Not long now til the final lockout of the year, and just let me say- this has been an absolute ripper of a year guys, Ive loved every minute of it.

I just want to take the time to thank all the fellow writers, guys, you make this place tick and Im really impressed with how well youve done this year.

But enough sentimentality, we still have Grand Finals to win- and late breaking news to keep an eye on.

(That said, Im still waiting for someone to tweet that <a href="http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2011/09/02/cox-follows-other-ashes-selectors-out/">Cox is out[/url].)