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The Christmas Day Test match at Manly Ovalm

Pre-Match Luncheon

Each Christmas in Australia, the cricketing tradition takes over in the Costello clan with a pre-match luncheon at which the captains receive new bats and balls. Here are some candid shots from the luncheon before hostitlites began.

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And now to the Match

It was a hot and steamy wicket. ..  and the paceman  sprinted in The batswoman was ready...
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"Bring on the Spinners," they said "He's a chucker!" the Umpire screamed!!! "Just let me at 'em, Umpy."
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"It's getting dark- Someone turn on the Lights please."

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"I'll think I'll just watch it on the Telly."

 

 

 

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Last updated 02/02/2008. This is the Costello family web site designed to help gather and pass on the stories of our clan.. If you have any comments or additions, please email me at paul@storywise.com