Vale Shane Warne

[peternorth]

First wicket. B warne. C jones

 

[brutus76]

About to knock off work

Dusting off the PS2 to play some WARNE 99 PS1 on a dusty MCG pitch with Warne and Bevan opening the bowling and batting

 

[Stokey]

I was born in the late 80s, so I grew up playing and watching cricket when Warne was at his peak.

Back in U14s and U16s it seemed like almost every team had at least one leg spinner.

And usually their run ins and bowling actions would look similar to Warne's.

He inspired a generation of leg spinners, myself included.

I won my U16 bowling average, bowling leggies.

When I was around 14, Shane Warne's autobiography was published, I got a copy for christmas.

Even though it was 20 years ago now, I still remember certain passages from the book.

Warne had a natural tactical flair about him, like he was meant to play cricket.

News of his death doesn't seem to have 'hit' me as much as many others in this thread.

It may be because I couldn't stand his commentary. And he only seemed to be getting worse.

I guess I idolised him as a kid but kinda outgrew that phase as an adult.

Reading through this thread has been eye-opening, I guess I forgot just how popular Warne is / was.

The 'Warnie' Stand. That's pretty cool tbh. And fitting.

I have heard this a lot here about his commentary. Why was it bad or disliked?

Overanalysis? Boring? Know-it-ally? Boys Clubby?

I've never heard his commentary but guessing it would be a bit like what Dermot Brereton is with footy. Which is all of the above.

 

[GoDees2021]

I have heard this a lot here about his commentary. Why was it bad or disliked?

Overanalysis? Boring? Know-it-ally? Boys Clubby?

I've never heard his commentary but guessing it would be a bit like what Dermot Brereton is with footy. Which is all of the above.

I think maybe one of the issues was if a captain didnt have a slip he would mention it, then continue to mention it for an hour. He also would just get completely side tracked an go on a tangent for an hour. He wasnt like Dermie with the arrogance, more so like he would forget he was on tv and was just chatting with his mates at the pub.

 

[GoDees2021]

As an under 13 cricketer I remember going into Myer's (dont ask me why he was there) to get Shane's autograph on a GM bat that I still have today.
Shane didnt just sign the bat and push me to the side to sign the next, he talked to me for 2 or 3 mins asking me cricket questions, this was at the peak of his powers, returning from his first ashes tour. The autograph was great but I will always cherish him taking the time to interact with me as a kid even more.

Terrible few years for my cricketing heroes, losing Deano and now Warnie both way too soon.

Bowled Shane. RIP mate. Thanks for the memories.

Stories like this seem to be a dime a dozen about the great fella, i dont remember how it goes but something along the lines of for a celebrity a minute of their time can leave a life time of impact on a kid. Sounds like even at his peak he was more than happy if not even happier to chat with a fan.

 

[tenderwarrior]

The stand being renamed soon was a no brainer even if he lived til 99. Love it.

Fixed it for you.

 

[toottoot]

I know logistically it's not that easy, but would be nice if the MCG opened up today and played some Warne highlights on the big screen and people could come in and sit and reflect on his life.

How about they go one further and have the funeral at the MCG. General public to sit in the stands and his close family and friends to sit out on his favourite hallowed turf. Fill the stands with the fans that loved him so dearly. That way he can do 1 final goodbye lap on route to his final resting place wherever that maybe. While the public give him one final "warnie" chant
This is going to be the biggest farewell since Lady Di in my opinion

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[tenderwarrior]

My sister and her partner visited Delhi sometime around 2000 and wherever she went the locals, the locals wanted to talk about Shane Warne. Sadly she had zero knowledge or understanding of cricket but listened anyway.

One of her taxi drivers insisted on taking her to his home where he had put together a small 'shrine' to Shane's greatness with models of a pitch and players with newspaper cuttings of Warn glued on the cupboard it stood on. He assumed she knew Shane personally and asked her to take photos of his model and show them to Shane when she got back home to Australia.

The reverence with which Warnie was held by millions of ordinary cricket lovers people across the sub continent cannot be understated. I imagine they will be in deep shock at his loss

Everytime I have been to India, I had a similar experience, except everybody asked me about Ricky Ponting. It was fun to be able to tell them that I was from the same town and knew his father and brother. Extraordinary ordinary people, who have become deities.

 

[tenderwarrior]

That Paul Kelly song has been in my head today

Lucky you. In my head all I can hear is the woodwind

 

[HBF]

RIP King!
Still numb 24 hours after hearing this awful news.

 

[Around the Wicket]

I have heard this a lot here about his commentary. Why was it bad or disliked?

Overanalysis? Boring? Know-it-ally? Boys Clubby?

I've never heard his commentary but guessing it would be a bit like what Dermot Brereton is with footy. Which is all of the above.

I was in the minority I actually thought his commentary was excellent, could be somewhat brutal with his opinions, one example was when he went on about Starcs first ball wicket to Burns being a leg side half volley for best part of the first days play but he had good humour and I enjoyed listening to him.

 

[GoDees2021]

I was in the minority I actually thought his commentary was excellent, could be somewhat brutal with his opinions, one example was when he went on about Starcs first ball wicket to Burns being a leg side half volley for best part of the first days play but he had good humour and I enjoyed listening to him.

I just loved his mindset, he was disgusted when a captain would bring on a spinner and put 5 back on the fence.

 

[Angry Red Bull]

A flawed larrikan as a human being and a genius as a bowler cricketer. He didn't need to whistle a ball past the ears to intimidate a batsman. His presence and his legend did that. Will never be another to rival him in the game.

 

[footyfan1978]

A flawed larrikan as a human being and a genius as a bowler cricketer. He didn't need to whistle a ball past the ears to intimidate a batsman. His presence and his legend did that. Will never be another to rival him in the game.

Well said summary.
I loved Warne bowling, Was compulsory viewing when you saw that drift to right hand side of your tv screen happening. Always saw him as flawed larrikin though. The people that saw him at the two extreme's like a hero or a complete arseh*le I tended to laugh at.
It interesting, I heard him on radio and a podcast interview where he came across as less a harmless dickhead than I assumed his personality to be so only in recent week or two, I could of warmed to him as a person, just a little more seeing a different side to him.
Also only watched the doco Shane last night. Very surreal as whilst watching it I actually forget his was dead now as so engrossed. Then it hits me towards end as his daughter talking about her Dad is 52 now. So cruel and surreal for their own family for such an interesting doco to be made and if you watched it, the end he sort of summing up what he wanted to be remembered for and it was mostly humble traits.
Feel sorry for his family as it way too young to die and they will never see their Dad again.

 

[offtherails9]

Been thinking about Warnie the past 24 hours as we all have.

Just feel he was so typically Australian. How many other Aussies have a very similar life to him if they were as talented and gifted as he was? Most.

Love that the guy was obviously flawed and real. There is no fake shit with him. No Steve Smith fake boring crap. Just a real guy who was more than happy to just say what was on his mind which is something I find so admirable.

I hated this summer when many turned on him for giving his thoughts on cricketers etc. I loved it. He said what he thought. Really is a great trait to have, but it's for the best that everyone is not that way lol!

RIP SK. Prototypical Australian Legend. There will never be another like you.

 

[GreekLunatic]

Poor mark Nicholas he is very heart broken over his great mates death wow it feels not real he has gone

 

[madmug]

Poor mark Nicholas he is very heart broken over his great mates death wow it feels not real he has gone

Very sad to lose a close friend. Its all been a bit of a shock really.

That said, you can't like your whole life like a teenager. Drink, smoke, eat crap food, weight yoyoing.

He was a heart attack waiting to happen, & it did.

 

[smasha]

More devastated today,I had a go at his commentary but never wanted any I'll will towards the bloke,he is a fellow Vic brother and genius cricketer,gees the bloke 4 years younger than me.
My best moment watching him was sitting up late and watching the ball of the century,that delivery is still mind blowing to this day,the single most mesmerising moment of test cricket.
Empty feeling,haven't touched booze for months but drank quite a few last night.
Was at a King Gizzard concert last night and we got the Warnie chant going.
So proud of the MCG admin naming the Great Southern Stand after him.
A fitting tribute.

 

[smasha]

Very sad to lose a close friend. Its all been a bit of a shock really.

That said, you can't like your whole life like a teenager. Drink, smoke, eat crap food, weight yoyoing.

He was a heart attack waiting to happen, & it did.

Ciggies are a shocking thing but some people have addicted personalities and no matter how hard you try to help,it's better letting go.
At least Warnie did try to get himself back to health,this Thailand resort was a health resort.
Just give the ciggies away,limit coffee,that stuff gives me heart palpitations,I know athletes just have the one in the morning before a strenuous gym session but I know my mind is at's most stable and clear when I am a month clean from caffeine,I feel calm and fantastic without caffeine,but coffee is a very addictive drink,the smell of it.
When I fully detox from caffeine,I am usually more stable in my thoughts and feel like a young kid again.
Nursing a hangover today for Warnie,one good thing is I know I feel poo after booze so I could never be an alcoholic.

 

[dustysnecktattoo]

Not going to shy away from saying I feel like the jabs are playing a role in these unexpected losses

RIP Warnie 🕊

 

[Paul66]

How many cricketers have, or will, get a feature obituary in the New York Times?

Not too many I'm guessing.

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Shane Warne, One of Cricket’s Masters of Spin, Dies at 52 (Published 2022)

Warne’s management company said the Australian star died Friday of a suspected heart attack.

www.nytimes.com

Phil Hughes was front page NYT two days in a row.

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[smasha]

There is another cricketer living with us now,who makes you sit on the edge of your seat every time he plays,a big personality,another Saints fan like Warnie.

Glen Maxwell,I still wish deep inside he gets back in the test team.

Phenomenal talent.

 

[smasha]

Not going to shy away from saying I feel like the jabs are playing a role in these unexpected losses

RIP Warnie 🕊

I'm pro vaccinations but there is a side effect with every medicine.
We will not know the full extent,we do know that atm ,some people get blood clot problems and I'm sure other side effects will surface.

 

[new breed]

Not going to shy away from saying I feel like the jabs are playing a role in these unexpected losses

RIP Warnie 🕊

Who knows really , but Warnie recently was seeing his Doctor re chest pains and breathlessness so unfortunately everything went bad before improvements could be made .

So pleased the MCG stand will be named in his honour had an amazing career that brought great joy to all even opposition countries .

 

[Tassieboy]

Very sad to lose a close friend. Its all been a bit of a shock really.

That said, you can't like your whole life like a teenager. Drink, smoke, eat crap food, weight yoyoing.

He was a heart attack waiting to happen, & it did.

Family history of heart disease. And heart disease himself.