The winning had to stop some time, and I guess it's better that the Geelong Cats lose now rather than falling into a funk in September. The Cats had won 15 straight to this point, but fell 16.10 (106) to 15.11 (101) to the Port Adelaide Power, who sit second on the ladder. It was a thrilling game, with Gary Ablett putting the Cats up 101 to 100 with two minutes to go. But the Power came back and stole the game when Dom Cassisi kicked a goal with less than 10 seconds left in the game. Geelong could see Port again during the finals, in which both teams will have the double chance, meaning that a loss in the first round will not eliminate them.
One of the other Aussies I follow will not be so lucky in the playoffs, as
Lauren Jackson and the Seattle Storm fell 95-89 to the Phoenix Mercury. Jackson, who may very well win the WNBA MVP posted 22 points and 14 boards despite being in foul trouble for much of the game. All is not lost for the Aussie cause, however, as Jackson's fellow Australian National Team member Penny Taylor moves on with Phoenix. Taylor put up 18 points (including 3-3 from distance) and added 5 assists and 5 rebounds. Jackson is far and away the best player in the world, and may be at just the stage in her career to help guide her country to Gold in the Olympics.
Lauren Jackson and the Seattle Storm fell 95-89 to the Phoenix Mercury. Jackson, who may very well win the WNBA MVP posted 22 points and 14 boards despite being in foul trouble for much of the game. All is not lost for the Aussie cause, however, as Jackson's fellow Australian National Team member Penny Taylor moves on with Phoenix. Taylor put up 18 points (including 3-3 from distance) and added 5 assists and 5 rebounds. Jackson is far and away the best player in the world, and may be at just the stage in her career to help guide her country to Gold in the Olympics. 
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