That time of year again...

We have entered that desert between AFL Grand Final Day and the start of the Pura Cup (being a traditionalist I'm not going to call it the Sheffield Shield).  

My predictions in March for the AFL proved woeful - I think predicting Hawthorn will have an awful year must go down as one of the worst - although perhaps there is more to be revealed?  Is there an unknown story that will surface only in the days of blur following their win?

I did predict Geelong wouldn't win it again - but...

So now to cricket - that great cause of so many heartaches for the traditionalists and closet conservatives that make up the cricketerati.  Of course the main game now is the IPL - but that is some months off.  In the meantime we can amuse ourselves with a traditional tour of India - I look forward to seeing Harbajahn and Kumble on their home pitches.  Also, to seeing Johnson, Clark and Lee on dustbowls.

Bring it on...Then back to Australia for a couple of tours before we head back to the home of cricket for the IPL.

By that time Richo will be in top shape for the season ahead.