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We might be chasing a few in our 2nd innings Steyn right at the top of his game . Philander not far behind him . Morkel lurking . We're in allsortsa . Reverse mozz required

Creedence ... Macca's 60's 11.4

This weeks games on the tele ... FRI, NOV 30 12.20 PM New Orleans (5-6) at Atlanta (10-1) ESPN MON, DEC 3 5.00 AM New England (8-3) at Miami (5-6) OneHD 5.00 AM Seattle (6-5) at Chicago (8-3) Fox2 8.05 AM Tampa Bay (6-5) at Denver (8-3) OneHD 8.25 AM Pittsburgh (6-5) at Baltimore (9-2) Fox2 12.20 PM Philadelphia (3-8) at Dallas (5-6) OneHD & ESPN TUE, DEC 4 12.30 PM NY Giants (7-4) at Washington (5-6) ESPN For all other games ... Week 13

This is how I reckon the selectors will go ... Cowan Warner Watson Ponting Clarke Hussey Wade Johnson Siddle/Hilfenhaus (one misses out due to fitness and/or 'rested') Starc Lyon Johnson is in the squad which leads me to believe he will play . From all accounts he's got a bit of his mojo back and a yard of pace . Been working with DK (who is pleased with his progress) . Means we'd have 2 lefties in the side but in Perth that may well be an advantage . Hazlewood is a bit of a risk in such an important game though he is coming on and they might go with him . Would be surprised if they went with Hilfo and Siddle again . Our attack has lacked a bit variation and Starc must have been close to playing in Adelaide . I'm not making any predictions because I'm a mozz .

I see the Packers are 9 point favourites . That's way too much . Should be more like 4.5 . Reckon they're overestimating Green Bay and underestimating the Vikes . I'm a shocking tipster (esp in the NFL) but I can't see there being much between the sides in the finish . Foxtel have got the early game (5am Monday) listed as Detroit vs Green Bay but I've got a hunch it's meant to be our game . I reckon the Packers have been on the box every week bar one, (at the Colts) so I can't complain .

Yep, ditto for the Packers - never really in the game . Just a bad day at Black Rock (that's the movie, not the beachside suburb) . There wasn't any real pressure put on Eli and besides that, nothing else seemed to work . Just write it off and move forward . Those Giants stepped it up and they only needed a win like this for everyone to get the jitters . They're starting to annoy me (again) Only solace is that Seattle and Tampa Bay lost . Keeps the wild-card spots attainable for both our sides . Another huge game next week at Lambeau hey 'cfh'. Pittsburgh are now looking a bit shaky - losing to the Browns . That could be costly . The 49ers seemed to have the Saints covered from early in the 3rd quarter . Didn't get to see the whole game but Brees was sacked 5 times and the 'niners' got 2 picks for TD's . Denver are now 8-3 and are a sneaky chance to get to the 2 seed . The Ravens sure now how to win close games - they've now won 5 games by 3 points or less Here are the playoff standings after today .

That's the thing about this League ......... I'm neither confident nor pessimistic - it's so frustrating ! We kinda know how the 'Pack' are gonna go . When they hit form it basically means that Rodgers is dominating and the rest of the team are 'Doing their bit' . But with the Giants who the hell knows ? They're capable of anything and Eli is the same . Any sort of win will suffice . Happy to win with a late 'Safety'. It'll be a great atmosphere in New York . Your game will be much the same . These divisional games are immense, especially when there's so much riding on the result . I think you can win it . Cutler seems the type who needs to play all the time - the week off with concussion could hinder him . Ponder was decent last week . That Lions defensive line can be a little intimidating ! A lot will depend on AP It's a terrific line-up of games . The Saints have a real chance to keep their streak alive . I expect the 49ers to win but Brees may have a big say in this game . He's an absolute gun .

Yeah , Starc is next cab off the rank so you'd reckon he'll come in for Patto . Let's just hope Cummins and Pattinson are fit and ready to go when we go to England next year . We've got a tour to India to come as well (Feb/March, 4 Tests) . Some tricky selection issues to address - not the least being how we 'manage' our quicks .

Yeah no worries 'DD' , it's quite easy to do and it helps me as well - I quite often come back to this thread to check the games (there's always an ulterior motive!) . I know the post is a little colourful and a tad bright but I just have to add an element of 'Demon' in there ! I'm with you totally on the sequence of games to watch - 3 rip snorters ! We've had just about everyone on this thread covered with regards to the TV games in week 12 . Nine games in all . And the Vikes are on again - 'cfh' will be well pleased . Even more so if Minnesota can knock off the Bears . Rivalry within the division can create the odd dilemma . I was hoping that Detroit beat Houston last Thursday just so they don't 'Give up' on their season ! The Lions play Chicago in week 17 . The 49ers possible QB switch is really intriguing . What is Harbaugh up to ?

With Patto not being able to bowl we do need an extra 80 on top of an 'out of reach' target . The track is wearing and if Siddle and Hilfo can maintain a good line and length, we should have enough right now . Obviously Lyon is the one that people think holds the key but so often it's one of the quicks that gets a bag in the 4th innings . 4 or 5 reasonably priced wickets from Siddle or Hilfo and it's ????

You have had a very good off season ! Our division is gonna be a bun fight . Only hope the Red Sox get their mojo back

Just heard that all games through Dec 14 have been wiped . And the All-Star game has been cancelled outright . Do those involved even consider the fans ? Are we gonna have any games at all ? Here's the latest from the Huffington Post

Lead single from 'The Gaslight Anthem's' latest album 'Handwritten' . This song is called '45' Macca 11.3

You're right . Before the new rule where they now check every scoring play, coaches had to throw a flag in order to challenge the initial ruling . Old habits die hard of course and the League should have taken that into account . It seems the NFL commission cop it much like the AFL cop it here . A bit too much officiousness seems to be the common denominator ! Anyway , here's the TV games for Monday and Tuesday ... some absolutely vital games for quite a few teams ... you can click on any team for further news, information and schedule's ... MON, NOV 26 5.00 AM Minnesota (6-4) at Chicago (7-3) Fox3 5.00 AM Seattle (6-4) at Miami (4-6) OneHD 8.05 AM St. Louis (3-6-1) at Arizona (4-6) Fox3 8.25 AM San Francisco (7-2-1) at New Orleans (5-5) OneHD 12.20 PM Green Bay (7-3) at NY Giants (6-4) OneHD & ESPN TUE, NOV 27 12.30 PM Carolina (2-8) at Philadelphia (3-7) ESPN For all the other games you can visit this site ... Week 12 games

Yep, it's game on . We were 0/77 at one stage and seemingly cruising . 13 wickets have fallen today for 282 runs so if we can set them a target of 330+ it will hopefully be enough .

His form is quite stunning . At the top of his game and his captaincy is imaginative and forthright . If ever there was an example of responsibility bringing out the best in a sportsperson it's 'Pup' . In terms of changing the fortunes of our Test side , he's been a revelation . We should win this Test now and by doing so have a real chance of regaining the no.1 status . We've come a long way in just over 12 months . Edit : Looks like Pattinson might have a side strain and may not be able to bowl again in this match . Would be highly unlikely for Perth if true . This story seems to confirm it .

That TD given to Houston was just plain stupid . In such an analysed game with everything being dissected to the 'Nth' degree it's hard to believe that a flag thrown by a coach can change the result of a TD ruling . Of course, they'll change the rule sooner or later but it's still baffling . Imagine if that was the last play of a Super Bowl ? There would be rioting in the streets ! The Pats go marching on and the Jets are a complete circus . Dallas fall miles behind again and then play catch-up . RG3 is great to watch isn't he ? - huge future . The Redskins are 1 game back from the Giants . Could they win the division ? Their next game is against the Giants (MNF Dec 3) . A season definer ! I'll post the TV games for Monday and Tuesday later on ...

How is the pitch playing ? A road ?

Cindy Bradley with a track called 'Deja Blue' from her 2009 album, 'Bloom' . Macca's jazz 5.1 [media=]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSdJfl411Oc

It's starting to heat up with regards to the playoff picture - especially in the NFC where up to 10 teams have a realistic chance of grabbing a spot. In the AFC it seems a bit more clear cut with only 7 teams vying for 6 spots at the moment (that may change if one or 2 of the 4/6 teams get on a roll) . The playoff standings can be found here

Yeah , lucky to get outa that one though that last touchdown was a beauty . Detroit just don't know how to get the job done . Difficult to know what will happen to Crosby . McCarthy looked like he gave him a serve on the sidelines but maybe that was just the perception . The kicker seems to cop it a bit in this sport ... here's Adam Sandler's take on it ...

Brand new action drama from the UK called 'Hunted' . Stars Australia's own Melissa George . A little along the lines of the 'Bourne' concept and 'Nikita' . Here's the IMDb link ... Hunted

Yeah , Lillard has done very well . Memphis , Milwaukee and the Clippers have started the season well but how 'bout those Knicks!

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Good post there 'Hipster' ... Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal's weekly podcast ... they try and guess the lines and do a quick wrap up of the previous week's games ... The BS Report This weeks TV games ... OneHD are covering the US F1GP on Monday morning but will replay their 'Usual' 2 games from 11pm Monday night - Philadelphia (3-6) at Washington (3-6) followed by San Diego (4-5) at Denver (6-3) at 2am (early hours of Tuesday morning) FRI, NOV 16 12.20 PM Miami (4-5) at Buffalo (3-6) OneHD & ESPN MON, NOV 19 5.00 AM Green Bay (6-3) at Detroit (4-5) Fox1 8.05 AM New Orleans (4-5) at Oakland (3-6) Fox1 12.20 PM Baltimore (7-2) at Pittsburgh (6-3) OneHD & ESPN (Big Ben almost certainly out) TUE, NOV 20 12.30 PM Chicago (7-2) at San Francisco (6-2-1) ESPN (Cutler will miss by the looks of it whilst Smith is still listed as uncertain) For all other games ... Week 11 schedule