I'm playing okay in practice but it's hard when you've only had five tournaments since the World Championship and you're playing guys who have had plenty of matches at the qualifiers.

The first practice is always exciting and we're all pumped and ready to get in the swing of things. We'll use the preseason practices to help us come together as a team and gain some team chemistry going into the first series of the year against San Diego.

Scissors in the Sand.

is everything I need to say, lyrically and melodically, and everything [guitarist] Will [ Sergeant ] needs to do, as well.

I didn't know Ronnie had a problem until I spoke to him at the interval. He said he'd hurt it while training but I don't think it would have made any difference in the end. You have to do what I did, which is clear up when he misses. But it's just one win. I won't get carried away unless I'm here for the final.

I was like 'This is Mac' - I didn't even know who I was talking to.