We worked hard early in the season on getting rid of a couple of (technical issues), and he seemingly had gotten rid of them and was starting to produce. But when he came back, they were back. Like the measles.

There are various, I guess, technical issues which need to be worked through but the really important message is that for Australian cricket fans we have created a window of priority access.

We had too many balls on the ground. [We'll] look at this guy for a couple of days, see what happens.

If you're sensitive, you will have a hard time with me.

Nobody in the paddock was happier to see last season end than I. I worked hard this off season and I am really looking forward to 2006. I am optimistic that this is going to be a big year for us. There is a lot of similarity between this year and 2004 in that a lot of people are overlooking us heading into the season. I think we will surprise a few of the so called experts.

Deco was brilliant against Mallorca. He played like he did last season. He made some great challenges, worked really hard and made some very intelligent passes.