Barra can barely sit still with AFL less than a week away, but while he’s counting down, the action’s already erupting everywhere else. The Perth Lynx have dropped Game One of the WNBL Grand Final 88–79 to the Fire up in Townsville, leaving them fighting to keep the series alive. And in the NBL, Bryce Cotton has claimed his sixth MVP, now doing it in 36ers colours, and he made sure the Wildcats knew exactly how much he’s enjoying life on the other side. Strap in… it’s a massive week in Aussie sport.