Tue05222012

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Being Ballsy

WIS 3 - is sport falling apart?

In this issue: why a certain league player borders on stupid, Australian cricket hits a new high and low at the same time and violent women in sport.

In Rugby League the Roosters might be in a spot of trouble as Japanese rugby clubs realise Willie Mason might not be worth hiring. Credit to the Japanese though - someone obviously realised that they didn't really need a cerebrally challenged giant who drunkenly rampages through cities as they already have Godzilla.
 
But seriously, what is Mason smoking? Responding to news the Roosters have extended Mason's "leave" yet again, the waste-of-space praised his club and new coach for being so understanding. Dude - do you not understand what's going on here? Or do you really believe the "it's not you it's me" crap line? I suppose it's too much to expect from someone with your reputation of relationships and women.
 
In Cricket, the "Australian Under 12 side featuring Ricky Ponting" has defeated India in the one day series 4-2. By the end of the series it seemed anyone could get a game for the green and gold team - the side for game 7 would have boasted a bowling attack of Clint McKay, Jon Holland, Doug Bollinger and Burt Cockley. Don't feel bad if you haven't heard of Cockley - he may have only played four one day matches for NSW but he took a stunning five wickets in those matches at the average of 39.40. Okay, yes those stats are terrible but he does play for New South Wales and we all know how their media pushes Blues stars before anyone else. Even with stats that make me feel my 39-year-old brother should make a comeback to cricket.
 
India will be kicking themselves for not winning this series at home. How the hell could you not beat a side that was missing more than seven starters and featured a handful of players who are virtually unknown even in their own country?
 
And finally this week, Soccer has bought us this…
 
 
In her defence I think she thought she was auditioning for American Gladiators. Or Man United who get away with nearly anything.