November 21st 2024.
Shane Warne, the beloved Australian cricket legend, was recently honored with a special edition of the popular board game, Monopoly. His family couldn't be more thrilled, stating that it could easily rank among his top accomplishments. To celebrate, his children - Jackson, Brooke, and Summer Warne - revealed a giant replica of the board at the Junction Oval in St Kilda, which was named after their father.
Brooke and Summer expressed their excitement, saying, "He has achieved so many amazing things in his career, but this would definitely be in his top five. He can proudly say, 'Yep, I made it'." The board itself pays tribute to every aspect of Warne's life. Instead of traditional train stations, the spaces are filled with beloved cricket venues. Even the chance and community chest cards are customized, featuring references to baked beans - a favorite of Warne's. The properties have been replaced with iconic moments and achievements from his career. The most prestigious space, Mayfair, has been replaced with the infamous Ball of the Century.
His son, Jackson, couldn't help but chuckle at the choice, stating, "It couldn't have ended on any other space if I'm being honest." He went on to explain, "If you think about Dad's life and his achievements, everyone can agree on that one ball." The unveiling was attended by Warne's father, Keith, and his brother, Jason, who shared stories of their competitive Monopoly games with the cricket superstar. Jackson recalled, "He would say, 'No, no, no, if we don't finish now, we'll have to wake up before school and finish it before you go'."
Brooke and Summer added, "No one is allowed to touch the board. Everything has to stay in its place. It's a sacred spot in the house. And if anyone needs to be in that spot, they better not touch it." Their father's competitive streak extended beyond the cricket field and into the world of Monopoly. The special edition board, with only 23,000 copies created, will benefit the Shane Warne Legacy, a charitable organization.
Reflecting on their father's reaction to the honor, Brooke and Summer said, "We think this might be his proudest moment - having his own Monopoly board. He would be so proud." It's just another testament to the legacy that Shane Warne has left behind in the world of cricket and beyond.
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