Bob Skilton Medal Night - Spoilers

[Primmy]

Congratulations to ROK, he deserved a B & F and is a champion of this club. Selfishly i?m glad he stayed. I also hope he can take out the big one that is the TLM.

I agree with you, but I think not and it wouldn't be his fault. I think he was doing a job that the coaches appreciated, and that we in general didn't notice as much. I think perhaps Goodsey will be the TLM sentimental favourite. Still waiting with BATed breath.....and I am signing off the for day. Too much computer, not enough kitchen floors etc.

[stellation]

I wonder what a reigning club B&F winner could attract at the trade table...

[ugg]

Is it possible to bet on Club B&F's?

Gary Lyon let it slip at 7.12pm last night on MMM that ROK had won the Sydney Best and Fairest ahead of Shaw. The other guys were giving it to him for the next 5 minutes - you probably had to be there (or at least hear it) but it was very very funny.

Only before Round 1.

[dimelb]

Thanks Primmy - a really good read. And I know it wasn't the main event but I noted the comments about Mighty Mike and was pleased.

[573v30]

CONGRATULATIONS ROK!!!

[Wardy]

I won't try to match Primmy's eloquent description of the night suffice to say that it was spot on. Well done Primmy!

It was a wonderful night with tears and laughter being shared in equal doses throughout the evening.

A personal highlight for me was shaking Magic's hand and getting a photo. For that matter all the players were wonderful and accomodating with all the fans that approached them.

It's nights like these that reconfirm why we love this club.

Now I just have to go and do something about this hangover.

Well said both Primmy & Al (who scrubbed up very well too I might add!) .

what a fantastic night - there was alot of love in the room.

It all went off without a hitch and I really enjoyed Richard Colless's dig when Cathy Marney (the cheersquad leader) received a very well deserved life membership. Richy said that we didnt need "some white haired dickhead like Collingwood have" to show our strength and Cathy said that she didnt own a gold sparkly jacket either, needless to say the crowd went wild!

But to all the winners - it was just so special.

Reece Shaw won those hearts that were still a bit undecided - he worked the room well.

We ran a sweep at our table and none of us had chosen Ryan (sorry Rok) so seeing as no one won we are donating our money to the Glenn McGrath foundation.

It was really terrific to catch up with Lovely RWOers, Annie H, Big Al & Go Swannies - sorry Primmy I didnt know where you were - or would know where to start looking - but in your honour I took the arrangement of Gladdy's from my table home. I'm even proud that I didnt lose my shoes this year - unlike 2005.

Got to have a photo with Micky O & Sir Bobby Skilton (who has a fabulous tan) but my absolute fave - and I can safely say that this would have been the very last photo taken at a Swans function - of Barry Hall. Yes Barry & Me out the front of the convention centre heading to the cab rank. had a chat to him and his girlfriend (she's really lovely) wished him luck and off they went into the future. So finally after 8 years I have a photo of me and my fave player who also happens to share the same birthday as me!! And I'm glad the club sent him off with a fitting tribute - so my faith in the club has been restored.

But like Al, am feeling somewhat hungover, but oh so glad that I got the opportunity to attend.

If any of you havent done it before - start saving now - a B & F dinner is a night you wont forget in a hurry.

And I must thank the boys at QBE for inviting me this year, very generous of them and a bloody good time had by all!

I think I might head to Club Swans on grandfinal day.

cheer cheer.

[Cardinal]

Too much to hear abou. I'm going to this function next year.

Another bloody trip up the freeway. And I'm bringing my copy of In The Blood to get signed.

[TheHood]

I think the one on that list who surprises me the most is Jude - how low he is, that is.

I thought he'd had his best season in a while, yet he's finished lower than in most recent years.

And while Craig B did drop off a bit after his fine start, I thought he'd still scrape into the top 10. Indeed, I thought both he and LRT had better seasons than Mattner.

Congrats to ROK. Vindication for a fine season.

Completely agree with all those observations. I guess Marty had 2 very memorable games. That tackle and That sealing goal.

Kieran Jack certainly polled well. I was most surprised by that placing. That should set him up for a very confident 2010.

[Triple B]

Good read Primmy, thx.

Mid 90's I used to go to all the functions and the B&F was CLEARLY the best night by far. Season has ended and the players can afford to let their hair down and they all really seem to enjoy the night. I haven't been to the B&F for over 10 years now, but after reading the reviews I may have to save up for next year.

[gossipcom]

Presumably the media gets told before the evening starts so they can write their articles, prepare reports etc but are not supposed to make it public till later. GL was obviously a bit naughty

Yep they were told prior to 6.30pm because that's when the embargo started for print media, as opposed to radio.

Thanks to everyone for recaps, sounds like it was a great evening.

[hot potato]

Many thanks for painting the terrific word pictures of the B&F night. Sounds like such a class act. Will definitely Rok up next year. Great to get to know the boys better.

HP

[giant]

Two wonderful feel-good stories in ROK and Rhyce - well done to both of them for fabulous years.

I know I should take my medicine for bagging Shaw - a few on here who should be feeling a tad sheepish after what was said about ROK.

[Primmy]

Two wonderful feel-good stories in ROK and Rhyce - well done to both of them for fabulous years.

I know I should take my medicine for bagging Shaw - a few on here who should be feeling a tad sheepish after what was said about ROK.

Baaaa

[RedRosie]

Thanks Primmy, but I want more..... come on every nitty gritty every conversation, every who sat where. lol. thanks for the lovely post. Hate missing out.

[Primmy]

Thanks Primmy, but I want more..... come on every nitty gritty every conversation, every who sat where. lol. thanks for the lovely post. Hate missing out.

OK, as you asked so nicely, but please remember that red wine is involved.

. Rhyce Shaw was a surprise. He is a nice young man, one of the very very few who had his collar done up, tie to the max and coat on and buttoned. Pleasant humerous company. I judge he is glad to be here. His comment on finding his locker was next to BBBs was priceless. "@@@@ myself"
. Nic Malceski has always been a favourite of mine. He is a cuddler and has a refined sense of humour. He still takes pleasure in his fabulously inarticulate and funny speach of 2007. Rhyce said "at least I will remember mine". Obviously it has gone down in legend in the inner circles. Those two look to be cronies for life.
. I like Jake Orreal. He is a gentleman and an easy chatter. His girlfriend is lovely and wore a beautiful one shouldered black dress which was classic. I understand he has another year.
. Jesse has matured into a young man the club can be proud of. I got a great big hug from him, it goes back a long way. He is on or just over the verge of becoming a fine man.
. Matt O'Dwyer is the sort of fella who would be in charge of organising the chook raffel. He gets things sorted out (it was his idea to organise me and five of them to be photographed together with great good humour and efficiency) - Thank you MOD, its the best of the best for the night.
. Peb is a very reserved young man, but he was positively glowing with pride.
. Luke is a handsome man up close. I like him.
. Jared Crouch I didn't see after the main event.
. For a big man, Barry Hall can disappear quietly into the night. Good on him. I cannot say enough about the quiet dignity of the man. He is a credit to us.
. I love Stuey - for those who haven't worked that out yet. From afar these days.
. Leo had us laughing with the tale of his two young boys who have taken to backyard football with a vengence - all the time. He won't be moving far from the club I believe.
. The mail is that that Nathan Gordon has been signed on as a rookie, which suits me just fine.
. Everywhere I looked young blokes were laughing their heads off. A few were boisterous, but all sounded so happy.
. LRT's hair shines in the dark.
. Danerbry seemed to pop up all over the place. He worked the room like he is on the SCG.
. Jude is as gracious as always. For someone as handsome as he is he has very few tickets on himself and always, even if for a fleeting moment, directs his complete attention to you when you say hello.
. Tim Schmidt is a lovely man and I hope like blazes he gets a gig next year with us.
. Looking around and down at one stage I just sighed to myself. You have never seen so many beautiful butts in one place. There I go, I have just disgraced myself.
. Adam is a joy.
. Craig Bolton has the most beautiful skin.

One important thing I haven't made mention of is that they all respect and admire John Longmire. I think they are very very pleased to have him as head honcho in waiting.

There you go, that's enough trite observations for you all.

This is the one event of the year I attend for the usual reasons (financial) but I have loved nearly all Twelve of them. Its my exclamation point to the end of season. And I love it.