Sledging in cricket is the art of mental disintegration. But it’s also a bit rude! This week the fellas have dived into the world of trash talk in cricket. Is it ethical? Is it funny? Where is the line? If you’ve ever wondered, this is the podcast for you.

And our Get Amongst It suggestion this week… The recent Moneyball / Lord of the Rings crossover memes.

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References

Sledging wiki

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sledging_(cricket)

The Conversation articles

https://theconversation.com/sledging-is-out-of-order-in-the-workplace-so-why-not-the-sports-field-20812

https://theconversation.com/dont-be-so-sensitive-sledging-is-part-of-the-game-20929

The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2019/jul/28/sledging-performance-no-eveidence-it-works

The Spirit of Cricket

https://www.lords.org/mcc/the-laws-of-cricket/spirit-of-cricket

ABC news report on headbutting the line

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/how-australian-crickets-headbutting-the-line-led-to-cheating/9603248

Sledging examples

https://www.triplem.com.au/story/the-9-greatest-cricket-sledges-ever-2687

Moneyball / Lord of the Rings

https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/why-are-there-moneyball-lotr-memes-18577275.php

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