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UNKA2 wrote:

swan42 wrote: Disappointing to see G Whateley couldn't find time to acknowledge the achievements of the Kookaburras in winning their 14th Champions Trophy on the ABC's Offsiders programme this morning. Obviously not enough Victorian presence in the Kookaburras to warrant discussing it.

Shoulder chip...... get over it

Unka2 you can stick up for your Geelong mate as much as you like. However, the facts are the facts. Of the 8 clubs' coaches and captains interviewed in the lead-up to the finals last year which club's coach and captain did G Whateley not interview?

Grassy wrote: What happened Swan?

I fell asleep during the 1:30PM Repeat!

0-0 at full-time. Australia won in the penalty shoot out. There was a bit of a controversy over one of the Australian's penalty shoot out. The goalkeeper was ruled to inadvertently obtructed so it was re-taken.

Grassy wrote: I meant,did any of the women on the panel mention it?

Sorry Grassy. Not mentioned by anyone on the panel at all.

swan42 wrote:

UNKA2 wrote:

swan42 wrote: Disappointing to see G Whateley couldn't find time to acknowledge the achievements of the Kookaburras in winning their 14th Champions Trophy on the ABC's Offsiders programme this morning. Obviously not enough Victorian presence in the Kookaburras to warrant discussing it.

Shoulder chip...... get over it

Unka2 you can stick up for your Geelong mate as much as you like. However, the facts are the facts. Of the 8 clubs' coaches and captains interviewed in the lead-up to the finals last year which club's coach and captain did G Whateley not interview?

OMG no. How bad is that?? Dont care who Whately supports to be honest. I think you represent the section of the WA public, who suffer from what could be called short mans syndrome. Ohh and just to put the shoe on the other foot, i remember when ted Whitten passed away, and ALL other teams played in a black arm band as a mark of respect, alas not the Eags, cos Guy Mc kenna said he wasnt a legend in WA football.

swan42 wrote: What a disgrace and a farce the AFL Hall of Fame. Whilst I state unequivocally that Maurice R should have been in the Hall of Fame previously, apparently he came from the ether to play for Richmond.

Also, apparently there was no video of the over 100 games he played for South Freo. In fact, South Fremantle was so hard to say that G Whateley didn't even try to mention that great club. Nor apparently was he aware of how big a name it is down Freo way.

One can only hope that now that B Cable is on the selection panel the likes of Bill Walker will be afforded the status of LEGEND at next year's induction. If he isn't then it once again confirms that it is the VFL Hall of Fame.

Also, congratulations to Ray Sorrell as well. Perhaps G Whateley should have let the likes of D Commetti to interview him. D Commetti would have been able to speak on an informed and East Freo supporter basis rather than the pathetic attempt by G Whateley who looked out of his depth and completely uniinformed in the interview.

When it comes down to it brother - the great Stephen Michael summed up that Pus filled Boil of a competition to a tee

"I wouldn't play over there for any money , who'd want to play in that muddy cold hole"

UNKA2 wrote:

swan42 wrote:

UNKA2 wrote:

swan42 wrote: Disappointing to see G Whateley couldn't find time to acknowledge the achievements of the Kookaburras in winning their 14th Champions Trophy on the ABC's Offsiders programme this morning. Obviously not enough Victorian presence in the Kookaburras to warrant discussing it.

Shoulder chip...... get over it

Unka2 you can stick up for your Geelong mate as much as you like. However, the facts are the facts. Of the 8 clubs' coaches and captains interviewed in the lead-up to the finals last year which club's coach and captain did G Whateley not interview?

OMG no. How bad is that?? Dont care who Whately supports to be honest. I think you represent the section of the WA public, who suffer from what could be called short mans syndrome. Ohh and just to put the shoe on the other foot, i remember when ted Whitten passed away, and ALL other teams played in a black arm band as a mark of respect, alas not the Eags, cos Guy Mc kenna said he wasnt a legend in WA football.

When Toddy, J.Sheedy or Steve Marsh etc pass do you think Vic clubs will wear black arm bands for him??? No they wont

Bazza wrote: More surprising anyone even bothers watching Offsiders, lamest sports show going and emblematic of the national broadcasters complete disregard and interest in any mainstream sports coverage , these inner city lovies spend all the budget on coverage of the gay mardi gras and running their 24 news channel giving Sarah Hansen Hyphenated as much rant time as possible.

You obviously watch it then to know what is on it!

Southerner wrote:

swan42 wrote: What a disgrace and a farce the AFL Hall of Fame. Whilst I state unequivocally that Maurice R should have been in the Hall of Fame previously, apparently he came from the ether to play for Richmond.

Also, apparently there was no video of the over 100 games he played for South Freo. In fact, South Fremantle was so hard to say that G Whateley didn't even try to mention that great club. Nor apparently was he aware of how big a name it is down Freo way.

One can only hope that now that B Cable is on the selection panel the likes of Bill Walker will be afforded the status of LEGEND at next year's induction. If he isn't then it once again confirms that it is the VFL Hall of Fame.

Also, congratulations to Ray Sorrell as well. Perhaps G Whateley should have let the likes of D Commetti to interview him. D Commetti would have been able to speak on an informed and East Freo supporter basis rather than the pathetic attempt by G Whateley who looked out of his depth and completely uniinformed in the interview.

When it comes down to it brother - the great Stephen Michael summed up that Pus filled Boil of a competition to a tee

"I wouldn't play over there for any money , who'd want to play in that muddy cold hole"

Well to answer Stephen Michael's quote, probably about 90% of footballers in those days.

Did I ask you to answer the question - no I didn't so run along now champ

Swandog wrote:

UNKA2 wrote:

swan42 wrote:

UNKA2 wrote:

swan42 wrote: Disappointing to see G Whateley couldn't find time to acknowledge the achievements of the Kookaburras in winning their 14th Champions Trophy on the ABC's Offsiders programme this morning. Obviously not enough Victorian presence in the Kookaburras to warrant discussing it.

Shoulder chip...... get over it

Unka2 you can stick up for your Geelong mate as much as you like. However, the facts are the facts. Of the 8 clubs' coaches and captains interviewed in the lead-up to the finals last year which club's coach and captain did G Whateley not interview?

OMG no. How bad is that?? Dont care who Whately supports to be honest. I think you represent the section of the WA public, who suffer from what could be called short mans syndrome. Ohh and just to put the shoe on the other foot, i remember when ted Whitten passed away, and ALL other teams played in a black arm band as a mark of respect, alas not the Eags, cos Guy Mc kenna said he wasnt a legend in WA football.

When Toddy, J.Sheedy or Steve Marsh etc pass do you think Vic clubs will wear black arm bands for him??? No they wont

Well i will put it simply for you.... reckon ALL footy fans had heard of Whitten, reckon about 20% ( max ) would have heard of the people you mentioned, maybe Todd more cos he coached a team in the PREMIER competition in Australia. As i say 80% plus of people knew VFL, that leaves 20% who had a GOOD knowledge of wa/sa footy. Bit like all business its the 80/20 principal.