Even if Michael Ennis NRL career ends without a 2016 premiership ring, North Queenslands Jason Taumalolo reckons the Cronulla rake is already guaranteed one title - the leagues most irritating player.But Taumalolo did not warm to the prospect of finally silencing Ennis by bringing an abrupt halt to his playing days this week.Retiring Sharks No.9 Ennis is expected to be at his niggling best in Friday nights preliminary final against North Queensland at Allianz Stadium.Few would argue after Ennis copped plenty of criticism for taunting Raiders fans with his own Viking clap following the Sharks opening finals win in Canberra.For the record, Taumalolo reckoned he could see the funny side of Ennis dig at Canberra fans.It was pretty funny seeing him after the Raiders game, I couldnt stop laughing at that moment, he said.But that is him to a tee.He will be just as much of a pest on Friday night - it should be quite the battle in the middle.Taumalolo could not argue though when asked if Ennis was on the all time most annoying players list.I think he would be up there but I dont think you have to ask me about that, he smiled.I speak for most of the NRL that Mick is definitely up there as one of the most annoying players in the comp.Taumalolo now has the chance to have the final say against Ennis.Taumalolos extraordinary 263-metre effort inspired North Queenslands extra-time semi-final win over Brisbane last week.It also helped end Broncos captain Corey Parkers NRL career.One week later he can do the same for Ennis - not that he looked forward to it.He is one of the best players in that position in the modern day era, Taumalolo said of Ennis.If he retires on Friday night it would be a pretty tragic way to end a career.He handles himself well for a small body, he definitely puts his body on the line (in defence).On Friday night we will definitely leave it all out on the field.Taumalolo said he knew he would have to back up from his semi-finals heroics against the Cronulla pack.They are a physical pack spearheaded by Paul Gallen, he said.But in saying that they have Andrew Fifita who is just as damaging and they get a lot of second phase play from Wade Graham and Matt Prior.They have a forward pack that has a bit of everything. Swell Flaske Marmor . -- For the first time in two months, an opponent was standing up to Alabama. Swell Flaske Marble .B. -- The Baie-Comeau Drakkar took over sole possession of first place atop the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on Thursday with their sixth straight win. http://www.swellflaskenorge.com/swell-flaske-500-ml.html . The Clippers were angry about blowing a big lead; the Kings didnt like being in that kind of hole and nearly digging themselves out only to lose. Swell Flaske Blomster . Ouellette, from Montreal, already has three Olympic gold medals since joining the team in 1999. Swell Traveler Norge . Philadelphia is 2-0 against the Senators this season and scored five goals in each victory. The Flyers recorded a 5-0 win in Ottawa on Nov. 12 and then earned a 5-2 home decision on Nov. 19. The Flyers have claimed three straight and four of the last five encounters with the Sens overall and Philly has won two in a row and three of its past four tests in Canadas capital city. SAN ANTONIO -- Maya Moore had 24 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Lindsay Whalen added 22 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the San Antonio Stars 81-57 on Tuesday.Whalen was 9-of-12 shooting from the field and moved into 13th place on the WNBAs career scoring list with 5,052 points.Minnesota opened the third quarter on an 18-4 spurt to take a 54-31 lead, highlighted by Moores steal and one-handed alley-oop finish on a fast break with Whalen.Rebekkah Brunson added 10 points and seven rebounds for Minnesota (17-4), whicch is ranked No.dddddddddddd 2 in the AP power poll. Seimone Augustus missed her third straight game with soreness in her left knee.Minnesota controlled the boards 43-26, including 18-7 on the offensive end, and held a second straight opponent to under 60 points.Moriah Jefferson scored 14 points and Monique Currie added 10 points for 12th-ranked San Antonio (5-16). The Stars have lost three straight. ' ' '