Boy stuff

I know what you are thinking. WJ must be as happy as a very happy thing wearing its best happy boots this month. I mean, after all, let's just look at what is happening:

1. It is September. That means that the AFL finals are on. Last weekend, 4 games of footy featuring the best 8 teams in the league. Two were close, two weren't but still great to watch. This weekend, 2 more games, then on through the weekend. What's not to love?

2. Yes, September 2007. The Rugby World Cup. The best rugby nations in the world playing for over a month, answering questions such as "How far can England fall having won it all in 2003?" and "Exactly when will the All Blacks choke?"

3. Did I mention it is September? Wow, that means that the NFL season is kicking off. Foxtel showing more games than ever, and the opportunity for more pundits than you could poke a 300 pound lineman at dusting off crystal balls, sifting through chicken entrails and speculating over every possible issue or non-issue to do with anyone who ever had anything to do with an NFL player or team.

So that all sounds terribly exciting. But let's pause for just a moment. Look a little closer. Tear your eyes away, even if only momentarily, from the rippling and well oiled Herculean physique, the massive sword, and look into the eyes...

What is this? Are they the sad eyes of a clown? What could be the cause in such happy times? Let's review all there is to look forward to:

1. The AFL Finals. That is exciting right? Oh hang on, that's right, the Sydney Swans lost lat week, and now they are out of the finals. Hmm, that isn't great I guess. Oh. They lost to COLLINGWOOD? Yup, that is certainly enough to take the shine off the AFL Septopia...

2. There is still the Rugby World Cup though. What can be wrong with that? Apart from the first two thirds of the tournament being a farce, of course. Top professional teams playing against amateurs and running up cricket scores. I know, it couldn't be a world cup without that, but not great to watch for at least another couple of weeks.

3. What about the NFL? Got to be good news, doesn't it? Unless you support the Vikings that is. 4 Superbowl appearances, no wins. An untried Quarterback and an average receiving corps. Plus they come from Minnesota. Oh dear....

So if you see WJ (you will know him by his distinctive loincloth and sword, although he has ditched the headband as it is sooo 2006) spare a thought, he may be smiling as much as always, but check his eyes for tears, the tears of a clown. Give him a hug already...