I think we have all just witnessed one of the most catastrophic and pathetic displays of rugby league by a team since 1908. Leading 30-6, Parramatta lose 36-30!
Sorry to all the Eels apologists out there and those who want to sook about loyalty, but get a grip, please.
The Eels. Pathetic.
Does anyone think they need leadership and leaders - smarter footballers - to be recruited instantly? This was staggering.
They are a dumb, rudderless football team. Watmough has added nothing really...except a few customary play the ball fumbles and penalties.
How does Ryan Morgan get a start in any first grade team? He is possibly the worst footballer in first grade at any club. Ever. In fact, when you see his name on the team sheet, Parramatta are destined to lose. Have a close look at the last 20 mins of game footage and tell me Ryan Morgan is not the worst player since Chris Thorman - or Paul Carige for the Eels.
Tim Mannah..good bloke...top fella...wonderful ambassador...yada yada...but he clearly is done. He needs to be part of the clean out. He is the surviving problem over the last eight years. He has not offloaded a footy since he started and offers no leadership or mental toughness. I am sad to say it, but he is too used to losing. He also draws a hefty wage.
Exit stage left, before the good players go too.
They need to also look at the coach. He was the one who could not crack a win in the last few games last year to edge them to the semis. He is not getting through to them, but if many of your squad are ex prisoners, domestic violence offenders, accused cheats, regulars in court and drug test liars and avoiders ...maybe he is performing miracles.
Far too many of these players make poor choices in their personal lives, which are reflected in the poor choices they make on the field. When it comes to a crisis decision or the tough moment, they wilt. They have proven form in this sphere.
Bring it in close. Adopt the Swans' "NO DICKHEAD POLICY" please.
They could also give some thought to getting Toovey across there when he gets punted. He at least knows how to win...most years. He is tough and insistent.
Brad Arthur puts on a great surprised - face lift - look in a press conference.
But, the sun comes up as usual and another spoon will make its way to the Eels Leagues Club (which by the way is making a storming profit...cue handstands....cartwheels....yippee..). All the while the club goes down the sinkhole.
Maybe the brainiac who took the overpaid, underperforming Eels brats to the north coast last week for their weekend massage and day spa needs to be sacked. It's hard work losing the unloseable and earning a wooden spoon.
Maybe a lesson or two in reading the momentum of the game and choices that need to be made under pressure would have been better. Was that not part of the USA frolic at the start of the year? What did they actually learn over there?
No matter, the wages will be in the account tomorrow.
They should be relegated to the NSW Cup. Today.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Wrap - A Goodes Thing
1. So Adam Voges was the man as predicted. A wonderful ton under pressure on a low turner (not a WACA deck), reinforcing the old ethic that those excelling in Shield make the best batsmen. He is actually quite capable of playing the middle order Boof Lehmann role when he was selected all those years ago.
Shane Watson may need to be nervous now. Do we really need his bowling at present - even allowing for the rubbish attitude of the West Indies when the pressure is on? Starc, Hazlewood and Johnson have him covered. And no room for Chanderpaul? The politics of protecting Lara's run scoring record is clearly at work here. Typical dysfunctional West Indian cricket...even when they have a solution, no one can bend. And where is Pollard, Gayle, et al? Stupidity.
Had to laugh a little at the Nathan Lyon record v Hugh Trumble. Lyon may have the total wickets but at nearly 38 runs each, compared to Trumble's low 20's? A steady cricketer who seems to be a good bloke, but who ranks somewhere above Ray Bright and Tom Hogan but beneath Roo Yardley.
2. AFL. This Adam Goodes thing is dividing the game, not uniting in its indigenous focus. There needs to be some cool heads, but this wholesale booing of Goodes is a terrible look. I note that at the SCG he is applauded more loudly than ever with every touch. The AFL have a significant problem with their fans.
3. Souths and the Storm looked dominant. Titans are doing pretty well for a team that has a ridiculous situation with the turncoat, Daley Cherry-Evans. Always be wary of a man with a hyphenated surname. Usually VERY indecisive by name and nature.
I am sensing too that it will all end in tears at the Tigers with Jason Taylor. He is incapable of smiling and I see a bloke whose negativity will bounce heavily on a team of emerging whingers and brats. Get set for the tears.
4. Folau finally clicked for the Tahs on the weekend. He has had a quiet season really and needs to lift. Their next South African match looms as critical. Being on top of the Australian conference sounds great, but means little.
I was wrong about that Reds coach. Inexplicably they have kept him on, despite the shipwreck.
5. FIFA. Is there not scope for a break away football league? A world split aligned to 'old FIFA' (Africa, Asia) and those who seek a new order (Europe, Americas)? Surely the game could divide like Super League as there is significant cash in that game. When all is resolved, they re-unite on new terms. Simple. TV companies make a motza in between.
6. Serena Williams. She is elite and simply phenomenal. Four behind the best ever but now goes to Wimbledon with the Australian and French under her belt. What price a 2015 Grand Slam?
7. Barcelona 3-1 over Juventus as world champions. They are some sort of team - with some sort of chequebook.
8. I saw one of the funniest movies on the weekend - San Andreas. If you want to see an action film that makes no sense, has no logic and has ridiculous one liners that make no sense...watch it. Very funny.
Shane Watson may need to be nervous now. Do we really need his bowling at present - even allowing for the rubbish attitude of the West Indies when the pressure is on? Starc, Hazlewood and Johnson have him covered. And no room for Chanderpaul? The politics of protecting Lara's run scoring record is clearly at work here. Typical dysfunctional West Indian cricket...even when they have a solution, no one can bend. And where is Pollard, Gayle, et al? Stupidity.
Had to laugh a little at the Nathan Lyon record v Hugh Trumble. Lyon may have the total wickets but at nearly 38 runs each, compared to Trumble's low 20's? A steady cricketer who seems to be a good bloke, but who ranks somewhere above Ray Bright and Tom Hogan but beneath Roo Yardley.
2. AFL. This Adam Goodes thing is dividing the game, not uniting in its indigenous focus. There needs to be some cool heads, but this wholesale booing of Goodes is a terrible look. I note that at the SCG he is applauded more loudly than ever with every touch. The AFL have a significant problem with their fans.
3. Souths and the Storm looked dominant. Titans are doing pretty well for a team that has a ridiculous situation with the turncoat, Daley Cherry-Evans. Always be wary of a man with a hyphenated surname. Usually VERY indecisive by name and nature.
I am sensing too that it will all end in tears at the Tigers with Jason Taylor. He is incapable of smiling and I see a bloke whose negativity will bounce heavily on a team of emerging whingers and brats. Get set for the tears.
4. Folau finally clicked for the Tahs on the weekend. He has had a quiet season really and needs to lift. Their next South African match looms as critical. Being on top of the Australian conference sounds great, but means little.
I was wrong about that Reds coach. Inexplicably they have kept him on, despite the shipwreck.
5. FIFA. Is there not scope for a break away football league? A world split aligned to 'old FIFA' (Africa, Asia) and those who seek a new order (Europe, Americas)? Surely the game could divide like Super League as there is significant cash in that game. When all is resolved, they re-unite on new terms. Simple. TV companies make a motza in between.
6. Serena Williams. She is elite and simply phenomenal. Four behind the best ever but now goes to Wimbledon with the Australian and French under her belt. What price a 2015 Grand Slam?
7. Barcelona 3-1 over Juventus as world champions. They are some sort of team - with some sort of chequebook.
8. I saw one of the funniest movies on the weekend - San Andreas. If you want to see an action film that makes no sense, has no logic and has ridiculous one liners that make no sense...watch it. Very funny.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Wrap - Bad Flag Snaps
1. Is it just me or are the refs in the NRL too whistle happy? The performance with the whistle in Origin 1 was appalling. Too many whistles and too many penalties. A slow game and it was dry. They are human, but when a ref is in charge of all of the refs...look out...order more whistles.
I am also not happy with the standard of the touch judge flag snap at present. Reminds me of the rugby tea towel touchies in tracky daks.
2. Jarryd Hayne. Is there anyone not happy with his foray into NFL? The fans, the coaches, the star players, the US media.... Everyone says he's a freak, a natural and a talent...but I'm not seeing too much game time coming his way. US sports can be a fierce master. We need to get a grip on reality.
3. Waratahs. The South African curse has hit yet again. Could get ugly.
4. I cannot believe that Shaun Marsh with one century in a million against a President's hack XI will trump Adam Voges who slogged his guts out all summer and excelled like no other, including a 50 in this nonsense game too. We need the experience of Voges - not the Marsh family excuses. Marsh is a Clarke favourite. If Siddle plays we will surely struggle. V.B. Fawad is a high risk, but will get wickets against the Windies' ill discipline.
5. Penrith are in trouble. Canberra, Sharks and Eels are a coin toss. Manly are not far away and were unlucky. The Warriors and the Cowboys are two of the luckiest sides in recent memory. I think John Hopoate would have played better than Will the other night. Great to see him turn on the stink post match...hopefully not that sort of stink.
6. AFL. That Freo team will be hard to toss for the flag this year. By far the most consistent and the most focused. Early days and more to come...Hawks and Swans will be there again.
7. Nick Kygrios. I am smelling a goose on a slow burn here. Just the Tomic we need! Put money on a Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams double.
I am also not happy with the standard of the touch judge flag snap at present. Reminds me of the rugby tea towel touchies in tracky daks.
2. Jarryd Hayne. Is there anyone not happy with his foray into NFL? The fans, the coaches, the star players, the US media.... Everyone says he's a freak, a natural and a talent...but I'm not seeing too much game time coming his way. US sports can be a fierce master. We need to get a grip on reality.
3. Waratahs. The South African curse has hit yet again. Could get ugly.
4. I cannot believe that Shaun Marsh with one century in a million against a President's hack XI will trump Adam Voges who slogged his guts out all summer and excelled like no other, including a 50 in this nonsense game too. We need the experience of Voges - not the Marsh family excuses. Marsh is a Clarke favourite. If Siddle plays we will surely struggle. V.B. Fawad is a high risk, but will get wickets against the Windies' ill discipline.
5. Penrith are in trouble. Canberra, Sharks and Eels are a coin toss. Manly are not far away and were unlucky. The Warriors and the Cowboys are two of the luckiest sides in recent memory. I think John Hopoate would have played better than Will the other night. Great to see him turn on the stink post match...hopefully not that sort of stink.
6. AFL. That Freo team will be hard to toss for the flag this year. By far the most consistent and the most focused. Early days and more to come...Hawks and Swans will be there again.
7. Nick Kygrios. I am smelling a goose on a slow burn here. Just the Tomic we need! Put money on a Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams double.
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Wrap - Given The Short Shiv
1. NSW Origin. The team is mucked around with all the time. Too much. Is there any need for selectors with coaches? They will lose soundly - 20-8 something like that. QLD are settled and familiar, but I must say that I am sick of the annual "health scare" story when they go into camp...last year it was Thurston, this year Inglis. The press love it. The public hate it. Bring the game on and get ready to return the trophy.
1A. Parramatta. Fancy cheating on the salary cap - no matter who, what and where the excuse comes from (same for all teams?) - and still getting the spoon. Joke. They are destined to get it again this year. Certainties. At 12-8 up with a few minutes to play v Souths...ironically the chances of winning seem slimmer when they are ahead! Golden point?
Once again boneheads dominate and basics are missed. Sandow rarely triumphs under pressure, but will land a new fat contract? PLEEAASE! With Semi Radradra now going to court this week, I think it only leaves a handful in the first grade squad who have not cheated on drugs tests, left the scene of an accident, DUI'd, been in the clink, bet on their own team, hit their spouse or another woman or been arrested. Those who have been shot at, were in betting scandals and who fight outside at pubs have left. Someone needs to have a close look at their contracts and insert one little Sydney Swans clause: "No dickheads". It may have to start with the board. The joint is rotten to high heaven. Only then will Coles at Castle Hill finally have wooden spoons left on their shelves.
The love affair with Brad Arthur is only as good as his position on the table. The squad love him because they are losing? When will someone take hold of the joint and rid it of turds, turmoil and tossers?
2. Jason Taylor. It was predicted by many and it is becoming clear that he is as popular as a Dan Murphy's bill on a corporate credit card. He has not smiled for weeks. His surly, cranky demeanour is wearing thin already. Loved his blame of Mick Potter on the weekend..."we are a long, long way behind"...I am the Messiah, but it is taking me a while to fire up the magic wand.
3. GWS. On fire and a remarkable turn around. Whatever happens from here they are over achieving and are destined for great things in a short time. Conversely, very interesting to see the curse of the Gold Coast has bitten again. It is a holiday camp. Bring back Hemi.
4. Waratahs. A storming victory v Crusaders, but the South African leg will be a test. Australian teams rarely win in those parts. Can't see them there at the end, but pleasing news that Quayde Cooper will be heading to France. Surely Foley has to be our man. He is very consistent.
James O'Connor's kick to lose the match on Friday night was horrible, terrible and awful in one. He is rugby's Shane Watson sometimes. I also do need to concede I was wrong. I gave the Reds coach until the end of May before he was sacked. I am looking shaky. So is he.
5. NZ cricket. On the rise and giving England a real test. I still fancy that Broad and Anderson in England will test any batsman however. Interested too to see that Shiv Chanderpaul has been dropped for our series. They can't get anything right that mob. One poor series and gone. Their most reliable bat who Australia has struggled to dismiss.
6. I'm sure you are feeling the same...absolutely petrified that Jason Gillespie may be coaching against us. How they would ever consider a clown like that...even if he was dropped after scoring a double ton. No on second thoughts, I totally understand. Bowlers do not make good coaches.
1A. Parramatta. Fancy cheating on the salary cap - no matter who, what and where the excuse comes from (same for all teams?) - and still getting the spoon. Joke. They are destined to get it again this year. Certainties. At 12-8 up with a few minutes to play v Souths...ironically the chances of winning seem slimmer when they are ahead! Golden point?
Once again boneheads dominate and basics are missed. Sandow rarely triumphs under pressure, but will land a new fat contract? PLEEAASE! With Semi Radradra now going to court this week, I think it only leaves a handful in the first grade squad who have not cheated on drugs tests, left the scene of an accident, DUI'd, been in the clink, bet on their own team, hit their spouse or another woman or been arrested. Those who have been shot at, were in betting scandals and who fight outside at pubs have left. Someone needs to have a close look at their contracts and insert one little Sydney Swans clause: "No dickheads". It may have to start with the board. The joint is rotten to high heaven. Only then will Coles at Castle Hill finally have wooden spoons left on their shelves.
The love affair with Brad Arthur is only as good as his position on the table. The squad love him because they are losing? When will someone take hold of the joint and rid it of turds, turmoil and tossers?
2. Jason Taylor. It was predicted by many and it is becoming clear that he is as popular as a Dan Murphy's bill on a corporate credit card. He has not smiled for weeks. His surly, cranky demeanour is wearing thin already. Loved his blame of Mick Potter on the weekend..."we are a long, long way behind"...I am the Messiah, but it is taking me a while to fire up the magic wand.
3. GWS. On fire and a remarkable turn around. Whatever happens from here they are over achieving and are destined for great things in a short time. Conversely, very interesting to see the curse of the Gold Coast has bitten again. It is a holiday camp. Bring back Hemi.
4. Waratahs. A storming victory v Crusaders, but the South African leg will be a test. Australian teams rarely win in those parts. Can't see them there at the end, but pleasing news that Quayde Cooper will be heading to France. Surely Foley has to be our man. He is very consistent.
James O'Connor's kick to lose the match on Friday night was horrible, terrible and awful in one. He is rugby's Shane Watson sometimes. I also do need to concede I was wrong. I gave the Reds coach until the end of May before he was sacked. I am looking shaky. So is he.
5. NZ cricket. On the rise and giving England a real test. I still fancy that Broad and Anderson in England will test any batsman however. Interested too to see that Shiv Chanderpaul has been dropped for our series. They can't get anything right that mob. One poor series and gone. Their most reliable bat who Australia has struggled to dismiss.
6. I'm sure you are feeling the same...absolutely petrified that Jason Gillespie may be coaching against us. How they would ever consider a clown like that...even if he was dropped after scoring a double ton. No on second thoughts, I totally understand. Bowlers do not make good coaches.
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Wrap - Relegated to The Scrapheap
1. Berisha for the Melbourne Victory is one of the great big game performers in Australian sport. What a thumping 3-0. However always a challenge travelling down south. Why was it not at the MCG? It would have been filled. Berisha has won more titles than Provan.
There must now be a highlights reel of big moments when people fall off podiums at sporting event presentations. Too many people on them in the first place!
2. Parramatta. Pencil them in for the spoon already. K-Mart is restocking. They fought gamely but with Cronulla winning, Canberra and all others in between having a dig, it is between them and the Titans. The impossible victory was unlikely as soon as golden point started against the Warriors. I feel for Tim Mannah, but at times you wonder if he has the required level of mongrel to carry a team over the line. He is no Ennis, Graham or Lewis. Does he know how to win? He must have the worst win-loss ratios in the NRL. The lack of smart players kicks in and they struggle. Wenty need Sandow more than Parramatta. Surely he is now gone. Norman to half...Foran to 5/8 (if he ever gets fit again).
3. Waratahs got across the line and the Brumbies' good form in South Africa continued. It is hard to see our teams figuring heavily in the final wash up. NSW in South Africa next week - never a happy trip.
4. Richmond v Collingwood - underachiever play off. Carlton are terrible too and the Malthouse excuses must surely be fading. The knives will sharpen. GWS keep surprising. They play a quick brand of footy.
5. So Brad Haddin retires from ODI cricket. Finally. He had a good World Cup but he has waited a long time to announce it. It is time to build new champions. If the Windies can get their proper side out of the riches of world 20-20 tournaments, they could be competitive.
If KP never plays for England again, we will beat them. They love a grudge does English cricket. KP gives plenty of ammo to the critics.
6. S. Gerrard departs and with him goes a miserable season for Liverpool. The decision to axe Suarez was a painful one. However, necessary. Hull look like being relegated. they need a win v ManU next start, but if they do win, Newcastle may tumble yet. Ouch!
There must now be a highlights reel of big moments when people fall off podiums at sporting event presentations. Too many people on them in the first place!
2. Parramatta. Pencil them in for the spoon already. K-Mart is restocking. They fought gamely but with Cronulla winning, Canberra and all others in between having a dig, it is between them and the Titans. The impossible victory was unlikely as soon as golden point started against the Warriors. I feel for Tim Mannah, but at times you wonder if he has the required level of mongrel to carry a team over the line. He is no Ennis, Graham or Lewis. Does he know how to win? He must have the worst win-loss ratios in the NRL. The lack of smart players kicks in and they struggle. Wenty need Sandow more than Parramatta. Surely he is now gone. Norman to half...Foran to 5/8 (if he ever gets fit again).
3. Waratahs got across the line and the Brumbies' good form in South Africa continued. It is hard to see our teams figuring heavily in the final wash up. NSW in South Africa next week - never a happy trip.
4. Richmond v Collingwood - underachiever play off. Carlton are terrible too and the Malthouse excuses must surely be fading. The knives will sharpen. GWS keep surprising. They play a quick brand of footy.
5. So Brad Haddin retires from ODI cricket. Finally. He had a good World Cup but he has waited a long time to announce it. It is time to build new champions. If the Windies can get their proper side out of the riches of world 20-20 tournaments, they could be competitive.
If KP never plays for England again, we will beat them. They love a grudge does English cricket. KP gives plenty of ammo to the critics.
6. S. Gerrard departs and with him goes a miserable season for Liverpool. The decision to axe Suarez was a painful one. However, necessary. Hull look like being relegated. they need a win v ManU next start, but if they do win, Newcastle may tumble yet. Ouch!
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Wrap - Coaches Who Drive
1. Waratahs. Two losses to the Western Force in a season. Hard to take them seriously after that. The Australian teams won't trouble the semis. That miss in front by the Brumbies' kicker Leofiiano was shambolic!
2. Well it looks like the Eels are in the spoon frame again. A year when most teams have a bit of ticker and are all competitive on their day, the inconsistency of a team that cannot play for a full 80 minutes, is showing. Great occasional efforts, isolated talent, but no leadership and no sustained focus. Are they smart enough to win? 10,000 in the crowd will slip further next time. A perfect sunny day and just 10K? Brad Arthur sounds like the type of bloke who you'd buy a car off. Hasler, Bellamy, Toovey and Bennett - you'd check if there was an engine underneath the bonnet first.
3. AFL. GWS had some sort of win. Tide is starting to turn perhaps. Still very young and in need of more experience, but could well be in the top 8...staggering really. The Gold Coast Suns would die for that.
4. AFL. Carlton, Richmond and throw in Collingwood...all on the slippery slide again. What has happened to the pride of the AFL?
5. English cricket's new coach. Signing Justin Langer would be the best choice in the world at present. A tough nut who knows how to compete and win. Gillespie would be another dopey choice. It will be Gillespie. Maybe Trevor Bayliss is the man?
6. A-League GF for Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory. Could be a cracker. Get on Archie Thompson for a goal scorer! Alex Brosque too. The merits of Graham Arnold as a coach continue to spiral sky high. I think he is the best coach in any sport at the moment in Australia (outside of Justin Langer). Ross Lyon (Freo) goes well, but his press conferences would be good at a home for the terminally ill, but little else.
7. The relegation drop zone for the EPL is getting hot. Burnley gone and QPR. Newcastle could join them. Leicester have won 6/7 in the run home. Amazing for a team who seemingly could not care at Christmas.
2. Well it looks like the Eels are in the spoon frame again. A year when most teams have a bit of ticker and are all competitive on their day, the inconsistency of a team that cannot play for a full 80 minutes, is showing. Great occasional efforts, isolated talent, but no leadership and no sustained focus. Are they smart enough to win? 10,000 in the crowd will slip further next time. A perfect sunny day and just 10K? Brad Arthur sounds like the type of bloke who you'd buy a car off. Hasler, Bellamy, Toovey and Bennett - you'd check if there was an engine underneath the bonnet first.
3. AFL. GWS had some sort of win. Tide is starting to turn perhaps. Still very young and in need of more experience, but could well be in the top 8...staggering really. The Gold Coast Suns would die for that.
4. AFL. Carlton, Richmond and throw in Collingwood...all on the slippery slide again. What has happened to the pride of the AFL?
5. English cricket's new coach. Signing Justin Langer would be the best choice in the world at present. A tough nut who knows how to compete and win. Gillespie would be another dopey choice. It will be Gillespie. Maybe Trevor Bayliss is the man?
6. A-League GF for Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory. Could be a cracker. Get on Archie Thompson for a goal scorer! Alex Brosque too. The merits of Graham Arnold as a coach continue to spiral sky high. I think he is the best coach in any sport at the moment in Australia (outside of Justin Langer). Ross Lyon (Freo) goes well, but his press conferences would be good at a home for the terminally ill, but little else.
7. The relegation drop zone for the EPL is getting hot. Burnley gone and QPR. Newcastle could join them. Leicester have won 6/7 in the run home. Amazing for a team who seemingly could not care at Christmas.
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Wrap - Swanning Around
1. The Swans are getting lavish and extravagant. Wet weather AFL defines the player and the team's desire. To give up a 20+ lead in the first quarter was always going to be tough. This is a bit of a trend of late with the Swans who risk slipping down into the mob after two losses. The Western Bulldogs look tough this year.
2. City v Country. Is it just me, or is the intensity lacking in this game? Every year we see some pretty weak defence and barely a bloke who really puts his name out there to step up for NSW. There is a distinct lack of focus really. Probably a big week on the cans in the lead up for all of them. They must have found the only sun in NSW at that joint.
3. Jarryd Hayne. Never like to read that a player regrets making the decision into move to another sport. Maybe the Play Station wasn't the ideal preparation. Maybe, just maybe, the greedy entourage (think Mundine - or Mayweather) get it wrong and walk away with bulging pockets...while the athlete stays broken and inactive long term.
4. How about a massive free kick to that code granted the weather and the lack of NRL games this weekend. It is hard to get excited about the national league team and the state of international league. Surely a NZ team in an Origin style concept needs to be next. It would be huge. The game needs to evolve into this area.
5. Intriguing to see the Mayweather - Pacman fight underwhelm most. Should have happened three years ago. Mayweather is unlikeable (remember in Get Smart - "Simon The Likeable"?) but highly talented. Stand by for "The Money Man Mundine" to claim he should be the next challenger!
6. The Windies are an unpredictable lot. Why don't they produce those grassy juiced up wickets like the old days? They'd be better off. Chanderpaul has played for his nation since we were playing! Cook finally got a ton. Reminds me of Tubby Taylor's last ton - or Ponting's. Great till the end but losing sheen fast.
7. Love this EPL relegation fight. Chelsea home, but will the great Newcastle club be punted from the EPL? Hard to believe they are near trouble. Leicester on fire!
2. City v Country. Is it just me, or is the intensity lacking in this game? Every year we see some pretty weak defence and barely a bloke who really puts his name out there to step up for NSW. There is a distinct lack of focus really. Probably a big week on the cans in the lead up for all of them. They must have found the only sun in NSW at that joint.
3. Jarryd Hayne. Never like to read that a player regrets making the decision into move to another sport. Maybe the Play Station wasn't the ideal preparation. Maybe, just maybe, the greedy entourage (think Mundine - or Mayweather) get it wrong and walk away with bulging pockets...while the athlete stays broken and inactive long term.
4. How about a massive free kick to that code granted the weather and the lack of NRL games this weekend. It is hard to get excited about the national league team and the state of international league. Surely a NZ team in an Origin style concept needs to be next. It would be huge. The game needs to evolve into this area.
5. Intriguing to see the Mayweather - Pacman fight underwhelm most. Should have happened three years ago. Mayweather is unlikeable (remember in Get Smart - "Simon The Likeable"?) but highly talented. Stand by for "The Money Man Mundine" to claim he should be the next challenger!
6. The Windies are an unpredictable lot. Why don't they produce those grassy juiced up wickets like the old days? They'd be better off. Chanderpaul has played for his nation since we were playing! Cook finally got a ton. Reminds me of Tubby Taylor's last ton - or Ponting's. Great till the end but losing sheen fast.
7. Love this EPL relegation fight. Chelsea home, but will the great Newcastle club be punted from the EPL? Hard to believe they are near trouble. Leicester on fire!
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