It is the first Games since 1994 in the European time zone, which clearly helps. But there is a genuine feeling that the appeal of the event is also on the rise.

It was just getting some games in after missing all that time. That hop thing is what I taught guys at Coolidge … I'd love to see him attack off the bounce.

It was just getting some games in after missing all that time. That hop thing is what I taught guys at Coolidge … I'd love to see him attack off the bounce.

We're not taking a breath. We've got to stay focused and continue to win the games.

Barry played three games in eight days and is now in a bit of discomfort. But it's nothing too serious and I'd expect him to be in his usual place for the game on Saturday.

He's struggled a little bit with the bat. But over the last seven games, he's raised his average over 100 points and that's when it counts - in district. He's really stepped it up in district, and that's what I expected from him.