Danny is back after a working holiday to the States and ready for another bumper edition of his Diatribe/Dribble.
Representative Hoodoo
The AFL Sydney Senior Representative side will have to overcome history if they are to defeat AFL Canberra at Blacktown next weekend. After their win against the same opposition last year, they will be gunning for their first back-to-back success since 1997-98. Coincidentally, this was the same year Adelaide Crows went back-to-back.
The Seniors have played some handy opposition over this time including AFL Cairns and the Victorian Ammo’s, and Canberra will be a tougher prospect this time around given the return of a number of NEAFL players back to the local competition.
Our boys will also be looking to improve on the recent ledger- in the last 10 years, the record reads 3 wins and 7 losses.
Good gesture for Physick
Danny always applauds good sportsmanship and it is definitely in order for the Nor-West Jets this week. President Dom Shipley thoughtfully presented Tim Physick with the Match ball post game in recognition of his 400th Eagles game. Well done Jets, and also Tim on a magnificent achievement.
Kassem kicks Wolves
Lael Kassem’s arrival at the Western Wolves has coincided with a turn of fortunes for the Wolves who sit ominously behind Sydney University (the team they defeated recently) and Newtown. Reading the article, Danny was suitably impressed how the Wolves were able to gain 15-16 new recruits. All in all, a positive result for women’s football. Read more here at http://bit.ly/1SAWKXg
Pocott’s Premier bid continues
Lock down back pocket Jarrad Pocott has been a little on the snappy side lately. After being made a mockery of by all grades and even senior coach Leigh Brain sarcastically naming him for his Premier Division debut, he has given up hope of playing in the top grade this year even though if you ask him he is doing more to get a game then Ryan Wearne. Going back to basics and deciding that learning how to kick out will help his chances, Ryan and Jarrad were spotted at a local oval practicing some of the slowest release kicking you will ever see.
Spotted
Manly-Warringah captain Connor Pettersson has been frequenting Bali during the break. The local gym owner and serial entrepreneur is looking to set up a local bar with Manly 19s coach Louis Cannatelli. No luck so far for the boys as they have only been spotted drinking heavily in local establishments, eating Nasi Goreng and are yet to source a location for their new pub dubbed to be named " Young Birds.”
Asleep on the job
Following the Holroyd-Parramatta Goannas trivia night on Saturday, club captain Josh Terrey was caught on numerous occasions falling asleep on the dance floor at PJ Gallagher's. When questioned about it afterwards his response was "I was too tired from carrying the slack Mark Pettit left on the ground all day." Pettit's response was "Doesn't matter, you can't change a winning team mate!"
You did what?
Finally, Moorebank’s Division 2 tough man, Adam Sheldon tried to torpedo the ball into next week from 3m out and squirted it into the post. He was later heard complaining that the padding wasn't regulation size and wants it looked into by the head honchos at AFL Sydney.
Last Modified on 29/05/2015 07:53
