Sydney native Matt Jones shot a 3-under-par 68 Friday to take a three-shot lead midway through the Australian Open. Meanwhile, defending champion Jordan Spieth also posted a 68 to move within four shots of the lead. here's how things stand after 36 holes in Sydney:
Leaderboard: Matt Jones (-7), Todd Sinnott (-4), Nicolas Colsaerts (-3), Geoff Ogilvy (-3), Aron Price (-3), Jordan Spieth (-3), Lincoln Tighe (-3)
What it means: Jones, 35, leads a parade of Australians at the top of the leaderboard.