Re: Terrible news

by horace Mon 23 Jun 2008, 01:33

Oz players are to wear pink arm bands and pink bat handles for their next one dayer...well done dello

by Guest Mon 23 Jun 2008, 01:35

horace wrote:Oz players are to wear pink arm bands and pink bat handles for their next one dayer...well done dello

Just because Dello did this?

by LeFromage Mon 23 Jun 2008, 01:36

My influence on the cricket world grows greater by the day.

Still can't get England to pick Owais Shah for Tests though...

by Guest Mon 23 Jun 2008, 01:41

And how DO you wear a bat handle?

by LeFromage Mon 23 Jun 2008, 01:46

On your bat.

Wonder if Middlesex have anything planned. McGrath played a season for them back in the day and they're already playing their limited overs games this season in pink as part of a breast cancer charity link up.

by horace Mon 23 Jun 2008, 01:56

Dello wrote:My influence on the cricket world grows greater by the day.

Still can't get England to pick Owais Shah for Tests though...

the power of dello persistence will surely break down the selectors

by Zat Mon 23 Jun 2008, 04:20

Jay, nice work adding the 'Please visit' to the front page of the forum.

by skully Mon 23 Jun 2008, 04:45

Zat wrote:Well done Dello.

And this links to the foundation again in case anyone wants to donate.

Aye, cheers JD. Well played.

by Ross Mon 23 Jun 2008, 05:41

About $75,000 has been donated to their foundation since I checked yesterday evening. Nice.

And good work from Dello, too.

by Chandan Mon 23 Jun 2008, 06:15

Very apt tribute to lady McGrath from Flaiming Bails!!!

by prasad14 Mon 23 Jun 2008, 06:45

I thought she got better last year!!

Really sad news.

by skully Mon 23 Jun 2008, 07:07

She has been in and out of remission numerous times in the past decade. Unfortunately she died from complications after an operation on a brain tumour.

Latest article

by Red Mon 23 Jun 2008, 09:49

This article from The Australian sheds some light on her recent relapse. She recently suffered a stroke and close friends such as Steve Waugh and his wife knew how very ill she was.

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Brave fight ends for Jane McGrath

http://blogs.theaustralian.news.com.au/yoursay/index.php/theaustralian/comments/brave_fight_ends_for_jane_mcgrath/

by Red Tue 24 Jun 2008, 12:23

It was reported on tonight's news that Jane knew over the past few weeks that she was gravely ill and she helped plan her funeral, choosing some of the hymns she wants as part of the service.

by Invader Zim Tue 24 Jun 2008, 12:38

Rob I wrote:Awwww.

Never really liked the bloke, too much gob on him, but.... poor, poor man.

Incredibly poor post, even from a serial grub like Robi.

No surprise tho.

by Zat Wed 25 Jun 2008, 00:21

The funeral is today. Sky news was trumpeting last night that it will 'be crossing live to the service to keep viewers up to date'.

F*cking vultures.

by Ross Wed 25 Jun 2008, 00:51

They're not as bad as Channel Eddie, who lead their news on Sunday with two 'stories' to promote their other shows.

by Zat Wed 25 Jun 2008, 01:20

Ross wrote:They're not as bad as Channel Eddie

Well, duh. :laule:

by SG Wed 25 Jun 2008, 08:44

Really sad news.

RIP Jane.

by Chandan Wed 25 Jun 2008, 10:23

So the funeral must be complete by now. Have any of you seen the clips on news? If yes, how was Glen McGrath? I just hope he is not too devastated!!

by JGK Wed 25 Jun 2008, 10:28

Chandan wrote:So the funeral must be complete by now. Have any of you seen the clips on news? If yes, how was Glen McGrath? I just hope he is not too devastated!!

He is undoubtedly devasted but apparently was quite composed today. I guess he has had a while to prepare.

In attendance today was pretty much a whos who of recent Australian cricketers other than those in the Caribbean, as well as pollies and others.

One of the songs was "Always look on the bright side of life" which I thought was a bit tacky although the sentiment is a good one.

by Chandan Wed 25 Jun 2008, 10:31

JGK wrote:
Chandan wrote:So the funeral must be complete by now. Have any of you seen the clips on news? If yes, how was Glen McGrath? I just hope he is not too devastated!!

He is undoubtedly devasted but apparently was quite composed today. I guess he has had a while to prepare.

In attendance today was pretty much a whos who of recent Australian cricketers other than those in the Caribbean, as well as pollies and others.

One of the songs was "Always look on the bright side of life" which I thought was a bit tacky although the sentiment is a good one.

Thanks JGK. And the kids?

by doremi Wed 25 Jun 2008, 10:34

I found the comprehensive coverage and all those photos, a bit distasteful really. Sometimes people have to be left alone.

by JGK Wed 25 Jun 2008, 10:36

Chandan wrote:
JGK wrote:
Chandan wrote:So the funeral must be complete by now. Have any of you seen the clips on news? If yes, how was Glen McGrath? I just hope he is not too devastated!!

He is undoubtedly devasted but apparently was quite composed today. I guess he has had a while to prepare.

In attendance today was pretty much a whos who of recent Australian cricketers other than those in the Caribbean, as well as pollies and others.

One of the songs was "Always look on the bright side of life" which I thought was a bit tacky although the sentiment is a good one.

Thanks JGK. And the kids?

My kids are fine. Thanks for asking.

by Chandan Wed 25 Jun 2008, 10:39

JGK wrote:
Chandan wrote:
JGK wrote:
Chandan wrote:So the funeral must be complete by now. Have any of you seen the clips on news? If yes, how was Glen McGrath? I just hope he is not too devastated!!

He is undoubtedly devasted but apparently was quite composed today. I guess he has had a while to prepare.

In attendance today was pretty much a whos who of recent Australian cricketers other than those in the Caribbean, as well as pollies and others.

One of the songs was "Always look on the bright side of life" which I thought was a bit tacky although the sentiment is a good one.

Thanks JGK. And the kids?

My kids are fine. Thanks for asking.

Good to know that your kids are fine. I was asking about Glen and Jane's kids--James and Holly!

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