The next of our series of general 2019 previews brings our 2019 Sporting Questions to be answered.
After making some bold predictions for the 2019 sporting year not long ago, this time we are pondering about the big potential 2019 Sporting Questions.
As ever we have the arrogance to even answer them ourselves.
Perhaps these are also the questions that probably very few people are asking. Just the way we like it.
So here are our big 2019 Sporting Questions.
CAN DONALD TRUMP ALSO SHUT DOWN AN ENTIRE SPORT?
With the US Shutdown heading into a second month, one of our 2019 Sporting Questions is whether he can apply his special magic to sport as well. He has already had run ins with certain sporting stars, and is not a big fan of anything that could potentially be more popular than him, so our question is can he somehow stop an entire sport. And which one? How could he do it? Anything is possible right now.
Answer – Anything’s possible. We reckon NFL.
WILL LEWIS HAMILTON FINALLY RELEASE HIS LONG AWAITED ALBUM THIS YEAR?
For far too long Lewis Hamilton has teased us with his promise of releasing a full album. Our question will be if 2019 is the year. With him dominating F1, and doing a decent job in celebrity racing too, there’s not much else to conquer except for the music charts. We’re hoping we don’t have to wait much longer.
Our answer: A release in the F1 Summer break makes the most sense.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER SPORT STARS THAT COULD RELEASE AN ALBUM
With Lewis Hamilton getting in on the music scene, we ponder which other sporting stars could possibly bring out an album or two. How about a suggestion or two below….
Our Answer: Nick Kyrgios & Bernard Tomic sulking rap showdown, Greg Norman with some nude Country and Western covers, and Marko Arnautovic with some angry Euro-pop.
CAN THE NRL PLAYERS KEEP UP THE OFF FIELD DISGRACES DURING THE SEASON?
The NRL have had quite the off-season, starting off with the Coaching Merry-Go-Round, then the players moving, followed by a parade of off field incidents, Dylan Napa’s adventures being the latest. The question is whether the players can keep up the same standard when the game actually starts. We bet the NRL bosses can’t wait for the season to start for more than one reason. Before they can ruin the season themselves.
Our answer: No, but depends on the volume of Dylan Napa videos yet to be released.
WILL ANTHONY MUNDINE FIGHT AGAIN
After talking up a good fight as ever, Anthony Mundine lasted less than the time it apparently takes to cook two minute noodles in his big mouth clash with Jeff Horn. Of course the result came as a surprise to Mundine. Of course he did. But that leaves us wondering if, despite saying it would be his last fight, whether he could be tempted back into the ring at least one more time.
Our answer: He’s a Boxer. Of course he will. And Danny Green’s not up to much.
WHO WILL BE THE MOST DESPISED EPL FOR THE NEUTRAL
With Liverpool with a great chance to win their first EPL title since before the Premier League started in 1992, we wonder if they win it will they become the team that every non Liverpool fan hates the most. or will Man Utd or Chelsea stay on top. Man Utd have held the title for quite some time, challenged occasionally by Chelsea when Mourinho was involved, but Liverpool have quite the fan base, who could get quite excitable if they land the title. Deservedly win the title we add.
Our answer: Draw
IS THERE A WORLD CUP ON THIS YEAR?
Apparently there’s a couple of big every four year World Cups on in 2019, and we can recall the Cricket version, but the Rugby World Cup is also on in 2019. The big question is whether we should care. And we won’t.
Our answer: We’re aware of the Cricket World Cup, as it is one of our 50 Sporting Events of the Year. As for the Rugby World Cup. Well, um. Meh. Never mind, Australia will not win either.
WHEN IS SHAUN MARSH COMING BACK TO THE TEST SIDE?
After scoring a century in the most recent ODI, there will of course be plenty pointing out Marsh’s response to being dropped from the Test side. And no doubt actually scoring a century in any form of the game will put you at the front of the batting queue for Test selection. But it’s in between those big, big scores which defines Shaun Marsh’s mediocrity. But it probably won’t stop selectors from giving him a ninth chance if he scores another big one.
Our answer: Probably
