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The Bradman Era (1982)

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clip Stan McCabe education content clip 1

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Clip description

Former test cricketer Bill O’Reilly recalls the genius of batsman Stan McCabe.

Curator’s notes

Former test cricketer Bill O’Reilly recalls the genius of batsman Stan McCabe. O’Reilly is interviewed in a studio and framed awkwardly with too much headroom and an odd flesh-toned backdrop that strangely matches his chair and face. The clip then cuts to historical footage of McCabe batting with a voice-over from a sports commentator added in post-production. The footage is interesting and effectively illustrates McCabe’s skill as a batsman.