Bradman Lyrics

Lyric discussion by DaleC 

Cover art for Bradman lyrics by Paul Kelly

Hi there, what does Paul Kelly mean when he says "Hey whitey that's my rabbit" Did he say it or the other guy? And why?

@DaleC Murice Tate, a bowler said this of Bradman. Whitey was one of his team mates. In cricker a rabbit (or bunny) is a batsman who is easy to get out. It was a taunt at an opponent who he'd dismissed. Bradman would exact revenge in later matches.

@DaleC \r\nNot certain, but I think that would be in reference to a hat trick - was Bradman Tate\'s third wicket in three balls? (in magician parlance a hat trick refers to pulling a rabbit from a hat)