Crawf's appearance at the closing ceremony.

[Gary Shadforth]

I have heard Shane will be taking a part in tonight's Com Games closing ceremony. My source tells me that what he will be actually doing is a closely guarded secret. Does any poster in this place know what it is?

 

[deano1]

Here you go, this article from the Herald Sun does'nt say what he is doing but it confirms he's in it.
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Stars to shine at closing ceremony
By KELVIN HEALEY and SEAN PHILLIPS
26mar06

AFL stars including Shane Crawford and James Hird are set to take centre stage in Commonwealth Games celebrations.



A host of football champs will be part of a spectacular party style finale that will burst to life at the MCG tonight.
Four-time Melbourne Games gold medallist and world record holder Leisel Jones was yesterday chosen as the Games hero to carry the Australian flag into the MCG.

"There are so many athletes who are on the Australian Commonwealth Games team," she said.

"To be selected is something that is so incredible. It's such an honour to be even nominated to carry the flag.

"I'm so proud to be an Australian. It's an absolute privilege to me."

The footballers are expected to take part in a ballet performance in the middle of the MCG. And it is understood club cheer squads will also have key roles.

Crawford yesterday said he was excited about his role.

"I was going to go and watch anyway, so it is perfect -- I will get to watch close up," he said.

But the Hawks champ was coy about the details. "I honestly couldn't tell you, they are not letting anything out," he said. "I know there will be a little bit of footy involvement."

Carlton legend Alex Jesaulenko was also rumoured to have a key role. But yesterday he said he would be watching at home on television.

John Farnham, Grinspoon, Sarah Blasko, Paul Kelly, BodyRockers and Casey Donovan will perform at the ceremony.

The fireworks display will be three times the size of the opening ceremony pyrotechnics.

Australian chef de mission John Devitt said the decision to give Jones the flag-carrying honour was based on the spread of medals, the athlete's performance, her contribution and legacy to the sport and what their performance meant to the rest of the team.

"It's a tough decision," Mr Devitt said.

"It is more of a performance honour to carry the flag at the closing ceremony rather than the opening, which was more of a welcome.

"I think the enthusiasm of the competitors from day one, from the time the flag unfolded . . . these are memories that will last a lifetime."

And Australia's Commonwealth Games chief Perry Crosswhite said the Melbourne Games were the "best yet".

"Obviously you always remember your first games, but Melbourne 2006 stacked up -- this one is the best.

"It's not about buildings or the transport, it's about the athletes."

Mr Crosswhite said considering the size of the Games now, there were probably only three countries in the Commonwealth that could have hosted the event.

"That is something the federation has to address," he said.

 

[mollyfud]

Great to see! Bit disappointed that they didn't have Jimmy Barnes on though!
Molly

 

[Gary Shadforth]

Sorry, Molly. I'm not a fan of Barnsey. Prefer musicians and songsters than one shouting and screaming into a mike. I respect your tastes but not for me.

I suspect that games honcho Ron Walker and his cohorts would not be a Jimmy fan also, considering their ilk.

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

I have heard Shane will be taking a part in tonight's Com Games closing ceremony. My source tells me that what he will be actually doing is a closely guarded secret. Does any poster in this place know what it is?

yes as i was there , gave him a high five on his was past

 

[mattyc2422]

He looked friggen' clueless.

 

[RustyHawk]

He looked better at training today. He, Campbell, Ries & Ozzie stayed behind for some extra centre bounce work with one of the Assistants.
They all looked Sharp!

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

He looked friggen' clueless.

they all did

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

He looked better at training today. He, Campbell, Ries & Ozzie stayed behind for some extra centre bounce work with one of the Assistants.
They all looked Sharp!

dam for got to check if there was training to day was there friday watching them looked good on friday

 

[RustyHawk]

dam for got to check if there was training to day was there friday watching them looked good on friday

Yeah, Hawk website is slow to update but was listed about mid morning as being 2pm today.

Got there 2.15 and training all but finished, just the group as mentioned above plus Dixon & Bateman practising kicking for goal from the forward pocket.

Will have to get there 1pm next week.