Australian Cricket Team Win
After 3 days this game looked like it only had two outcomes, a West Indies victory or more likely a draw. With the Windies crawling along to 400+ and Australia's top order failing again at 8/285 it was not looking good. But as seems to be the story lately this game was turned on it's head by the bowlers who once again saved the day. Harris scored a magnificent maiden half century and was well supported by Hilfenhaus and Lyon. After the batting heroics the bowlers then went on to dismantle the West Indies and leave Australia with only 192 to win. But as usual the batsmen made hard work of it and left it to the bowlers to tidy it up again. Harris was a well deserved man-of-the-match, yet the bowling attack as a group could have been awarded this. What is worrying though is yet again another double failure by Ponting. I have a feeling this could be his last series if he fails to get any scores on tour.
96
A simple number but one which I will never forget. When most hear the number 96, many different things come to mind. For me though the first thing that comes to mind will be followed by a moments pause before I try and explain what it means to me. But rather than have me explain I would rather you do some research into the number and draw your own conclusions. For me it will always be about the families who waved goodbye to 96 people who left to watch a game of football and never saw them again.
http://www.contrast.org/hillsborough/
Liverpool Heading for Wembley Glory
All day I was full of anticipation about the FA Cup semi final against Merseyside rivals Everton. A victory in this game and Liverpool are one step closer to Double Cup Glory which will make up for the terrible season they have. At half time though it was not looking good. Down one nil after a terrible defensive error and overall not playing great football, things needed to change if Liverpool were even going to equalise. I always like a team that shows patience with the ball, but Liverpool were taking it too far and being hesitant and unsure. Against a better and more clinical team, I fear Liverpool would not have been able to come back. Thankfully though Everton returned the favour with a horrible defensive error that gifted the ball straight to Suarez who was never going to let down. Once the ball found the back of the net, the balance and intensity of the game shifted and Liverpool dominated for the rest of the game. Andy Carroll may have been having trouble locating the direction of the goal but once he did, knew it was all over. This goal after his late winner in the previous game may be just the thing that turns his game around. Liverpool are now in the FA Cup final!!!!!
In 1986 I watched my first ever FA Cup final live on TV with my father. For a man that never played football, his knowledge from as early as I can remember is up there with some of the experts in the game. He has watched football for as long as I can remember and I have always enjoyed listening to what he has to say about the game. I can remember being excited to watch and had chosen to support Liverpool as an Aussie called Craig Johnston was in their team. I have memories though of my father telling me that Ian Rush was the one to watch. If Liverpool where to win, it was Rush that would win it for them. Now all this time later I will be able to sit down with my son and together for the first time watch Liverpool in an FA Cup final.
Firebirds On Board For #BBin2012
From the start of the game the Queensland Firebirds were in control and it only looked like a matter of what the margin would be. Now that they have a win on the board and a good win at the that, the Firebirds have got their campaign under way. There are still areas of improvement but it was a different team on the court today. The intensity and speed where there and smart decisions were being made. It is a shame though that the coverage dropped out at half time as reports say that they dominated further in the 2nd half. Next week will be a good test for the Firebirds to see if they are back on track with an away game to the Sydney Swifts. If the Romelda gets her radar on track and gets her confidence it should be a good trip to Sydney with Pittman, Medhurst, Nourse and Steel all back towards there best.
With Channel Ten receiving a lot of criticism of their coverage recently, they need to ensure things like that don't happen again. ALso the times of replays need quick addressing if Network Ten wishes to appease the fans whose next step should be complaining to the sponsors and advertisers. Upset the source of money for Ten and things will improve.
Olympic Legend Murray Rose
Today was a sad day for the world of swimming and Australia. Murray Rose passed away aged 73 but will always be remembered. A legend always lives on and that is what Rose is. A four time Olympic Gold medallist who will also be known for his work out of the pool for his role in charity with the Rainbow Club. If you are not familiar with what Murray Rose achieved in his lifetime, when you have some spare time do some reading.
Central Coast Chokers
Seems the Mariners have celebrated winning the Premiers Plate too early and where bundled out by Perth Glory in the Preliminary Final in a penalty shoot-out. I was not surprised by comments today by Graham Arnold when he said that the ACL was more important and that he may have fielded a weaker side in the Final. Seems like a poor sport to me. Regardless of the sport you always want to win trophies and bragging rights. And if Arnold never really wanted to win then why not field a weaker side in the semi and allow you stars to be fully rested for the upcoming ACL game? With the poor press the game has given itself lately it was not a smart thing to come out and say when you know the media will pick up on any negative comment in football. But as a Roar fan I was more than happy to see the Mariners choke out of the finals as I a confident that the Roar will make easy work of Perth in the Final.
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