4 Nations Final
Although I have already posted about this game, my previous post was more about the farcical performance of the video ref Ian Smith. Now I will highlight how well the Aussies accounted for an English team that still hasn't learnt that a game goes for 80 minutes and two halves. Yet again England were blown away in the last twenty minutes and were shown to be well and truly short of being able to really test Australia. And is was very fitting that Darren Lockyer scored a try in the final play of the game to cap off his extraordinary career. His conversion attempt was for the career highlight reel but how good was it to see him cap off a swansong year in style. What England need to take from this game is that relying on favourable decisions is not enough at the top level. They need to get stronger, fitter and faster before they can seriously think beating Australia is more than a pipe dream.
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| The Roar can thank Theoklitos for keeping the run going. |
Roar Equal Record
The Brisbane Roar came from a goal down to equal the all time record (35 games undefeated) and don't look like stopping there. At no stage do Brisbane ever give up or look defeated and yet again they showed they play to the last minute rather than just being happy with a draw. The scoreline makes it look like it was close but if Brisbane were able to convert their chances it would have been a lot bigger margin. Also of note in this record run of the Roar is the fact that they have scored in every one of those games. Positive attitude is a big thing in sport and this team is oozing of that at the moment.
Presidents Cup
I Always enjoy watching matchplay but unfortunately missed most of this tournament. Unfortunately the International team fell too far behind in the foursomes and having to rely on winning most of the singles matches was always going to be difficult. They did not give up though and made the US fight to the end and can hold their heads high. It would be great to see more of this type of golf in the future, possibly on a yearly cycle would be good.
Bulls Still Undefeated
After earlier in the week defeating NSW outright to make it 4 out of 4 outright wins in the Sheffield Shield, Queensland have gone on to make it 4 out of 4 for the Ryobi one-day competition. Queensland struggled early and according to commentators and experts on the game were at least 40 runs short of the total needed after being dismissed for 221. No-one obviously told the Queenslanders though as they routed NSW for 171 and showed why they are the form frontrunners. NSW were never in the hunt after losing early wickets and faltering to be 4/32 early. It seems the Bulls are drinking the same water the Brisbane Roar are and don't like the taste of defeat.
Australia Cricket
With the current test match in a position where either team can win it I will wait until it is over to see how I analyse the game. One thing for sure though is it is possibly the last time Ponting will be seen in a test side and it could be the last game Johnson bowls for his country for write. Add to that a potential change behind the wickets and it will be an entirely different looking team in Brisbane. What I do hope for though is if they make a few changes that they go with form players and players on the right side of thirty.
That is it for this wrap although there was plenty more sport going on. If I have missed an event on importance or one is coming up that you want my opinion on let me know. Otherwise keep reading and let others know what your reading.
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