A HUMBLE game of backyard cricket became one of the biggest attractions on social media during the Big Bash finals.
Frankston man Jarrod Dobler and his mates Aaron Tregaskis, Zac Nanos, Alex Chisholm, and Dylan Gregson, were filming their friendly clash, as you do these days, when Aaron raced up the pitch for a quick single – and charged straight through a closed gate.
It was hilarious for the onlookers but not so for Aaron who sustained cuts to his legs and shoulder and chipped a cheekbone when he face planted into the side of the house.
“He was pretty lucky when he fell down the step as we’ve got lots of excess bricks and also that he didn’t hit the top of the gate,” Jarrod’s mum Sharon Dobler said.
Jarrod entered the clip on Facebook and Channel 10’s Backyard Legends segment for a laugh and it went viral…
So much so that cricketer Damien Fleming came around to announce the boys had won the Best Backyard Cricket video.
The win became even more special when barbecue manufacturer Matador presented them with a hooded six-burner barbecue – ideal for a social get together after a backyard game.
Jarrod and Aaron were interviewed on the MCG turf during the Big Bash final between Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers. Jarrod said he “couldn’t believe how much [the video] had gone off” on social media, adding that Aaron was at first “embarrassed” by the episode.
“He didn’t find it too funny at the time but looking back it was hilarious.”
“They’ve been getting out there and having a bit of fun – especially with the new barbecue,” Ms Dobler said.
