1. Cricket. The Australian cricket team is clearly looking for a new opener. Alex Doolan seems set to get the job, but a miracle happened today at Manaka Oval in Canberra when both NSW openers - Daniel Hughes and Nick Larkin - both scored tons. Even the famous Moises got a ton this game. An outbreak of runs is new territory in Australian cricket. Yet Renshaw was a dud again. Labuschagne struggled and Mitchell Marsh too. Of course Shaun Marsh hit 70no and looks destined to stay in the team. Young Lehmann promises much and gets nothing. The star bowler of the country is Victoria's Chris Tremain. The trouble he faces is Starc-Cummins-Hazelwood-Lyons, but also that he gets too many wickets to be considered. We are more into promise these days.
2. Wallabies. A solid victory v the Italians. However no time for handstands...England awaits. The Irish beating the All Blacks was an outstanding achievement. It is remarkable that people celebrate the impossibility of such a feat as much as the feat itself.
3. Australian Open Golf. Great work by this Ancer. Four sub 70 rounds in the wind is some sort of achievement. Great strength and concentration.
4. Indian Cricket. They have arrived this week and it may not be an exaggeration to consider Kholi getting a ton in each test this time. Last time he missed out. These days that is real rare. Rockinghorse rare. A bit like a parent who is prepared to watch cricket every Saturday morning.
5. NRL. Good to see some change up at the Broncos. Josh Maguire is not that old to be letting go. No loyalty in this gig. I am seeing some strength heading to the North QLD Cowboys. Holmes as well apparently. What price Kevin Walters as their next coach?
Can anyone quite believe that Parramatta have a tight salary cap? Where is their money? Honestly, this ruling by Greenberg that back ended contracts are out is a fair ruling. Pay today's dollars and today's rates and stop the player manager influence in the game. Greed has become the game's greatest enemy.
6. Socceroos. A lucky 1-1 result v Korea and they were happy. Hard to see it as that great. These international friendly weekends get in the way of the best soccer worldwide - club level. And for what gain?
7. Usain Bolt. I noticed the Jamaican rugby league team are off to the World Cup of Rugby League. Will Usain play on the wing for them?
8. ATP Tennis Finals. Alexander Zverev will play Novak Djokovic for the title. Djokovic is a machine. He has won the last two Grand Slams and not looking like losing. He may beat Roger Federer's Grand Slam record one day in this rare run of form.
9. Horse Racing. The horse tip last week got up again...Ringerdingding!
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