Serena vs Osaka
This has been Naomi Osaka’s Grand Slam arrival party, the 20 year old Japanese player has lost only one set all tournament, against an in form Aryna Sabalenka in the 4thround, she has a big game and has learnt how to use it.
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US Open Preview 2018
This years final Grand Slam is just days away, and as if Davis Cup dramas, on-court serve clocks, the re-awakening of Djokovic and Ivan Lendl jumping back into the coaching ranks aren’t enough storylines I’m sure the next two weeks in New York will keep us entertained. Continue reading US Open Preview 2018
Mission Impossible : Fallout
Believe it or not Mission Impossible is a franchise that’s been running for 22 years, it’s a cash cow like you wouldn’t believe, over $3 Billion to date, and counting, “Fallout” is mission number 6 and its an absolute cracker. Continue reading Mission Impossible : Fallout
The Plastic Bag Wars
I’m not even sure where these images come from; you know the ones where a section of ocean, yes ocean is absolutely covered in garbage, crap that is mostly plastic bags. It’s hard to watch, something so majestic as beautiful blue water completely engulfed in trash. In fact Greenpeace estimates 50 million plastic bags end up just in Australia’s waterways each year, it’s downright sad. Continue reading The Plastic Bag Wars
Flour Eggs Water by A Tavola
This is the crazy thing about living in a city of four million people for years and years, there are parts of town you had no idea even existed. I had no clue there had been a $34 Million dollar makeover to the old Tram Depot on the fringe of Harold Park near Glebe. The new precinct is now called ‘Tramsheds’ and it’s a foodie’s paradise. Continue reading Flour Eggs Water by A Tavola
Wimbledon Mens Final Preview
Anderson vs Djokovic
Not sure anyone had Kevin Anderson vs Novak Djokovic as their final two weeks ago before the tournament started but here we are. This will be Anderson’s second Grand Slam final as he lost last year’s US Open final to Nadal, this will be Djokovic’s 22ndGrand Slam final, the Serbian is 12-9 in those finals. Continue reading Wimbledon Mens Final Preview
Wimbledon Ladies Final Preview
Williams vs Kerber
This is a final worthy of Wimbledon, one of the best players of all time, Serena, up against a former world number one and two-time Slam winner Angelique Kerber. Let’s talk numbers, Serena will be going for her 24thSingles Grand Slam title which will equal Margaret Court’s record, the American will also be vying for an 8thWimbledon title, which will put her one ahead of German Steffi Graf. Continue reading Wimbledon Ladies Final Preview
Sicario – Day of the Soldado
Domestic terrorism has penetrated America’s borders, the jihad is causing havoc in the Midwest and it doesn’t play well politically, the hammer is about to be dropped but everything needs to be ‘off the books’ or if you like under the cloak of ‘plausible deniability’. You know, in case an elected official ends up in some closed door hearing before Congress. What did Schultz say in Hogan’s Heroes ‘I know nothing’. Continue reading Sicario – Day of the Soldado
Wimbledon Preview 2018
It’s winter in Australia, as evidenced by a balmy 17 degrees today in Sydney. You can imagine the nights are getting a tad chilly, down to a low of 7, this essentially means if you’re staying up during the night watching the tennis on the hallowed turf of Wimbledon these next two weeks you’d better be doing it either by the fireplace in the lounge room or under cozy electric blankets in bed. Continue reading Wimbledon Preview 2018
The World Cup
I want to love Soccer, I really do, especially now with the World Cup on in Vlad’s Russia. The fact that Australia is playing of course brings added value but that wasn’t always the case, this will be the 21stWorld Cup since its inception in 1930, this tournament will only be the Socceroo’s 5thappearance. Continue reading The World Cup