Wrap - Head Like a Smashed Crab

1. World Cup. Australia v New Zealand. The bowling of Johnson, Starc and Faulkner was superb. Clarke has hustled and steered the team wonderfully. I was interested to see he did not name George Bailey as his successor. Bailey must feel ripped off. Not a favourite with Ian Chappell and Shane Warne who run the team from the commentary box.

I must say that Maxwell has executed two stunning run outs in the last two games - one on the disinterested, self centred Dohni and the other on the NZ NO. 11. Match turners.

Haddin had a lot to say for a bloke who should retire. He kept well, but plays a surprisingly low game sometimes.

Watson and Finch are far too slow in the field for the modern game. They also both have lumbering front feet and terribly susceptible to LBW or bat pad dismissals. Hence Finch will never play Tests.

I must say that Warner produces an awful lot when under pressure. A special talent.

I've heard every whinge about cricket, but "heavy bails" is a cracker. Did anyone notice they were the same for both teams?

2. The Sheffield Shield is a joke. Not only did Victoria "win", but they change the rules for the Grand Final. Four day games all year - then a five day final. Changes to the rules need to occur. The final has become irrelevant. Play for a draw and you win. This is ridiculous. Hard to fathom when they did not win on first innings and did not force a result. Let's reward negativity.

3. Cronulla. A great area, but their footy team? Give me strength. Their errors and looseness is something else. They have more excuses than Luke Foley.

I cannot believe Parramatta are looking to keep Sandow. I hope they put him on lay by. He plays well one week and terrible the next. Too inconsistent for mine and can hardly win a comp for a club.

4. Ricky Stuart. When you are putting your team "on notice" after three rounds, you are at risk of losing the dressing room. Ricky rarely smiles and is too negative to coach at this level. He is under massive pressure and does not manage his own emotions. He knows how to lose...Cronulla, Parramatta and Canberra.

What about Jason Taylor? That will end in tears for sure. He has a face like a smashed crab. His own pressure on himself is hard to disguise to the team. Contrast this to Rick Stone who seems to be your average bloke who is a smart operator. He is also winning with an unlikely bunch.

5. Waratahs. "Winning ugly" is personified in their style. They look like they can get it right, but are not consistent. They should have an Eel on their logo.

6. Socceroos. Amazing to see a 2-2 result. Some sort of effort to be up 2-1 at the 80 minute mark. A victory there may have helped their world ranking. Ange may make it to the EPL yet!