Black Arm Bands

[larrikin]

Doe anyone know why the aussies are wearing the arm bands today? I don't think they were wearing them earlier in the test.

Cheers

 

[goal_umpire]

Originally posted by larrikin
Doe anyone know why the aussies are wearing the arm bands today? I don't think they were wearing them earlier in the test.

Cheers

one of the cricketing legends died. Don't know who.

 

[larrikin]

Re: Re: Black Arm Bands

Originally posted by suzi_olsen
one of the cricketing legends died. Don't know who.

Gee, thanks

 

[The Ewok]

John Edwards former Australian team manager

 

[Jaymin]

It was John Edwards i think.....not 100% sure on the first name....

Apparently he was the Aussie Team Manager during the 1980's or something...

 

[larrikin]

Originally posted by The Ewok
John Edwards former Australian team manager

Thanks for that

 

[skilts]

John 'Darky' Edwards. Above average fast-medium bowler for Victoria in the 50s. Then a selector and administrator in Victorian cricket for thirty-odd years. Very highly respected knockabout bloke. Was the manager of Australian teams on several overseas tours.