Triple M host Sean ‘Flan’ Flanagan sparks campaign to honour cricketing great Rod Marsh

Howzat for sporting spirit? A radio star is spearheading a social media campaign to honour an Australian cricketing legend.

TRIPLE M host Sean ‘Flan’ Flanagan has started a social media campaign to honour the late Australian cricketing great Rod Marsh, who passed away on Friday.

The hashtag #putyourglovesout, follows a similar campaign in 2014, #putyourbatsout - for former test player Phillip Hughes.

Marsh died on Friday at the age of 74 after suffering a major heart attack at a charity event in Bundaberg last week, with news of his passing rocking the cricketing world. He was considered an icon of the sport.

Rod Marsh In WSC Match

Flanagan says Marsh was his “childhood hero” and he had the fortunate opportunity to meet the “deadset giant” at a young age.

Rod Marsh has tragically died.

“When I was a kid I went to an Australian Women’s Weekly cricket camp and the stars of the World Series were there, including Rod Marsh, Viv Richards and Michael Holding,” he said.

“Rod took me for wicket keeping sessions and I remember feeling like I was in the presence of a god.”

Rod Marsh in 2015. (Photo by SAEED KHAN / AFP)

“He broke so many records and did many great things including being chairman of selectors. But the thing I admired most was when he showed his objection on the field to the infamous underarm delivery.

Flanagan says Marsh had “defiant swagger” when he batted.

“#Putyourglovesout was just a spur of the moment decision to honour a sporting great who made a huge impression on me.”

Rod Marsh in action batting for Australia (Photo by S. Bent/PA Images via Getty Images)

Many of Flan’s Facebook friends have backed the campaign, with one posting a photo showing his own gloves-on-the-ground tribute to the legendary keeper.

“Rod gave so much pleasure, watching him receive from DKL (Dennis Lillee) ... thanks Rod RIP,” wrote one of the broadcaster’s friends.

Sean ‘Flan’ Flanagan is spearheading the #putyourglovesout campaign for the late Rod Marsh. Picture: Facebook.

Another posted: “Mate I remember all those years ago when he retired I was sitting in my parents lounge room listening to the ABC on the radio.

I was as shocked then as I am now. An absolute legend. Swashbuckling batter n one of the best keepers ever....n a larrikin to boot.”

Another fondly remembered Marsh’s cricketing prowess and larrikin personality, including drinking 42 cans of beer on a flight to England for an Ashes tour before the record was bested by Aussie batsman David Boon.