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Rosemary McDonald

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:43:56 +1300

I don’t get it personally,

Neither do I Hilary, neither do I.

(Our hero was out for a duck, btw, again)

Hilary Stace

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:50:46 +1300

To be fair, Grant could probably write something similar about a musician or anyone else he admires. He just happens to be writing as a sports fan in this post. I don't get it personally, as those who inspire me are more likely to be community activists, but I'm prepared…

john commons

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:41:40 +1300

Very true, variation can be fun and interesting – but the tendency of politicians to laud the achievements of sporting figures hardly represents a new and novel development – they are all doing it and have been for some time. Perhaps it is time for a bit of variation, after…

Danielle

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:30:18 +1300

You can reduce any human activity to something vaguely ridiculous or unimpressive using that rhetorical technique though. "We should stop thinking that people who put words down on a page for a living are worthy of admiration." "We shouldn't consider someone who wipes bums and makes sure children don't fall…

Bart Janssen

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:08:33 +1300

Gambler is apt. For me Coney will always be the captain I admire the most, everything considered, thought out, planned, a reason that can be articulated.

But with McCullum it's about just having a go, doing what feels right at the time, give the natural talent a chance to succeed…

john commons

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:51:58 +1300

Strange that politicians on both sides of the House seem to find it necessary to look to sporting figures for examples of inspirational leadership. Perhaps if we could move beyond the idea of people who are expert at throwing, hitting or kicking balls as role models then we might actually…

Rich of Observationz

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:32:57 +1300

Well, you can have the greatest leader in the world as captain, but it's down to the dude at the wicket to make the runs and the bowler to bowl the other guy out.

I know the fuhrerprinzip is massively important to many people, especially those who've had the full…

Grant McDougall

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:52:14 +1300

Good read, thanks Grant.
A mate of mine used to play club cricket against Brendon and Nathan's father and he said that at every game his two young sons would be there practicing their batting and bowling. Even that early you could see their talent and determination, he reckons.

Ian Dalziel

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 09:56:07 +1300

Whack-sing lyrical…
a well pitched delivery, sir…
…far more palatable than Key’s vain attempts to connect recent cricket (and Sevens) victories to his helmsmanship of the National Ship of Fools in his speech following his ’Opening statement’
see:
http://www.inthehouse.co.nz/video/41341
or the precis here:
Mr Speaker, isn’t it good to be…

Geoff Lealand

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:53:37 +1300

Like .., and even more likes. Indeed, a multitude of likes. A politician who is no mere fanboy but who writes with intelligence and (that much abused word) passion.

Public Address

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:53:37 +1300

Discussion from blog post.