Vale Shane Warne

[troybe]

Just curious - were they selling beers at the memorial? I kind of can't decide if it would be inappropriate or highly appropriate.

No alcohol at State Funerals/Memorials


Sent from my Louis Vuitton Jaffle Maker

 

[I Lost My Keays]

I still can’t believe he’s gone, one of my sporting idols growing up

 

[kickazz]

Recon I'll buy a couple in the Shane Warne stand this Saturday night...

 

[010203]

I still can’t believe he’s gone, one of my sporting idols growing up

When Tony Greig and Richie Benaud died, I felt like part of my childhood did too. This was the same.

 

[The hands of stone]

Those kids did a phenomenal job

RIP King

Incredible really . I think it was the eldest daughter who spoke last was amazing to say the least .

 

[Bombermania]

It was Warne that was funny with Steve, Steve has never had a issue with Shane, even when Shane threw stones Steve never returned fire, just a simple "no comment".

This might not be the right thread for it but what was the problem?

 

[Gough]

When Tony Greig and Richie Benaud died, I felt like part of my childhood did too. This was the same.

I remember joking with my folks that those two spent more time raising me than they did.

 

[The hands of stone]

I still really cant believe it , think it will be until next summer when he isnt on the telecast it will hit me.

 

[Ross]

It was Warne that was funny with Steve, Steve has never had a issue with Shane, even when Shane threw stones Steve never returned fire, just a simple "no comment".

Yeah, it was always very much a one-sided feud, I think Waugh might have tried to defend himself once but otherwise he had no interest in fighting. Such a shame that Warney never accepted that a grudge is where you pork your cor.

I shed several tears here, especially listening to his dad and his kids. AB as well, he was always such a stoic figure on the field but has clearly been hit hard by the deaths of both Warne and Marsh.

 

[Hamez]

This might not be the right thread for it but what was the problem?

From memory he was dropped when Waugh was captian during a tour of the West Indies.

 

[Santana]

From memory he was dropped when Waugh was captian during a tour of the West Indies.

He said Waugh was the most selfish Cricketer he had seen for years after that

 

[peternorth]

It was nice to see Steve Waugh in attendance.

The childrens speeches. [emoji22]

The assembled panels were perfect.

Was katich there? Thought I saw him early on.

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

Apparently organised by gudinski’s kid and McGuire

 

[Bareth Garry]

Lara mentioning Bob Holland was a throwback. That's a name I haven't heard in a really long time.

 

[Ross]

This might not be the right thread for it but what was the problem?

Warne had major shoulder surgery in 1998 and the tour of the West Indies in 1999 was his first Test series back, he was badly underdone and was getting belted everywhere against Brian Lara, who was batting out of his skin, and the Windies were up 2-1 with one Test to play. Waugh (captain), Warne (vice captain) and somebody else (Marsh? AB?) were the three selectors on tour and it was a 2-1 call to drop Warne for the last Test, Warne pleaded his case to keep his spot and he never forgave Waugh for not backing him in. He bottled it in while they still played together but after they both retired he made it very clear how hurt he was by the decision.

 

[Gough]

Shit.

 

[Around the Wicket]

You have to love Nasser Hussain, he was such a hard prick when he played but his a out and out gentlemen.

 

[Johnboi]

Lara mentioning Bob Holland was a throwback. That's a name I haven't heard in a really long time.

I had the opportunity to play against Bob maybe 15 years ago because he was mates with some friends. Great guy and even at 60, he was still a great bowler, ripping leg breaks at right angles. Died of brain cancer about 5 years ago if memory serves me correctly.

 

[Father Jack]

I liked the Saints trumpet and the triumphal unveiling at the end, what a way to end the show. That's a send-off.

 

[SportsCentre]

I was there tonight.
It really was magic.

 

[Around the Wicket]

90's/2000's cricket was so much better, so many great players.

Today statistically there are some great players like Steve Smith, averaging 60 but it's not the same, his not a personality or a entertainer.

I seen Steve Smith out once, he just looked around awkwardly playing on his phone when there were fans genuinely attempting to interact with him, different times I guess.

 

[footyfan1978]

From memory he was dropped when Waugh was captian during a tour of the West Indies.

He was out of form.
Just did not take it well.

 

[luthor]

You have to love Nasser Hussain, he was such a hard prick when he played but his a out and out gentlemen.

AB , Taylor and Lara were all good but Nasser just nailed it with his words.

Thoroughly impressed by his class and dignity.

Played the aggrieved , self deprecating Pom brilliantly

 

[jezzajay]

I liked the Saints trumpet and the triumphal unveiling at the end, what a way to end the show. That's a send-off.

That was special.
Said to my wife Warnie would have loved that moment, trumpet playing his teams anthem, middle of the pitch and then his kids playing their role with the unveiling.

 

[luthor]

Apparently organised by gudinski’s kid and McGuire

I'm not a huge Eddie fan but I thought he did a great job as the emcee tonight.

Credit where it is due.

Well played Eddie.