I’ve often wondered, what is the most Australian of all sports, Aussie rules, cricket, rugby league, union, surf life saving, bowls, sailing, darts, swimming, surfing, boxing, racing or what?
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I would be inclined to say dwarf throwing, which was popular here in the 1980s until it was banned due to its apparent lack of political correctness. Then there is crab racing, cockroach racing, dog lotto (punters bet on which of a group of dogs urinate on which tyre), beer can raft races, bottomless boat regattas (Todd River, NT), sand tobogganing on a Torana bonnet, and more.
Of the regular sports, I would say V8 Ute racing would have to be a strong contender, however, I think we can make it even more Australian.
I propose that each ute must have a bale of hay, Victa lawnmower, carton of beer and blue heeler dog in the back and a Don’t Blame Me I Voted for Sam Kekovitch sticker on the rear bumper while belting around the track.
Drivers could earn extra points for how many time the dog swaps sides of the ute to aid aerodynamics and weight distribution.
Surfair Speedway could host the first ever meeting of Utes using these new regulations, guaranteeing us quality television coverage and a place in every Aussie sports fan’s heart.
Get to it boys and girls.
KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid. We’ve all heard it a gazillion times, but after watching TV on Friday night I am starting to believe it.
I saw the playing uniforms of Carlton and St George-Illawarra playing in the AFL and NRL respectively, and while I certainly don’t support either club, I formed the opinion that they have just about the best outfits in Australian sport. Why? Perhaps because they are simple and have never really changed.
Yep, clubs should get it right the first time and not obligate their fans to fork out ridiculous amounts of money for a new jersey every year.
