Graham Perrett (Moreton, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

It is my sad duty, on behalf of the member for Dunkley and the member for Fowler, to report the cricket score from the match between the Press Gallery and politicians on Sunday.

Mr Ewen Jones interjecting—

I thank the member for Herbert for his contribution both on the field and off the field. Unfortunately, the politicians went into bat first and were all out for 156 in the 32nd over. Top scorer was James Martin on 36; the member for Lyons, Eric Hutchinson, on 30; and Senator Matt Canavan on 23. The best bowler was Hutchinson, three for 37 and Taylor, three for 33. Sadly, in reply, the Press Gallery reached five for 157 off the 34th over. Top scorers: Bettles, 52 not out; Hutchens, 21 not out; and Roberts, 13 not out. Best bowlers for Australia were Eric Hutchinson, the member for Lyons, two for 28; Jason Clare, the member for Blaxland, two for 30; and Tony Pasin, the member for Barker, one for 18. I congratulate the press gallery captain Andrew Probyn and particularly thank the politicians' captains Bruce Billson and Chris Hayes. Sadly, I also report that in the other game between the press gallery and politicians in touch football this morning, the politicians went down 4-2. Tomorrow morning there is a game of football. Let us hope there is a chance for some revenge and that the fourth estate can be consigned to the loser's podium.

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