Weatherlake spent a decade among the Australian team while supporting her ex-husband, fast bowling great Peter Siddle.Paine stepped down from the Australian captaincy and is taking a break from cricket after the re-emergence of a sexting scandal.“I feel genuinely sorry for Tim Paine, he is a wonderful human being and I feel this is old news,’’ Weatherlake said.“He is genuinely a great captain and leader and a ripper bloke. “I do not have one bad word to say about him.”Weatherlake, an animal rights advocate and businesswoman, is turning her attention to another sport and giving golf her best shot in the fight against cancer.She is attempting her own impressive sporting feat in the Cancer Council Victoria’s The Longest Day starting Monday, and will tee off for 36 holes next Tuesday at Royal Melbourne.“For me, golf has always been about being outside in the fresh air, enjoying the sun and moving my body,’’ Weatherlake said.“I also really enjoy the mental challenge of the game. “After the year that we’ve all had, getting outdoors and playing golf for a cancer-free future is a good thing to be doing. I’m looking forward to playing with my team.”Weatherlake’s grandfather had cancer four times and she wants to support all touched by the disease.There are three forms of the challenge through December and January — The Long Day, 36 holes; The Longer Day, 54 holes and The Longest Day, 72 holes from dawn to dusk.longestday.org.au
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