Dockeroonies and Anchorites may have their spirits crushed by happenings on the field but Shane's match reports are never less than excellent. If we had a team that played half as well as Shane writes, every fixture would have a happy ending.

Thanks again Shane for your wit and wisdom. You give us all something to look forward to no matter how dark and disappointing the day has been. Ladies and gentleman of the purple army, please raise your glasses and give three mighty cheers for Australia's greatest sportswriter!