1. Cricket. Steve Smith must be getting sick of bailing out his mates, but he has inspired them to a likely win. Warner has been great in the second innings and batting with a right hander suits him too. Aggressive running between the wickets - and a six too from Bancroft is a far cry from Renshaw's dour stodgy approach.
However, a long way to go yet in the series. Far too often we are in top order trouble. "Smith out - all out" reminds me of the AB days. The Bancroft first innings shot was terrible for a test batsman. Outside his zone and a windy woof snick! Khawaja is the next Shane Watson with his pads. Too lumbering and a real risk to LBW too often. Handscomb is next in line for the chop without a lot of runs. He is under delivering big time at present.
Tim Paine was up and down (great stumping, but turfed a sitter), while the catching of Shaun Marsh - like everything from him - was inconsistent, brilliant, unpredictable and he almost took out Mitchell Starc with his sprigs. Such a risk. Batted real well on the second evening and then for 51 until his final shot said it all. The Maxwell 270+ at North Sydney Oval can just about be halved on that ground. Still a solid knock...(like Mitchell Marsh) sadly when it is too late...unreliable, wasted talent...a familiar record.
2. England. I really like the cut of this Moeen Ali. Mentally tough, resilient and resolute...not your usual Englishman. He saves them a lot. Runs and wickets. What about Broad...is he one of few bowlers worldwide who look like getting a wicket most balls? The Root LBW trap will be short lived. He is too good to get pinned down with this deficiency. Cook needs to improve or perish.
The spin in that deck so early was ridiculous. These old curators need to move on sometimes and I am told it is Kevin Mitchell Jr's last Test. Good. Haezelwood, Starc and Cummins need to fire up as well. Too tame for me on Day One. Starc smiles way too often on the field. They need to menace - and finally did late on Day Three.
Johnny Bairstow in a bit of strife for a headbutt on Bancroft at a niteclub early in the tour when playing WA...weak arsed England don't suspend him at all. I'd suspend him for that terrible shot that got him out in the second innings when he was in control. It cost his team badly. Self indulgent. Talk of Ben Stokes returning to play is beyond belief too.
The best part of the Australian showing thus far has been the fact that we DO NOT NEED an all rounder. Four bowlers can do it. Warner turns the ball a mile but never bowls. Smith too. I noticed Jon Holland got a lot of wickets v NSW.
3. Indian Test Match v Sri Lanka. I noticed at the same time, Pujara hit another test ton v Sri Lanka while Kohli hit a double ton. Kohli is as prolific as Smith. He hit a ton in the last test too.
4. Ange Postocoglou. How complicated is this nonsense? Pulls the pin before the World Cup? Ange has a million reasons for pulling up stumps. Fair enough. Will be interesting to see if a million here or there from a rich European or Asian club changes his mind in the coming weeks. He may "freshen up" quicker than a few boys on a night out in the queue outside The Orient.
5. Brad Fittler. How long does it take to appoint a coach? Saga of all sagas. No wonder we can't win a thing in Origin. Finally he is through the door. Excited to see this Reagan Campbell-Gillard play. He is awesome - and hopefully a few other names walk into camp. We need Ivan Cleary and a few speed machines...Cotric has been mentioned. Out with the busted attitudes of Ferguson et al...Woods would want to get better too. Hopefully Fittler has the courage to pick new folk of talent.
6. Rugby League World Cup. Fiji were outclassed 54-6, but won the singing and prayer stakes. A great effort by them all, but Australia looks unbeatable. Dugan looks very strong out wide and how good is Valentine Holmes. A good combo for Cronulla if they can get him away from trouble and the niteclubs. Awesome!
The Tongan effort v England was awesome. A shame they did not win. Typical arrogant NRL ref at the end. Cecchin. Not prepared to test the video ref in case uncle Wayne got upset (?)...please.
7. Wallabies v Scotland. After what looked like a late year recovery, the house of cards has crumbled in a heap. What a pathetic effort by a team that has more excuses than NSW Transport. Cheika's coaching career is on life support. But who are the options? Steve Larkham? less Kiss? Phil Blake? Surely there are better NSW options...
8. Golf. The Stonehaven Cup. Cameron Davis brilliant in the stretch home with a 64! Beating Day and Speith is no mean feat. Great to see some new young talent rising in Australian golf.
9. A-League. Melbourne Victory are struggling this season early. Newcastle Jets are going great guns but Sydney FC appear to be a cut above the lot - again.
10. Western Sydney Wanderers. They are on a winner with Josep Gombau as coach - but are anchored to 8 lousy points early. When Gombau arrived at Adelaide he famously told a sychophantic journalist whose son played in a lower division side with aspirations for the big league and who was annoying him: "your son is a shit goalkeeper". How can you lose with that honesty? He or Tony Popovic could be a Socceroo coach surprise...
11. V8 Supercars. Jamie Whincup in Newcastle was immense. He had to win and did. The Novacastians now have a new meal ticket and a new track. A hit for the town and you can't underestimate the petrol heads. They are massive fans who travel and party hard.
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Wrap - F1J1
1. The Rugby League World Cup is still on and these teams being represented by NRL stars (Fiji, Tonga and Lebanon for example) are adding so much to the spectacle. Two cracking games this weekend: Fiji v NZ and Tonga v Lebanon.
New Zealand were appalling it must be said. A proud nation of league stars - McGahan, Freeman, Filipana, Marshall...David Kidwell is yet another 'Assistant Coach' who attracts headlines when near Bellamy and others, but on his own, he looks more like Steve Kearney. A modest, failing record. He has clearly lost the support of players. Hayne has done well here. Worth noting.
Are we headed to an International situation where players are aligned with certain nations from the outset of their careers? The World Cup has been built on the strength of this. Having them all play for Australia or NZ would have been terrible.
Looming as an Australia v England final. Tonga were lucky to beat Lebanon. F1J1 will not beat Australia...even if Kevin Naquama cries.
2. Socceroos. They got there in the end but expect them to get blasted off the park. There is zero attack really. Plenty of enthusiasm but short on talent. Honduras were kicked hard, but had we missed out we only would have had ourselves to blame. The saga about Ange Postocoglou continues...he needs to wake up to himself.
3. Australian Cricket Test Team. We exclude Bailey, Cowan and the like, but keep on selecting Shaun Marsh. Surely this is a cruel hoax. Marshmallow is pathetic under heat and stress. It has been a repeated failure (seven times!). When will this repeated mistake be put to sleep? Once again under Hohns and Greg Chappell, they have gone conservative with an escape clause after two tests. Bancroft was a well deserved selection, returning to the days when sheer weight of runs got you in the team. Tim Paine's selection is baffling, but he attacks as a batsman. Unlike Nevill who should be blaming himself. Nevill just refuses to dominate. While clearly tentative, he must be a tentative type of person, fearing leadership. True Australian wicketkeepers always lead and excel.
4. International Rules - Australia v Ireland. Actually a reasonably exciting game - and very physical -, but it would be great to have other countries play the code seriously. And not just Papua New Guinea.
5. Wallabies v England. We were robbed by yet another terrible rugby ref (is there any other kind?)...but then threw it away with some silliness and laziness. This says a bit about the group...and the coach. You have to endure the tough moments of refereeing stupidity...and rise above it. Regardless. Whinging wins nothing but talkback radio acclaim.
6. Soccer - A League - Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC. Sydney FC get back to the winning post first. Man City still miles in front. A shock if anyone gets close.
New Zealand were appalling it must be said. A proud nation of league stars - McGahan, Freeman, Filipana, Marshall...David Kidwell is yet another 'Assistant Coach' who attracts headlines when near Bellamy and others, but on his own, he looks more like Steve Kearney. A modest, failing record. He has clearly lost the support of players. Hayne has done well here. Worth noting.
Are we headed to an International situation where players are aligned with certain nations from the outset of their careers? The World Cup has been built on the strength of this. Having them all play for Australia or NZ would have been terrible.
Looming as an Australia v England final. Tonga were lucky to beat Lebanon. F1J1 will not beat Australia...even if Kevin Naquama cries.
2. Socceroos. They got there in the end but expect them to get blasted off the park. There is zero attack really. Plenty of enthusiasm but short on talent. Honduras were kicked hard, but had we missed out we only would have had ourselves to blame. The saga about Ange Postocoglou continues...he needs to wake up to himself.
3. Australian Cricket Test Team. We exclude Bailey, Cowan and the like, but keep on selecting Shaun Marsh. Surely this is a cruel hoax. Marshmallow is pathetic under heat and stress. It has been a repeated failure (seven times!). When will this repeated mistake be put to sleep? Once again under Hohns and Greg Chappell, they have gone conservative with an escape clause after two tests. Bancroft was a well deserved selection, returning to the days when sheer weight of runs got you in the team. Tim Paine's selection is baffling, but he attacks as a batsman. Unlike Nevill who should be blaming himself. Nevill just refuses to dominate. While clearly tentative, he must be a tentative type of person, fearing leadership. True Australian wicketkeepers always lead and excel.
4. International Rules - Australia v Ireland. Actually a reasonably exciting game - and very physical -, but it would be great to have other countries play the code seriously. And not just Papua New Guinea.
5. Wallabies v England. We were robbed by yet another terrible rugby ref (is there any other kind?)...but then threw it away with some silliness and laziness. This says a bit about the group...and the coach. You have to endure the tough moments of refereeing stupidity...and rise above it. Regardless. Whinging wins nothing but talkback radio acclaim.
6. Soccer - A League - Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC. Sydney FC get back to the winning post first. Man City still miles in front. A shock if anyone gets close.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Wrap - Tongan Surprise
1. The Rugby League World Cup. What a joy to see the Tongans excelling - and the pre match hakas! Strong island nations in rugby league allow for some greater international possibilities. Maybe even some State of Origin expansion of what is a tiring concept (especially for NSW!). The Kumuls continue to dominate the fellow minnows. This Lachlan Lam (son of the movie maker) was outstanding and has tremendous skill and pace.
Lebanon were gallant in losing 34-0. Not the biggest loss against the Australian outfit. They probably will continue to be an exceptional force too given their affection for the game. It would be great if they could get stronger and bigger.
Lots of injuries from this tournament and it is starting to get quite late in the year in terms of preparation for the new season. Nervous NRL coaches abound! Makes the efforts of Cronk and Smith, especially, all the more amazing. Those guys have played a lot of football this calendar year, without missing a beat.
2. Cricket. Here's an idea...have a whole weekend off in the two weeks before an Ashes Test and play no games until the following Monday when no one can follow it. Ever since "High Performance" became a Cricket Australia catch cry, performance has been less than high. I wonder how we will look back upon this era's legacy...busted fast bowlers, rotation policies, dodgy selections (Heazlett, Stanlake), selectors that play charity golf days rather than watch cricketers. (Again the 'Greg Chappell Effect'). Look for Jake Lehmann to make his debut. He only needs to crack a half century and he is there. Not convinced about Wade, Nevill or Carey. Nevill is too stodgy as a bat. Ironically, this may help Wade's cause. Bancroft is a batsman, not a keeper. Tim Paine may be the best option.
Two hat tricks in a game by Mitchell Starc was an amazing achievement this week gone v WA. He cleans up the tail regularly - becoming known as "dunny paper".
3. Socceroos v Honduras. We are on the brink of obliteration. A goal against us and we are cooked. We need a 3-0 result our way as a minimum. (We wish!). New Zealand however look to be in the box seat v Peru. Now that would be salt in the wounds if that happened - they qualify and we don't. The lack of goal finishing ability by the Socceroos has been a curse all campaign. If we don't qualify we will only have ourselves to blame. It won't change world sport either. Significantly, it may precipitate some necessary changes in the organisation. One big change will be fees at the local soccer club will climb to cover the wages of the bloated administration of the game.
The question really needs to be asked...where are the great young Australian footballers? That sport impacts on so many kids, but is tossed aside too regularly by the same kids. Why is this game and its reach not having a bigger impact on our young sportspeople? They are not even in the A League either.
4. Redzel. What a phenomenal force in the sprint races. A colossus of a horse that has won many millions this year, including the Everest. Vengeur Masque won on Saturday too and looms as a massive threat this time next year. Should have been a late entry into the Melbourne Cup field. Great win by Rekindling.
5. Wallabies. Beat Wales in the end which was an enterprising game where finally more belief and a bit of razzle dazzle has emerged. Beale is in career best form, but Genia looked sharp too. More athletic and more expansive.
6. Australian Women's Cricket. A double ton to Ellyse Perry was an outstanding achievement. Her play under pressure here and in other contexts for Australia is immense. Lots of hard work by her father Mark (my former Maths teacher) over many years...sparkling skill and a balanced, beautiful kid. Hopefully this unusual Ashes series can fall Australia's way. Pure, clean and striking cricket without the big headed egos appeals to cricket purists.
7. International Rules winners. Relax and don't panic. International AFL is in safe hands. We beat the Irish and the world remains on an even keel. The annual farce, but someone must be making some good coin from it all.
8. Conor McGregor. He is mad and is out of control. His entry into the ring following a bout in Ireland and his aggression to the referee was extraordinary. Mind you, the ref was not worried. I think he would have dropped him. Wouldn't be a rematch with Mayweather coming up soon? A publicity hound...a rich one too.
Lebanon were gallant in losing 34-0. Not the biggest loss against the Australian outfit. They probably will continue to be an exceptional force too given their affection for the game. It would be great if they could get stronger and bigger.
Lots of injuries from this tournament and it is starting to get quite late in the year in terms of preparation for the new season. Nervous NRL coaches abound! Makes the efforts of Cronk and Smith, especially, all the more amazing. Those guys have played a lot of football this calendar year, without missing a beat.
2. Cricket. Here's an idea...have a whole weekend off in the two weeks before an Ashes Test and play no games until the following Monday when no one can follow it. Ever since "High Performance" became a Cricket Australia catch cry, performance has been less than high. I wonder how we will look back upon this era's legacy...busted fast bowlers, rotation policies, dodgy selections (Heazlett, Stanlake), selectors that play charity golf days rather than watch cricketers. (Again the 'Greg Chappell Effect'). Look for Jake Lehmann to make his debut. He only needs to crack a half century and he is there. Not convinced about Wade, Nevill or Carey. Nevill is too stodgy as a bat. Ironically, this may help Wade's cause. Bancroft is a batsman, not a keeper. Tim Paine may be the best option.
Two hat tricks in a game by Mitchell Starc was an amazing achievement this week gone v WA. He cleans up the tail regularly - becoming known as "dunny paper".
3. Socceroos v Honduras. We are on the brink of obliteration. A goal against us and we are cooked. We need a 3-0 result our way as a minimum. (We wish!). New Zealand however look to be in the box seat v Peru. Now that would be salt in the wounds if that happened - they qualify and we don't. The lack of goal finishing ability by the Socceroos has been a curse all campaign. If we don't qualify we will only have ourselves to blame. It won't change world sport either. Significantly, it may precipitate some necessary changes in the organisation. One big change will be fees at the local soccer club will climb to cover the wages of the bloated administration of the game.
The question really needs to be asked...where are the great young Australian footballers? That sport impacts on so many kids, but is tossed aside too regularly by the same kids. Why is this game and its reach not having a bigger impact on our young sportspeople? They are not even in the A League either.
4. Redzel. What a phenomenal force in the sprint races. A colossus of a horse that has won many millions this year, including the Everest. Vengeur Masque won on Saturday too and looms as a massive threat this time next year. Should have been a late entry into the Melbourne Cup field. Great win by Rekindling.
5. Wallabies. Beat Wales in the end which was an enterprising game where finally more belief and a bit of razzle dazzle has emerged. Beale is in career best form, but Genia looked sharp too. More athletic and more expansive.
6. Australian Women's Cricket. A double ton to Ellyse Perry was an outstanding achievement. Her play under pressure here and in other contexts for Australia is immense. Lots of hard work by her father Mark (my former Maths teacher) over many years...sparkling skill and a balanced, beautiful kid. Hopefully this unusual Ashes series can fall Australia's way. Pure, clean and striking cricket without the big headed egos appeals to cricket purists.
7. International Rules winners. Relax and don't panic. International AFL is in safe hands. We beat the Irish and the world remains on an even keel. The annual farce, but someone must be making some good coin from it all.
8. Conor McGregor. He is mad and is out of control. His entry into the ring following a bout in Ireland and his aggression to the referee was extraordinary. Mind you, the ref was not worried. I think he would have dropped him. Wouldn't be a rematch with Mayweather coming up soon? A publicity hound...a rich one too.
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Wrap - World Cup of Patience
1. Salary Cap Capers. The pathetic leadership of the NRL and the useless salary cap is starting to really impact. These third party agreements are an absolute farce.
The farce of Nick Politis obtaining Cooper Cronk...and wait for it, possibly the best young player in the game, Angus Crighton, from the Bunnies. Remarkably - and coincidentally - "The Rorters" have now exposed young Nikorima as a drug cheat and are looking to axe him on this moral count to free up the necessary funds. So much for the caring, concerned club who looks after player welfare. They actually have more drug cheats than any other (Paul Carter, Shaun Kenny-Dowell...any one they don't need or don't want...Ferguson?). This 'love' for Mitchell Pearce is a joke too. A club bankrupt in so many other ways - but not cash. Stealing others' junior players...not developing their own...on it goes.
The solution?
i. All player payments should be made centrally from the NRL. Presently, they give money to the clubs and then register contracts centrally. Odd...instead, why not have the clubs present the contracts to them and they pay centrally? They should pay the contracted sum centrally and publish a very accurate public record of it all. No back-ended deals, no savings one year for a boost the next year...an annual amount, use it or lose it. Nothing else.
ii. Third party agreements should be registered publicly by the NRL and limited to a set amount per club (ie. the same for everyone to prevent 'rich' clubs benefitting).
iii. All monies should be on the public record - disclosed and public.
iv. All overspends should constitute a fine amount that is then payable by that club to every other club in the NRL.
2. The Rugby League World Cup. Great...feel good...some better broader representation worldwide, but fair dinkum...how long is this going to take? We wait a whole week to watch France play Australia. A great league nation of 25 years ago, but really? 52-6 thrashing and then another week off. It drags on like the widening of the M2. Two games a week and move on. Like the old Kangaroo tours. There is only a modicum of interest in other games, but no one understands the draw or the qualification...is there one? If Australia can't win this we really need to hang our heads.
3. Lebanon. Who else but Robbie Farah to get caught up in a biting allegation? The Lebanese were busy and willing, but very small. They did well, but so long as you have heard of the country...not been born there, live there, visited there...just heard of it...you are signed up in this World Cup.
Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and Papau New Guinea have added a bit of spirit to the event and make it viewable. Channel 7 are doing no favours to anyone with their discarding of the event to 7Mate.
4. Shield Cricket. Some crucial match ups again, but can anyone believe how weak our batting has become? Remember the days of Martin Love, Jimmy Maher, Trevor Barsby, Michael Divenuto, Stuart Law, Dene Hills, Jamie Cox, Michael Bevan, Brad Hodge, Tom Moody, Jamie Siddons...and these blokes couldn't get selected at all - even with a Shield average of 50+.
These days, we will settle for a bloke who scores a 30 average ... Cartwright, Ferguson, Head, Maddinson, Bailey, Daniel Hughes...Surely we are kidding.
The ton by Jake Lehmann may well land him in Dad's team. He has some steel. Steve Smith also needs to start becoming more of a player, and less of a selector. Matthew Renshaw is in terrible nick. He may struggle to hang on to his position. He is also so slow and stodgy, he puts a lot of pressure on his fellow opener. This feedback from Warner would not be lost on Smith.
This is the same problem Peter Nevill faces. He survives and accumulates, but does not really take on the attack and ever dominate.
5. Bug Snappell. Couldn't help but notice that Greg Chappell is up to his old arrogant tricks, preferring a day at golf than being "at work"...a bit like most blokes. He skips out on attending a Shield game. That's high performance for you.
6. At Pace. Keep an eye on a horse called Merchant Navy which won the fifth race - The Coolmore - at Flemington this weekend just gone. It has a turn of speed that is electrifying!
7. The Melbourne Cup? Almandin looks the best (again)...Marmelo...Wall of Fire/ Amelie's Star. For a bit of value, this Thomas Hobson looks a tough horse over the big distance...Single Gaze, Ventura Storm. A big winner in the Caulfield Cup - Boom Time - but that may have been a career high then.
8. Wallabies...a crushing win v Japan - and so it should be! A minnow, but keen. Keen does not win Test matches.
9. EPL. Aaron Mooy keeps doing the business for Huddersfield - another minnow. His confidence and class has really grown in recent months. Hopefully he can lead us to victory v Honduras now that they may not have Tim Cahill to lead us. We could really struggle - especially in Honduras.
As wild as this may sound, Man City being 9 points clear of Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal, may be enough for the season! A huge lead really, but a long way to go.
10. Breaking News....Jarryd Hayne, Le Bron James, Clayton Kershaw, Winx and Roger Federer will sign this week for the Roosters. Apparently all fit under the salary cap as they off loaded Sonny Bill four years ago - and Aiden Guerra.
The farce of Nick Politis obtaining Cooper Cronk...and wait for it, possibly the best young player in the game, Angus Crighton, from the Bunnies. Remarkably - and coincidentally - "The Rorters" have now exposed young Nikorima as a drug cheat and are looking to axe him on this moral count to free up the necessary funds. So much for the caring, concerned club who looks after player welfare. They actually have more drug cheats than any other (Paul Carter, Shaun Kenny-Dowell...any one they don't need or don't want...Ferguson?). This 'love' for Mitchell Pearce is a joke too. A club bankrupt in so many other ways - but not cash. Stealing others' junior players...not developing their own...on it goes.
The solution?
i. All player payments should be made centrally from the NRL. Presently, they give money to the clubs and then register contracts centrally. Odd...instead, why not have the clubs present the contracts to them and they pay centrally? They should pay the contracted sum centrally and publish a very accurate public record of it all. No back-ended deals, no savings one year for a boost the next year...an annual amount, use it or lose it. Nothing else.
ii. Third party agreements should be registered publicly by the NRL and limited to a set amount per club (ie. the same for everyone to prevent 'rich' clubs benefitting).
iii. All monies should be on the public record - disclosed and public.
iv. All overspends should constitute a fine amount that is then payable by that club to every other club in the NRL.
2. The Rugby League World Cup. Great...feel good...some better broader representation worldwide, but fair dinkum...how long is this going to take? We wait a whole week to watch France play Australia. A great league nation of 25 years ago, but really? 52-6 thrashing and then another week off. It drags on like the widening of the M2. Two games a week and move on. Like the old Kangaroo tours. There is only a modicum of interest in other games, but no one understands the draw or the qualification...is there one? If Australia can't win this we really need to hang our heads.
3. Lebanon. Who else but Robbie Farah to get caught up in a biting allegation? The Lebanese were busy and willing, but very small. They did well, but so long as you have heard of the country...not been born there, live there, visited there...just heard of it...you are signed up in this World Cup.
Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and Papau New Guinea have added a bit of spirit to the event and make it viewable. Channel 7 are doing no favours to anyone with their discarding of the event to 7Mate.
4. Shield Cricket. Some crucial match ups again, but can anyone believe how weak our batting has become? Remember the days of Martin Love, Jimmy Maher, Trevor Barsby, Michael Divenuto, Stuart Law, Dene Hills, Jamie Cox, Michael Bevan, Brad Hodge, Tom Moody, Jamie Siddons...and these blokes couldn't get selected at all - even with a Shield average of 50+.
These days, we will settle for a bloke who scores a 30 average ... Cartwright, Ferguson, Head, Maddinson, Bailey, Daniel Hughes...Surely we are kidding.
The ton by Jake Lehmann may well land him in Dad's team. He has some steel. Steve Smith also needs to start becoming more of a player, and less of a selector. Matthew Renshaw is in terrible nick. He may struggle to hang on to his position. He is also so slow and stodgy, he puts a lot of pressure on his fellow opener. This feedback from Warner would not be lost on Smith.
This is the same problem Peter Nevill faces. He survives and accumulates, but does not really take on the attack and ever dominate.
5. Bug Snappell. Couldn't help but notice that Greg Chappell is up to his old arrogant tricks, preferring a day at golf than being "at work"...a bit like most blokes. He skips out on attending a Shield game. That's high performance for you.
6. At Pace. Keep an eye on a horse called Merchant Navy which won the fifth race - The Coolmore - at Flemington this weekend just gone. It has a turn of speed that is electrifying!
7. The Melbourne Cup? Almandin looks the best (again)...Marmelo...Wall of Fire/ Amelie's Star. For a bit of value, this Thomas Hobson looks a tough horse over the big distance...Single Gaze, Ventura Storm. A big winner in the Caulfield Cup - Boom Time - but that may have been a career high then.
8. Wallabies...a crushing win v Japan - and so it should be! A minnow, but keen. Keen does not win Test matches.
9. EPL. Aaron Mooy keeps doing the business for Huddersfield - another minnow. His confidence and class has really grown in recent months. Hopefully he can lead us to victory v Honduras now that they may not have Tim Cahill to lead us. We could really struggle - especially in Honduras.
As wild as this may sound, Man City being 9 points clear of Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal, may be enough for the season! A huge lead really, but a long way to go.
10. Breaking News....Jarryd Hayne, Le Bron James, Clayton Kershaw, Winx and Roger Federer will sign this week for the Roosters. Apparently all fit under the salary cap as they off loaded Sonny Bill four years ago - and Aiden Guerra.
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