Monday, December 23, 2019
The Wrap - Commission of Feather Dusters
1. BBL. Chris Lynn is a matchwinner. Staggering talent but too often injured. 11 sixes in an outing is impressive in anyone's book. Threw away the ton really. The yellow cap (leading run scorer) is a good initiative. I am also proposing a blackcap for the worst bowling strike rate and a red cap for the bloke who drops the most catches. The BBL is very good TV however. Lots of Afghanis, South Africans, Pakis and Pommies. Not a West Indian in sight this year... Good to see matt Renshaw do something. Hasn't scored a run in two years.
2. Adam Scott. Big win in the Australian PGA. Nice to see Stewart Cink playing golf still. Scott has excellent poise, but I thought the broomstick putter was banned if anchoring was involved. Is Scott doing this? Obviously not, but is it policed? Disappointing crowds.
3. Boxing Day Test. Not sure that Steve Smith is in a batting slump. He just needs to alter his technique fractionally and stay composed. I will back him in for a Boxing Day ton. He seems easily frustrated this summer. Pattinson could be awesome in this Test. Bring in Cameron Green as well and get rid of Mitchell Marsh.
I noticed Peter Siddle had to be treated for smoke inhalation after the abandoned BBL game v the Sydney Thunder in Canberra on the weekend. I wonder if it was smoke being blown his way by Justin Langer who indicated he gets a call up before Jhye Richardson, James Pattinson, Jackson Bird and Riley Meredith!
4. NRL Integrity Commission. Some of their finest work with David Fifita. In jail for a few days, but no case to answer. Shapelle defence lawyers perhaps?
5. ManU. Hitting rock bottom in losing to Watford 2-0 when Man City and Chelsea power on. It is their lowest ever points total at this stage of the season. pathetic really for one of the great clubs ever. Liverpool a mile in front now and still winning silverware with the Club World Cup v the Brazilians - Flemenco.
6. NRL Sex Tape Scandal. Is it just about time for this sort of scandal to rock the NRL again?
7. New England Patriots. They have just won an incredible 11 straight AFC East Championships. Tom Brady and his team are steaming on to the Superbowl again.
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Wrap - Circus Comes To Town
1. The President's Cup is extraordinary with how many world golfing stars descend on us so quickly. Super field and huge crowds really. A little raucous and merry, but amazing quality. The Internationals folded badly. Tiger was immense and is such a star. The Internationals were pretty weak comparatively, but the crowds were immense. Reed copped it badly, but outside of a boys' weekend of golf, you can't do that stuff. Iron it out!
And then the private jets were all gone again...!
2. Cricket. I have been struck by Steve Smith getting super frustrated this summer. He seems very tense and irritable. This is what got him into strife in South Africa. He needs to loosen and lessen the tension. His dismissals v Pakistan and NZ have been awful really. Both in this Test were appalling really. The trap set and he hits a catch twice!
3. Mitchell Starc. For someone with 236 Test wickets, you get the feeling he should have a hundred more. In scintillating form this summer. He has been the difference and if they still had the Benson and Hedges smokers BMW, he'd be favourite to do the lap of the SCG in it in early January.
4. Nathan Lyon. 375 Test wickets in 94 Tests. One short of Malcolm Marshall and on the way to Ian Botham's 102 Test 383 Test wickets. He has certainly picked up his game of late and seems to be picking up key wickets as he did once upon a time.
5. EPL Liverpool. Surely it is all over now. They are unstoppable and seem to find a way to win every time. A long season yet, but they are supremely positioned.
6. BBL. Starts again this week. The Melbourne Stars have every star in the book. Surely they win, although the Brisbane Heat with AB De Villiers won't be far away.
7. Peter Siddle. Is this bloke the luckiest cricketer in the modern era? Fancy bringing him back into the Australian team... surely we have better.
8. Shayna Jack. We might now be more worried than ever about her drug charge. Kissing someone who has had cocaine? Is she telling us something about her partner?
9. The Cricket Australia administrators who have barred the WBBL player for posting the team sheet early... please. That is over blown and ridiculous from an organisation who cannot get its crap right first. It is poor form and needs to be reversed. Would they have done it to a male BBL player?
10. Latrell. Can someone give Latrell a hug and a cheque so we can all move on?
And then the private jets were all gone again...!
2. Cricket. I have been struck by Steve Smith getting super frustrated this summer. He seems very tense and irritable. This is what got him into strife in South Africa. He needs to loosen and lessen the tension. His dismissals v Pakistan and NZ have been awful really. Both in this Test were appalling really. The trap set and he hits a catch twice!
3. Mitchell Starc. For someone with 236 Test wickets, you get the feeling he should have a hundred more. In scintillating form this summer. He has been the difference and if they still had the Benson and Hedges smokers BMW, he'd be favourite to do the lap of the SCG in it in early January.
4. Nathan Lyon. 375 Test wickets in 94 Tests. One short of Malcolm Marshall and on the way to Ian Botham's 102 Test 383 Test wickets. He has certainly picked up his game of late and seems to be picking up key wickets as he did once upon a time.
5. EPL Liverpool. Surely it is all over now. They are unstoppable and seem to find a way to win every time. A long season yet, but they are supremely positioned.
6. BBL. Starts again this week. The Melbourne Stars have every star in the book. Surely they win, although the Brisbane Heat with AB De Villiers won't be far away.
7. Peter Siddle. Is this bloke the luckiest cricketer in the modern era? Fancy bringing him back into the Australian team... surely we have better.
8. Shayna Jack. We might now be more worried than ever about her drug charge. Kissing someone who has had cocaine? Is she telling us something about her partner?
9. The Cricket Australia administrators who have barred the WBBL player for posting the team sheet early... please. That is over blown and ridiculous from an organisation who cannot get its crap right first. It is poor form and needs to be reversed. Would they have done it to a male BBL player?
10. Latrell. Can someone give Latrell a hug and a cheque so we can all move on?
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Wrap - Gutsy Performers
1. Intriguing NFL Season. There are five teams on 10 wins-2 losses as the snow begins to fall in the USA. The New England Patriots of course are up there, but the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and the New Orleans Saints. 16 regular season games a year means these teams are certainties really, unless they completely implode. The Ravens look the goods.
2. Australian Open Golf. How does that tournament keep surviving? Jones too good, but nearly came home in a hearse! It gets fringe players at best. I would have thought with the President's Cup so close, it could have pulled more names. Cash is the almighty in world golf. The Hero Golf Challenge hosted by Tiger just has more cash!
3. Andy Ruiz Jr. Proving the first world heavyweight title was a fluke, Ruiz was showing more guts than the SCG Hill. He has a power punch however and is tough! Anthony Joshua out boxed him with superior power and reach. The heavyweight belts of the world are well worn items!
4. Latrell Mitchell. How sad is it to see a bloke surrounded by bad advice and open hands. He should be staying at Bondi, but the attitude was not going to be tolerated. Disrespect I suspect landed him offside with the Roosters. He was still the highest point scorer for the season out of all clubs.
5. Moises Henriques. Please don't tell me he will be recalled. He has had a bumper batting season thus far, hitting a few tons and a ninety odd. Another 116 on the weekend. Has never quite delivered on his promise.
6. MCG. Can Melbourne get anything right at the moment? Their cricket wickets are appalling. Fancy in this day's level of technology, getting a drop-in pitch so wrong. Too much water? Check the dials and gauges and give yourselves an upper cut. True to cricket's pathetic obstinacy, do we go to a neighbouring oval... no call the whole thing off. Fools. You would not be happy if you were pressing your claims for national selection. Stoinis looked sick playing on that deck. No different to the West Indies pitches way back.
7. Besart Berisha. This guy is amazing the way he keeps scoring goals and he doesn't mind who he plays for...Roar, Victory...now Western United.
8. Son - Tottenham. The goal on the weekend in the EPL by Son was stunning: https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/tottenham-hotspurs-star-son-heungmin-scores-goal-of-the-century/news-story/af6e168ae6ddb647d1d3ebcdb2375ff6
9. Patrick Reed. He needs to come on a boys golf weekend and educate us all on how to improve your lie in a bunker! Cracking 'camera angle' excuse! And he was leading at the time.
2. Australian Open Golf. How does that tournament keep surviving? Jones too good, but nearly came home in a hearse! It gets fringe players at best. I would have thought with the President's Cup so close, it could have pulled more names. Cash is the almighty in world golf. The Hero Golf Challenge hosted by Tiger just has more cash!
3. Andy Ruiz Jr. Proving the first world heavyweight title was a fluke, Ruiz was showing more guts than the SCG Hill. He has a power punch however and is tough! Anthony Joshua out boxed him with superior power and reach. The heavyweight belts of the world are well worn items!
4. Latrell Mitchell. How sad is it to see a bloke surrounded by bad advice and open hands. He should be staying at Bondi, but the attitude was not going to be tolerated. Disrespect I suspect landed him offside with the Roosters. He was still the highest point scorer for the season out of all clubs.
5. Moises Henriques. Please don't tell me he will be recalled. He has had a bumper batting season thus far, hitting a few tons and a ninety odd. Another 116 on the weekend. Has never quite delivered on his promise.
6. MCG. Can Melbourne get anything right at the moment? Their cricket wickets are appalling. Fancy in this day's level of technology, getting a drop-in pitch so wrong. Too much water? Check the dials and gauges and give yourselves an upper cut. True to cricket's pathetic obstinacy, do we go to a neighbouring oval... no call the whole thing off. Fools. You would not be happy if you were pressing your claims for national selection. Stoinis looked sick playing on that deck. No different to the West Indies pitches way back.
7. Besart Berisha. This guy is amazing the way he keeps scoring goals and he doesn't mind who he plays for...Roar, Victory...now Western United.
8. Son - Tottenham. The goal on the weekend in the EPL by Son was stunning: https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/tottenham-hotspurs-star-son-heungmin-scores-goal-of-the-century/news-story/af6e168ae6ddb647d1d3ebcdb2375ff6
9. Patrick Reed. He needs to come on a boys golf weekend and educate us all on how to improve your lie in a bunker! Cracking 'camera angle' excuse! And he was leading at the time.
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Wrap - Currency of Runs and Wickets
1. David Warner. Much maligned and deservedly so. However he gets 335* that probably could have been over 400. I love the critics who dare speak out about the quality of it or the timing or the Hayden record...lap it up it is rare. We have seen three in our lifetimes! (Taylor, Hayden and now Warner). He has extraordinary talent and has redefined the game. Now though is not the time to be talking about cutting back on cricket. Brain first...then mouth.
The way the Aussies fielded they needed to declare. Their catching and ground fielding was woeful in the first innings. Starc should have had 8 for. The ineffective nature of Nathan Lyon is another concern. Rarely does he rip through a team for us. Can you recall a recent one? Yasir Shah should never score a 100 against you.
2. Selection Problems. You have to give credit where it is reluctantly due sometimes and despite thankfully leaving the Australian Cricket Selection table, Greg Chappell is still coaching/ mentoring/ guiding our youngest U/19 cricketers. (Not sure why they can't just send him into retirement with Trevor Hohns?). It was Chappell that unearthed Marnus Labuschagne in the Test arena. A good find now he has matured his game, but let's see how he goes against India and South Africa... even New Zealand.
3. Captain-Coach Selectors. A new era. Interested to see how George Bailey fares. Is he tough enough? He said he might use social media to inform players of their sackings... how ridiculous. You are either selected or you aren't. More runs and wickets - the only currency that matters.
4. Pink Ball Tests. No one really wants to bat under the lights with the swinging pink ball. Australia even enforced the follow on to avoid it. One thing the sub continent teams love doing is batting! Under lights tests everyone, especially when Starc is steaming in. We could regret the missed stumpings and catches.
5. Oh The Pain... Paine looks like he is struggling. A chronic finger/ hand injury could be the perfect out for him as skipper. His batting is terrible these days. Meanwhile Carey belts 143 for South Australia...
6. Latrell Mitchell. Is there anything sadder than a sports star with a million hangers on and a future of regret? Evander Holyfield lives in a two bed apartment these days. The player becomes filled with silly greedy ideals (for the benefit of others) and loses out. His entourage rivals that of King Lear. No club needs a star who is hard work. Think Hayne. The Roosters, Bulldogs, Cowboys and now Tigers have shunned him. Is there a message there? The saddest thing is that Latrell is the last to see it. Then roll out the old "I'm going to rugby" line.
7. Anthony Mundine. Perhaps Mundine is sadder, but he is not stupid. He gets beaten in the ring by a nuffy. Time to stop Anthony... you are losing credibility. Does he need it on social media to advise him? He has the cash however.
8. Liverpool. 11 points ahead and now destined to win big in the Premier League this year - barring a disaster. They rarely lose these days!
The way the Aussies fielded they needed to declare. Their catching and ground fielding was woeful in the first innings. Starc should have had 8 for. The ineffective nature of Nathan Lyon is another concern. Rarely does he rip through a team for us. Can you recall a recent one? Yasir Shah should never score a 100 against you.
2. Selection Problems. You have to give credit where it is reluctantly due sometimes and despite thankfully leaving the Australian Cricket Selection table, Greg Chappell is still coaching/ mentoring/ guiding our youngest U/19 cricketers. (Not sure why they can't just send him into retirement with Trevor Hohns?). It was Chappell that unearthed Marnus Labuschagne in the Test arena. A good find now he has matured his game, but let's see how he goes against India and South Africa... even New Zealand.
3. Captain-Coach Selectors. A new era. Interested to see how George Bailey fares. Is he tough enough? He said he might use social media to inform players of their sackings... how ridiculous. You are either selected or you aren't. More runs and wickets - the only currency that matters.
4. Pink Ball Tests. No one really wants to bat under the lights with the swinging pink ball. Australia even enforced the follow on to avoid it. One thing the sub continent teams love doing is batting! Under lights tests everyone, especially when Starc is steaming in. We could regret the missed stumpings and catches.
5. Oh The Pain... Paine looks like he is struggling. A chronic finger/ hand injury could be the perfect out for him as skipper. His batting is terrible these days. Meanwhile Carey belts 143 for South Australia...
6. Latrell Mitchell. Is there anything sadder than a sports star with a million hangers on and a future of regret? Evander Holyfield lives in a two bed apartment these days. The player becomes filled with silly greedy ideals (for the benefit of others) and loses out. His entourage rivals that of King Lear. No club needs a star who is hard work. Think Hayne. The Roosters, Bulldogs, Cowboys and now Tigers have shunned him. Is there a message there? The saddest thing is that Latrell is the last to see it. Then roll out the old "I'm going to rugby" line.
7. Anthony Mundine. Perhaps Mundine is sadder, but he is not stupid. He gets beaten in the ring by a nuffy. Time to stop Anthony... you are losing credibility. Does he need it on social media to advise him? He has the cash however.
8. Liverpool. 11 points ahead and now destined to win big in the Premier League this year - barring a disaster. They rarely lose these days!
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Wrap - Pakistani Birth Certificates
1. Naseem Shah. Can you imagine the precision at the Karachi Births, Deaths and Marriages office? A bit like the Samoan/ Tongan one. This Naseem Shah would cause a bit of pain for the U/16 lads in school cricket. He bowls at pace. A little like Shoaib Aktar. It seems extraordinary, but I think Waqar Younis was 20 for about three seasons too.
2. Great innings by Warner and by Labuschagne too. These were big tons in the context of the series. Tim Paine needs to focus on his game. More silly comments about the scentof an opponent to go with his babysitting ones. He should concentrate on scoring runs and getting dismissals. I suspect he needs these more than the ridiculous comments. Starc looking sharp. Cummins powerful.
3. B.J Watling. The New Zealand keeper is a star performer under pressure. The number of times he rescues the Kiwis with the bat is stunning. 8 Test tons is impressive in the modern era. He has saved them again v England. A double ton under pressure works well! An understated star of the NZ Blackcaps.
4. Valentine Holmes. Signs for a squillion...but where are Cronulla in all of this? They have been dudded. Nonetheless the NFL Dream was basically a quick snooze on a Saturday afternoon and not much more. Good luck to him, but I doubt a six year contract will be seen through by him. He is restless. SBW like.
5. NRL. Have we reached a time where no one cares enough anymore about the pay packets or drama... so long as they get their fix on TV?
6. Rugby. Interesting rugby move to get the All Blacks Academy on our soil. Just don't let any Australian coaches or past players near it and we should be right.
7. Nick Kgyrios - Davis Cup. The new system of Davis Cup was all going well until Nick Kgyrios hurt his collarbone at night and cruelled our chances... collarbone at night? Wrestling on bed? Fight? How does one do a collarbone at night? Very odd. But of course we then lost and the rest is history. Nick is as popular as a dirty dunny seat. It seems odd, but he did say something smart...tennis has too many nothing tournaments and needs a revamp.
7. Cameron Smith. Playing on for another season... When will he become head coach?
8. EPL. Leicester sitting second and 9 points adrift. Liverpool just keep winning. Klopp has a stunning record since arriving at Anfield.
9. A-League. We could have an unfolding fiasco on our hands here. No big names and no glamour. Failing crowds and interest...a new TV deal which could be a complete dud. Maybe they need a heap of sixteen year old kids to ignite the public interest.
10. W-League. How about the over reaction of the "corruption" in W League. Providing a team list... wow. Don't invite Cricket Australia to a BBQ...they bring sledgehammers to kill flies. Honestly...
2. Great innings by Warner and by Labuschagne too. These were big tons in the context of the series. Tim Paine needs to focus on his game. More silly comments about the scentof an opponent to go with his babysitting ones. He should concentrate on scoring runs and getting dismissals. I suspect he needs these more than the ridiculous comments. Starc looking sharp. Cummins powerful.
3. B.J Watling. The New Zealand keeper is a star performer under pressure. The number of times he rescues the Kiwis with the bat is stunning. 8 Test tons is impressive in the modern era. He has saved them again v England. A double ton under pressure works well! An understated star of the NZ Blackcaps.
4. Valentine Holmes. Signs for a squillion...but where are Cronulla in all of this? They have been dudded. Nonetheless the NFL Dream was basically a quick snooze on a Saturday afternoon and not much more. Good luck to him, but I doubt a six year contract will be seen through by him. He is restless. SBW like.
5. NRL. Have we reached a time where no one cares enough anymore about the pay packets or drama... so long as they get their fix on TV?
6. Rugby. Interesting rugby move to get the All Blacks Academy on our soil. Just don't let any Australian coaches or past players near it and we should be right.
7. Nick Kgyrios - Davis Cup. The new system of Davis Cup was all going well until Nick Kgyrios hurt his collarbone at night and cruelled our chances... collarbone at night? Wrestling on bed? Fight? How does one do a collarbone at night? Very odd. But of course we then lost and the rest is history. Nick is as popular as a dirty dunny seat. It seems odd, but he did say something smart...tennis has too many nothing tournaments and needs a revamp.
7. Cameron Smith. Playing on for another season... When will he become head coach?
8. EPL. Leicester sitting second and 9 points adrift. Liverpool just keep winning. Klopp has a stunning record since arriving at Anfield.
9. A-League. We could have an unfolding fiasco on our hands here. No big names and no glamour. Failing crowds and interest...a new TV deal which could be a complete dud. Maybe they need a heap of sixteen year old kids to ignite the public interest.
10. W-League. How about the over reaction of the "corruption" in W League. Providing a team list... wow. Don't invite Cricket Australia to a BBQ...they bring sledgehammers to kill flies. Honestly...
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Wrap - Take No Prisoners
1. International Rugby League - Kumuls Pummel Them!. The changing world order in rugby league has been a long time coming, but surely the Pacific nations are positioned to become the dominant partners now. I have trumpeted a State of Origin concept involving them as well. If they were smart in New Zealand, they would pit the mainland against the island nations and replicate the success. The Kumuls had a great win 28-10, but how ordinary are Great Britain? Bennet should retire immediately and forget he ever went near them.
2. Over It. How long can the league season go on for some of these English players? John Bateman must be well over it by now. They need a rest. The prisoner, David Fifita, left for Bali with a million dollars a season offers, uncertain of his future. He hits shale and now his career is back on track at the Broncos? Something is not right here.
Really liked the NFL stance on stupidity of players involved in a brawl at the end of the game with that 'helmet donging' incident. They fined the clubs $250,000 each. This is a good way to keep them in check and remind them that they are registered by the governing body each year. Imagine how quick that would cure nonsense in the NRL?
3. Paul Gallen v Barry Hall. What gives with a 'draw' in boxing? What a disgrace. There is a grubby underside to some of these decisions unfortunately. They need longer rounds. The money in this pay per view boxing is outrageous.
4. Sheffield Shield. With four outright victories already, NSW may well make the final after only four rounds. They will take some stopping now.
5. Kurtis Patterson. Has he been kidnapped? What has happened to him? Surely he is a better prospect than Cameron Bancroft? Bancroft has literally done nothing all year and he is picked. Surely not as a fieldsman, no matter how good! Not because of his WA connection?
On that, would the exit of three top shelf players from the one state citing mental health alarm you if you were an official? (Maddinson, Maxwell and Pucovski). I get the feeling that Pucovski is a rough diamond, but every time he gets close to a Test debut, yet another challenge mentally arises. Hopefully they are all fine. Cameron Bancroft could not be happier or luckier.
Don't dismiss Daniel Hughes as a future Australian opener either.
6. A-League. Can we have a marquee player or two please? This will change the comp to its original intention. We will have a mediocre, going nowhere comp forever soon. It brings great joy to many.
7. NBA. A record crowd of 17,000 watch the Kings v Illawarra Hawks. Impressive!
7. Tennis New Era. Thiem v Tsisparis. The old guard of the brilliant three - Federer, Nadal and Djokovic have vanished momentarily. I suspect they will be back!
2. Over It. How long can the league season go on for some of these English players? John Bateman must be well over it by now. They need a rest. The prisoner, David Fifita, left for Bali with a million dollars a season offers, uncertain of his future. He hits shale and now his career is back on track at the Broncos? Something is not right here.
Really liked the NFL stance on stupidity of players involved in a brawl at the end of the game with that 'helmet donging' incident. They fined the clubs $250,000 each. This is a good way to keep them in check and remind them that they are registered by the governing body each year. Imagine how quick that would cure nonsense in the NRL?
3. Paul Gallen v Barry Hall. What gives with a 'draw' in boxing? What a disgrace. There is a grubby underside to some of these decisions unfortunately. They need longer rounds. The money in this pay per view boxing is outrageous.
4. Sheffield Shield. With four outright victories already, NSW may well make the final after only four rounds. They will take some stopping now.
5. Kurtis Patterson. Has he been kidnapped? What has happened to him? Surely he is a better prospect than Cameron Bancroft? Bancroft has literally done nothing all year and he is picked. Surely not as a fieldsman, no matter how good! Not because of his WA connection?
On that, would the exit of three top shelf players from the one state citing mental health alarm you if you were an official? (Maddinson, Maxwell and Pucovski). I get the feeling that Pucovski is a rough diamond, but every time he gets close to a Test debut, yet another challenge mentally arises. Hopefully they are all fine. Cameron Bancroft could not be happier or luckier.
Don't dismiss Daniel Hughes as a future Australian opener either.
6. A-League. Can we have a marquee player or two please? This will change the comp to its original intention. We will have a mediocre, going nowhere comp forever soon. It brings great joy to many.
7. NBA. A record crowd of 17,000 watch the Kings v Illawarra Hawks. Impressive!
7. Tennis New Era. Thiem v Tsisparis. The old guard of the brilliant three - Federer, Nadal and Djokovic have vanished momentarily. I suspect they will be back!
Sunday, November 3, 2019
Wrap - Cup Winneth Over
1. Rugby World Cup. Awesome win by the Springbox. They were tough and relentless. They surprised the English. We have certainly learned a few things about rugby these past two months. Japan was an amazing venue with great crowds. The quality of their fields were even better than their team however. England were tremendous, but in the end South Africa just did it all better. The defence in world rugby is so good that fifteen players looks about five too many. Eddie Jones will surely not take the Australian reigns again... What of the deposed NZ coach. We need a road map plan for the future of juniors and the achievement of excellence.
2. Rugby League - Tonga Win. Unlike those critical of the Australians, we need not be surprised. The NRL has become a massive talent base for all Pacific Island nations and has really promoted those players. How good would it be to get them involved in an Origin type game as well? We need more regular games. No shame in this loss...it could well become the norm!
3. Melbourne Cup. After the winning tip last year on Cross Counter, I am on Mer De Glace. Looking for seven wins in a row. It was rocketing away with the Caulfield Cup at the finish (2400m) and should prove too strong at the end of the Cup (3200m) for mine. I also like Surprise Baby at $15. When will the Frankie Dettori stories start saying how hopeless he has been in Australia?
Liked Kerry O'Keefe's line "anyone can have a bad decade or two with the Cup"...he last won on Doreimus. It feels like this most years!
Are the overseas horses killing the Cup? Having a proportion of Australian runners locked in needs to be safeguarded. Otherwise it holds no interest. eg. The chances of ARWON (Nowra) being represented these days is dead.
4. EPL. Both ManU (10th) and Arsenal (5th) are apparently about to punt their coaches. Both teams are doing diabolically! It is Liverpool's to lose now. Interested to see Melbourne United the new A league team doing so well. Depth will tell in time. The Perth Glory are seeking Zlatan Ibrahimovic which will surely lift crowds. They will need some sheckles there as he is an (ageing) gun!
5. Cricket. Once again, no real stars in the Shield. Marnus still absolutely excelling... Trent Copeland is still reeling the wickets in for NSW. Chadd Sayers is doing the business in SA and S. Marsh keeps scoring. Wade is steady and wins games for you. The test series will be a good grounding for some that need a chance. Kurtis Patterson has vanished!
2. Rugby League - Tonga Win. Unlike those critical of the Australians, we need not be surprised. The NRL has become a massive talent base for all Pacific Island nations and has really promoted those players. How good would it be to get them involved in an Origin type game as well? We need more regular games. No shame in this loss...it could well become the norm!
3. Melbourne Cup. After the winning tip last year on Cross Counter, I am on Mer De Glace. Looking for seven wins in a row. It was rocketing away with the Caulfield Cup at the finish (2400m) and should prove too strong at the end of the Cup (3200m) for mine. I also like Surprise Baby at $15. When will the Frankie Dettori stories start saying how hopeless he has been in Australia?
Liked Kerry O'Keefe's line "anyone can have a bad decade or two with the Cup"...he last won on Doreimus. It feels like this most years!
Are the overseas horses killing the Cup? Having a proportion of Australian runners locked in needs to be safeguarded. Otherwise it holds no interest. eg. The chances of ARWON (Nowra) being represented these days is dead.
4. EPL. Both ManU (10th) and Arsenal (5th) are apparently about to punt their coaches. Both teams are doing diabolically! It is Liverpool's to lose now. Interested to see Melbourne United the new A league team doing so well. Depth will tell in time. The Perth Glory are seeking Zlatan Ibrahimovic which will surely lift crowds. They will need some sheckles there as he is an (ageing) gun!
5. Cricket. Once again, no real stars in the Shield. Marnus still absolutely excelling... Trent Copeland is still reeling the wickets in for NSW. Chadd Sayers is doing the business in SA and S. Marsh keeps scoring. Wade is steady and wins games for you. The test series will be a good grounding for some that need a chance. Kurtis Patterson has vanished!
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