In a week of seismic sport, the Matildas made the earth move the most

As to the Ashes, in the end our blokes fell a gutting 45 runs short, finishing an enthralling series 2-2, but retaining the urn. It was not the glorious ending hoped for, but still a very strong effort.

Meantime, the retirement of Buddy, after goals numbering 1066 and all that?

Of course that retirement was always coming for the 36-year-old, but that was expected at the end of the season. This sudden announcement was out of a clear…