Mark McGowan email to the Perth Scorchers and Josh Inglis ... exclusive access
Afternoon all, before we get to the MAIN COURSE …
The Adelaide Strikers firm from rank outsider to a contender. An uncharitable Cricket Australia rule against Steve Smith, and his Sydney Sixers. And, the Sydney Thunder fall short in the pick of the weekends' games. More on this later …
Time to focus attention on the Perth Scorchers
A win this Friday will give them four titles in 11 Big bash seasons’. Extraordinary consistency. Unfortunately for them, inconsistencies in their home state's border rules will result in them playing a home, away, final at Marvel Stadium.
A forceful tweet from Inglis was returned by McGowan with a pleasant email (Twitter)
Their Australian returning WK/Batsman, Josh Inglis, made his own views abundantly clear. Those views are, no doubt, his own, however, I am sure there is a similar sentiment in the Scorchers revolving locker room. Worth noting; Inglis was born in Leeds, England, a no-nonsense hood, with impeccable fish and chip shops. The two are not related.
Here is the tweet from Inglis, he doesn’t name McGowan, pretty obvious though?
Breaking News …
Yes, breaking news, unbelievably an errant email from Mr. Mark McGowans’ office has LANDED in the SpeakingNick inbox. I feel compelled to share this with you all. Here goes, share beyond this as you see fit.
Dear Scorchers,
Wherever you may be …
I am told you have played your way into another Big Bash final. Congratulations. Alas, this might be the last time you represent my state – more on this later. Sorry to be so alarmist!
I need to be open and honest. My reasoning is based on medical advice; I am told I am incredibly popular to the point of adoration amongst the good folk of Western Australia. I bat well above my average in the appearance polls, and my oratory skills are eloquent and measured, especially when the content is outsourced.
My leadership is being courted by the top brass in the Labor party. I expect to be the next-but-one PM, of either Australia, or the Republic of West Australia.
BTW, oh yes, I have started using popular acronyms, who is your captain again? (I could share some strategies, brief him on the value of bluffing, being contradictory, difficult to read - I’m sure these are all important attributes in your FIELD - let me know).
Back to me. I really can do no wrong. Some say the polls obsess me. This is nonsense. If running popularity polls weekly is an obsession - well I would have to disagree. It is just validation of my acclaim and wisdom. I believe I am a true ALL-ROUNDER.
Talking of all-rounders - I like the look of Cameron Green. A West Australian; I think he plays for the Australian team? Maybe not the Scorchers - still - it’s his surname that ignites me. The Greens align perfectly with my centre-left preferences, or further left depending on the situation. Bravo … Cameron Green - Credere, obbedire, combattere.
Now to Mr. Josh Inglis – I did read your disparaging comments on Twitter. I do like reading about myself on Twitter – thank-you.
I have had two years to sort this out, AGREED, but just a little longer please. In fact, just as soon as Labor wins the Federal election.
AGREED on how good I am - two years and beyond
We do have a lot of money, AGREED
I will pass on comment #4
You did do what I asked of you, AGREED
Pass on #6 and #7 also
I thought there was a ‘clown’ reference - that might have been Mr. Joe Burns. Does he play for the Green team? I like the Greens.
Anyway, I prefer being the ‘juggler’ - there are so many balls up in the air. Too many. Josh, you only have to worry about one, and I believe you are not always successful in keeping that off the ground! My humour never waivers from a tight OFF STUMP line. Haha
So, I will take your comments in the manner they were meant. It’s all water off a freshly starched slim cut, white business shirt to me. I co-exist with myself comfortably - mirror, mirror on the wall, you shall not lie at all.
Lastly, getting back to my first sentence. It might be best if we ship you all off to Darwin - how does the Darwin Crocs sound? If you decide on some English players, Mr Joyce at Qantas, will be happy to plonk them on a direct flight from London. I am always thinking of others.
BTW - did the English cricket team play here this summer? Or was that a parody like this!?
Yours un-sincerely,
The Honourable Mark McGowan MLA
Leader of the Labor Party in Western Australia
Incumbent
Assumed office 23 January 2012
I am going to leave the weekends games summary for another post. Tomorrow.
Thanks again for being here, and hoping you enjoyed a little Monday banter!
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