EPL still open. Arsenal are chokers sadly. 4-0 up v Newcastle and then draw 4-4. Hopeless.
8. Thorpey. Thought he was going to announce he was interested in one of the million good sorts in world swimming. females that is. That is is next career move. He will carve it up and win again. He is smart.
9. Tassie mafia have struck again. Jason Krezja selected....again...who is next? Faulkner? Butterworth? Bailey? We have more coaches than cricketers now in the Aussie dressing room. CUT BACKS REQUIRED.
10. Watson to win AB Medal again. Test player and ODI player. Watch Clarke to figure in ODI player of year too. It has been a long year!
1. So South Australia are the champion bashers. Dave Warner was the biggest basher and it strikes me that he may also be the most favourite target to BE bashed amongst opposition players. He is costing himself money by presenting as a lair and not smiling. Get back to reality otherwise the breakfast cereal/ fruit/ toothpaste/ drink adverts will never come his way. He already earns 1 million plus. Suspect on the drive for me. Lethal on the back foot. The comp has been a huge success, dovetailing with the ODI series. perfect stuff in holiday period. Stadium Australia needs a kick up the clacker - poor pitches and poorer results from NSW.
2. Khawaja. A lot of test hype, but watch one thing with this bloke. He does not hit the ball straight down the ground. This is criminal. Pull, cut - no worries. If you cannnot hit in the 'V' you cannot last at the top of the order in International cricket.
3. Sam Stosur. Almost fell over when she said after exiting the Aus Open (early as usual) that "I was happy with my performance'. There it is folks - that is why we will never get a world No. 1 in tennis till our kids hit their twenties. Joke. She is also very suspect when she gets done in a tie breaker. her 'bounce back' ability is limited.
4. League. Ryan Tandy has been harder to nail than Paris Hilton. Ivan Milat was caught more quickly. I get a sense that all charges will eventually be dropped. It is like the Maths teacher who knows someone has cheated - but not their identity.
5. Union. Fox Sports are keen to promote Super 15's at every turn. Shame no one else has their enthusiasm. Something to do with South Africa's poor impact on TV viewing here? Or the early NZ games (esp. on Friday nights). We need some relief there or the comp will be doomed.
6. If I hear "it is a World Cup year" once more about the need for improvement in Rugby, I'll scream. World Cup = $$$ in all sports. Hence the proliferation across Netball-League (!!)-Union-Cricket-Darts...
7. Fancy Wolves beating an unbeaten ManU. Incredible. EPL still open. Arsenal are chokers sadly. 4-0 up v Newcastle and then draw 4-4. Hopeless.
8. Thorpey. Thought he was going to announce he was interested in one of the million good sorts in world swimming. females that is. That is is next career move. He will carve it up and win again. He is smart.
9. Tassie mafia have struck again. Jason Krezja selected....again...who is next? Faulkner? Butterworth? Bailey? We have more coaches than cricketers now in the Aussie dressing room. CUT BACKS REQUIRED.
10. Watson to win AB Medal again. Test player and ODI player. Watch Clarke to figure in ODI player of year too. It has been a long year!
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