Webster Medal 2000
Pictured above: some of the glamours at last year's Webster Medal presentation, giving a smile for the FBT's cameras.
Got a Webster Medal nomination? Then email The Great Crullers. He just loves receiving emails!
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The Webster Medal is the most prestigious award in Australian Rules Football journalism. Named after the doyen of Aussie Rules reporting, Tim Webster, the medal was struck by the Footy Banter Team to honour those media identities who have made the most embarrassing AFL-related gaffes in their coverage of our great sport. The competition is fierce in the race for the Webster Medal - here is our list of nominees so far:
Culpable Media Identity |
Embarrassing Aussie Rules Gaffe |
Eagle-eyed FBT Spotter |
1. Tim Webster |
Referred to Collingwood's “Robert” Betheras – but quickly corrected himself to say “Rupert” (14/2/00) |
Leachy |
2. Royce Hart (as quoted by Warwick Hadfield in the Australian) |
Referred to Richmond's Nick Daffy as “Paul” Daffy (8/3/00) |
Crullers |
3. Michael Usher, Today Show |
“By half time the Matera brothers had kicked 9 points between them.” (11/3/00) – errr…. we think he means 9 goals. |
Leachy |
4. Ian Robertson, Channel 7 – the home of AFL |
“If you could be on the ground, and watch it on the TV at the same time, you would see that it was a perfect piece of play. But, of course, that’s not possible.” (Commentating on a mark taken by Stewart Loewe in the Saints v Swans Round 1 match, 12/3/00) Not really a Webster Medal nomination but deserving of its own recognition! |
Arma |
5. Chris Mainwaring, Channel 7 - the home of AFL |
Repeated David Fordham’s Websterism from 1996 when he referred to Stuart Maxfield as “Maxwell” in the Swans v Eagles Round 2 clash. (12/3/00) |
Crullers |
6. Ian Ross, Ian Maurice and a Today Show sports reporter whose name escaped Crullers. |
The Swans hadn’t won at Subiaco since 1987. However, Channel Nine’s Today Show on three occasions referred to this as the Swans’ first win in Perth since 1987. The Swans had in fact won at the WACA in 1998. (13/3/00) |
Crullers |
7. Jim Main, The Australian |
Referred to Essendon’s “Joe” Solomon (17/3/00). |
Crullers |
8. The Australian |
“The Saints have dropped the enigmatic Justin Charles.” (24/3/00) |
Arma |
9. Bill Fisher, Fox Sports |
Referred to a goal kicked by the Bulldogs’ “Sean” Garlick. (26/3/00) |
Leachy |
10. Mike Tomilaris (SBS World Sport) |
Summing up results of Round 2, "The Kangaroos suffered their third consecutive loss of the season against a hard working Melbourne." |
Arma |
11. www.Sofcom |
THE FOOTY SHOW (AFL)PG (90 mins) Eddie McGuire, Sam Newman and Trevor Marmalade are bigger and better than ever in 2000 with The Footy Show. Joining them on the panel are some of the biggest stars in the AFL, including 1999 Brownlow Medalist Shane Crawford, Essendon's Matthew Lloyd, Collingwood's David Schwartz and Richmond's Matthew Richardson as well as former greats Garry Lyon and Billy Brownless. This was delivered by www.Sofcom, which incidentally is not a bad service. However, you can see that they have let two Websters slip in the above ... Schwartz doesn't play for Collingwood, and Brownless is not a former great. |
Arma |
12. Dave Carlson, National Nine Early News |
"Debutant Adam Yze was one of 10 goalkickers for the Demons." (3/4/00) The Demons must be over the moon to have a debutant with 97 games under his belt! |
Saint |
13. Tony "Slugger" Lockett, Channel 7 - the home of AFL |
The victim of an infamous Websterism himself at the hands of Garry Wilkinson, Slugger has turned the tables now that he has joined the media corps, referring to Melbourne's Adam "Wizay" (gee that lad is causing some confusion early in the season) (2/4/00). |
Saint |
14. The Australian |
Jim Main's report on the Melbourne - St Kilda clash was stated as being from Colonial Stadium. Jim did a remarkable job reporting the match accurately - especially considering it was played at the MCG! (3/4/00) |
Leachy |
15. Ian Ross, Today Show |
"Kangaroos forward Winston Campbell will find out today whether he must face the AFL Tribunal on an eye gouging charge." (5/4/00) |
Crullers/ alFie |
16. Sandy Roberts, Channel 7 - the home of AFL |
"Steven Rode, the 19 year old Ruckman for Hawthorn who is playing his first senior game tonight is coming onto the ground, replacing Salmon. Steven turned 20 last Thursday and we wish him well." (9/4/00) |
Mero |
17. Stuart Rintoul, The Australian |
(Attempting to quote the Bombers' theme song) "When the Bombers fly up, up, to win the Premiership flag." (10/4/00) |
Crullers |
18. Elaine Canty, "The Fat" (ABC tv) |
Referred to the coach of the Western Bulldogs as "Terry Lewis". The other panellists on "The Fat" should be held equally culpable for not correcting her, but we think there was just stunned silence from Jim Stynes, Tony Squires and Dr Turf that the esteemed AFL Tribunal member could commit such a clanger. (10/4/00) |
Crullers |
19. John "Sam" Newman, "The Footy Show" (Channel Eddie) |
When discussing how pissed Steve Lawrence must have been to put his hand through a glass window, John referred to another piss-pot, Richmond's "Michael" Daffy... Isn't the Duck causing confusion in this year's Webster Medal ranks?! (13/4/00) |
alFie |
20. Len Johnson, The Age |
"....Brisbane added the last three goals to lead by 31 points at half-time. The Saints never got any closer, though they got back to within 19 points early in the final term." Nice bit of self contradiction there Len. (16/4/00) |
Saint |
21. The Age tv guide |
AFL Double Header Today, Ch7, 12:35pm "Five and half hours of footy begin with the Adelaide - Hawthorn clash from FP followed by the Geelong - Melbourne match..." Hey Mr.Proof Reader, try Sydney - Richmond, followed by Adelaide - Hawthorn. (16/4/00) |
Saint |
22. Todd Viney, Channel 7 - the home of AFL |
Referred to Trent Croad's "6 goal effort against St Kilda last week"... Not a bad effort considering the Hawks played Port Adelaide last week! (16/4/00) |
Saint |
23. The Football Record |
Referred to the Swans' much-maligned #27 as Jason "Bell". (16/4/00) |
Leachy |
24. SCG Scoreboard |
Brad Ottens: Season Goals - 13 Career Goals - 5 (16/4/00) |
Peter van der Kraan (non-FBT) |
25. Channel 9 (Sydney) News |
Referred to Richmond's "Mark" Ottens as being very dangerous up forward. (16/4/00) |
Peter van der Kraan (non-FBT) |
26. Mark Baretta, Channel 7 - the home of AFL |
Interviewing Ben Graham at the end of the Round 7 Sydney v Geelong game, Baretta inquired "...you must be pretty happy with being 7 & 1, Ben". Graham, a proponent of the FBT's "taking it one week at a time" principle, sent it back faster than one of his kick outs from full-back: "We're trying not to get too far ahead of ourselves Mark, so we're happy with being 6 & 1 at this stage." (22/4/00) |
Saint |
27. Dipper & Gerard Healey, Channel 7 - the home of AFL |
Dipper: "Spider Burton is lurking about in the Kangaroos' backline." G.Healey: "Yes, and Corey McKernan is staying right with him." Not quite sure who to attribute this one to. Was it one of Dipper's routine incorrect identification stuff ups, or was GH confused by the presence of multiple Spiders on the park? (22/4/00) |
Saint |
28. Steve Hart, Sports Tonight |
Covering the Sydney - Geelong game, reporter Steve Hart informed us that the winning goal was kicked by "100-gamer Fitzpatrick". From the footage it was clear that the matched was wrapped up thanks to a goal from Glen Kilpatrick! The master has taught Steve a thing or two about timing. (22/4/00) |
Leachy |
29. Charles Happell, The Age |
Referred to Garry Hocking as the captain of Geelong. (29/4/00) |
Leachy |
30. Andrew Plympton, St Kilda President |
Referred to the Saints' new recruit Sean Charles as "Justin" Charles. Not really a Websterism because Mr Plympton isn't really a media identity, but gee a Club President should know who his players are! (30/4/00) |
Mero |
31. "The Fat" panel, ABC tv |
Tony Squires described Fraser Gehrig as "...The Bulldogs' Fraser Gehrig..." in his match against ".. West Coast..." The panel then blabbered on for three minutes on how there was no report and that Gehrig had effectively got away without penalty. No mention of the fact that the incident is still under investigation by the AFL.(1/5/00) |
Leachy |
32. Ian Ross, Today Show |
Stated that "Essendon have maintained their position at the top of the NFL ladder". (1/5/00) |
alFie |
33 / 34. Bill Fisher, Fox Sports |
Last night on the late edition of Fox Sports News, Bill again provided the AFL report. Footballing brothers proved to be Bill's Achilles' heel last night. His summary began with the Adelaide - Kangaroos game at Football Park. Bill told us the Crows got away to great start after 'Andrew' Jarman came off the bench to kick their first goal. The loud mouth Andrew would love to still be playing, but Bill - his last game was in 1996! Obviously the footage was of Darren Jarman kicking the goal. Bill didn't end there. In covering the Richmond - West Coast game, Bill commented on a goal kicked by Peter Matera. From the footage that accompanied the voice-over it was quite clear that Phillip Matera had kicked the goal. (6/5/00) |
Leachy |
35. Rohan Connolly, The Age |
"..the Eagles put the brakes on the Tigers magnificently in the second half to keep them goalless.." The Tigers actually kicked two in the third quarter Rohan. (7/5/00) |
Saint |
36. Greg Baum, The Age |
"..Chad Rintoul clumsily mowed down Richmond's Duncan Kellaway, was reported, conceded a 50m peanalty and a goal..." Now we know those Kellaway boys look very much alike, but Matthew Rogers isn't one of them. (7/5/00) |
Saint |
37. The Footy Record |
A photo which was accompanied by the caption "Robran: Eased into top gear with a strong performance at Colonial Stadium last Sunday" showed a picture of Peter Vardy, not Matthew Robran.(7/5/00) |
Leachy |
38. Nick McArdle, Channel 7 (Sydney) News |
Somebody stuffed up during the preview of the following day's Swans v Port game by saying it started at 2 o'clock on Sunday night. Nick McArdle buttered up after the report by saying to Wilko "And Garry I can guarantee you the Swans will be playing at 2 o'clock tomorrow AFTERNOON, not morning." Nick - official start time for AFL day matches is 2:10 unless advised otherwise. (6/5/00) |
Crullers |
39. Scott Palmer, Channel 7 Footy Panel |
Scotty reported that Andrew Demetriou had firmed in betting to replace Collo as AFL head of operations, thereby providing disappointing news for other candidates "Greg Miller and Alan Schwab". Schwabby will be turning in his grave when he finds out that he has again been overlooked for a position at the AFL! (7/5/00) |
Crullers |
40. AFL website |
Listed Scott Cummings as leading goalkicker and Brett Ratten as leading possession getter when those honours are currently held by Matthew Lloyd and Scott Camporeale respectively. (9/5/00) |
Leachy |
41 / 42. The Age |
A photo of Michael Gardiner taking a grab over an unfortunate Hawthorn player with a 30 something jumper number who had blonde hair and was short was identified as Mark Graham in the Sunday Age. The Hawk player in question was Anthony Rock. Alongside this photo was a photo depicting a dark haired Box Hill Hawk player taking a screamer. The player in question was identified as Glen Bowyer who has blond hair and wasn't even playing in that game. The player was in fact Michael Collica. (14/5/00) |
Krakatoa |
43. Some Sports Tonight jabroni whose name was missed by Crullers |
Referred to Geelong's "John" Stoneham. (20/5/00) |
Crullers |
44. Graham Cornes, Channel 7 - the home of AFL |
Noted that "Terry Daniher has moved Adam Yze into the centre" during the Adelaide - Melbourne game at Moronic Park. Gee TD has a lot of influence in footy if he's making positional changes in another team's game halfway across the country! (21/5/00) |
Crullers |
45. Tony "Slugger" Lockett, Channel 7 - the home of AFL |
Referred to Brisbane's "Jason" Leppitsch. (21/5/00) |
Crullers |
46/47. The Australian |
The Australian reports that Melb & the Bulldogs are playing at 2:10 on Sunday at the SCG. While North is playing Port at 2:10 at Colonial Stadium. Both the time and venue are wrong for the North game. (26/5/00) |
Leachy |
48. John Longmire, Gameday Half Time, Roos v Port |
"..there's a clever tap by Port to Burgoyne who strolls in and kicks a goal" says Horse to vision clearly showing the ball slewing off the side of Burgoyne's boot into the post, and the goal umpire slapping the woodwork. (28/5/00) |
Saint |
49. Sandy Roberts, pre-game Lions v Tigers |
Commenting on the shot from the blimp above the Gabba, Sandy solemnly intoned that the AFL had painted the Australian and Aboriginal flags on the grounds this week in honour of Sunday's "recreation march" in Sydney. (Not really a Websterism in the strictest sense because Sandy didn't get his footy facts wrong - but an embarrassing slip of the tongue from the man who introduced us to Miss Australia, Leanne Cock, at the Mount Gambier races in 1981.) (28/5/00) |
Saint |
50. John Longmire, Gameday Half Time |
Johnny also threw up an interesting one at half time between Carlton and the Weagles, when the Horse said "if Carlton are going to get back into this one, Whitnall is gonna have to find more of the footy...." Carlton were already in front by this stage. (28/5/00) |
Mopsy |
51. Kevin Bartlett, Big Sports Brekky 927 |
Referred to Adelaide's "Anthony" MacLeod. (2/6/00) |
Boydy |
52. Jim Stynes, ABC Radio |
"I only think of it as a centre clearance when you actually take the ball outside the centre square, so I just think of an imaginary line across the ground..." Stop imagining Jim, it's painted on the turf! (3/6/00) |
Saint |
53. Anthony Hudson, Channel 7 - the home of AFL |
"Gee, the Eagles really need to hang on here or it could turn into a blow-out". This comment was made halfway through the 4th quarter, with the Lions over 70 points ahead. We'd hate to think what constitutes a blow-out in Huddo's mind. (3/6/00) |
Saint |
54. Jim Waley, "Sunday", Channel 9 |
"And in Adelaide last night Port Adelaide handed an eighth straight loss to Hollywood...errr Collingwood". Could it be that Eddie has plans that he has discussed with Ch9 but not the board? (4/6/00) |
Saint |
55. Channel 9 News |
The highlights of the Hawthorn v Sydney game showed the Swans kicking a goal with the scores at Syd 77, Haw 69. The next clip showed another Swans goal with the scores at 71, 69. Somebody has been messing with the ol' time- space continuum. (4/6/00) |
Saint |
56. Chris McAsey, AFL website |
According to Chris McAsey the Bombers went into this game with a 13-0 record and as you could see from the headline, they have improved their record to 14-0. But we've only now completed 13 games! After 12 games they had a 13-0 record? Doesn't quite add up. (4/6/00) |
Leachy |
57. Chip Le Grand, The Australian |
Reporting on Sydney's win over Hawthorn: "Andrew Schauble also played a key role on Ben Holland, who failed to exert an influence at any stage of the afternoon." We're not surprised that Ben Holland had no impact on yesterday's game! (4/6/00) |
Leachy |
58. Tony Shaw, Gameday, Channel 7 |
When wrapping up the day's play on Gameday, Tony Shaw referred to Gary Moorcroft's last goal as "...putting another nail in the Bombers' coffin". Depending which way you look at it and how gramatically technical you wish to get, we still think he should have said "Kangaroos' coffin"! (4/6/00) |
Mopsy |
59. The Australian |
A caption to a photograph stated that "Port's Matthew Primus lays a tackle on Saverio Rocca". Not a bad effort to tackle a bloke who wasn't even playing that game. The Rocca in question in the picture seemed to have #23 on his back, not #36. (5/6/00) |
Crullers |
60. Brian Taylor, Fox Sports |
The panel of Steve Quartermain, BT, Kouta & Michael Voss were previewing the WCE - Port game. The dialogue went something like this: BT: I'm going for West Coast. Did you blokes know that Port Melbourne have never beaten West Coast? Kouta: Yeah, West Coast for me. Voss: Hmmm...BT, I'm not surprised that Port Melbourne has never beaten West Coast. BT: Did I say Port Melbourne? (Turns to Quarters) Why didn't you tell me? Quarters: Everyone was laughing at you and I was enjoying it! (8/6/00) |
Leachy |
61. The Herald Sun |
It was reported TV vet Katrina Warren is going to wed "former AFL star" Craig Nettlebeck. We take offence to the blatant misuse of the word "star" in this context !! (8/6/00) |
Mopsy |
62. Nathan Buckley, The Footy Show |
When previewing the North v Bris game, Nathan Buckley's assessment began with "North have been playing pretty good football". Without stating the obvious, two thumpings and an ugly, scrappy win against the bottom side in the last 3 weeks could hardly constitute "pretty good football" from a reigning premier could it ?!?!? (8/6/00) |
Mopsy |
63. Mike Sheahan, Talking Footy |
On "Talking Footy", the Monday after Anthony Stevens had been speared by the pane of broken glass, Mike Sheahan referred to him more than once as "Andrew". |
Tingles (non-FBT) |
64. The Sunday Age |
The Sunday Age listed the VFL/AFL matches that had been postponed over the years. "June 8, 1996: St.Kilda v Essendon Ansett Cup match at Waverley Park abandoned in the third term because of power failure. The remaining 24 minutes played three days later." An Ansett Cup game in June? Late for a pre-season match. Takes us back to the days of the Escort Cup having those sorts of games on during the actual season. (11/6/00) |
Leachy |
65. ABC News (Melb) |
Reported the scores from the Sydney v Essendon round 14 clash as: Essendon 12.17.89 Brisbane 11.10.76 Losing two heartbreakers in the one week must really hurt! (11/6/00) |
Mopsy |
66. Mike Sheahan, Talking Footy |
On three occasions Mike referred to Russell Robertson as "Robinson" and even said "I really like this bloke". Well Mike, if you like him so much, learn his name! (12/6/00) |
Crullers |
67. Dermott Brereton, The Game |
Speaking about the Fish's 300th this weekend, Dermie tried to impress us all with his knowledge of footy trivia. Dermie informed us that only 2 players who have played 300 games have never won either a Brownlow or a Premiership - John "Sam" Newman and Ian Nankervis. If Dermie had bothered to do his research and check Leachy's Weird Footy Facts, he would know that Paul Roos (undeservedly) and Doug Hawkins are also members of this "elite" club. Dermie - now you can join a not-so-elite club. (15/6/00) |
Crullers |
68. Dermott Brereton, Channel 7 - The Home of AFL |
At the half time wrap up of tonight's game, Dermott referred to the Maggies #1 draft pick as Josh Frazier. He then tried to retract but too late - it was already out there. (16/6/00) |
Crooksy |
69. Peter Daicos, 3AW |
Peter Daicos in his wrap up from the rooms on 3AW referred to "Jason" Blumfield on two occassions. (17/6/00) |
Crooksy |
70. Nick McArdle, Sportsworld |
Nick McArdle did the voiceover on the AFL highlights package on Sportsworld this morning. Showing vision of of the Johnson/White/Sheedy incident they referred to Jason Johnson as the the victim when you could clearly see the #1 of Mark Johnson. (18/6/00) |
Crooksy |
71. Drew Morphett, Channel 7 |
Late in the second quarter of the Freo-Sydney game, Drew Morphett referred to some "...good play from Stephen Michael." Drew, it's probably fifteen or twenty years since Stephen Michael graced Subiaco Oval! (18/6/00) |
Leachy |
72. Malcolm Blight, Talking Footy |
Referred to the Bullies' President as "Graham" Smorgon. Was corrected after the break by Gerard, but the damage had been done! (19/6/00) |
WALDO 7/0 |
73. The Age |
The "Your Club" run down for Sydney (v St Kilda): "Last time the two teams met, the Swans were the victors, taking the game by 29 points at Waverley Park." Errr...no. Last time the two sides met, the Swans were the victors, taking the game by 34 points at Colonial Stadium! (22/6/00) |
Leachy |
74. Eddie McGuire, The Footy Show |
Eddie let this one go when introducing Paul Dimmatina: "A big welcome for his Footy Show debut, in sensational form after back to back BOGs blah, blah, blah - Paul Dimmatina." Now while young Dimma may have had a fair game against the Roos last weekend (5th best for the Scraggers) against the Tigers the week before he was fairly ordinary amongst a big group of mates. Eddie even managed to include the word "champion". (22/6/00) |
WALDO 7/0 |
75. Some Fox Sports jabroni whose name escaped Leachy |
Referred to the Bulldogs' Matthew Robbins as Matthew "Robinson". (25/6/00) |
Leachy |
76. Peter Jenkins, 2UE |
Repeated Billy Woods' Websterism from 1996 when he referred to Port Adelaide's Gavin "Wonganeen". He later corrected himself, but the damage had been done! (28/6/00) |
Leachy |
77. AFL Website |
The profile of Gary Moorcroft referred to him as "Jason Moorecroft". (28/6/00) |
Mero |
78. Gerard Healy,3AW |
Gerard was discussing with Mike Sheahan the list of St Kilda players who MS reckoned were 'gorn'. Gerard: "What about D.Ryan?", "Desmond Ryan?" MS: "Oh you mean Damien Ryan?" Gerard says "Oh no, I've done it again." (29/6/00) |
Boydy |
79. Sydney Swans |
In an email from the Swans, giving a bit of information regarding the upcoming match, the "Interchange From" had four players' names spelt incorrectly: Ahmatt O'keeffe Mcpherson Saymour In their own publication !!!! (30/6/00) |
Arma |
80/81. Dermott Brereton, Channel 7 |
Dermie let rip with back to back Websterisms in the Saints v Geelong call. First, as the camera panned the crowd The Kid announced "there's Saints president Andrew Plympton with the CEO "John" Hanley". He followed up shortly after when player Charles snapped the sealer by saying that "Justin" Charles has done alright tonight. He quickly corrected himself, but we here at the Webster Police are an unforgiving lot, so guilty as charged. (30/6/00) |
Crooksy |
82. Des Dowling, Sportsworld |
In his Round 17 round-up, Des reported that "Essendon cruised to their record-breaking 18th consecutive win". They seem to have trouble counting down there at Channel 7! With 18 consecutive wins from 17 matches, we're not surprised it's a record! (1/7/00) |
alFie |
83. Brad Boyd, ABC Radio |
Boydy said that "Colin" Croft was clearly the Bulldogs' best player against the Lions. He was picked up by the other boys at the end of his summary, and came back with, "I knew that I did it, I just didn't want to insult the intelligence of our listeners by correcting myself." Whilst a very innovative excuse, Boydy, that is a Webster. (2/7/00) |
Arma |
84/85. Kevin Jones, The Australian |
Kevin filed a report on the Sydney - West Coast game. "And with doubts over the futures of Morrison, Fraser Gehrig and Michael Braune - the last two unsighted yesterday - Judge may face some tough decisions at the end of the season." We think you'll find that "Braune" should actually be "Braun". And there is a very good reason as to why he was unsighted in yesterday's game - he wasn't selected! Braun missed the game with a knee injury. (3/7/00) |
Leachy |
86. Dermott Brereton, Channel 7 |
Dermott opined "I reckon Guy Rioli played all right tonight". Quick as a flash JD pinged him with "Close cousin of Dean?" (1/7/00) |
Boydy |
87. Simon O'Donnell, Radio 3UZ |
Simon O'Donnell, during a discussion of North's last quarter fall aways, provided us with "The Careys, the Blakeys, the Crockers, these guys are getting on and are found to be leg-weary towards the end of the game..." Err, Crocks must be doing some pretty hard work up there in the Tigers' Coaches box.... (3/7/00) |
Boydy |
88. Richard Osborne, Channel 7 |
Richard noted that a streaky soccered goal to Melbourne's Travis Johnstone was "more a stroke of good luck than good fortune". ...This isn't really a Websterism because it doesn't show a distinct lack of knowledge of the game, but we think it worthy of an honourable mention. (8/7/00) |
Leachy |
89. Karen Lyon, The Age |
"Yesterday spearhead Matthew Lloyd, playing in his 100th match, booted five goals to take his season's tally to 87, and is now poised to become the Dons' first century goalkicker since Geoff Blethyn in 1982." 1982 or 1972, Karen? (15/7/00) |
Leachy |
90. Drew Morphett, Channel 7 |
"(Simon) Garlick’s kicked 5 goals today – 2 in the first, 1 in the second and 3 in the third." (15/7/00) |
Leachy |
91. John Deeks, Colonial Ground Announcer |
John Deeks was thrust into the ground announcing spotlight due to the absence of Craig Willis who was otherwise occupied in Qld at the Davis Cup. "Deeksy" was churning through the Bomber social notes when it came to the testomonial dinner for FBT favorite D Bewick. Not once, not twice, but three times he referred to him as one of Essendon's favorite sons "Darren Berwick" (pronounced the same way as the outer easten suburb of Melb). He finished off with "Make sure you are there to honour this Bomber legend Darren Berwick". (14/7/00) |
Crooksy |
92. David Parkin, Optus "Footy Feedback" |
Referred to Carlton's Ryan Houlihan as "Rohan". |
Mero |
93. Andrew Ramsay, The Australian |
"Carlton coach David Parkin said the team would be improved by the return of Ang Christou and Matthew Owen after knee injuries." We think that Parko may have been referring to Matthew Allan, Andrew. (22/7/00) |
Arma |
94. Dermott Brereton, Channel 7 |
"Scott O'Reilly hasn't really cut it with the Blues this year." (21/7/00) |
alFie |
95. Craig Willis, Colonial Ground Announcer |
"Sydney with 5.2 have 5 individual goalkickers to quarter time, O'Loughlin with 2..." (29/7/00) |
FBT CVII crew |
96. The Australian |
In the Melbourne "Ins and outs" column, the Australian listed: "In: S Febey Out: Bradley (Hamstring) Koutoufides (Knee)" (4/8/00) |
Leachy |
97. Greg Baum The Age |
"At the final siren, nearly every Essendon player made to shake the hand of one or both of the Magpies, and John Barnard, Brown's immediate opponent said: "You've had a great career. I've always followed it." Brown was lost for words." (6/8/00) |
alFie |