We had (Dennis) Comettisms on the AFL Board so it only seems fair to post Richie Benaud's most quotable quotes for the Cricket series of 2002/2003. He should come up with some absolute gems as per usual, so post up what you hear!
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After Dean Jones was hit in the cods by Curtly Ambrose...
"Dean Jones, he's ah, wearing a mouthguard, but right now...that's not of much use to him."
"Dean Jones, he's ah, wearing a mouthguard, but right now...that's not of much use to him."
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Richie is teh king of one word or two words meaning so much.
My favourite is when something bizare happens he will just say"
"weeelllll" - and that's it. Its all in the inflection.
In the SA v NSW ING cup game, a throw to Haddin took a bad bounce and he only just got it and was audibly heard to say "****"
Richie just said "Bradley" -- funny stuff.
"what a catch, what a catch, isn't that the most brilliant thing you've seen"
My favourite is when something bizare happens he will just say"
"weeelllll" - and that's it. Its all in the inflection.
In the SA v NSW ING cup game, a throw to Haddin took a bad bounce and he only just got it and was audibly heard to say "****"
Richie just said "Bradley" -- funny stuff.
"what a catch, what a catch, isn't that the most brilliant thing you've seen"
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Strooth, what a thread, what a thread. A marvellous piece of posting by GoEagles, really super stuff that!
He was at his best at the Lilac Hill match when the great man walked past the beer tent with the beautiful Mrs Benaud. The chant went up "Richie, Richie" to no response. However the chant turned to "Get your **** out for the lads" Richie turned while walking away and accidently tripped over. Im sure Mrs Benaud had a horrible time getting the grass stains out those off white pants he was wearing.
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It was very embarassing indeed.
Lucky for me my wife was able to get the stains out after only two washes, a marvellous piece of washing that really super stuff.
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Richie came up with a classic over the weekend.. I cant remember it word for word but it went something like:
"And England have several bright yellow birds next to their names" (as he was discussing their scorecard)
"And England have several bright yellow birds next to their names" (as he was discussing their scorecard)
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Keep them coming folks. Terrific read 
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"Whatacatch! What. A. Catch!"
Paul Hogan used to do a good Richie. Back in the 70's when he was funny.
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This one's not so much about Richie, but his name is involved.
Colin Miller won the Test Cricketer of The Year two seasons ago, and in his acceptance speech he thanked his two dogs .. Richie & Benaud. Richie was standing behind him, and the look on his face was priceless. I still have a laugh when I think about it.
Colin Miller won the Test Cricketer of The Year two seasons ago, and in his acceptance speech he thanked his two dogs .. Richie & Benaud. Richie was standing behind him, and the look on his face was priceless. I still have a laugh when I think about it.
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Strooth, the last time I saw that many birds in one place was in a night club in England back in 1972.
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I came across this match i had on Video. it was a PM Xl V the Windies back in 1984/85. Anyway while the windies where batting this big beefy guy with a fro and mustache came on as 12th Man for the Aussies.
When the ball was hit his way his return throw was so powerful it almost knocked the keeper over to which Richie replied:
"Plenty of meat in-that-throw" in his cold monotone voice. I **** myself everytime i hear it!
Also when the camera used to pan to chicks sun bathing Richie would always have a one liner.
When the ball was hit his way his return throw was so powerful it almost knocked the keeper over to which Richie replied:
"Plenty of meat in-that-throw" in his cold monotone voice. I **** myself everytime i hear it!
Also when the camera used to pan to chicks sun bathing Richie would always have a one liner.
Upon seeing Imran Khan get hit in the nuts, Richie said "women all over the world will have a tear in their eye right now".
Also, one of the Sri Lankan bowlers when they first toured here (can't remember his name, sorry) was moving the ball around frightfully in the conditions. He got some early wickets to which Richie said "Australia are in trouble with the Sultans Of Swing". "In fact one could say they are in Dire Straits".
Also, one of the Sri Lankan bowlers when they first toured here (can't remember his name, sorry) was moving the ball around frightfully in the conditions. He got some early wickets to which Richie said "Australia are in trouble with the Sultans Of Swing". "In fact one could say they are in Dire Straits".
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It is marvellous to see them enjoying themselves at the cricket.
Richie is at his best when he ad-libs those holiday prizes...
"holiday for two, plenty of snorkling, lots of fish in the water, some coral too, superb restaurants, lots of animals, wildlife and shopping...it's a wonderful prize"
The waffle he comes up with is pretty funny there...watch out for it next time.
"holiday for two, plenty of snorkling, lots of fish in the water, some coral too, superb restaurants, lots of animals, wildlife and shopping...it's a wonderful prize"
The waffle he comes up with is pretty funny there...watch out for it next time.
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After White had played a shockign shot to be dismsissed....
"He's not going to want to have a look at the..um..um....viewing machine when he gets back to the dressing room"
its a freaking television Richie
"He's not going to want to have a look at the..um..um....viewing machine when he gets back to the dressing room"
its a freaking television Richie
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after nathan astle was hit where it hurts last season , richie came out and said
" now , thats an area where you want the pain to go away but the swelling to stay "
" now , thats an area where you want the pain to go away but the swelling to stay "
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Tony and Richie were discussing how Richie wouldn't be able to make Fridays game in Perth as Richie was attending a school reunion.
Tony: So Ruchie, schools have 10 year and 20 year reunions, what number is this reunion for?
Richie: *pause* That's for you to find out
Tony: [laughing in the background]
Richie: Some things are best left unsaid.
Tony: So Ruchie, schools have 10 year and 20 year reunions, what number is this reunion for?
Richie: *pause* That's for you to find out
Tony: [laughing in the background]
Richie: Some things are best left unsaid.
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Ah yes, the magic of Richie Benaud!
There are so many but the one that sticks out in my memory is from a game in Hobart where a very small crowd had turned up to watch. The camera was focused on two VERY nice ladies sunbathing and after about 10-15 seconds Ritchie chimes in with:
Well, I've always regarded quality over quantity anyway
Good to the see old timer still having a perve...
There are so many but the one that sticks out in my memory is from a game in Hobart where a very small crowd had turned up to watch. The camera was focused on two VERY nice ladies sunbathing and after about 10-15 seconds Ritchie chimes in with:
Well, I've always regarded quality over quantity anyway
Good to the see old timer still having a perve...
Tuesday's one-dayer between Engaldn and Sri Lanka. While the Poms were batting, the camera found itself focused on a, er, rather large young lady with the Cross of St George painted on her face. I laughed for many a minute when Richie quipped this masterful statement:
Well, not pretty, but effective.
Poor girl was on the phone at the time, waving like a strange person waves. I wonder if the person on the other end heard what Richie said.
Well, not pretty, but effective.
Poor girl was on the phone at the time, waving like a strange person waves. I wonder if the person on the other end heard what Richie said.