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Australia will be out to end a decade-long wait for a Four Nations final victory over New Zealand when the sides meet at Anfield in the early hours of Monday (AEDT).Despite having appeared in all eight of the Tri/Four Nations Finals since 1999,Australia have lost three to New Zealand with their last success over the Kiwis coming in 2006 in Brisbane.David Kidwells side were unconvincing in their opening three matches and held to a shock draw by Scotland last week in Workington before Australia beat England to confirm their spot in the decider.However, the Kangaroos are well aware of the the Kiwis prowess in tournament finals having been beaten in the 2005, 2010 and 2014 Four Nations finals in addition to the 2008 World Cup.We dont need to be reminded about what New Zealand are capable of, Kangaroos halfback Cooper Cronk told AAP.They have one of the best props in the world in Jesse Bromwich, the reigning Dally M Medal winner in Jason Taumalolo and Shaun Johnson who is one of the best halfbacks in the world.What has happened in the past means nothing, but teams know each other inside out and the match will be won by the best team on the day. Hopefully that will be us.After losing three straight matches against the Kiwis, Australia under Mal Meninga, has now won the last three by a combined margin of 56-14.The Kangaroos have also not lost at a neutral venue since the shock 24-0 defeat at Elland Road in 2005, with their worst result against the Kiwis since then coming in a 20-all draw in London in 2009.Since that stalemate at the Stoop ground in Twickenham, Australia have won 16 straight matches in Europe with Johnathan Thurston playing a key role in nearly all of them.Thurston will play his last match on English soil on Sunday and will call time on his representative career after the Rugby League World Cup next year.Ive real fond memories of playing on English soil, in fact some of my fondest in the green and gold have been here, Thurston said.Winning the Four Nations tournament in 09 and 11 and obviously the (2013) World Cup at Old Trafford.Ive indicated to Mal that its my goal to make that World Cup squad next year so, providing my form is warranted for selection, Ill be putting my hand up, but that will probably be the end of my representative career.Its going to be sad, he said. Ive loved playing for my country and Ive loved playing for my state but it has to come to an end some time.New Zealand will be without experienced five-eighth Thomas Leuluai who is out due to a broken jaw and Thurston said the loss of the former Warriors playmaker will place more expectation on halfback Shaun Johnson.Even though they might have just limped into the final, the Kiwis know how to win tournaments and they know how to play in big games, Thurston said.But theres going to be a lot of pressure on Johnsons shoulders to create opportunities for them but their strength is definitely their forward pack.Whenever theyve won tournaments, its been through their forward pack. So our boys need to match them in the middle third if we are to have any hope of winning this game.Kangaroos team: Darius Boyd, Valentine Holmes, Greg Inglis, Josh Dugan, Blake Ferguson, Johnathan Thurston, Cooper Cronk, Matt Scott, Cameron Smith, Aaron Woods, Boyd Cordner, Matt Gillett, Trent Merrin. 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Ryan Garbutt had a goal and two assists as Dallas snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Vapormax 2019 Scontate . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season.SHERBROOKE, Que. -- Brooks McNiven always wanted a life in baseball. After years as a player, hes found it as a coach. The 32-year-old is on the coaching staff of British Columbias baseball team at the Canada Summer Games, and hes found a calling giving advice to the young players on one of the top-rated squads at the tournament. "When I first finished playing pro ball I came home to Vancouver and I didnt really know what kind of direction I wanted to go with the rest of my life after ball," said McNiven, who was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1999 and then by the San Francisco Giants in 2003. "It was just kind of there at that time and it was kind of filling a void for a bit to try and give myself some time to figure out where I wanted to go. "Getting involved with younger kids and being able to guide them and help them and everything is really kind of cool." McNiven is well-suited to coaching in multi-sport events like the Canada Games. His father Al represented Manitoba in the 1973 Canada Games, while the younger McNiven pitched for B.C. in 2001. Brooks McNiven went on to play for Canada internationally at the 2007 World Cup, the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the 2009 World Baseball Classic and the 2009 World Cup. "Its an amazing experience to play for your country," said McNiven on Wednesday. "You hear all those cliches that its completely different when you put on a jersey that says Canada across the chest. You never really believe it until youre there and you actually do it. "You immediately come together as a family. You immediately have something in common with all those other baseball players even though youve never met them before." McNiven is particularly close with left-handed pitcher Brad Smith, also from Vancouver. The two met four years ago when McNiven was helping out at a baseball training camp organized by the University of British Columbia -- his alma mater -- and Smith was one of his pupils. The two kept in contact with each other while McNiven continued to play in the minor leagues. When McNiven started coaching for Vancouvers North Shore Twins they spoke more frequently and Smith joined that team this season. Smith has relied on McNiven for advice both on and off the field. The coach first helped with his throwing motion, then addressed the mental side of Smiths game. "Throughout my bbaseball career Ive had a lot of trouble on the mound keeping my cool.dddddddddddd I was a big head case last year, Id be throwing my glove and swearing at my players," said the 18-year-old Smith, who went 11-1 in the British Columbia Premier Baseball League, including playoffs. "This year I didnt do it as much -- because I had a lot of success this year, so it didnt really come out -- but when I didnt have that success I got back into the same routine. "I remember in the States I came back and said I hate baseball, I dont want to do this anymore." McNiven calmed his protege down and got him to recognize that those emotions were just coming in the heat of the moment. He also recommended Smith meet with renowned sports psychologist Saul Miller. Two sessions with Miller, whos worked with the Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions, amongst other professional sports teams, helped Smith centre himself and remain calm when he was pitching. McNiven and Millers guidance faced its biggest test on Monday when Smith was called on to start against Quebec in a key matchup of the Canada Summer Games. "It was the biggest stage Ive ever pitched on," said Smith. "It was the Quebec team so the whole citys cheering for them -- everyones rooting for Quebec -- and there were a lot of scouts there and there was some talk that if I pitched well I could make the junior national team." Although Smith struggled in B.C.s 11-9 loss, he still saw it as a growing experience. He credits McNivens support and guidance for that change in attitude. "I kept my cool in that game, and if I didnt go see Saul theres definitely no way that Id be staying cool in that game," said Smith. "I just wouldve made myself look like a fool. And if Brooks hadnt sent me to see Saul, I just dont know what wouldve happened." For McNiven, that is the biggest reward of being a coach and why hes drawn to being a mentor to Smith and other players. "Ive never been on that side of the game before," said McNiven. "It kind of gives you chills at times when you see kids youve worked with for a while and they go out and have success and they do some of the things youve been working on. "Not saying that Im taking any credit for what they do out there because I cant go out there and throw the ball for them anymore -- its all them." ' ' '