End of the pool

At the end of Day 3, and 5 games into Worlds, the Dingos have finished top of Pool C.

Today we played Colombia, who were more muted than their fellow South Americans, Venezuela, who we played yesterday. The Colombians' earlier loss to the Venuezuelans may have been partly responsible. But it may just have been the clinical offence of the Dingos.

This was followed by the Great Britain match - always a crowd-drawing event, especially this time. The offense punched in all its first half possessions, and the D got stops. Half time score: 9-4 to the Aussies, and the Poms were busy talking about what to do. The second half saw more of the same - Dingos contesting the British long shots, and clogging their cutters, while punching in pretty long shots, perhaps more than most games to date. Mike Neild had a highlight game, and was seen grinning afterwards for quite a while. Or maybe he was just excited to see former Dingo Lachie "Kransky" Yates once again.

For post-game recovery, we have been down to the cool waters of nearby Wreck Beach, with its toe-stubbing submerged rocks, clothing optional dress standards and crowds of Canadians getting some sun. Others have rested in inflatable paddling pools of icy water in the showers.

Tomorrow we play Sweden at 12:30 and then, on the showcase field, we play the US at 4:30. They're going to be good games.

Some words from the mouths of Dingos...

Ken says "I like the creative use of the hallway in the dorm accommodation - hallway guts is a winner." Except for light fixtures.

Dingo Pup Tim Lavis has some observations from his first Worlds: "With the level of competition, you expect the opposition to be brilliant. But they've still got two legs and two arms just like everyone else." Not sure what limb count he was expecting...

Glover relates "So Ant has some damage to his right hand on an attempt at a greatest vs Germany. After an x-ray today, he came back with a cast on. Captain Pottsy was seen looking for a pocketknife to get that cast off and get his mate back on field. Phone calls have been made back to Oz, specifically, Dr Laird, for further advice. I don't know what will happen next. Oh, yeah, and that GB game was the most energy I have seen from the Dingos." I am sure our team physio (Bianca), team doctor (Katie) and team nurse (Emma) will ensure that nothing hasty is done, and that Ant will be looked after.

Gus offers his winning protein shake recipe: "3 bananas, 2 eggs, lots of protein powder, ice, milk and a touch of honey. Blend on ice-crusher setting until frothy - as high as it will go baby".