Ok he couldn't take a free kick to save his life. And I do cringe when he takes a pot at goal from 30 m out.
But as news.com.au points out, Emo may just be the fittest man in one of the fittest teams in Australian sport.
Running an average of 12 km in a match is one thing, but doing it up to 3 times a week (as per the EPL and associated comps) is phenomenal. For the 55 games, including Socceroos performances, that he played last season, that's 660km over 11 months...equivalent to running more than 1 marathon every month.
So when the guy plays 50+ games a year at club level, and then backs up for every game the National Team plays, you know for sure where his massive Phar Lap heart is.......did I just make a horse racing analogy?
Saturday, 9 June 2007
Friday, 8 June 2007
Asian Cup Squad Announced
Goalkeepers: Mark Schwarzer, Brad Jones, Michael Petkovic
Defenders: Lucas Neill, Brett Emerton, Michael Beauchamp, Michael Thwaite, Mark Milligan, Patrick Kisnorbo
Midfielders: Mark Bresciano, Harry Kewell, Tim Cahill, Vince Grella, Mile Sterjovski, Luke Wilkshire, Jason Culina, Carl Valeri, Nick Carle, David Carney
Forwards: Mark Viduka, John Aloisi, Archie Thompson, Brett Holman
Defenders: Lucas Neill, Brett Emerton, Michael Beauchamp, Michael Thwaite, Mark Milligan, Patrick Kisnorbo
Midfielders: Mark Bresciano, Harry Kewell, Tim Cahill, Vince Grella, Mile Sterjovski, Luke Wilkshire, Jason Culina, Carl Valeri, Nick Carle, David Carney
Forwards: Mark Viduka, John Aloisi, Archie Thompson, Brett Holman
Tuesday, 5 June 2007
V-Bomber Transfer News
Looks like Mark Viduka is set to join the Geordies.
Meanwhile Arnie seems worried that he may not show for the Asian Cup, even though he is talking it up in the positive.
Meanwhile Arnie seems worried that he may not show for the Asian Cup, even though he is talking it up in the positive.
Sunday, 3 June 2007
Quick Top Fives
The 5 best and worst of Australia v Uruguay
The best
1. A terrific passing game with few long balls into the channels.
2. Nicky Carle's 'Emerson' maneuver on the ball.
3. Lucas Neil and Jason Culina stepping up with a flawless performance.
4. 62 000 people turning up to a 'friendly' vs 40 000 at a 'test match' in the ruggers.
5. Promise for a bit of depth in the National Team for Asia and beyond.
The worst
1. Two Brad Jones blunders that we all want to forget.
2. Nicky Carle's attempted scissor cross.
3. Aussie dead ball specialists or lack thereof.
4. The attempted 'tifo' at the home end as the teams ran out.
5. Diego Forlan's hairstyle.
Honorary mentions go to:
Best: The city rail worker on the microphone who told commuters making their way into the stadium that he has got a hot VL Commodore for sale.
Worst: Scott MacDonald as a lone striker up front - in fact....... anyone as a lone striker up front.
The best
1. A terrific passing game with few long balls into the channels.
2. Nicky Carle's 'Emerson' maneuver on the ball.
3. Lucas Neil and Jason Culina stepping up with a flawless performance.
4. 62 000 people turning up to a 'friendly' vs 40 000 at a 'test match' in the ruggers.
5. Promise for a bit of depth in the National Team for Asia and beyond.
The worst
1. Two Brad Jones blunders that we all want to forget.
2. Nicky Carle's attempted scissor cross.
3. Aussie dead ball specialists or lack thereof.
4. The attempted 'tifo' at the home end as the teams ran out.
5. Diego Forlan's hairstyle.
Honorary mentions go to:
Best: The city rail worker on the microphone who told commuters making their way into the stadium that he has got a hot VL Commodore for sale.
Worst: Scott MacDonald as a lone striker up front - in fact....... anyone as a lone striker up front.
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