#$%^&*AU2016202356A120160526.pdf#####ABSTRACT An in ground shrouded sprinkler assembly having an upright riser on which a sprinkler head is mounted, a shroud which includes one or more walls with an opening at the top thereof, an above ground portion and a below ground engaging portion, wherein the walls substantially surround a 5 sprinkler assembly but do not surround the sprinkler head so that in use the walls will not interfere with the delivery of the liquid from the sprinkler, wherein the shroud also includes an animal guard which covers the opening and protects the sprinkler assembly.
