1. Sam Konstas. He has nailed it with a ton v India A. McSweeney is on notice now. A great innings in the conditions. The best players have the sustained emotional intensity to succeed. Let's hope Smith and Labuschagne were watching.
2. Australian Cricket. A fascination in the current set up is how many Australian sub-continent players don't get an opportunity in our rep teams and national teams. Unlike New Zealand, England and South Africa, we seem very homogenous as a national cricket team. All of those talented players surely can't all be overlooked or desire to play Parramatta A Grade only as the pinnacle of their career. Lots of talent and we can't develop or identify any of it? Strange.
3. Wallabies. A great effort against Ireland (better than Scotland), but should we celebrate a loss? A 2-2 series outcome? There are signs of improvement, but please minimise then consolidate the squad and pick and stick! Promising signs, but more discipline is critical.
4. Matildas. A talented bunch who entertain and who the fans enjoy watching. However, they don't win so often these days. Brazil crunched them in the first game and the second game too!
5. AFLW and WBBL. Two comps over in one weekend. North Melbourne and the Melbourne Renegades. Both are rank underdogs in the mens' version, so an uncharacteristic set of colours on the victory diases!
6. Ian Redpath. RIP. 'Redpath it's good to see you back'. He passes this earth, but he was always a gentleman... and a talented opening batsman. Humble, stonewaller and used the old 'SS' bat. Legend who was tough and uncompromising. Loved by the Chappells.
7. Ben Hunt. Thanks goodness he has signed and the sorry saga is over. The Broncos will rue this one. Cobbo, Staggs and their young hooker, Blake Mozer, now become massive targets for other clubs.
An intriguing battle for young halfback, Jonah Pezet. The family are from the Central Coast and he could land a motza at Newcastle if he goes there.
8. England v New Zealand. A great win by England away from home. 1-0 up. This Harry Brook can play. Seven Test tons, a double century and a triple century, averaging 60 in 22 Tests. South Africa smashed Sri Lanka - all out for 42 does not help your cause.
9. Australian Open Golf. A surprise win by Ryggs Johnston for the Stonehaven Cup, when Cameron Smith and Lucas Herbert were absolute specials to win it. Smith plummeted to T39 behind Castle Hill's Daniel Gale. Elvis and Herbert T5 were solid. Prizemoney is scant compared to the bigger international tournaments. A little worrying really, especially when you compare it to horse racing in this country.
10. EPL. Tottenham surely have to win tonight. If Man City lose to Liverpool it will be six losses in a row with huge injuries of course. For Tottenham, they can head to fifth spot with a victory v Fulham. Surely they can't blow it again.
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