Monday Buzz: Weekend highlights, lowlights

Cronulla stars hit the water, why soccer’s in big trouble, — check out the highlights, lowlights and talking points from another big weekend in sport.

Andrew Fifita and Bronson Xerri were spotted sitting for their boat licences. Picture: Phil Hillyard

Check out the highlights, lowlights and talking points from another big weekend in sport.

HIGHLIGHT

Sydney Thunder’s magnificent victory over the Adelaide Strikers to leave them one win away from an all-Sydney final against the Sixers at the SCG.

LOWLIGHT

The terrible news that Cronulla rookie forward Fine Kula has been forced to quit the NRL after being diagnosed with brain cancer. It puts everything into perspective. The battle this youngster faces is far more important than any sport.

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Sharks players with Fine Kula at a training. Picture: Instagram

COURT UP IN IT

The Dragons are deeply concerned about the backlash from Jack de Belin’s court case. Their development staff who do school visits and junior clinics have been told to stay off the road until the court case has been completed.

SPONSORS FLEE

Soccer in this country is in big trouble with sponsors bailing out on top of tumbling A-League TV ratings and crowd figures. Caltex, Aldi, Harvey Norman and NAB have all left FFA. We’re hearing Bet 365 will be the next to go.

SPOTTED

We last heard of Jarryd Hayne when he left for Perth in July to attend a Christian missionary school before his rape trial later this year. Last week he was back in town, spotted shopping at Warringah Mall.

SPOTTED II

Look out shire boat owners! We recently spotted Cronulla stars Andrew Fifita and Bronson Xerri sitting for and obtaining their boat licences on Port Hacking.

Andrew Fifita and Bronson Xerri were spotted sitting for their boat licences. Picture: Phil Hillyard

SPOTTED III

Recently departed soccer boss David Gallop enjoying a beer with News Corp executive Lachlan Murdoch at the Clovelly Hotel during the January holidays.

SPOTTED IV

Socceroos icon and Fox Sports star Mark Bosnich under the care of fitness guru Trent Langlands at his Bronte gym, preparing for the legends bushfires charity game at ANZ Stadium on May 23.

SHOOSH

Which Melbourne Storm official fell waist-deep into the freezing lake at Hyde Park in London over the Christmas beak, slipping in while trying to clean mud from his shoes?

Originally published as Monday Buzz: Weekend highlights, lowlights