The Crikey Cup // Mon, 19 Jan 09
A fantastic display of initiative and negotiating by ex-Gecko and now Timor Leste Croc Luke Gosling has led to the creation of “The Crickey Cup”, an event to be played annually between the Bali Geckos and the Timor Leste Crocs. Following discussions with Australia Zoo, Luke has arranged the game as homage to Steve Irwin – a very fi tting event considering the emblems of the two teams and the fondness that Irwin had of Indonesia and Timor Leste and their fauna. The Geckos are now fi nalizing details of the event with the Crocs and although it is early days, it is hoped that the game will take place in Kupang, West Timor in the fi rst half of 2009. Both clubs are aiming to achieve major coverage of the event in Australian