First, Caro, it’s an honour not to be nominated.
Second, the turf thing is ridiculous, but I don’t think the AFL is (specifically) behind it – it seems like a dream cooked up by a bored curator at the MCG and a sponsor. From the
MCG’s website: “Taking a piece of the field from the MCG to The Gabba to keep the tradition alive for the fans, the players and for the game we all love, is something rebel could not be more proud of.”
My favourite thing about this is there is someone whose job title is Executive Manager of Turf.
I also like that they went to some pains to set out the logistical and horticultural challenges (temperature controlled trucks and whatnot) thinking people would be more impressed by it. It was months in the planning, and no-one thought to mention it’s a laughably bad idea?
It’s brilliant.
