How the "Beckhams" slipped through our fingers

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  • ShockOfHair
    One Man Out
    • Dec 2007
    • 3668

    How the "Beckhams" slipped through our fingers

    Think of what could've been. And rejoice.

    Gossip columnists' loss is Sydney's gain as Bradshaw gets job done without the circus Fev brings
    The man who laughs has not yet heard the terrible news
  • Jewels
    On the Rookie List
    • Oct 2006
    • 3258

    #2
    Originally posted by ShockOfHair
    That's a great article. How bloody lucky are we with the way the cards have fallen for us?

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    • dimelb
      pr. dim-melb; m not f
      • Jun 2003
      • 6889

      #3
      The football gods didn't just smile - they ROTFL.
      He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)

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      • goswannie14
        Leadership Group
        • Sep 2005
        • 11166

        #4
        I liked this quote
        It is believed the Swans still had an eye on Fevola early in 2009, when some at Carlton had again lost patience with a player they believed would not be part of a Blues premiership. But Sydney officials are adamant that, by the time he was put on the market after his drunken Brownlow Medal night antics, they were not interested - even with the Blues eager to push Fevola their way
        I don't think anyone on their current list will be pasrt of a Blues premiership!
        Does God believe in Atheists?

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        • Dalai Lama
          Suspended by the MRP
          • Nov 2008
          • 632

          #5
          Emaciated Spice

          How is Posh looking these days - still hungry?

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          • Primmy
            Proud Tragic Swan
            • Apr 2008
            • 5970

            #6
            Could NOT imagine Fev at the Swans.....wtf.........excuse the language people.
            Appropo nothing......either Alex is the most forgiving, patient, unbelievable woman in the universe, or she loves the idiot......I have a sneaky somewhat bewildered admiration for her
            If you've never jumped from one couch to the other to save yourself from lava then you didn't have a childhood

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            • Jewels
              On the Rookie List
              • Oct 2006
              • 3258

              #7
              Originally posted by Primmy
              Could NOT imagine Fev at the Swans.....wtf.........excuse the language people.
              Appropo nothing......either Alex is the most forgiving, patient, unbelievable woman in the universe, or she loves the idiot......I have a sneaky somewhat bewildered admiration for her
              IMO it's neither, she likes the "celebrity" he brings.

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              • satchmopugdog
                Bandicoots ears
                • Apr 2004
                • 3691

                #8
                Originally posted by Primmy
                Could NOT imagine Fev at the Swans.....wtf.........excuse the language people.
                Appropo nothing......either Alex is the most forgiving, patient, unbelievable woman in the universe, or she loves the idiot......I have a sneaky somewhat bewildered admiration for her
                Acccording to the five languages of love I think she is an adherent of the materialism strand and he can provide that.
                "The Dog days are over, The Dog days are gone" Florence and the Machine

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                • Xie Shan
                  Senior Player
                  • Jan 2003
                  • 2929

                  #9
                  Just saw this thread! I think that's part of the reason the crowd embraced Bradshaw tonight - I was sick to death at hearing us linked with Fev all the time. Good luck to Vossy if he thinks he can get the best out of him because the payoff is potentially huge for them if he and Brown 'click'. So glad we got Bradshaw instead of this idiot.

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                  • Primmy
                    Proud Tragic Swan
                    • Apr 2008
                    • 5970

                    #10
                    Haven't watched the replay yet, but wanker was the word I want to use. Celebrating like it was the goal kicked after the siren in a GF, and they were still four goals down......bad mix for swans, we won this round on many many levels.
                    If you've never jumped from one couch to the other to save yourself from lava then you didn't have a childhood

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                    • AnnieH
                      RWOs Black Sheep
                      • Aug 2006
                      • 11332

                      #11
                      The Brisvegas supporters behind us (what's with that Swans seating people???) booed Braddles every time he looked like going anywhere near the ball. They were treating the fevwit like he was a demi-god. Indeed.

                      After a verbal battle with them, the general theme being "look - he kicked another one!! Voss is an idiot for trading a class act for a fevwit", they very reluctantly gave him a standing ovation at the end of the third quarter, then promptly left 10 minutes into the last quarter. By the 20 minute mark of the final term, the last three rows of the Brewongle were empty!!
                      Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
                      Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.

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                      • Damien
                        Living in 2005
                        • Jan 2003
                        • 3713

                        #12
                        We had a few Bris supporters in our area but they were pretty damn respectful towards Bradshaw, which I rated, however I'm with you in relation to seating, I'm not advocating segregation!, but I think there should be a set area not only for Cheer Squad, but also for away fans that want premium or gold seating but not with Swans members. It can't be enjoyable for most away fans sitting in the middle of Swans members. Plus it's bloody annoying for Swans fans, last year a fair few people in my area at ANZ re sold their seats and they ALL went to Geelong fans, it was as if I was in the middle of Skilled Stadium. That should never happen to Swans members at a home game.

                        Obviously anyone who buys their tickets from the AFL club get to sit int he allocated area, but seeing we always have an area free in the Trumper stand and heaps at ANZ, I am sure there are some better options for those who want a different seat to the Club allocation.

                        Still trying to work out whether Brisbane have really gained that much from getting Fevola? Not questioning his ability, but they got rid of a triple premiership, 14 year player for him? I just don't get what the HUGE benefits for such a move?

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                        • AnnieH
                          RWOs Black Sheep
                          • Aug 2006
                          • 11332

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Damien
                          Still trying to work out whether Brisbane have really gained that much from getting Fevola? Not questioning his ability, but they got rid of a triple premiership, 14 year player for him? I just don't get what the HUGE benefits for such a move?
                          The other fans have to sit somewhere; and at the criminal budgie game, I met a lovely couple from a small dot community in the Northern Territory who were on their first trip to the "real big smoke". Besides, the banter last night was hilarious - the swans fans were loving it.

                          Brisvegas gave up their second fiddle to buy a first fiddle; but are only going to use that bought first fiddle if a string breaks on their current first fiddle.

                          Their previous second fiddle is now relishing in his new position of first fiddle.

                          Stoopid Brisvegas.
                          Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
                          Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.

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                          • Yuri H
                            That One Over There
                            • Aug 2005
                            • 588

                            #14
                            I just watched the game (thank you TiVo) and spent much of it shouting at the onscreen Lions "yeah, how's that Fev deal going?" after Braddie's 6 beautiful goals or views of Fevola being a surly twit to LRT.

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                            • Primmy
                              Proud Tragic Swan
                              • Apr 2008
                              • 5970

                              #15
                              NOT that I am going to allow anything for Fev , I cannot stand him, but to be fair (and this kills me), he was the first to put his hand up to call for medical assistance from the bench for Peb when he got knocked silly in the tackle in the 4th. There that's it, he has got a fairly reasonable good side to him.......
                              If you've never jumped from one couch to the other to save yourself from lava then you didn't have a childhood

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