RE: Group D Predictions - Australia

Australia may not advance through the group. Don't expect them to give up many goals, however; their defense is the one of the most fit and athletic in the world. But what they boast in enduring defensive effort, they more than make up for with a lack of explosive offense. In the metaphorical bus of the World Cup the Australians are not exactly the fearsome, shady-eyed competition sitting across the aisle. They're the group of backpackers at the rear, swilling beer and shouting, "Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oy! Oy! Oy!"

Socceroos, indeed.