1. NRL Premiers. Winners have parties and losers have meetings. The Panthers do it in their own way, but two premierships back to back is unheard of really in the modern era. The Storm, for all their brilliance, haven't even done it. The Roosters have in 2018, 2019 (as have the 1990s Canberra, Broncos teams). A three peat would mark them down in history of one of the best ever (Parramatta/ Canterbury 1980s, Manly/ St George in the 1970s, Rabbitohs/ St George 1960s, etc).
Not sure Ryan Matterson should be opening his mouth. Takes a three game suspension rather than surrendering $4K? Please.
2. EPL. Every now and then a sensational talent bursts into the limelight. And so it is with Erling Haaland, the Norwegian who plays for Manchester City. As a result of his 20 goals in 12 matches, Man City will no doubt be crowned winners this year. 33 goals for and 9 against. They are scoring so many goals it is ridiculous and unbeatable.
3. Celtic - Ange Postocoglou. Talk about last gasp. St Johnston's nearly take points from them in a 93 minute equaliser...until a 95 minute winner! Celtic are limping a little at present. 29 goals for and 5 against is pretty imposing, but Rangers are only two points behind them. Tight.
4. T20. Australia have done well against the West Indies. Tim David is killing them and suddenly Steve Smith is on the outer. Smith has been holding in there with T20 for far too long. He does not score briskly and needs to face facts. He is one of the best ever in tests - even ODIs, but T20? Almost defies belief that Cameron Green is not in the team. England will be a sterner test later tonight.
4. Bathurst 1000. The chaotic start reminded me of the excitement in the voice of Steve Raymond commentating on the Hardie Ferodo 1000 (asbestos brakes) and the Tooheys 1000 (1988-1995 great look) and the FAI 1000 (pre Mr Adler's prison term) all those years ago! The big names of Garth Tander and the biggest/ longest name of all in Shane van Gisbergen did it again in a Holden for their sign off from the sport (who can believe that?).
Tander now has five Bathurst 1000 wins in the 161 laps (and 100 podium finishes now!). That is getting up there with the very best of them ever:
5. Mankad. Great to see its official sanctioned return into cricket. Every backyard cricketer can breathe a sigh of relief when their big brother notches up 200 no.
6. Parramatta. A great season for them in the end, but why would you allow Dylan Brown out of your sights. The guy is a 10 season purchase. Lock him in and set your club up forever. Moses...um, hard to replace (esp. goalkicking) and a a little older, but Brown and Penessini are worth investing in for 10 seasons each. Clubs need to get smart and lock away ten season players around whom they can build a club.
More discord and grief for them looms otherwise. A bit like Manly who want to get rid of Hasler. Honestly.
7. Kangaroos. The traditional Kangaroo tour is missed, but now we are apparently numbering players' jersies from 1-24 based on their Australian debuts and then alphabetically? A brainwave of Michael Hagan. Still trying to work out why Michael did not last as an NRL coach.
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