Over and out for Gabba Test cricket
Welcome to the sports rant edition. Firstly to Cricket Australia, who deserve to be bounced into oblivion after their disgraceful Ashes ticket sale debacle last week.
Firstly, which genius decided to put every stadium on sale at the same time only to kick people out as they were finalising purchases? Hands up.
Secondly, which genius decided to triple the cost of some tickets? I pay a premium every year to get good seats for my weary posterior, but this year was beyond the pale.
Last year’s ticket price was $230. This year: $690! This is just surge pricing – illegal in this country – by another method.
Thirdly, CA carried on like little cry babies when it came to the Gabba Olympic stadium issue, to the point that they cancelled the 26/27 season. They want the government – us – to pay for a new stadium and then gouge us again when it comes to ticket sales.
Obviously I didn’t get any tickets and certainly can’t afford to pay triple the amount. I’ve been going to the Gabba cricket Test for 30 years, but no more. Thanks a bunch, CA.
FIRE UP BILLY!
Everyone has given plenty of advice for the Maroons camp who were thoroughly outplayed by the Blues in Origin I.
My advice goes out to Billy Slater: optics matter, dude. When you’re in the coach’s box, instead of looking all sullen and moody like your mum just confiscated your Xbox, pick up the bloody phone and scream into it.
Even if nobody’s on the other end of the line. You were coached by Craig Bellamy, for goodness’ sake. If your team is ahead by 30 points and your halfback drops a ball, thump the desk like he just lost the World Cup.
Also, maybe dye your hair. Those greys are not doing you any favours. That should fix your problems.