H_T
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I don't know exactly what took place through negotiations etc, but I gather there's much to do with MFC's list management and Bruce's true market value at the time being the sticking points. Had he signed on reasonable circumstances, he'd have chalked up 250 games as a one club player. Not to be. That said, he was a good servant and representative of the MFC during his time at Melbourne.
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Lol. Hit the pillow with 40km to go and missed the tacks debacle. Nice to read what Wiggins instructed to his Sky teammates and wait for the reigning champion.
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Did anyone notice Wiggins' bike before the start of the time trial ? It differed from the standard IMO, obviously been passed by Tour organisers, but I can't help but think there was some sort of advantage in it.
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Has anyone seen Wiggins get out of his seat on the climb ? The bloke doesn't raise a sweat. Cool, calculated, he doesn't leave Cadels wheel. Where's this guy been ? I reckon if Voeckler goes early tonight like last night, Cadel and some BMC riders should go with him. Try and break free from Sky.
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Federer makes it seven Wimbledon titles. Mighty effort; class player. The Queen looks into ways to deport Federer from the UK after defeating Murray.
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Aussies getting a lesson in England. Hoping Australia can get it altogether for next years Ashes.
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I wonder if Cadel is referring to Frank Schleck seeing that Frank is a bit behind in proceedings. He'd be ideal help on the climbs.
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I also know very little but I can't help admire Cadels confidence in his team. It's over 3 weeks so when the Pyrenees and Alps come around it will be interesting to see the support of teams Sky and BMC. Evans had to battle the Schleck bro's last year alone, I have confidence he can do it again. Rogers is a big plus for team SKY leading them up the initial stages of the big climbs. Tonight's time trial will be very interesting to see if Cadel can make up any time. Last year Cadel put in one of the best time trials late in proceedings. Let's see how Wiggins handles it, he will attack to try and put more time on.
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Sky team surprised the commentators with Wiggins support crew led by Rogers for most of the climb. Let's see how they go for the 3 week tour .... Froome out pointed Cadel with ~ 200m to go and Wiggins stayed in touch with Cadel for the entire climb (big confidence booster).
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Davey is contracted for another year IIRC, Gysberts is coming back from a broken jaw which last time I looked is a hell of an injury to get over. Last week he appeared short of a run and was more involved in the last qtr. He needs more game time to regain confidence and importantly form before being considered. My guess is Gysberts will be considered soon enough. As for the others I do wonder about Petterd, I see others in front of him for the time being. What's disappointing for me is he hasn't progressed as I'd hoped for, to me he showed signs of being a dangerous forward/half forward. He has put it together on occassions but they're as rare as hens teeth. I feel Green's career is coming to a close at year's end. For Morton, I think it's up to him for the remainder of the season re: his future. He must take on board what is required; if he is left at Casey for the next several weeks, they may be stamped. Couch I wouldn't have thought would be going anywhere just yet.
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I stayed up for it right until the end. Paying for it today though. I held fears that 3/4 of the peloton would go down. Ouch. Cavendish was not a happy camper. Yeah, Macca stage 7 I hear is a must watch for Saturday night. I'll try and get back some sleep for that one.
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What's tonight's course have in store ? Is it for the sprinters ? Or is there plenty of hills to contend with ?
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I've always thought that cricketers that elect to move and play for Sth Aust have been told they have limited options. In other words, I reckon NSW have been honest with him and said, "Phil, we are looking at our openers for this season and we see you getting (very) limited opportunities given your form....there might be an opening spot for you in Sth Aust." It's happened to a few VICS over the years.
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Agree on relying on time trial. Cancellara finished 2nd for Day 2, Sagan won the stage. Cadel Evans finished 20th, Wiggins thereabouts as well. Same time. Cancellara yellow leaders jersey, Wiggins 7sec behind in 2nd, Evans in 8th 17 secs behind. Good work Macca on including stage charts.
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Sammy Stosur is Australia's Luke Skywalker. Our only hope.
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Through to the 2nd round I heard early this morning. C'mon Sammy.
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The only thing I can think of that won him a contract is the uncertainty of injuries to our key young bowlers.....depth. He's a lucky boy.
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The 3 week tour is a whole other tour IMO, where teams build up and plan for it. Big teams such as BMC will work together to pull back any breakaways. He may well be a smokey, but he'll have to reproduce again and again under the toughest of conditions to conquer.
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From Sydney Morning Herald. Apologies for lack of link....iPhone :-
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What is worth mentioning too is Cadel's BMC team this year is definitely stronger than last year's.
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How was Nalbandian's tantrum effort ? What a goose. Caused a leg injury to a linesman.
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Interesting. In a bit of pain I read. Frank Schleck is the other rival to consider. But if Evans gets anywhere near last years form, definite threat to defending his title. The time trials are to his advantage. Just has to stay up on the bike IMO.
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