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Now he drops a 'Soda' . It's a cruel game ...

Remarkable catch . It's been a dirty day but that was one hell of an effort from Lyon .

Johnno !

Bill Simmons weekly column can be found http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8694627/the-year-living-cautiously'>here ... Some quotes

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 ...