Aussies divided over Scott Morrison backlash at Shane Warne memorial
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison received a frosty reception from the crowd when introduced at Shane Warne's memorial as a guest.
About 55,000 people flocked to the MCG for Shane Warne's memorial service after the spin king's shock death from a suspected heart attack in Thailand on March 4.
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Warne's father Keith and brother Jason were among the family members to pay tribute to the cricket great, while music giants Elton John and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin also performed songs in the cricket great's memory.
Perhaps the most stirring and emotional tributes of the night came from Warne's three children - Brooke, Summer and Jackson - who all shared stories of a devoted and one-of-a-kind father.
But before the memorial officially got underway, host Eddie McGuire addressed some of the dignitaries in the crowd.
Prime Minister Morrison was introduced as part of the guests, but was met with a chorus of boos from some members of the crowd.
The incident certainly caused a stir on social media.
Some suggested Morrison deserved the boos when announced.
Others claimed it was not the time or place to jeer the prime minster.
Scott Morrison being audibly booed at Shane Warne’s Memorial at the MCG. pic.twitter.com/31YXepDW7A
— Simon Barnhill (@SimonBarnhill) March 30, 2022
Boos for Scott Morrison at the Shane Warne memorial 😬
— Brittany Mitchell (@BrittMitchell11) March 30, 2022
So rude - not the time or place
— KatieB🌻💙 (@Kateack08) March 30, 2022
Scott Morrison has been booed during his surprise appearance at Shane Warne's memorial. Earlier, the PM was labelled 'gutless' after he backed out of a planned #abc730 interview, following Concetta Fierravanti-Wells' bombshell speech, where she called him a bully, unfit to be PM.
— PRGuy (@PRGuy17) March 30, 2022
Did Scott Morrison just get booed at Shane Warne's memorial at the MCG?? 😂#ShaneWarne
— Random Selector (@RandomSelector) March 30, 2022
Shame on you for booing at Shane Warne’s memorial when they thanked Scott Morrison for being in attendance. Absolute disgrace. #ShaneWarneMemorial
— Josh Gallo (@joshhgallo) March 30, 2022
What another brilliant move by @ScottMorrisonMP tonight.
Gets booed by crowd at Shane Warne's funeral, which is televised live around the world.
If there was ever any doubt, Morrison has erased any credibility of his home popularity on the world stage.
Well done, Scotty!— Beth McHugh (@BethMcHughSaid) March 30, 2022
Whilst I agree with the sentiments of not booing @ScottMorrisonMP at the @ShaneWarne memorial - if #ScottyTheScumbag had any sense, he should have stayed away in the first place. RIP #Warnie
— Matt (@Matt62485467) March 30, 2022
Shane Warne Stand officially unveiled at the MCG
Warne's three children also took part in the official unveiling of the new Shane Warne Stand at the MCG.
The new stand replaces what was previously known as the Great Southern Stand and served as a closing moment for a beautiful memorial.
"He went from being a wide-eyed boy with dreams to be a citizen of the world and left no one behind. He was a champion in every way. And now, every time we look into the great southern stand we will think of Shane," MC of the event Eddie McGuire said.
Once again, chants of "Warnie" could be heard from the crowd as devastated fans from around the world bid their last goodbyes to the one-of-a-kind cricket legend.
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