Warner called him Champ, as in champion.
Kind of a condescending thing to say to a young up and comer.
Ollie said, "don't champ me mate".
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Kind of a condescending thing to say to a young up and comer.
Ollie said, "don't champ me mate".
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
Hahaha I like it
I hadn't seen the rockstar retort. That must have been later in the innings. Pretty funny too.
Sir Chadley
Jaws
I also hate it when people call you Champ. The other one I hate is "pal" Also condescending and one Ray Hadley used a lot.
"Now listen pal..."
"Now listen pal..."
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
I agree, chief.
That one definitely grates on me
Sir Chadley
Jaws
Yep, another good one.
There is also, "how are you boss!"
I get this from school students from a certain cultural background when I visit for Expos, school talks etc.
Islanders?
Not sure, hopefully not (always) used with sarcasm like champ
Sir Chadley
Jaws
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
The Ravi Shastri episode on the Howie Games podcast is a really good listen for anyone interested.
Sir Chadley
Jaws
Sorry guys, a bit of proud Dad gloating coming up.
As some of you know, my son had his first year playing cricket in A grade - 14As. He didn't end up taking the most wickets or having the best bowling average but he opened the bowling every game against some of the best batsmen in the grade and ended up with the best economy rate in the team. Remember, in junior cricket, even A grade, nearly everyone gets to bowl.
He bowled 52 overs for the season, and conceded 193 runs at an economy rate of 3.71 per over. The nearest to him was 4.35 from someone who only bowled 43 overs for the season.
For him to do this in his first A grade season is remarkable and considering he went up two grades from last year. He's not going to play grade or Test cricket I don't think but he has enjoyed the new challenges of this season!
As some of you know, my son had his first year playing cricket in A grade - 14As. He didn't end up taking the most wickets or having the best bowling average but he opened the bowling every game against some of the best batsmen in the grade and ended up with the best economy rate in the team. Remember, in junior cricket, even A grade, nearly everyone gets to bowl.
He bowled 52 overs for the season, and conceded 193 runs at an economy rate of 3.71 per over. The nearest to him was 4.35 from someone who only bowled 43 overs for the season.
For him to do this in his first A grade season is remarkable and considering he went up two grades from last year. He's not going to play grade or Test cricket I don't think but he has enjoyed the new challenges of this season!
vicsharkfan
Jaws
Good one, did he win his final the other week?
Sir Chadley
Jaws
He didn't make the final unfortunately Vic, his team finished 6th of of 8 teams.
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
That's awesome mate, good to hear he takes after Mum
Well done!
Sir Chadley
Jaws
I should add to my gloating post that even though my son didn't take the most wickets or have the best bowling average, he was second in the wicket taking and had the 3rd best average.
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Nothing wrong with being a proud dad mate!
Good on him! Sounds like he’s enjoying it and improving his game. That’s what it’s all about
sharkboy18
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I'm not sure about how everyone is with cricket in general but our team just won back to back premierships in 4ths tonight & Adam Zampa was at the game watching our away win! Won at home last year to the same guys haha!
Is that Northern Rivers sharkyboy?