Monday, October 08, 2007

Back To The G…



A little while back, I published a few photos of cricketing statues scattered around the MCG, or the “G” as it is locally known, cricket ground in Melbourne, featuring famous Aussie cricketers (to be found here, here, here and here!). Tonight we feature the final couple of statues located around this fine sporting stadium...

The stadium hasn’t just been host to cricket games over the years. It was also famous for hosting the 1956 Olympic Games. Betty Cuthburt above was Australia’s ‘golden girl’ when it came to running during these times, and this statue has been erected to remember the three gold medals she won at these Games, in the 100 and 200 metres, and 100 metre relay. Her statue is taking an absolutely huge gulp of air, it has to be said. Running man Poll performs a beautiful Betty.



The stadium has also hosted many huge Aussie rules footy games, a peculiarly Australian sport featuring lots of tight shorts and fighting. Mr Ron Barassi is one of Melbourne’s finest exponents of this sport, playing 254 games for two local teams, and then coaching another 514 games in the area. Jamie takes on a very good kicking pose here. I'm loving that facial expression!

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