General News
10 July, 2025
Man in the Corner: Wake up Wimmera
The Man in the Corner hopes Wimmera bosses are understanding of their employees' recent bleary-eyed state.
With an abundance of international sports, including tennis, golf, cricket, and cycling, staff have had no shortage of late-night entertainment.
Wimbledon is nearing its conclusion, wrapping up 20 nights of white outfits and celebrity sightings, with familiar faces like Djokovic and Sinner progressing deep into the tournament.
Meanwhile, Australia's tour of the West Indies has been perplexing, with two Tests concluding earlier than anticipated.
Bowlers are enjoying the regular fall of wickets, while batting purists are struggling to find entertainment.
The Tour de France is only six stages in, meaning two more weeks of hill climbs, sprints, and quirky rules that will undoubtedly puzzle casual viewers at 3am.
In 1983, then-Prime Minister Bob Hawke famously declared an impromptu national holiday after Australia II's America's Cup victory, stating, "Any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum."
While the Man in the Corner isn't suggesting a dead rubber for the Frank Worrell trophy is comparable to ending a 132-year winning streak, perhaps a late arrival could be forgiven with the offer of a hash brown and coffee.