Bob Skilton Medal

[AnnieH]

Club Champion error - sydneyswans.com.au

What does this mean?
Does anyone know who the released name was?

[ugg]

Club Champion error - sydneyswans.com.au

What does this mean?
Does anyone know who the released name was?

http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/shows/hot-breakfast-eddie-mcguire/blog/2016/10/the-age-make-another-massive-stuff-up-following-sydneys-best--fairest/

[Mel_C]

Congratulations to Kennedy!

Good to see Grundy recognised...only had that one bad game.

Was Tippett there last night? I'm curious after the "rumours".

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[AnnieH]

Congratulations to Kennedy!

Good to see Grundy recognised...only had that one bad game.

Was Tippett there last night? I'm curious after the "rumours".

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Of course Tipoff was there.
I was a little concerned that he still had his coat and tie on at 11pm.
I did offer to help him take them off!!

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http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/...best--fairest/

Thanks Ugg.
Oops. That's a bit awkward.

[Meg]

Was Talia there?

And how did Hannebery and Buddy seem physically - were either limping?

[liz]

http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/...best--fairest/

TripleM are the ones made to look foolish, given the Swans have admitted it was their error. TripleM would understand about deadlines and the need for the club to give them advance notice. It's unfortunate the club made an error, but laying into Fairfax is clearly unfair.

[Go Swannies]

Was Talia there?

And how did Hannebery and Buddy seem physically - were either limping?

On the live feed Adam asked Hanners about the brace he was wearing.

[ScottH]

Was Talia there?

And how did Hannebery and Buddy seem physically - were either limping?

Buddy didn't appear to be limping on Saturday night.
He had a bit of a spring in his step as he waltzed off with his partner. Who wouldn't??

[AnnieH]

Was Talia there?

And how did Hannebery and Buddy seem physically - were either limping?

I never saw Talia, but that doesn't mean he wasn't there.
Buddy was fine.
Poor Hanners was wearing a big bulky brace over his trousers.

[ScottH]

I never saw Talia, but that doesn't mean he wasn't there.

Did you check the lane ways??

[AnnieH]

Did you check the lane ways??

OMG.
You just said that. Out loud.
roflrofl

[MattW]

Lloyd has been amazing since his move to defence

?Josh never plays a bad game. His will and competitive spirit to be able to play well in the biggest games year in, year out is quite amazing ? he?s just simply one of the best big-game players there is.?

The top 10 finishing order for the 2016 Club Champion award is as follows:

Josh Kennedy 922
Dan Hannebery 913
Heath Grundy 865
Luke Parker 834
Dane Rampe 833
Lance Franklin 827
Jake Lloyd 684
Tom Mitchell 672
Nick Smith 622
Kieren Jack 601

Note: Club Champion votes were awarded by the five coaches - John Longmire, Stuart Dew, Henry Playfair, Josh Francou and Brett Kirk. A player can be awarded a maximum of 50 votes per game, and coaches can allocate up to 10 points for as many or as few players as they deem appropriate, per match.

Other awards presented on the night:
Paul Roos Award for Best Player in the Finals ? Josh Kennedy and Heath Grundy equal first
The Barry Round Best Clubman Award ? Alex Johnson
The Dennis Carroll Trophy for the Most Improved ? Aliir Aliir
The Rising Star Award ? Callum Mills
The Paul Kelly Players' Player Award ? Lance Franklin
Life Membership ? Dan Hannebery, Nick Smith, Josh Kennedy, Lynn Ralph, Peter Ivany, Vanessa Muellner
2017 number 1 ticket holder ? Pat McLinden

I thought Lloyd was fantastic in the first half of the year when he played on the wing as well. The interview with Aliir was one of the highlights of the night (the other being Buddy's player's player award), but I am a little bummed Lloyd didn't get formal recognition (Most Improved being the fitting award).

[Primmy]

Come on guys! I used to do a proper report on the night of what happened, who wore what, what the food was, table decorations etc. Until I became a retired person with limited income. Now, lift your game, and fill us in.

Oh and I thought Lloyd would be a shoe in for most improved, but the explanation of why AA was made a great deal of sense. At least many of us appreciate Jakey and acknowledge that we have noted him.
AJ looks like he has made his mark within the club whether he is playing or not. That in itself is a big achievement.

[dimelb]

Come on guys! I used to do a proper report on the night of what happened, who wore what, what the food was, table decorations etc. Until I became a retired person with limited income. Now, lift your game, and fill us in.

Oh and I thought Lloyd would be a shoe in for most improved, but the explanation of why AA was made a great deal of sense. At least many of us appreciate Jakey and acknowledge that we have noted him.
AJ looks like he has made his mark within the club whether he is playing or not. That in itself is a big achievement.

I can help you out a little here Primmy, but no good on who wore what, except that mrs d looked pretty good. Oh, and we had Barbie at our table togged out in white top, short shorts and six inch platform shoes with red trim, topped off with amazing multicoloured hair and red and white flowers.

The menu: Entree was EITHER Queensland Spanner Crab Salad with avocado, roma tomato, finger lime, salted peanut praline and lime snow OR butternut pumpkin & ricotta agnelotti with asparagus, sage butter and toasted pumpkin seeds.
The mains were EITHER slow cooked wagyu beef with parsnip puree, wild mushrooms, heirloom carrots OR slow-roasted corn-fed chicken breast with cauliflower puree, kale and tarragon jus.
Desserts were EITHER eureka lemon curd with limoncello meringue, cookie crumbs and apple mint OR milk chocolatepassionfruit del ice with orange and vanilla compote.
The wine list included Wolf Blass sparkling chardonnay pinot noir, Secret Stone pinot gris, salt ram 1859 chardonnay, Rosemount Little Berry McLaren Vale Shiraz and Wynns The Gables Coonawarra Cab Sav.
The beer was listed as Peroni, Crown Lager and James Boag premium light, but all I ever saw was Hahn Super Dry - a bit like sending out the ressies instead of the firsts.
Assorted soft drinks.

Apart from what others have mentioned one of the highlights of the night was the highly emotional goodbye speech from Benny, punctuated by loud cheers and applause every time he choked up. He is held in great affection.

[Primmy]

Thank you Mr D! Its a start. Spanner crab for me and Wagui beef with Lemon curd to follow (why Eureka???)

Watched the live stream but unfortunately whoever was operating camera didn't switch to the big screen to see who got what points and any of the highlights until about two thirds through. Naturally I had complained .... oh well, at least the quality of the stream was very good.

As for Barbie. Might just be the winner of all time of what on earth did you wear to the CC??? Better than the handkerchief point delicate short short frock with the jinormous tote bag over the shoulder. Shorts??????? Wish I had been there for that!

Benny's speech was very heartfelt, which is why we just want to hug him to pieces. I am glad he went out knowing how much he was valued by the hoi poloi..