Distractions Gone: Back to Reality

As usual, the AFL finale didn't quite reach the standards of the two qualifying matches last week, but was an entertaining game none the less. Good luck to Port in stopping the Lions from equaling the most consecutive flags record. I doubt if a team will get another opportunity in my life time.

The grand final was a welcome distraction from the unpleasant reality of opinion polls published yesterday showing the government leading by a wide margin. The jump in support for the government seemed large when compared to polls taken only a week ago. Maybe it's a glitch. I'd like to think so, but I'm not delusional to the extent of thinking that they are going to lose the election.

We can be thankful that the election kept the Prime Minister in the MCG stands where he belongs. Unfortunately, we won't be so lucky next year, where it's assured he'll be back on the pitch handing out the gongs.