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He’s paying for the premium 4K Foxtel package that comes with their new dedicated cricket channel because he loves the sport more than almost everything.
Except, of course, for his partner-in-crime.
The Bonnie to his Clyde, Rachel Seymour, is a huge Block fan. Her dream is to one day buy a dilapidated French Quarter terrace and over-capitalise on it through a comprehensive renovation that places her and Michael Spoon in financial ruin forever.
Ask Michael and he’ll say it’s also his dream.
But in the short term, it’s the 28-year-old’s dream to watch the last day of the Test Match against Pakistan where the boys are up against it.
“They’ve got to last 90 overs. I’ll probably get the television after 9 but it could be over by then,” he said.
“I reckon the meat of the innings will happen when she wants to watch The Block or what-have-you. And I’m OK with that. I still look at her and wonder why and how this whole thing has happened,”
“Look, I know it might seem boring to the passing cricket fan but I live for this shit. Day 5 will be a mental battle of the likes we seldom see. If we can save a draw, it’ll be one of the great victories. It won’t end up in any highlight reels or anything, though.”
Our reporter spoke to Rachel about what’s going to happen tonight when she gets home – and it was largely the same as what Michael described.
“We love The Block and the Bachies. GoggleBox is like Mike’s favourite show,” she said.
“Why? What did Mike say?”
More to come.
