Anthony Albanese was interviewed at the Boxing Day Test where he was asked about a range of topics from Australian cricket player David Warner, to former prime minister Bob Hawke before trying a stint in the commentary box alongside a legend of the sport.
Seven News sports host Mel McLaughlin probed the Labor leader about his love for the sport as he watched Australian star David Warner pass 50 runs.He insisted he was"really good at catching", making him the perfect slip fielder, but it was what he described as a"lack of talent" that stopped him from playing."But I did enjoy having a hit and it was great watching my son play. He played junior cricket for Summer Hill and it was a great way to spend Saturday mornings.
The chat then turned to former prime minister Bob Hawke, who Mr Albanese has drawn inspiration from throughout his career in politics. "Hawkey was there the day he skulled that beer, he was quite proud of it," he said, ahead of his trip to Queensland's Woodford Folk Festival on Wednesday to give the annual Bob Hawke memorial lecture in his honour.Mr Albanese was then asked about his favourite Aussie band.
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