Hello @Emelia8 @Mustang67 @Zoe7 @StuF @TAB  @Glisten @Shaz51 @tyme @Jynx @Lauz and all forumites here. What an interesting few weeks it’s been in the land of Sports!

As some of you may know, I was away on a cruise when the AFL Grand Final between the Brisbane Lions and the Sydney Swans was played at the MCG on the 28/9. I’m pleased to say that my Brisbane Lions won however, I didn't get to see the match as although it was shown on the big screen on pool deck, the weather was rainy and I had to help my housemate who spent most of the day seasick after the weather was rocky in the ship for most of Friday night and nearly all of Saturday. I only found out the result at 5:20pm when I came out of my cabin to help my housemate get some food so I was definitely a happy camper! 

As for the NRL, my Melbourne Storm defeated the Roosters on the 27/9 to get through to the Grand Final and the Penrith Panthers defeated the Cronulla Sharks on the 28/9 to get through to the grand final on the 6/10. I was able to see some of the Penrith/Sharks game on the ship as I was near a bar that was showing the match on a lower deck whilst helping to keep my housemate calm and occupied from her seasickness episodes. There were lots of supporters on board watching the game so it was a really good atmosphere. Pity the Panthers won as I was really hoping for a Sharks win. As for the Grand Final, I watched it from my hotel room in Sydney after choosing to stay a few extra nights due to a potential mess up with the cruise ship on the 27/9 - it came in late and I didn’t want to miss my flight on 6/10 so i chose to stay extra nights. The game obviously didn’t go the way I planned unfortunately but there’s always next year so hopefully the Storm can follow the Brisbane Lions lead and win it next year. The NRLW grand final was also held on Sunday with the Roosters defeating the Sharks.

Onto other sports news! Rafael Nadal has announced that he is retiring at the end of the Davis Cup which is sad as he’s  been a great player for a long time. The Bathurst 1000 is on this weekend with the main race being held on Sunday. The Caulfield Guineas is also being held on Saturday afternoon for all forumites interested in horse racing. The AFLW is also still being played for those interested in women’s AFL.

Keep on enjoying your sports and may the best teams and players/athletes win!

Judi9877☺️🌻