And i saw bradman play....

JBMAC · 07-10-2010, 05:46 AM

He strode to the wicket with his side one down,
Not a big man and he had on a frown
Some rated him the best they'd ever seen
but this innings was to prove
The best there has ever been
He hooked the first ball to square leg for four
Then a glance off his pads to fine leg for more
The sun was out on that Brisbane day
I was there at The Gabba and saw Bradman play.

By lunch he was just short of a ton
and the poms had no answer to
To this Aussie son
He'd bashed them, He'd thrashed them
And was looking for more when down came the rain
To help even the score
No one left the Gabba that day just waited in the rain to watch Bradman play

A career that ended in '48
Was dotted with milestones no one can rate
He'd hook them, He'd drive them, then go looking for more
I suppose I was lucky on that Gabba day,
When I sat in the bleachers and saw Bradman play

Days of Grace · 07-10-2010, 06:21 AM

That is brilliant!

What year was that, btw? 1946/47 Ashes?

Jono · 07-10-2010, 07:05 AM

Would have gone too, but had something else on that day.

JBMAC · 07-10-2010, 07:13 AM

Just made that up...typical case scenario of Bradman coming in to bat. I first saw him in '46 but was at the gabba test in '36

kingkallis · 07-10-2010, 07:16 AM

Lovely

Am I allowed to use it?

Shri · 07-10-2010, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingkallis

Lovely

Am I allowed to use it?

Should ask your missus.

Teja. · 07-10-2010, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBMAC

Just made that up...typical case scenario of Bradman coming in to bat. I first saw him in '46 but was at the gabba test in '36

Fantastic, Sir! I am envious.

JBMAC · 07-10-2010, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingkallis

Lovely

Am I allowed to use it?

You would need to check with CW Moderators.....There is no copyright on it from my side but under Copyright laws in this country once it is printed it is in the public domain BUT CW could claim copyright, if they wanted to, because it is in printed form on here. Fine line but check first eh

Prince EWS · 07-10-2010, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBMAC

You would need to check with CW Moderators.....There is no copyright on it from my side but under Copyright laws in this country once it is printed it is in the public domain BUT CW could claim copyright, if they wanted to, because it is in printed form on here. Fine line but check first eh

Haha go ahead and use it KK.

kingkallis · 07-10-2010, 08:17 AM

Cool thanks

kingpin · 07-10-2010, 09:18 AM

@TS

how old are you????

bagapath · 07-10-2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBMAC

Just made that up...typical case scenario of Bradman coming in to bat. I first saw him in '46 but was at the gabba test in '36

respects, sir! it is an honor to interact with you and mr. sjs on this forum.

aussie · 07-10-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bagapath

respects, sir! it is an honor to interact with you and mr. sjs on this forum.

Indeed.

Shri · 07-10-2010, 01:09 PM

Any particular photograph that you want to share with other members here? Would be great to look at some old cricket pics.

Burgey · 07-10-2010, 05:28 PM

So great to have JBMAC back on board. Missed you mate.

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JBMAC State Vice-Captain Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Qld/Australia Posts: 1,304	And i saw bradman play.... He strode to the wicket with his side one down, Not a big man and he had on a frown Some rated him the best they'd ever seen but this innings was to prove The best there has ever been He hooked the first ball to square leg for four Then a glance off his pads to fine leg for more The sun was out on that Brisbane day I was there at The Gabba and saw Bradman play. By lunch he was just short of a ton and the poms had no answer to To this Aussie son He'd bashed them, He'd thrashed them And was looking for more when down came the rain To help even the score No one left the Gabba that day just waited in the rain to watch Bradman play A career that ended in '48 Was dotted with milestones no one can rate He'd hook them, He'd drive them, then go looking for more I suppose I was lucky on that Gabba day, When I sat in the bleachers and saw Bradman play __________________ Keep Your Feet on The Ground,Keep Reaching for The Stars!

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07-10-2010, 06:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Days of Grace International Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Takasaki, Japan Posts: 3,854	That is brilliant! What year was that, btw? 1946/47 Ashes?

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Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,501	Would have gone too, but had something else on that day.

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JBMAC State Vice-Captain Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Qld/Australia Posts: 1,304	Just made that up...typical case scenario of Bradman coming in to bat. I first saw him in '46 but was at the gabba test in '36

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kingkallis International Captain Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: India Posts: 5,716	Cool thanks

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Shri Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,937	Any particular photograph that you want to share with other members here? Would be great to look at some old cricket pics.

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