Wrap - The Ricky

1. We now have a new phenomenon in rugby league. It is called "The Ricky".

DEFINITION: The rugged realisation and recognition of a runious and ridiculous rabble where the rotten ritten riting is regretted.

This phenomenon sweeps the mind of every trash talking, dumb, self promoting young league player whose greedy manager influences their narrow minded view of the world. When that player meets with their club management and gets a hard time from their mates, "The Ricky" is applied shamelessly amidst quiet tears and relief at a local cafe.

2. Brazil. The Aussies are going for work experience purposes only. A goal will be a miracle. A win unthinkable.

3. Sharapova. An amazing study in focus and a changing manner in press conferences has been intruiging. More humble, more relaxed and much better results. Now a five time Grand Slam winner. Her physical prowess has improved dramatically (less the grunting). Her looks remain unquestionably the best ever on the women's circuit...so says Zorba.

Watch for Nadal tonight. He is one of the absolute greats of world tennis - ever. 13 Grand Slams so far and only aged 28 years old. He equals Sampras (14) with a win at the French Open in 2014. For five in a row and nine out of the last ten. He has only ever lost ONCE at the French Open.  He also won an Olympic Gold medal in 2008. Awesome.

At a time of the greatness of Federer (17) and Djokovic (6). Intense and phenomenal under pressure. His semi final demolition of Andy Murray was something else.

4. Origin. Good to see us announcing our team after Queensland. Strategic after eight years of stupidity. Do we need Greg Bird? Tough, skilled and experienced, but an habitual loser and often the ill disciplined galloot at clutch moments.

5. Wallabies. Stunning display. Finally Link McKenzie has got a bit of rhythm and his timing to meet such a useless French team was well executed. Stephen Moore's tenure as skipper could be one of the shortest in world history of elite sport.

6. Sam Robson's defection to English cricket should send tremors through our cricket administrators...first Martin McCague, then Pattinson's brother, Darren and a couple of Hollioakes and now Sam. Legends all.

7. Ponting. Stayed too long? As soon as he started hitting pull shots to deep backward square, he was in trouble. A sure sign of slow footwork, poor technique and laziness. I've been doing it for years and know it better than most.

8. Le Bron James. He is a genuine legend of sport. His resolve and clarity of purpose post loss is incredible. Miami Heat will win the NBA Finals show thing...yet again.