If anyone has a target, it's Cooper from that brother of his. He's been an Eight for two years now, and he's happy where he is. Wren might steal the kitchens from him if he goes up any higher.

"Loser buys the next round," Cooper says as he pulls out a cue, careful to use his right hand. He's not entirely ambidextrous, but back in the old days when he was a kid and thought being a Royal would be the greatest thing since Vegamite he'd perfected all sorts of tricks to hide his left-handedness.

All in good fun. See if Jordan's been paying attention.