Western Australia crying foul after border closure kills off Ashes Test

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After being slapped down for its failed Ashes poaching raid, Western Australia has proved it still isn’t getting the message.

Hobart and Melbourne are considered the frontrunners to host the final Test of the five-match series between Australia and England now Perth has officially been stripped of the game, whileSport’s greatest rivalry is just around the corner and you can catch the Ashes live and ad-break free during play.

“There were enough technical people in Western Australia that could’ve helped with the broadcasting of a fifth Test in Perth, plus some of that could also be done by remote control,” Dr Buti told reporters on Monday. “They’ve been trying to nick our cricket Test, well they’re not going to get the second Test, it’s going to be at the very best oval in the entire world and I’m looking forward to it,” Marshall said.

“We believe that it was an appropriate request and offered to move the second Test from Adelaide to Perth. “You are absolutely entitled to keep the borders closed and lock us out forevermore if that’s the choice you want to make societally, culturally and politically, and maybe you should just get on with the business of seceding.

 

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I want a re election - I need to change my vote

Yet another attack on McGowan and WA by Murdoch media. Just give it a rest and report an actual news instead of glorified opinion pieces written by lame journalists

Poor article to attack McGowan. WA is not crying foul at all and McGowan himself even said they worked hard to make it go ahead but both sides couldn't agree on something suitable.

Oh well when they decide they want to be part of the rest of Australia let us know… until then FO!

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