Dick Adams (Lyons, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to ask the House to recognise the great win of the Cascade Tasmanian Tigers last week in the Pura Cup final, where Tasmania defeated New South Wales by 421 runs—a record win in this cricket competition. It was a great effort by Tasmania, which finished top of the competition. They would have won the cup if it had been a draw, but of course they went on to win in grand style by 421 runs. It was Tasmania’s first win in 25 years and has really given a lift to all Tasmanians who follow cricket and also to many of the young people in our state who look forward to emulating Ricky Ponting’s and David Boon’s great careers in test cricket for Australia. Luke Butterworth, the young century maker, scored 70 runs in the first innings and also took four wickets. That set a great standard for other young people in Tasmania to follow. It was a great effort, and I am pleased to bring the House’s attention to this great team to get recognition. (Time expired)