Crows pad up
With the countdown for the December 10 clash between ‘Roo’s XI’ and ‘Boof’s XI’ well and truly on, the anticipation is beginning to build.
With the countdown for the December 10 clash between ‘Roo’s XI’ and ‘Boof’s XI’ well and truly on, the anticipation is beginning to build.Channel Nine, who are an exclusive broadcast partner of the Twenty20 match, gathered a number of players from both teams onto Adelaide Oval to film an advertisement.Roo’s XI players Simon Goodwin, Nathan Bassett, Brent Reilly exchanged pleasantries with Boof’s XI stars Graeme Manou, Greg Blewett, Darren Lehmann, Jason Gillespie and Shaun Tait on the hallowed turf of Adelaide Oval.Some of the players seemed to be battling to grasp the fundamental rules of the game. While in front of the camera star Crow Simon Goodwin, who was confused by the change of codes, elected to handball the cricket ball and Redback legend Darren Lehmann incorporated some goal umpiring actions into the event.In what could be an enormous inclusion for the cricketers, rumours are circulating that the greatest leg-spinner of all time, Shane Warne, may have accepted an invitation from Darren Lehmann to join Boof’s XI. Although yet to be confirmed by officials, the St. Kilda supporting Warne is said to be excited at the opportunity to bowl at Crows captain Mark Ricciuto.A sports super clinic is scheduled for before the match, with children able to partake in basketball, netball and soccer as well as football and cricket.The Crows Foundation is the benefiting charity from the event, with admission for adults being $5, children under-15 free and a gold coin donation for the match program.There are still sponsorship opportunities available. For information, please view the sponsorship link or contact Craig Burton on (08) 8440 6666, or Nick Serafini from athletes1 on (03) 9863 9946.