This year, leading up the London Olympics, eight teams are engaged in this Champions Trophy contest and the team to beat, you guessed it, the Kookaburras who have held a remarkable consistency in this international tournament.
This year could be their fourth victory in a row, and therefore coach Ric Charlesworth has his focus on preparation for London next year.
This year's Kookaburra's have a mix of experience and youth as have most of the squads competing.
Great Britain has been the disappointment as they have a team worthy of "telling mother about" but have not performed. The Kookaburras sent them packing 4-1.
The Germans are likewise proving to poor performers at this level less than eight months to the Olympic tournament.
New Zealand however, at home, are showing their true skills at this top level, drawing with Holland 3-3 after being 0-3 down. Their marginal loss to Spain 2-3 yesterday put a dint in their hopes as they play the Kookaburras tomorrow.
Australia has already qualified for the Final, the last day's results will determine who will be their opponents. The Kookaburras last two victories over the Netherlands and Pakistan have shown their prowess.
Dr Mark Tronson is a Baptist minister (retired) who served as the Australian cricket team chaplain for 17 years (2000 ret) and established Life After Cricket in 2001. He was recognised by the Olympic Ministry Medal in 2009 presented by Carl Lewis Olympian of the Century. He has written 24 books, and enjoys writing. He is married to Delma, with four adult children and grand-children.
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