1. Eels were impressive. Beau Scott again exhibited tremendous leadership - but now he is seriously injured. The forwards have genuine quick feet in 2016. Kenny Edwards is even skinny and fast. Moreua hard, Gower using the ball and running with greater ferocity. There are no dumb penalties and fewer excuses. Foran is a high quality leader. Paulo is even fit. Much more intensity in defence, more ball play and offloads. The offloads kill the traditional defence patterns of the Bulldogs, Broncos and Storm. However they need to stop the opposition from offloading and work on kick off receiving and hang time. Kicking to hit the grass would be a nice start too.
Was Greg Inglis concussed at the end of the game? He did a Terry lamb field goal two points behind!
2. T20 World Cup Loss v NZ. Long levers on Ashton Agar - and long over the fence too! Pitch was diabolical for our blokes - who should have been on the subcontinent pre tournament getting used to these conditions when it is a little wet. NZ played well. Brendan McCullum should be playing. Didn't he just retire from tests?
3. I'll say it now that Steve Smith is lucky to be in the Australian T20 side really. His T20 form is terrible and while it may be harsh, but he may not be a T20 player of note - however much we may be uncomfortable with it all. The missing ingredient of a Michael Hussey type player with brains and composure in the middle is hurting us. George Bailey played this role up until Rod Marsh started losing the plot.
I called it some time back, but Aaron Finch needs to lose weight and improve his fielding. I recall there was some staunch defence of him at the time south of the border.
Mitch Marsh threw it away in the 18th over. Silliness at a crucial time. Gee there must have been some dumb play in the Marsh backyard over the junior years. Broken windows, disobedience and refusing to listen to Geoff when called for dinner, bats slipping out of hands, six and out in ridiculous situations. Lots of stupid skied balls at the end of our innings. Virat Kohli is the best bat in the world. Make no mistake.
4. Can anyone explain why we did not go to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh before this tournament? Spinning decks? No we go to South Africa!
Is it just me or does Tom Moody sound exactly like Mike Coward?
5. Shield Cricket. Dragging on! Trent Copeland has been phenomenal in recent weeks for NSW. He is a tremendous player and leader. Watch him with Test squad selections! Cameron White's stoic defence gets the Vics in the final against - of all teams - South Australia who have not won a prize at so much as a trivia night in recent years. I note Nathan Lyon got very few wickets...has he spun his side to victory in recent times?
6. Reds. Coach gooone - as predicted! (McFadyn next at the Warriors). Brumbies a tough loss. Has the addition of Japan and Argentina added an ounce of interest? I suspect not.
7. We said it last year, but how many weeks do we want the AFL pre season? It is a joke. Have a NAB Cup weekend...get on with the main show. ENUF!
8. Leicester power on. They have an impossible draw on the run home in the last four matches, but may be too far ahead when it counts. Their coach is a sensation. Genuinely happy when it matters and enjoys his work and players. Players actually want to play for him. Rare.
9. Alonso's crash in the F1 is sickening. That is a risky business right there. Are these racing cars travelling too quickly these days for the tracks presented?
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