Canberra not only produces some of the greatest athletes in the world, but it also some of the greatest beard oil now as well. Canberra Cavalry pitching coach Hayden Beard needed a fuller, softer beard so went about developing his own beard oil – the perfect gift for any sports-mad bearded man (or woman). It got me thinking about other gifts related to Canberra's sports star.
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Still on the Cavalry front, their mascot, Sarge, is trying to raise $10,000 for Lifeline Canberra – a donation to his cause would be the perfect gift for someone with a social conscience.
While the Asian Cup might be struggling to grab the hearts and minds of the nation's capital, there's one game that everyone should be looking at attending – the Communist Cup between China and North Korea on January 18. I'm looking forward to both countries' armies performing a march off on Canberra Stadium before the game, not to mention a propaganda-off over the loudspeakers during it.
Speaking of stormtroopers, there's nothing better than a T-shirt with them on it – and the GWS Giants have one. It might be a little dated, but who cares IT HAS STORMTROOPERS ON IT.
With Canberra cyclist Michael Matthews set to tear up the Tour de France next year, I spotted this cracking Orica-GreenEDGE t-shirt relieving the wonderful moment they got their team bus stuck at the finish line.
Pretty disappointed with the San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills merch given he single-handedly won them the world championship, but I did find the perfect present for that special lady in your life – a Spurs thong, the ideal way to re-live his three-point barrage.
The Brumbies have a wicked stubby glove, perfect for Canberra Stadium in July, while the Raiders have a mystery jersey for their Auckland Nines campaign!
Beardy's Beard Oil available from beardys.com.au for $19.95
Asian Cup tickets at tickets.afcasiancup.com from $111.13 for all games or $15.29 for individual games
GWS Giants storm trooper shirt from their website for $39.99
Orica-GreenEDGE bus T-shirt available to Coast to Coast Cycling $14.99.
San Antonio Spurs thong from the NBA shop US$18.95.
Brumbies stubby glove from brumbieshq.com.au $20
Sarge donation at Lifeline Canberra with message "Sarge".
Raiders mystery jersey at raidersshop.com.au $159.
