Cooper Cronk has backed forgotten man Billy Slater to come back stronger than ever next season and prove hes still the worlds best fullback.Cronk, who was named Four Nations man of the series after helping Australia recapture their world No.1 ranking from New Zealand early on Monday said his long-time Melbourne teammate is champing at the bit to get back out on the field after a shoulder injury ended his 2016 season.In Slaters absence Darius Boyd has excelled in the No.1 jersey for both Australia and Queensland and was named man of the match for his display in the 38-4 final win over New Zealand.Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga also said the spine of Boyd, Cronk, skipper Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston was the best he had ever seen in any team in his long career.However, Cronk said it was premature to write Slater off from the international scene, despite the champion fullback turning 34 next June.Hes one of the greatest fullbacks ever to play the game, Cronk said.Ive seen his battles, his progress and his battles and struggles over the last couple of years.Not to put any pressure on him as he will forge his own path.But if I was a gambling man then I would say Billy Slater will be back to his best any time soon.Cronks award caps off brilliant individual year for the halfback who was was also named joint Dally M Medal winner alongside Kiwi powerhouse Jason Taumalolo.It could have been a little bit nicer if we had won the grand final, Cronk said.But its been a good year personally and to win this is a fitting send off. 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Vans Shoes Clearance Sale . -- Matt Rupert scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the London Knights extended their win streak to nine games by defeating the Owen Sound Attack 4-3 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Admit it. Sometimes when youre just sitting around killing time you think about who would play you in a movie. No need to be embarrassed. We all do it. And, yes, Jennifer Lawrence will be playing me in my film. Thanks for asking.With that said, Alysa Auriemma -- daughter of legendary UConn coach Geno Auriemma and a professor at the school -- took her daydreaming to Twitter and came up with basically the most epic cast EVER in the movie about her dad thats not actually happening, but definitely should.Her thoughts are below in most of their entirety, because who am I to edit her dreams?OKAY FINE HERE IS MY CASTING FOR THE MOVIE THEY WILL NEVER MAKE ABOUT MY DAD- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 6, 2016My mom and I have always joked that the mom from Home Improvement should play her if they make a movie.- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 6, 2016Either her or Kate Winslet, because why not? (Im assuming theyll make a movie about the 1995 team and Kate is the same age my mom was)- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 6, 2016I would want ALL unknowns for the girls on the team. I cant think of a single person in Hollywood who could play those girls.- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 6, 2016Danai Gurira as Robin Roberts because why the hell not?- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 6, 2016Holly Hunter as Pat Summitt (COME ON WOULDNT THAT BE PERFECT)- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 6, 2016Obviously I would be in this movie (I have a BFA in drama, not some idiot who cant act) but Id cast myself as, like, my Aunt Anna.- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 6, 2016Mainly because Id just want something small and inconsequential to the main plot but my Aunt is awesome and we kinda look alike ISH.- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 6, 2016As far as the one you guys are all wondering about...the choices I have for Dad? Youre going to make fun of me. Hard.- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 6, 2016OMG. Someone guessed the one I was thinking of before I landed on my final choice! Matt Damon!- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 7, 2016Matt Damon is about the same age as Dad when we won the 2000 championship. Hes got the same kind of face and he could pull off the accent.dddddddddddd- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 7, 2016The other choice I have...and I swear to god if you guys make it weird I will drop my Twitter so fast....- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 7, 2016Sebastian Stan.NO SERIOUSLY HEAR ME OUT WHERE ARE YOU GOING- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 7, 2016If you squint they sort of look alike. Theyre both immigrants from Europe so theyve got that aesthetic. Seb can do comedy AND heavy drama.- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 7, 2016This is NOT because I crush on the dude. The ages would match up if they decided to go all the way back to the beginning.- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 7, 2016Just gonna leave these photos for comparison. Dad, 1991. https://t.co/7xOSUQo0hf- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 7, 2016He definitely had that slick Italian guy whos done you wrong look about him. https://t.co/GJnPSwOcvw- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 7, 2016Dammit, I cant post the Seb photo I found but JUST GO FIND ONE THEY COULD LOOK ALIKE IF YOU SQUINT.- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 7, 2016The only one Im stuck on is CD. Maybe Rachael McAdams? Or Emily Blunt?- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 7, 2016I could see Blake Lively but a little older! CD was in her mid-30s when we won in 1995. https://t.co/UK6dnItdNe- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 7, 2016Good god I have no idea. Diana would want to play herself. https://t.co/iCPhDnFSoM- Holly Auriemma ?? (@allyauriemma) December 7, 2016While this movie is sadly not in development -- not yet anyway -- you can still get your dose of Geno and UConns womens team off the court. Per an announcement on Tuesday, the team will be the focus of an upcoming reality show on HBO. So at least theres that.But if its the real thing you want, youre in luck. No. 1 Connecticut takes on No. 2 Notre Dame Wednesday (ESPN2, 7 p.m. ET) in a battle of unbeatens.See something entertaining on social media that you think deserves to be shared? Let me know on Twitter, @darcymaine_espn. ' ' '