There are many methods over the years that athletes have followed to achieve superior levels of fitness. Percy Cerutty recognised as the doyen of guru's, master trainer of Herb Elliot in the 60's - weightlifting, eat vegies and run plenty under duress. The Spartan 300 workout has had a resurgence through the YouTube generation. However, to learn about Shoaib Akhtar undergoing liposuction, that does grab the attention nodes by the sensitive spot - safe to click the link, the image is a gem. This latest foray of Shoaib into medical strangeness following the recent disclosure of genital warts being responsible for his non-selection in the World T20.
Shoaib, if ever there was a case for a classic Coodabeen it would be him. Promised so much but inevitably reduced to a handful of obscure highlights as he descends into the Michael Jackson pit of sport zaniness.
Over recent Monday's the Tan running group has quietly been grinding away, a workload that gives serious challenge with incline repeats up the Anderson Hill for 15 mins and the 8km fartlek. Pirate and Dyno Bells obtaining great benefit and the Domestic Selector, apart from one lapse of direction when thrown into confusion by a mass of rampaging lawyers, has been admirable in her determination.
However in Lionsville we have at the moment an urgent need to support one of our favourites in Vardichin. An introductory season to the Lions galaxy in 08/09 saw the laconic all rounder take 38 wickets @ 13 with a strike rate of a wicket every 23 balls and smash 175 runs at 19. One amazing match against the Kangaroos had match figures of 12/71 and innings of 43 and 27 in a tremendous victory that also fell just short of an outright.
Encouraged by these performances and the determination to beat the 4 minute mark in the 1km time trial, Vardichin attacked pre season with determined vigor. The hard work paying off with a remarkable transformation from a lumpy outer casing to a sleek new model with defined facial features.
So much of an impact has he had within the sport that we are now entering the seventh consecutive week where his BookFace image is still prominent on the Cricket Australia home page in the "Become A Fan" tile.
However, as of this point with good form already, a random injury has materialised. Batting at training, No Name unleashed a full thunder bolt which crunched the top of the left foot that was probing for position to drive. A visit to Box Hill Hospital and remedial therapy over the last two weeks has not produced a satisfactory recovery as of yet so we enter a delicate phase.
Despite this, Vardichin does not slink away into his own personal misery and sulk over poor fortune. He attends at every moment, ensuring the BremVardi feast is still on schedule and supports the Lions all over. Let us get behind this great warrior to keep spirits high and bring closer the time where he can return to the field of beastly contest.
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