The first half of Origin II was a dour affair, and these are my least favourite types of affairs. The Blues must be frank and admit they are in a demolishing phase. Next comes rebuilding, and finally glorious victory, or perhaps demolishing again. All depends on ARU and AFL recruitment plans really. My bolter for next Blues coach is Mal Meninga. With the right incentive package he could be ours, but we'd want to make sure we get his support team too.
The second half was rather muted, literally. Instead I watched the final two episodes of series three of Six Feet Under and let me tell you, it's not half bad. It was a real struggle watching Nate through this series. Where once was spark and life, now lay dullness, depression and resignation. I really hope he gets some closure after confirmation of the awful news of Lisa's death.
I'm not sure what to make of Ruth's marriage, but I'll be honest and say the guy playing him hasn't won me over yet. You know, the tall guy who played a baddie in LA Confidential? Claire has become less likeable, her boyfriend was really irritating. I do feel for her though after all she's gone through. It's still jarring for me to see Dexter as David, whining to Keith all the time.
It just makes me hunger for season four of Dexter even more. I have above average height hopes for season four of Six Feet Under. Better go and reserve it at Civic.
Getting back to League, now's as good a time as any for some predictions.
- Bulldogs to go on a three game winning streak when it's too late, followed immediately by Kevin Moore's contract being extended by two years to 2014.
- Penrith to prove they're the real deal, whatever that means. They definitely won't make the grand final.
- Tigers to narrowly make the top eight, sending a wave of panic through the NRL and confusion through the sister cities of Leichhardt and Campbelltown.
- Brian Smith to sign as Sharks coach as soon as whoever they sign next gets fired. I mean really, anyone can pick the Knights and Roosters off the canvas. Let's see him do something with the Sharks. Actually, scratch that, Brian Smith to sign as head coach of the North Sydney Bears.
- Some awesome new controversies to break out
- Everyone to forget about the Independent Commission
- LB to try and catch a game or two if we must
Smith to coach Newtown Jets. KB for everyone!
ReplyDeleteIf there is one thing which is a stone cold certainty to occur, and any minute now, it is that we will again be astounded by the glorious uncertainty of sport. For example, the Bulldogs season looks to have sunk into a very deep pool of quicksand, with Idris the only potential survivor (because he is so tall). Yet when all appears lost, a win next week against the team that epitomises the uncertainty of sport, the Eels, might give them a much-needed shot in the arm. All they have to do really is derail the Hayne train and once again there will be a glimmer of hope (if not life).
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile one of the competition heavyweights may be rousing itself from a mid-season slumber. The Manly Sea Eagles woke for long enough to rack up a tidy 36-nil lead by halftime against the fearsome Sharks, before dozing off again and losing the second half. Manly's second half flops have been a real feature of their play this year. But the law of glorious uncertainty of sport suggests it is only a matter of time until they explode in a second-half scoring frenzy. Who will be their victim? Hard to say, although they do play the Dogs in round 26!