Published: September 05, 2018
Fairytales, upsets, rivalries and ‘culture’. What else can we expect this year?
John Elliot once said of football that it is “the common topic of discussion in bars, boardrooms and yes, even bedrooms. Only the weather might rival it as the opening gambit in a conversation. But I wouldn’t bet on it.” Come September, when seasons are defined, and big games can be the signature of a man, it’s a hard proposition to argue against.
But for those who have spent the past month with their eye off the ball, be it following the fallout in Canberra, or debating the merits of writer’s festivals, here’s a few suggested conversation starters to fake your way through the first week of finals.
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