#sledging

Source: paulozola - the Baltic Sea covered with ice to go sledging, Estonia.

Well. According to Google:

“It originated in Australia during the 1960s/70s, with popular theories suggesting it stems from being as subtle as a "sledgehammer", or a reference to singer Percy Sledge following a profane incident.”

Okay, I need more context on -

“The "Percy Sledge" Theory: According to cricket historian Ian Chappell, the term originated in the 1960s when a player swore in front of a woman. Other players began calling him "Percy" or "Sledge," referencing singer Percy Sledge—whose hit "When a Man Loves a Woman" was popular at the time—implying the player was acting like a "sledgehammer".”

Huh.

Australia fast bowler Scott Boland said on Wednesday that the host side will be unfazed by any England aggression when the Ashes rivals clash later this year. England’s thrilling home series against India ended in a 2-2 draw this month and was notable for several feisty encounters between the two sides. Boland, speaking 100 days out from the first Ashes Test in Perth, said he had enjoyed watching…

Oscar Marzaroli  /Italian, 1933–1988 SLEDGING, Kelvingrove Park 1966  black and white archival ph, 25.25 x 36 cm