Yabba was a legendary barracker, heckler renowned for his witticisms from The Hill at the SCG in the early 20thC. [With the Sydney Test taking place at the moment it is an opportune time to reprise the story of ‘Yabba’, published on the site a few years ago. -Ed]
Two types of wit
Australian crowds contain their fair share of wits: funny, insightful, ridiculous, subversive, and a bit naughty. They are often men. They are good-natured, but not always. A lot of amusing bile is launched in the outer, and from the members pavilion as well. I have heard many an amusing comment which has won for that [Read more]
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