Belvedere Hotel

We are proud to present Sir Vivian Richards at an exclusive dinner in the Steak and Crabhouse

The evening will include an interview with Sir Viv and a comedic presentation by Rodney Hogg, this will be an evening not to be missed with limited edition memorabilia up for auction. The evening will be hosted by The K Factor's Managing Director, Justin Karcher

• Steak & Crabhouse
• Thursday 04 March 2010
• 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start
• $60 per person which includes a 2 course dinner
• Bookings Essential

  The Belvedere Hotel are proudly supporting the Redcliffe Community Association

  SIR VIVIAN RICHARDS

  Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards, KNH (born St John's, Antigua on 7 March 1952) is a former West Indian cricketer. Better known by his second name, Vivian or, more popularly, simply as Viv or King Viv. Richards was voted one of the five Cricketers of the Century in 2000, by a 100-member panel of experts, along with Sir Donald Bradman, Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Jack Hobbs and Shane Warne. In February 2002, he was judged by Wisden to have played the best One Day International (ODI) innings of all time. In December 2002, he was chosen by Wisden as the greatest ODI batsman of all time, as well as the third greatest Test batsman of all time, after Sir Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar.

  In 2004, in a poll by ESPN, participated in by 15 of the leading names in cricketing history, Richards was voted the third greatest ever player after Bradman and Sobers, and the second greatest ever batsman after Bradman.

  He was also voted the greatest cricketer since 1970 by another poll ahead of Ian Botham and Shane Warne. That poll saw both Botham and Warne vote for Richards, and in the opinions of both, Richards is the greatest batsman they ever saw. In 2006, in a study done by a team of ESPN's Cricinfo magazine, Richards was again chosen the greatest ODI Batsman ever. Former cricketer Derek Pringle also rates Richards to be the best batsman ever in the history of Limited Overs Cricket.

  His impressive style of play, and relaxed but determined demeanor, made him a great crowd favorite and an intimidating prospect for opposition bowlers all over the world. The word "swagger" is frequently used to describe his batting style. His batting often completely dominated opposing bowlers. He had the ability to drive good-length balls from outside offstump through midwicket, his trademark shot, and was one of the great exponents of the hook shot

  RODNEY HOGG

  Rodney Malcolm ‘Rocket’ Hogg, (born March 5, 1951, Melbourne), is a former Australian cricketer. Blond, blue-eyed, aggressive and menacingly fast, Hoggy debuted for Australia in the 1978 Ashes test against England at the ‘Gabba. He bowled with great pace and finished the series with an amazing 41 wickets at an average of 12.85 including 6/74 on debut in Brisbane and ten wickets in a match twice.

  During his career cricket was in turmoil with the advent of World Series Cricket and rebel tours to South Africa. Yet through all this, Hoggy was the spearhead of the Australian attack and frightened batsmen across the globe. The way he regularly beat Geoff Boycott for pace thrilled Australian crowds.

  A quirky character, he once had his wife erase the videotape of a soft dismissal while batting in a Test, saying he did not want his son to see him as a coward! Always a favourite with cricket fans, Hoggy had a wonderful international and domestic career. Before making his test debut Hogg played with South Australia from 1975 before being selected in the Australian side. Hogg returned to Victoria in 1984/85 and was appointed Test vice-captain following Kim Hughes’ resignation during the summer, but his decision to sign for the rebel South African tours in 1985/86 and 1986/87 effectively ended his Test career. Hogg continued playing VCA cricket until 1991, finishing with 282 wickets at 18.08 from 136 matches.

  His test and ODI records are what really stand out in Hoggy’s career. In 38 tests he took 123 wickets at an average of 28.47. In 71 ODIs he claimed 85 wickets at an average 28.44. For such a quick bowler Hogg was remarkably consistent. Never one to let anyone forget, Hogg was known to score the odd run or two. In his debut innings for Australia he top scored for his country with a quickfire 36, including 5 fours, that saved the aussies from embarrassment. Hogg also scored a test 50.

  Rodney Hogg is one of Australia’s great fast bowlers, up there in the pantheon with the likes of Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thompson.