Prime Minister
RYAN FITZGERALD: I tell you what; we’ve asked quite a few Prime Ministers if we could play at Kirribilli House. We were getting a lukewarm response.
MICHEAL WIPFLI: Bit quiet wasn’t it?
FITZY: I mean we know how busy Prime Ministers can be, but step up Scott Morrison, he jumped on board and today at Kirribilli House, the backyard cricket game is on!
[Promo plays]
FITZY: Brett Lee has confirmed this morning, we’ve got Ed Cowan as well, a former cricketer. There is going to be some great cricketers out there but all eyes, all of Australia will be looking at our Prime Minister Scott Morrison, to see what he can do with a bat and a ball. He joins us now, Prime Minister welcome!
WIPPA: Welcome!
PRIME MINISTER: Hey Fitzy, hey Wippa.
WIPPA: ScoMo have you had a look at the pitch this morning, how is it looking?
PRIME MINISTER: I’ve had the heavy roller out last night, up and back.
[Laughter]
WIPPA: Oh no.
PRIME MINISTER: It’s looking good mate.
FITZY: Do you get a key to Kirribilli House, do you have a key? Do you and the missus get one Scott and you can go in and out whenever you like?
PRIME MINISTER: Not one that I’ve found, but the door tends to be open when I get home.
[Laughter]
WIPPA: That’s not bad.
PRIME MINISTER: All hours of the night.
WIPPA: Not bad at all.
PRIME MINISTER: That’s all good, but maybe the dog has got the key, I dunno.
WIPPA: Some smart-talking from Karl Stefanovic, we saw that interview also this morning, suggesting that the hunt for the cellar will still continue on as part of today. Have you got a key to that one ScoMo?
PRIME MINISTER: I don’t know where it is. We’ll have to try and find it together.
FITZY: Alright. Now Scott you have been at Kirribilli House this morning, winds – I’m looking right now – 37 kmph at the moment.
WIPPA: Wow.
PRIME MINISTER: Yeah it’s breezy.
FITZY: It is a bit breezy.
PRIME MINISTER: It’s coming in from the Randwick end.
FITZY: We didn’t ask you last time, what are you better at, batting or bowling?
PRIME MINISTER: Neither.
[Laughter]
WIPPA: I know that feeling mate. So does that make you nervous?
PRIME MINISTER: Yeah, I’m more for effort. More effort than skill.
WIPPA: ‘A’ for effort. Well, if we played with a league ball you’d be alright wouldn’t you Scott?
PRIME MINISTER: Oh I mean if I had to put it between the posts, it’d be alright, yeah.
WIPPA: But ScoMo, this is a big moment. Because prime ministers have failed famously in sporting events, do you feel the pressure of today?
PRIME MINISTER: A little. I’ve been watching those images of Bob Hawke getting one in the nut.
[Laughter]
WIPPA: Yes!
PRIME MINISTER: And of course John’s famous ball. But you know, I’ll see how I go, it should be a great day.
WIPPA: It’s going to be amazing.
PRIME MINISTER: It’s a great cause, it’s a really great cause.
FITZY: Yeah, Batting For Change and we’re going to have quite a few representatives there today. They are doing a brilliant job and we thank them so much for letting us be involved today. You need to choose a team though Prime Minister. Wippa’s XI or Fitzy’s XI? Wippa is in the red today, I am in the white, we are currently wearing our baggy reds. What is your decision Scott?
PRIME MINISTER: Well mate I’ve ‘umed and ahed’ over it but I’m going to go with Wippa and all because Wippa’s mum is coming.
[Laughter]
WIPPA: Oh ScoMo!
PRIME MINISTER: He played the big card, bringing mum in and you know, how do you say no to Wippa’s mum?
WIPPA: Well there’s not an actual offer from my mother at this stage Prime Minister and she hasn’t had an offer from a Prime Minister before either, so anything could happen.
FITZY: Well, wait until you see her before you get your bet in Prime Minister.
WIPPA: Could be quite distracting depending on how tight the top is.
FITZY: No, she’s lovely.
WIPPA: Let’s stop worrying about that Prime Minister.
FITZY: Okay so you’re choosing Wippa, teams are complete.
WIPPA: Bang, you’re in mate.
PRIME MINISTER: I want to play against Karl, I want to play against Karl.
WIPPA: Done.
FITZY: Karlos will be steaming in, but today, Kirribilli House?
PRIME MINISTER: Yep.
WIPPA: Love it.
FITZY: It all happens, Batting For Change, it is a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there Scott and thanks again for letting us use the grounds.
PRIME MINISTER: No, we’re really happy to have you here and Buddy the dog, he will be on the field, I see the rules allow him to be one of my fielders.
WIPPA: You’re bringing the dog!
PRIME MINISTER: If he gets the ball, you’re not going to catch him.
FITZY: Who is Buddy the dog Scott, is that your personal or is he a Kirribilli House dog?
PRIME MINISTER: Yeah he’s our little dog.
FITZY: Oh beautiful, so Buddy is coming along?
PRIME MINISTER: Buddy will be there, little black dog, he’ll be running around. He loves getting the ball and taking off.
[Laughter]
Oh, and congratulations, can I say, to Ryan Carter, a great bloke who has founded this Batting For Change.
WIPPA: Absolutely.
PRIME MINISTER: I was talking to the Indian President about it yesterday when he was out, he’s going to the t20 and I said: “Well, we’ve got a bit of a match going on over at our place”.
[Laughter]
He decided to stay with the t20. Anyway, it should be a great day and well done guys.
FITZY: We love it, well done mate.
WIPPA: See you soon, really looking forward to it.
PRIME MINISTER: Okay, cheers.