Rory McIlroy needs an extraordinary final round if he's to successfully defend the Emirates Australian Open in Sydney. Even taking into account the incredible feats performed by the Co Down man this year, it would take something very special for him to get out of jail this time.

He only had five pars on his card but defending champion Rory McIlroy is lurking ominously just a stroke behind two time champion Greg Chalmers at the Emirates Australian Open.