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Feature
Interview
8 iNarrabri Magazine
April 9th - April 22nd
mep’s men win the
world cup semi final
narrabri’s luke meppem and entourage’s support was
undeniably the key in australia’s victory over india
at the cricket world cup semi final at the scg...
Luke Meppem
World Cup Semi highlights?
Steve Smith’s fantastic hundred
and Maxwell’s quick fire twenty
odd... and just the electric atmos-
phere at the ground.
How was the 80% Indian crowd?
Fantastic. They added all of the
atmosphere. And after the game
they congratulated us like we’d
won the game.
Other highlights of the tour?
It’s
hard to pick really. The two NRL
matches we watched were great
games. It was just a great weekend
all round with the boys.
Lowlight of the tour?
The drive
home. There were plenty of pit
stops but I won’t go into that.
What would you do differently
next trip?
Probably fly rather than
drive. And not rely on buses.
Jason Duff
World Cup Semi highlights?
Probably the crowd and the fact
that the Aussies won. Steve Smiths
batting was another highlight.
How was the 80% Indian crowd?
Good sports. And they let me have
a go on their bongo drums. At one
Shane Smith, Scott Trindall, Luke Meppem, Craig Trindall, Pat
Legg and Jason Duff were well and truly outnumbered, but held
their own against 40,000 Indian supporters.
When in Sydney,
Mep’s Men recommend Duffy’s Supermarket for all your pre-
game sustenance.
These lovely Indian ladies buy all their
biscuits from Duffy’s Supermarket... and had flown all the way
from the USA to be at the game
Mep and “Yabba” watch on.
Mep’s Men’s view of the SCG.
Photos 1 & 3 (Chris Jollow). Photos 2, 4 & 5 (Pat Legg)
stage, they thought I was Brett
Lee’s brother... there was just a little
rumour going around there... and
they fell for it hook, line and sinker.
A few ladies were watching me
more than the cricket... but they’re
only human.
Other highlights of the tour?
Watching a tour member taking
his time in opening a sauce sachet.
Lowlight of the tour?
Probably
the ferry. We got off at Silverwa-
ter Jail. Should of waited a cou-
ple more stops to Parramatta. Pat
missing the ferry was both a low-
light and a highlight.
What would you do differently
next trip?
Nothing really. I might
not pace myself as much.
Pat Legg
World Cup Semi highlights?
Australia winning. Steve Smith
making his hundred. And the
whole experience. It was awesome.
How was the 80% Indian crowd?
Fanatical. They were so into it from
the very first ball.
Other highlights of the tour?
It was good to see Parramatta
beat Souths. I hate Souths... but
just spending time away with five
mates was great.
Lowlight of the tour?
The car trip
back! And missing the ferry. It was
Craig’s fault. By the time I found
him he was waving to me from the
ferry. Mind you, I did beat them to
Parramatta by an hour and a half.
What would you do differently
next trip?
Get a Lear Jet! Going
down was fine. Coming back was
hard. Everything else was great!
Shane Smith
World Cup Semi highlights?
Australia winning and Steve Smith’s
hundred. The experiece was awe-
some... a privilege to be there for a
World Cup Semi Final.
How was the 80% Indian crowd?
Very passionate which was good.
They were very loud to start with
and very quiet at the end.
Other highlights of the tour?
Going to two NRL games, cruising
down the harbour out to the footy
and just having a few beers with a
very good bunch of blokes.
Lowlight of the tour?
The very
quiet trip on the way home! Two
very sick passengers! It’s hard lis-
tening to the 12th Man by yourself
all the way home!
What would you do differently
next trip?
Probably take my golf
sticks... I was invited for a round at
The Lakes while I was there.
Craig Trindal
L
World Cup Semi highlights?
Steve Smith’s hundred. Just topped
off a magical Summer.
How was the 80% Indian crowd?
Passionate. Dedicated. One lad we
met travelled from New York and
was heading home the next day.
A bit indimidating at the start but
they were very gracious in defeat.
Other highlights of the tour?
The
mighty Eels giving Souths a touch
up. Just the whole mega sports
weekend.
Lowlight of the tour?
Probably
the ferry experience. We lost a
teammate and ended up at Silver-
water Jail minutes before kickoff.
What would you do differently
next trip?
Take more of us down.
Share the love.... Probably take my
wife Jane with me!
Ed- Thanks to Luke Meppem for
organising the trip. Great to be
part of entourage on what was a
fantastic weekend spent with five
fine representatives of Narrabri!