Rugby World Cup
Finally, the monkey is off the All Black back after claiming the William Webb Ellis trophy for the first time in 24 years.
Renowned chokers, the All Blacks held off the bravest of French fights in the Final, defeating France 8-7, in what was the lowest scoring final in history.
Despite the low scoring affair, it was an enthralling contest that began before a whistle had even been blown.
As the All Blacks performed the Haka, the Frenchmen linked arms and in the formation of an arrow, marched their way towards the All Black line.
So outrageous is such a tactic considered, the French may well be fined for showing a lack of respect.
It wasn’t the first time and it won’t be the last time a team sends a message to the All Blacks during the haka.
David Campese perhaps did this best without needing to do too much at all.
Where was Campese before the Semi Final in 1991 as the All Blacks performed their haka?
Behind the goals practicing his kicking….
Black Caviar
Can you ever have too much of a good thing?
The crowds flocking to the races this Spring to watch the mighty mare would suggest not, but there will surely come a time when regardless of how many races Black Caviar has won on the trot, the sight of her running against just 3 opponents as she did on Saturday won’t capture the hearts and minds of sports lovers anymore.
Black Caviar needs some competition and sadly, as is the way with many of our great horses, it may well be that overseas is the only place she can get it.
So, although her lack of competition may not be inspiring, let’s just enjoy watching her run here while we can.
Brisbane on a Budget
Let’s hope it wasn’t the new clothes on Mark Neeld, nor the plush surroundings of the Stamford Plaza in Brisbane that convinced Mitch Clark his future lay in red and blue.
If so, it may be a future short lived.
Having made the 11th hour dash to Brisbane to present to Clark during the AFL’s trade week, the Demon contingent found themselves not only without a roof for the night, but also without a change of clothes.
Could they really convince Mitch Clark they were a high performance organisation by presenting their plan in a $91 a night room at the airport in dirty clothes?
Perhaps, but the Demons weren’t about to let the biggest fish of the trade week off their hook due to poor hygiene and a couple of bunk beds.
Having taken a trip to David Jones in the morning to purchase their new gear, Neeld and his men then waltzed into the Stamford Plaza and under the guise of a paying guest, proceeded to set up shop in one of the meeting rooms and presented to Clark and his partner.
The Demons got the deal done and Mark Neeld has a new wardrobe to boot.
Mind you, we don’t think anyone would care what you looked like, how you smelt or how you slept if you were offering them $700,000 a year to join you.
With the Demons spending up big on the 23 year old Lion though, perhaps Mark and his men should prepare themselves for more budget accommodation in the future.
And finally…
Does anyone even care that the International Rules Series against Ireland starts on Friday?
Obviously Colin Sylvia doesn’t….