Australian Story

Nugget of Gold (21x3)

Udgivelsesdato: Feb 15, 2016

This week's program returns to the remarkable story of Barry 'Nugget' Rees, who for more than five decades has been revered and nurtured by Australia's cricketing elite. Nugget rose from the most unlikely circumstances to become the trusted confidante and companion of cricket's biggest names, led by every Australian captain from Barry Jarman to the Chappell brothers, Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, Michael Clarke through to the current team under Steve Smith and David Warner. He has toured at least once a year with the Australian and South Australian teams, wearing the team's uniform and standing for the National Anthem alongside the captain. Now in his 70s, Nugget has been there on the inside for many of the greatest moments in Australian cricketing history. He's also been there to help at the most tragic of times. When much-loved team-mate Phillip Hughes was killed in a cricket accident 15 months ago, coach Darren Lehmann immediately called on Nugget to assist with the team's healing. Adam Gilchrist says bringing Nugget on board at this time was a 'masterstroke'. Now, coach Darren Lehmann is leading a push to have a spectator stand at Adelaide Oval named after Barry 'Nugget' Rees in honour of his contribution to both AFL and cricket.