The 'A' Team (they came up with the name)

Dav Ross (Martin Ross)

A much talked about contender for the Gabba Stack-A-Thon, but really no one can work out why. A young contender who is a master of managing his own press Dav Ross has been in the second line of betting for much of this preparation but the facts and figures simply do not back it up. Going back a year to the ICC Super Stack-A-Thon many overlooked the fact that Rosco couldn’t run the distance, he missed the start and never really looked like winning. Few know this but he was heard to query after the first over he saw “why are they changing ends?”

Over a long preparation in 06 he has disappointed more times then he has impressed. The most notable performance of his year was the unbelievable Bakers Dozen at New Ballymore, but really, did anyone include Miss Finland in their cup bets? His late form this preparation is questionable, he stunned many by staying with TGO and fraternizing with the locals at 299, but then took the ridiculous approach of having a spell for two weeks. Since then he has struggled in all facets, reportedly being sent to bed on Sunday night in shame.

If Dav Rossi figures in the finish at the big game it will be against the ratings. He is untested over a full three days, untested at the gabba, untested at the Ashes, untested in the Sauna, untested in the Brisbane heat, questions remain. Questions have also been asked about whether or not he will have to run off to Temple as dusk approaches on the Friday night to recognise Shabbat.

Sir Rhyso. (Rhys Liddle)

A solid Gabba performer FUC has shortened in recent weeks as other contenders have fallen by the wayside. He has had a strong year on the southern way of racing, showing up the pretenders from the north on the second day of the two day Armidale Cup with a 3 am performance that had many surprised (NOTE: don’t read too much into this victory over TGO as the great man was distracted by a young vixen (could have been ‘The One’) that weekend (some suspect FUC interference)). He carried his southern form into a strong showing at NFC Straddie 2006, and is reportedly still going well. This kid is a proven performer, but there are some questions.

First he is coming of a long cold winter, into the Brisbane heat- it will be a factor for him (It snowed in Armidale yesterday and FUC was reported to be ‘over the moon’). Second he is coming of the pressure of ‘exams’ has he had too much stress to deal with to be able to concentrate on his drinking form? And finally, how will he go with the auditors from Arthur Anderson looking over his shoulder, we all know the struggles that Mick Tunny and young Scott the Mac have had since people started KPMGing them on the Golf Course, will Rhys be able to stay with the pack when the ‘pour the beer down the urinal’ play is taken away from him?
Don’t count him out. He has a long history at the Gabba, few will ever forget the last Ashes performance when TGO, FUC and the delightful ‘Viney’ put on a show for the ages. He can drink all day and can also turn it on for the sprints. A definite force in the green jersey and considering recent events for some of the pretenders must now figure in the yellow jersey race.