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Hawke skols beer in modern SCG tradition

The SCG's favourite tradition has arrived: former Prime Minister Bob Hawke has skolled his beer to the delight of the crowd.

Or more specifically, Shane Warne.

The 88-year-old appeared on the silver screen between deliveries on day two, with a full beer in hand.

Hawke spotted or was alerted to the fact that he was on TV and wasted no time downing an Ashes ale.

The beginning. Pic: Getty
The beginning. Pic: Getty

"Here he comes! Go on, Bobby, show us your technique," Warnie exclaimed.

"He doesn't sip it, he gets it down in one."

It did take him a while to get through it, however, as Channel Nine had to cut away to see Pat Cummins send a delivery down to England's Stuart Broad.

The end! Pic: Getty
The end! Pic: Getty

"You've gotta say it's a pretty poor effort," said former England skipper Michael Vaughan.

Warnie was still loving it: "Well done, Bob. Great work, superstar."