The Coodabeen Champions Competition
Round Ten
"Pistol shots ring out in the barroom night..." , sounds like yet another argument about the best 10 Australian pop songs of all time has got out of hand. For this week's competition we asked you to settle this once and for all, by naming, from the Backline, a First XVIII of OzRock and Pop.
Send your entries to competition@coodabeens.com.au
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2001 15:25:49 +1000
From: Spa-country
THE ROCK TEAM
BACKS
Dale Callahan
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2001 16:29:11 +1000
From: Julian Toohey
BACK POCKET. peter garett, hardworking effcient, looks intimidating,
similar mould to milham hanna
julian toohey
Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2001 10:12:38 +1000
From: Cheryl Critchley
BACKLINE: Angry "we can't be beaten" Anderson, Bon "it's a long way to
the shop if you want a sausage roll at half time" Scott, Doc "take a
long line" Neeson. Trial by video might reduce their effectiveness
slightly, but their looks and attitude would put Mick Martin to shame.
Go Tigers! Cheryl Critchley,
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2001 13:48:29 +1000
From: malpearce
B
From Malcolm Pearce
Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2001 21:05:38 +1000
From: Sue Hoysted
As usual, the competition lends itself to cliches of every
description. Therefore, despite the warning about including Russell
Morris, here goes;
BACKS
HALF BACKS
CENTRES
HALF FORWARDS
FORWARDS
RUCKS ROVER
19th AND 20th MEN
COACH
RUNNER
PRESIDENT
Greg Hoysted
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 00:23:16 +1000
From: Darren S. Lethaby
Very tough team to pick, much like an Essendon side with no one injured,
in so far asevery one of the 45 players could be a starter on the day.
In the end, selectors had to go with a balanced combination vis-a-vis
strength and experience.
First off, the backline:
Little River Band (Help Is On Its Way)
John Farnham (You're The Voice)
Hunters & Collectors (Throw Your Arms Around Me)
Good, solid strength in the backs there, with Farnham - the old soldier -
as the linch pin at Full Back. Bags of experience between them.
The Half Backs:
Max Merritt & The Meteors (Slippin' Away)
Ted Mulry Gang (Jump In My Car)
Sherbet (Howzat)
Once again, a wealth of experience to draw from. The Meteors and TMG can
still manage some speed when moving forward after a turnover, and
Sherbert just loves to show they're not just a cricket sure-thing.
The Centre Line:
Australian Crawl (Reckless)
Cold Chisel (Bow River)
The Angels (Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again?)
What can be said about these giants of the game that hasn't been said
already? Any one of them would reign supreme in the lowest of teams and
be a sure 3 votes for the ARIA - together they constitute a force to be
reckoned with that will stonewall the most energetic of attacks.
The Half Forwards:
Skyhooks (Livin' In The 70s)
Midnight Oil (Power and the Passion)
Men At Work (Down Under)
A fine mixture of ever-young strength and old-fashioned common sense with
Midnight Oil easily the Centre Half Forward of the century. Equally
adept at slowing down the opposition or spearing an attack forward inside
the Attacking 50 once the turnover has been brought forward from their
own defence. As adaptable as they come and a real match winner.
The Forwards:
Divinyls (Pleasure and Pain)
INXS (Original Sin)
Daddy Cool (Eagle Rock)
True class is the only way to describe these three. INXS is a master at
getting a lead on the opposition and taking those high-flyers in front of
goal, while the Forward-Pockets are a prime position for Divinyls and
Daddy Cool to shark those wayward kick outs. Never boring to watch and
always a headache for the opposition.
The Followers:
AC/DC (It's a Long Way To The Top...)
Johnny O'Keefe (Shout)
Rose Tattoo (Bad Boy For Love)
Although some might say the true heart of this team, much like Carlton,
don't have too many years left in them, there is still noopposing coach
who can afford to underestimate this cadre of experienced campaigners.
AC/DC and Rose Tattoo, although seemingly sluggish, time and time again
seem to be in the right place at the right time with Greg Williams-like
precision, all under the watchful and inspired tutelage of the
Captain-Coach, the incomperable J.O'K Therewould not be a player in
the team who has not been touched by theinsightful hand of this doyen of
thecode - the quintessential 400-gamer of Michael Tuck vintage.
The Interchange:
Redgum (I Was Only 19)
Mondo Rock (Come Said The Boy)
Goanna (Solid Rock)
Richard Clapton (Girls On The Avenue)
The starting bench for this match was perhaps the hardest to pick, with
all 27 remaining players of the 45 on the senior list neck and neck for a
position, and the expansion of the bench from three to four has only
partially helped what was still a difficult decision. Ultimately, the
variety of experience told in these selections, each one ready to
contribute their own brand of play if required. Redgum's
umpredictability, particularly, had a lot to do with his inclusion over
others that might, on paper, have seemed more able, if not possessed of
the same heart.
Honourable mention should also be made re: such up and coming greats as
Silverchair, Powderfinger, The Cruel Sea and Regurgitator, who promise to
give much when they finally make the transition into the senior ranks.
Darren S. Lethaby
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 09:47:31 +1000
From: andrew
coach
b: angry anderson johnny okeefe bon scott
andrew grose
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 10:11:56 +1000
From: Glenn
Back line:
Jimmy Barnes - Mr Agro. some may have given him a more prominent role but I
think we need a bit of agro down back.
Half Back Line:
Neil Finn - The Professor. The thinking mans footballer. Wise, creative, a
visionary.
Center Line:
Todd McKenny - The Rookie. Has been given some tough gigs lately and has
performed brilliantly.
Half Forward:
Ronnie Burns - Tough, run through packs, gets the hard ball.
Forward Line:
Jamie Redfern - Sneaky little man in the pocket, when he's hot he's hot.
When he's not he's stone cold.
Follower:
Peter Garrett - No1 Ruckman and designated "on the mark" stander. Those arm
and hand movements have troubled many a kicker.
Bench:
Warrick Capper
All the best,
Glenn from Newport
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 13:58:31 +1000
From: Troy_Severino@ansett.com.au
Simon,
Thankyou for the opportunity to consider the footballing potential of the suite
of Aussie Rock Legends, good blokes and superstars.
This is what we have come up with:
>From the backline:
Angry Anderson Colin Hay Jon English
We feel it's a balanced team of Mullets, Pretty Boys and Hard-nosed Backmen.
JO'K has been named captain and we have named two Vice Captains (Shirl and
Daryl) because they'll fight it out for the No 1 position when JO'K retires.
Some team notes:
Angry is that nuggety back pocket type, Jon (Roger Merret) English will pick
up
the resting ruckman in defence, Peter Garrett is that Dean Wallis sort of CHB,
Reg Mombassa has been selected on the wing because his name rhymes with Phil
Manassa, Glenn and John work as a team in the forward line with Glenn
benefiting
from John's good work, JPY is the quintessential HF Flanker, Ray Burgess is a
winger in that Geoff Raines/Ray Byrne mould, and Pee Wee Wilson is the Justin
Madden/SeanRehn/Spider Burton like tap ruckman. Jamie Redfern selected as the
Trevor Barker type - although he could also be Teddy Hopkins in a dark hair
disguise. Michael Hutchence is a good foil in the Forward line although he does
tend to hang around the packs (sorry!). And we love the thought of Greedy Smith
at Full Forward if only for his name.
Bon Scott, Angus Young or Johnny O'Keefe could all be Brett Ratten and I've
never seen Shirley Strachan and Scott Cam-po-re-al-e in the same room together.
I know they don't look the same, but they play the same.
The Scobie Beasley Appreciation Society
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 14:44:50 +1000
From: Bill Hall
FROM: RICHARD HALL (Not Bill!)
1/125 Park Road Cheltenham
BACKS:
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 09:40:28 +1000
From: Peter O'Sullivan
OzRock and Pop First XVIII
Full Back Billy Thorpe (Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs)
Centre H/Back: Keith Lamb (Hush)
Centre: Jim Keays (The Master's Apprentices)
Centre H/Forward: Frankie J Holden (OL'55)
Full Forward: Lobby Lloyd (LL and his coloured balls)
Ruck Peter Garrett (Midnight Oil)
19th man Brian Johnson (AC/DC)
Coach: Harry Vander (Vander & Young)
Peter O'Sullivan
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 14:51:10 +1000
From: Tadeusz_O'Biegly@ansett.com.au
Dear Simon & Coodabeens,
Tapped into a wealth of 'nearly' , 'nearly forgotten' & 'soon to be' OZ Rock
legends for the team
>From the 'Back -in- Black' line
B : Max Merrritt Billy Thorpe Frankie J Holden
19th: Air Supply/ Pseudo Echo (tag team)
Coach : Archie Roach (rhymes with Coach)
Guy with clipboard, whiteboard markers & stats : Glenn A Baker
POINTERS:
As you can see, Stevie is captain
Goal to goal: They can't be beaten - Nothing will get past Renee
Paul Kelly is a given for the centre
Crocker is the focal point down @ goal as we can't see Jason doing much (of
late)
Cave & Hannaford change for smokes in the forward pocket & Stevie/Brain
Mannix do so on the wing
Couldn't squeeze Marty into the 18 but surely he'll come on @ 1/2 time
(complete
with denim shorts) after Marky Holden is carried off very injured
Overall, a mixture of new up-& -comers and old hands that could well be a
breeding ground for elevation into the Seniors
The idea of having Air Supply & Pseudo Echo tag teaming could well throw the
opposition into a tizz (much like it did with the fans in the mid 80's)
Cheers
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 15:49:33 +1000
From: colin buckley
The philosophy in picking the team:
Backline - must be hard playing, hard rocking, hard at the ball and be hard
at the social functions
Midfield - class acts who can perform and entertain on the world stage or at
an Australian suburban oval
Rucks/Rovers - a team which is an engine room and can team together
Forwards, the pretty pop idols who run around looking good especially after
kicking a goal ( their high fives would be choreographed by John Farnham
based on his microphone technique)
Interchange - only to use when the game is either well won or lost
Backs: Select any six from the following groups who originate from all
states: Lobby Lloyd and the Coloured Balls ( why isn't Liberate Rock
played on that Golden hits station?), Buffalo ( Sydney heavy metal ), Saints
(stranded in Brisbane), Sid Rumpo ( South Australia pub rockers), Chain,
AC-DC (I like Angus Young as the cheeky backpocket), Dave Warner ( WA band
of the Suburbs) Jimmy Barnes and that lead singer from Madderlake.
Their communication down back would be bordering on Neanderthal.
Midfield
Wing - Silverchair ( one member)
Centre - John Franham ( who else!!)
Wing - Silverchair ( another member). The third Silverchair member is the
ex-player on the coaching panel who was struck down with a knee injury after
50 games.
Forwards
Any six from Daryl Braithwaite, JP Young, Human Nature, William Shakespeare,
Skyhooks ( Shirley Strahan as the cheekier forward pocket), Demi Hines, Zoot
( Rick Springfield as the high flier) and Joe Dolce ( he would be the
practical joker / club man in the team).
Rucks/Rovers - a team who would run all day, team well together and could
link in with the pretty forwards and the hard nuts in the backline -
Midnight Oil members led by the tall imposing Peter Garrett.
Interchange - the 4 Wiggles. I especially like Geoff who would be always
falling asleep on the bench. They could even have their own coloured
jumpers.
Coach - An old fashioned coach - Brian Henderson. He wouldn't know a lot of
the younger players but he knows talent when he sees it.
Colin Buckley
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 16:17:08 +1000
From: Matt Laing
Aussie Rock Stars verses Essendon F.C.
This is a side that would beat Essendon as long as the following
instances occur. When the Rock Stars kick a point - Dustin Fletcher will
attempt to kick it back in to Sean Wellman. At this point in time Peter
Garrett will closeline Wellmanthen proceed tolecture him on a very
relevant issue such as reconciliation or the upcoming election which
allows him to sneak his handpass to Misiti who is double tagged by Jimmy
Barnes, Brian Mannix and a couple of empty bottles of bourbon. Whack!
Down goes Misiti. Repeat dosage on Wellman, Solomon and Caracella. Game
Over.
B. Brian Mannix Tim
Rogers Shirl
HB. VikaBull Joe Camilleri Linda Bull
C. Farnsey Diesel Barnsey
HF. Angus Young Bon Scott Angry
F. Kylie Warwick Capper Jason (Donovan.remember him)
R. Peter Garrett Iva Lethal Wendy Matthews
Matty Laing
p.s. I don't wish to whinge like that Kysela bloke or others in this
comp, but where's my prize from a couple of weeks ago. Please don't tell
me that thechocolate footy melted.
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 10:05:07 +1000
From: Adrian Jackson
Here's my First XVIII, along with the footballers who inspired the
positional choices.
Hope some of the physical similarities (eg, Chris Wilson, Scott Bamford)
are obvious enough ; I've added some explanations (including song titles)
where necessary. I know you said to keep it down to 20 players, but
couldn't resist having a bit of fun with the 'extras'.
NB : You might argue that Dutch Tilders is blues, but he DID tour with
The Bootleg Family in the early '70s.
BACKS
PETE WELLS (Rose Tattoo) JOE CAMILLERI CHRIS WILSON
Robbie McGhee Stephen Silvagni Barry Hall
("Hold On To Me")
HALF-BACKS
BILL PUTT DUTCH TILDERS ANGRY
ANDERSON
Bruce Doull Paul Van Der Haar Mil
Hanna
(Never says a word, but (The Flying Dutchman)
always there)
CENTRES
DAVID REYNE ROSS WILSON JOHNNY O'KEEFE
Kevin Ablett Craig Bradley
Robbie Muir
(Unsuccessful sibling) (Still going strong) ("The
Wild One")
HALF-FORWARDS
LES GOCK (Hush) JOHN FARNHAM JOE DOLCE
Danny Seow James Hird Ian
McOrist
(Golden Boy)
(One-hit wonder)
FORWARDS
DARRYL BRAITHWAITE DOUG PARKINSON BILLY THORPE
Tony Modra Doug Wade Doc
Wheildon
(Teenybopper idol) (The Fat Man !) ("Most
People I
Know...")
FOLLOWERS
PEE WEE FROM JAMIE REDFERN ANGUS YOUNG
THE DELLTONES
'Spider' Burton Timmy Watson Scott
Bamford
(Young Talent Time)
19TH
IMMY BARNES
Peter Moore ("There Ain't No Second Prize")
20TH
STEWIE SPEER (Meteors)
Mick Nolan
COACH : MICHAEL GUDINSKI
Jock McHale (Been in charge forever)
ASSISTANT COACHES : THE MASTERS APPRENTICES
PLAYERS' AGENT : GLENN WHEATLEY
Ricky Nixon (Used to play, sort of)
UMPIRE : GRANTLEY DEE
Kieran Nicholls (Could tap the white cane to let
players know
where he is)
CLUB PRESIDENT : MOLLY MELDRUM
John Elliott (Always good for a quote
when tired &
emotional)
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 21:17:39 +1000
From: John and Diane Lyon
We can't stop the music, and we definitely
can't stop the footy! Therefore, we have put a side together that we feel
would stand tall in any era of Oz Rock. Her we go, from the backline,
complete with selection committee justification for each inclusion. Tough
job, this one, but somebody just had ta do it...
B: Lobby Loyde Cash
Backman Angry Anderson
( the Bones McGhie (a natural
defender) (from the Terry Wheeler
school
of OzRock)
of "outplaying" your opponent)
HB: Bill
Boyd Rolf
Harris
(an intuitive understanding of each other's
game...) (who
better to have next to
the
"Two Little Boys"?)
C:Kylie Molly
Meldrum Little Pattie
(a songbird on the wing?) (the legend around whom
the (see Kylie)
whole
team revolves...)
HF: Bon Scott Sister Janet
Mead(Captain) Angus Young
(the Yin to Centre Half (a direct
line to goal!)(some more Yin)
Forward's Yang)
F: Issi Dye Abigail -
who else? John Farnham
(Vinnie Catoggio-esque(leads from the
front) (confident enoughin his own
game
goalsneak)
not to be put off by the
leads of
the full
- forward)
R:Peewee Wilson Lionel
Rose Stevie Wright
(the big fella with the (a tagging role...Pick
Me Up...) (a brilliant career in Sydney)
Stephen Kernahan voice)
19th: Chad Morgan
20th:John
(lo Piccolo)St. Peeters
(give him time to settle the mouthguard
in...) (the boyCAN play, but for
team balance all
accordian players need to sit on the
bench
as long as possible!)
COACH: Slim
Dusty
(proven track record - the
Jock McHale of Rock)
With apologies for any names misspelt,
we are humbly yours...
John Lyon & Steve Messer
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 23:01:53 +1000
From: Peter Bowers
Peter Bowers
Aussie Rocks Greatest
Full backs K. Borich L. Lloyd
I. Rilen
Hafey would have loved this line, no finessin here, no
chipping across goal, no handballin. Just grab it run your full measure
then straight down the guts.
Half backs D. Warner D.
Neeson F.J. Holden
(Just a half back flanker)
(Just gets the nod ahead of the
`
blanket A. Taysious)
Centre S. Wright N. Rowe
R. Morris
Wright, Rowe and Morris/ Rolls off the tongue like all great
center lines. Rowe is good in the clinches where he doesn’t take a
backward step. Wright the Friday night specialist, a prodigy in his
younger days however his body is baring the scars of being introduced to
the game at too early an age. Morris, the more go to player who uses his
pace up and down the wing to great effect.
Half forward D. Cotton J. Farnham
J. Little
Farnham gets the nod after interchanging late with Glenn
Shorrock (and wouldn’t he just love it). Cotton is all glamour but
as one wise football writer observed“ if Daryl is Cotton then Jimmy
is silk”.
Full forward G. Cox M.
Holden B. Thorpe
Should work beautifully with the fast leading Holden often a
foil for Coxy to slip back into the square. Controversially Holden has
recently been accused of being a protected species and a favourite of the
umpires, loves pointing to members of the crowd after he scores (no
relation to F.J.).
Followers D. Parkinson J.O Keefe
B. Mannix
The Wild One was a legendary ruckman in his day but these
days would not be considered tall enough for the role- inventer of the
boomerang kick. Mannix can be infuriating to opposition and umpires
alike.
Interchange J Nichol, J Redfern, J Hurley, W Wilde and B
Crocker (just so we can say
‘ He’s had a Barry
Crocker’)
Jimmy Nichol an interchange specialist, Redfern the young gun
just their for the experience and Jade and Wilbur to add a bit of colour
and oomph if needed.
Coach Red Symons Will be quick to drag any player not
performing to his liking.
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:07:52 +1000
From: "Burrows, Tony"
The OZ Rock Team of Champions
Backs
HB:
C:
HF:
F:
R:
I/Ch
Coach: Kevin " Molly Meldrum" Sheedy
President: Eddie " Weddings Parties Anything" Maguire.
Tony Burrows
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 05:04:20
From: stuart mcarthur
Dear Simon,
Since you wanted each Aussie rockstar's field position to reflect their
musical merit, my team won't make sense without the following background-
It was the early/mid seventies and I had to book a band for our school
social. The booking agent sent me a list of choices. To help me choose,
two of the newer bands had been underlined as they'd been causing a
sensation at the Ormond Hall dance nights. The two bands were Shadowfax and
AC/DC.
The Form 6 social committee was split on the decision so it was down to my
casting vote. I remember my exact words were, "Well, at least I've HEARD of
Shadowfax."
In the three decades since, as I've watched with dismay the meteoric world
ascendancy of the band I didn't choose, my subconscious has been able to
master the obscure psychological defence strategy known as "cognitive
dissonance", whereby memories of the band I DID choose have been glorified
to such heights that when I now view them trough the retrospectoscope, I
find I'm actually capable of congratulating myself on making a darned good
choice.
That therefore is why my 'Aussie rock heroes' goal-to-goal line consists of
the entire lineup of 70s supergroup SHADOWFAX!!!! ie. Ronnie someone, Jimmy
someone, two Johnny someones and a bloke called Turtle.
Although for full-forward I might rotate Turtle with Darryl Cotton because
he'd look good leaping Capper-like in the goal-square in his tight pink Zoot
shorts. (not that I'm gay or anything)
Regards,
Stuart McArthur
PS. Also, Simon, I too am in discussion with lawyers. If as claimed you DO
sometimes credit funny entries to the wrong authors, how come you've never
credited any of them to me??? Is this some sort of prejudice? I'm JUST as
worthy of getting unworthy credit as the next unworthy bloke. Is it because
we pinched Danny Frawley? Yes I thought so. W.O.W.O.W. (ie. when oh when oh
when) will you get over it?
- signed "Disgusted", North Fitzroy
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 15:52:36 +1000
From: Chris Walkley
B: Mick Thomas Peter Garrett Paul Kelly
(Two reliable veterans of the scene in the pockets, led by rocks greatest
defender at full back. He defends indigenous rights, the environment etc.)
HB: Angry Anderson Doc Neeson Chrissie Amphlett
(Three absolute tough nuts, will make the namby pamby half forwards earn
every kick. Angry would be named captain so he could lead the side out each
week, breaking through the banner in the Batmobile.)
C: Daryl Braithwaite Renee Geyer John Farnham
(The wingers are the 70's versions, both very pretty, flashy footballers,
and Renee Geyer, like Greg Williams did, only improves with age)
HF: Slim Dusty John Williamson Johnny Chester
(The country connection, once raw boned recruits, these three are now wily
vetrans, with that Terry Daniher laid back cheek.)
F: Vika Bull Olivia Newton John Red Symons
(Olivia like Darren Bennett, has made more $$$'s in the states than could
ever be imagined in Melbourne, Red would be strutting about Phil
Carmanesque, probably in pink boots, and the Bull sisters are rocks answer
to the Krakouer brothers.)
FOLL: Bon Scott Jimmy Barnes Linda Bull
(Bon Scott in the ruck would elicit images of Crackers Keenan, and Jimmy
Barnes would have definitely been the on-field general with a voice that
could be heard even at Colonial at Hawthorn games)
Chris Walkley
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 14:14:45 +1000
From: Tim Goddard
'I hate Pikies". I don't blame him really. But that's not the point, is it?
This is. The First XV111 for the Australian Rockers ('Up the Rockers!').
B: Cattle Truck - knocked Pseudo Echo off from No. 3 on Countdown once, then
retired. Would have kept Teddy Hopkins quiet.
FB: Eucalyptus - Covers the 'hard nut' Red Gum week after week without so much
as a thank you.
B: AcDc - When things get a little pretty around the goals, Acca Dacca
manifests in a physical sense the motto: ' If my opponent is on the stretcher,
he cannot get a kick'.
HB: X - First round draft pick in '81. Never been beaten and loves the stage.
Just back from a long suspension. Bad Boys for Footy.
CHB: Nick Cave - Mullet wearing tall Goth who reeks of death. Ranging left
foot and pointed elbows are his trademark.
HB: Chris Wilson - Tough nut who excels against The Blues. Never Harps on
being beaten as he never is.
W: Paul Kelly - loves to play at the G when it is cold (11 degrees)
C: Cold Chisel - Despite constantly wearing a three day growth and reeking of
cheap wine, plays with reckless abandon.
W: Australian Crawl - When not hiding at the back beach or in the chalet at
the snow, continually arches back and hits those packs, repeated blow by blow.
Later at the post game, all the players rave.
HF: Crowded House - Uncanny ability to win game off own boot. Finally knows
when he's right, for the first time in his life.
CHF: Johnny (John) Farnham - Always gives a contest despite having his
knockers. Personal trainer (Wheats) is accredited with much of his success.
Has been linked to James Hird as they have never been seen in the same room
together.
HF: Chrissy Amphlett - Ads much needed toughness to the forward line. When
alone, she kicks it to herself.
F: Daddy Cool - Daddy Who? Daddy Cool. Funky rockin' Daddy.
FF: Air Supply - Always been targeted for abuse yet record (especially away
from home) speaks for itself. Hated yet respected.
F: Kasey Chambers - Just down from the Country with huge wraps. Struggles to
get to some games as gets water in her fuel and her brakes are gone.
R: Renee Gayer - Never known to be beaten. Belts the ball out of the centre
with gusto.
RR: Marcia Hynes - Pioneer whose ball handling and control under pressure drew
many others into the game.
R: Kylie - Untouchable. Continually reinventing herself to keep up with the
game. Barges through packs like a locomotion.
Coach: Molly Meldrum - amazing motivator whose masterful use of the English
language can turn seemingly self indulgent rock stars into a cohesive and
passionate unit. Keeps on urging his players to do themselves a favour.
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 21:48:37 +1000
From: Craig Kipping
Trust this team would beat any new age boy group or SwedishEurovision
winner:
BACKS: Bill Putt (Spectrum/Ariel) Billy Thorpe
(Aztecs) Les Gock (Hush)
H/BACKS: Bon Scott (Valentines,AC/DC) Nick Cave (Birthday Party)
Angry Anderson (Rose Tattoo)
CENTRES: Jeff Duff (Kush) William Shakespeare
Ignatius Jones (Jimmy & The Boys)
H/FORWARDS: Normie Rowe John FarnhamRay Burgess
FORWARDS:John Paul Young Mark Holden Angus Young
RUCKS: Peter Garrett (Midnight Oil) Ted Mulry (TMG)
ROVER: Little Pattie
19th/20th Bobby and Laurie
COACH: Donny Sutherland
The defence is built around team players but with enough mongrel in them
to trouble the best attack.Then comes oneof the more flamboyant
centrelines of recent times. While up forward "The Voice" is the Carey of
his generation. Mark Holden holds down the Modra position with aplomb and
Angus Young would prove a lively choice in the pocket. The following
division is led by the conscience of the side and is backed up by a
veteran rover.
Though hat wearing others mayhave claims to the coaching role. My money
is on Donny as he was a proven Saturday performer in his day.
Regards
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 21:56:35 +1000
From: Mike H
Mike Honeychurch
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
>From the backline:
B: Colleen Hewitt, Helen Reddy, Marina Prior
Helen Reddy: I am woman, I'm hard at the ball, at full back I'm standing
tall.
HB: Denni Hines, Marcia Hines, Wendy Matthews
Solid "foreign legion" half back line happy to play football without a
helmet; although Denni Hines has perhaps failed to live up to early
promise after being drafted under the mother-daughter rule.
C: Vicka Bull, Olivia Newton-John, Linda Bull
Olivia Newton-John: gets physical at the centre bounces and initiates
many centre clearances to the raging Bulls running down the wings.
HF: Tina Arena, Debra Byrne, Jane Scali
Earlier known as the young talent team of half forwards but the form of
Scali and Byrne has tapered off in recent times. Debra Byrne has
possibly been distracted by a recent video charge.
F: Hugo Weaving, Terence Stamp, Guy Pearce; from Priscilla Queen of the
Desert
A talented and creative forward line up who leave their opponents with
their backs to the wall.
Foll: Renee Gayer, Natalie Imbroglia, Kylie Minogue
19th: Vanessa Amorosi: Talented youngster
20th: Julie Anthony: selected for her ability to fire up the team with a
rendition of the national anthem
coach: Ian Molly Meldrum
manager: That bloke who looks like Paul Hogan
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 09:42:43 +1000
From: "Treseder, Peter"
Simon,
The best way to put this team together is to look at the profile of each
position and then match up the best candidate.
Back Pocket 1 - A tall to pick up the resting ruckman, an integral part of
the team but has been confined to playing a second fiddle role. Has
potential to do well if given a chance. - Ian Moss
Full Back - Straight forward no nonsense player with little, disliked or no
personality, just wants to do his job done and cares for nothing else. -
Red Symons
Back Pocket 2 - A nasty, tough looking small who is prepared to "snipe" the
resting rover. - Bon Scott
Back Flank 1 - A big man with a ferocious look that puts fear in the mind of
the opposing forward, not always the most skilled but always there when the
call goes out for assistance. - Doug Parkinson
Centre Half Back - When things get tough you want this player to be able to
meet the challenge head on and triumph time and time again. May not look
like your typical player, but don't be deceived. The line up around him may
change but his ability never fails. - Neil Finn
Back Flank 2 -- A player from the country, who has done it all, but never
seems to go away despite their declining years. Still performing as if it
was their first game - Slim Dusty
Wing 1 - A player who used to play in one position but moved to a position
that better suited their future. Small, fast and sometimes described as a
bit of a girl. - Kylie Minogue
Centre - The lynch pin or engine room of the whole team, the one who knows
everybody, has played with everybody and can make the team successful or not
with what he says and does. - Molly Meldrum
Wing 2 - Gangly, thin and tall player whose arms look too long to fit his
body. Great enthusiasm and energy when playing. The cult hero of the team
due to a bad run of injuries, leading to the chant "Am I ever going to see
you play again?" - "Doc" Neeson
Forward Flank 1 - Flashy player with looks and the ability to perform in
bursts, but has been known to lose focus and "disappear" at times. Must be
able to "hook-up" well with the winger - Jason Donavon
Centre Half Forward - Your "go to" man, performs anytime and anywhere,
proven history, can comeback again and again and again. The team's "pin-up"
boy who is a role model for many and loved by all. - John Farnham
Forward Flank 2 - Cheeky with some talent, but more annoying than anything
else. Someone you just want to give "one to go on with". - Brian Mannix
Forward Pocket 1 - Small, tough, nuggetty player who doesn't mind a bit of
"biffo" and knows how to handle himself if things get willing. Prepared to
do things that no-one had done before even if it was against the rules at
the time. - Johnny O'Keefe
Full Forward - When you think of football, this player and his record are
the first two things that come to mind. In anyone's top 10, still the
benchmark for the wannabees of today. - Mike Brady
Forward Pocket 2 - Resting ruckman usually not in peak physical condition,
size a most important factor. - Marc Hunter (ie the Micky Nolan look)
Ruck - Big man with plenty of energy and the threatening look of aggression.
Capable of performing at full pace for long periods. - Peter Garrett
Ruck Rover - An average size player that can do it all and has done it all
over many seasons. Not only performs as an individual but has produced his
best at times for others. - Ross Wilson
Rover - Fast, small, usually very hairy and always talking in a voice that
always seems to get under the skin of the opposition. Prepared to perform
in ways that change how the game is played. - "Shirley" Strachan
19th Man - Knocking on the door for permanent selection, however is limited
by the lack of communication skills with other players. - James Reyne
20th Man - The player needed to come off the bench and turn the game for his
side. May never star again, but will always be remember for that one great
game. - Joe Dulce
Coach - Someone who had a short career of their own at the top, however
prefers to help others achieve greatness. - Vanda Ann-Young
Peter "Trash" Treseder
P.S. What has happened to Bill Furg this year?
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 13:29:21 +1000
From: Darren Brookes
The ultimate OzRock and Pop Team Of The Century is listed below from the
backline.
BP: The Seekers - old but experienced . Picked especially for big games
FB: Cold Chisel - the honest defenders of rock tradition..No problem
hearing the calls from the teammates coming out of the defence led by
one J Barnes
BP: Savage Garden - very soft which why the supporter loves to hate them
HBF: John Farnham - gets included as he is my mums favourite player
CHB: ACDC - Tough as nails, dependable and still going strong after a
near career ending incident
HBF: Scandalo'us - young, exciting, can kick with both feet but you just
know they won't get picked for a second game much like the rookie Bardot
W: Slim Dusty - just loves the wide-open spaces
C: Bono - picked up on Ron Barassi's recruiting drive to Ireland
W: Daryl Braithewaite - like Craig Bradley, just when you think he's on
the verge of retirement he resurrects himself
HFF: Powderfinger - touted for the last couple of years as the next best
thing however their form in the last year has improved out of site
proving critics wrong
CHF: Midnight Oil - Has an outspoken coach who likes to make his team
travel on many trips in the Northern Territory. Great courage and always
like a chat to the media after the game. Considering a position in the
AFL commission after retirement
HFF: Daddy Cool - Terrible on the track but been around a long time,
fitness is a problem but keep their place in the side due to "previous
performances"
FP: Jon Stevens - a late inclusion in the side
FF: INXS - much like North Melbourne just not the same without the King
in their side
FP: Bardot - how did they get a game? You just can't touch 'em.
Untouchables always play in the forward pocket
Ruck: Molly Meldrum - not really a player but still a footy legend. Is
used by clubs to deflect gay rumours surrounding a member of the team.
Guaranteed to play with passion and would definitely tackle hard from
behind
Rover: Angry Anderson: The obvious choice for first rover. Could be
relied upon to play the Libbe role.
Ruck Rover: Magic Dirt - tough as they come and go someway to dismissing
the Geelong handbag theory. Maybe could use them as an on the ball
tagger
The "Steven O'Dwyer" Fanclub
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 16:17:19 +1000
From: Ian Williams
Backpocket: Slim Dusty
All remaining players are ineligible having returned positive drug test
results.
Ian Williams
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 17:24:28 +1000
From: "Walby, Andrew"
My first XVII of Oz rock and pop does not, unlike APRA's awards, include
any New Zealanders (such as Neil Finn, Marc Hunter, Steve Gilpin, Max
Merritt or Kevin Borich).
Back
- Bon Scott
- Lobby Lloyd
- Angry Anderson (for "the batmobile incident")
I'd like to see Lloyd (the other one), Lucas and Hird get past these
three tough buys of rock'n'roll. Bring back the tattoo to football, I
say!
Half back
- Doc Neeson (resting ruckman)
- Billy Thorpe (will work well with Lloyd behind him, ie Lloyd kicks it
to Thorpe who kicks it to.....)
- Wheatley (the Ang in the "Ang and Kouta" pairing of Wheatley and
Farnham, ie good mates who spend a lot of time together away from the
game)
Centre
- Steve Kilbey (for "Playing Under The Milky Way On A Saturday Night At
Colonial With The Roof Open")
- Daniel Johns (although he's looking a bit like David Bourke these days,
ie not enough meat on him)
- Tim Rogers (his support of AFL is well documented)
Half forward
- Mandawuy Yunupingu (the Krakouer of the team)
- Dave Graney (captain who would wear number 18 as he was crowned King of
Pop)
- Brian Nichol (lead singer of The Radiators; this team would break the
house record at Colonial)
Forwards
- Tex Perkins (for "Better Get A Lawyer Son As You've Got To Front The
Tribunal On Monday Night")
- Bernard "pretty boy" Fanning (he's young, good looking and the
umpires...ARIA...love him)
- John Farnham (aka Kouta...see Wheatley)
Followers
- Peter Garrett (number one ruckman)
- Angus Young (already wears the black shorts)
- Stevie Wright (for "Friday Night Under Lights Is On My Mind")
Interchange
- Nick Cave (the media-shy Robert Harvey of the team)
- Jeremy Oxley (for "Happy Man" and "Alone With You")
Senior Coach - Ted Albert
Chairman of Selectors - Glen A.Baker
Club Doctor - Doug Falconer (drummer from Hunter & Collectors, because
he really is a doctor)
President - Michael Gudinski (ie the "Joseph Gutnick of the music
industry")
Runners - Mark Seymour, Dave Faulkner
Bootstudders - Slim Dusty, Johnny O'Keefe
Masseurs - Molly Meldrum, Chrissie Amphlett
Apologies to
- Russell Morris
- Paul Kelly
- Jon Stevens
- Chris Wilson
- Barry Gibb
- Michael Hutchence
- Richard Clapton
- Jimmy Barnes
- Chris Bailey
- Brian Cadd
- Rick Springfield
- Frankie J.Holden
- Harry Vanda
- George Young
- Ross Wilson
- Ted Mulry.....and many, many more!
Andrew Walby
P.S. I need my KLF CDs back for my upcoming 40th birthday!!!
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 19:05:12 +1000
From: John and Diane Lyon
It's been a slow week here in sunny
Gippsland, so we've put another side together for this week's
competition. A team of musicians and footballers "spliced" together to
make something unique. The whole is far greater than the sum of the
parts, in our opinion! Here goes...
B: Wendy "Leigh" Matthews Marc "Kingsley"
Hunter Greg "Richard" Champion
HB:Angry "Greg" Anderson Geoff "Simon"
Cox Broderick "Rohan" Smith
C: Stevie "Stevie" Wright Billy "David"
Thorpe Pat "Dennis" Carroll
HF: Glen "John" Shorrock Lobby "Matthew"
Loyde Ronnie "Ronnie" Burns
F: Matt "Brian" Taylor Archie
"Michael" Roach Bon "Don" Scott
R: Jimmy "John" Barnes Johnnie "Ryan"
O'Keeffe Paul "Paul" Kelly
19th: Angus "George"
Young 20th: Molly "Paul" Meldrum
COACH:
Christie "Ben" Allen
What a combination! A hybrid arrangement of larger-than-life
proportions...
Yours in hardball gets,
John Lyon & Steve Messer, who, in another life, were in fact the
All We Are Saying is Give Rhys a Chance Tribunal Reform Group.
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2001 21:27:25 +1000
From: Tony Phillips
BacksBilly Thorpe (a big crowd pleaser, crazy enough to complement the
rest of the backline and willing to follow his captain chasing rainbows.)
Greedy Smith (good full backs tend to be mental as anything and Greedy
would give them nothing!)Red Symons (mean and always mouthing off and
thus bound to produce low scores for opponents. You would need the
make-up carriers out to him all the time though)
Half BacksBon Scott (a high voltage player who^³d turn any forward to
water. He^³d out Van der Haar Van der Haar, demanding both stubbies and
smokes at half time.)Mark Seymour (Cpt) (always goes full ahead and could
be expected to drive a towtruck over any forward stupid enough to be in
the way. Hunts down the loose ball and collects opponents all day.
Persistent seeker of the Holy Grail.)Broderick Smith (a persistent and
indefatigable veteran, whose expertise allows him to cover anyone)
CentreRoss Wilson (obviously on the wing, would be resplendent in an
Eagles jumper and in his heyday had more than a touch of the Platten^³s
about his hairstyle)Paul Kelly (V.Cpt) (obvious choice, but also because
he knows even better than Plugger the best way to get from St.Kilda to
Kings Cross, and could direct traffic in either electric or acoustic
mode.)Tim Finn (an all class import and happy when working with the team
or performing solo. A highly accountable player willing to admit aka Sean
Rhen that ^²that was my mistake^Œ)
Half ForwardsDave Warner (the boy from the suburbs could hold his own
against any of the prissies from the city. Would always feel comfortable
receiving from Bon Scott)Jim Keyes (who better than the Boy from the
Stars to take the big grabs across half forward. They^³d be turning up
Rex on the radio when this boy flew.)Jeff Duff (flamboyant show off who
could handle the ball brilliantly on either side of his body and would
enjoy getting out on his own in cushy positions on the flanks)
Full ForwardsShirly Strachan (tradesmen are normally backpockets
according to Sheedy but Shirl wasn^³t mean enough to play up back.
Besides this "Carpenter's" rivalry with Daryl would ensure one or the
other would get a bag. NB. Skyhooks big break was getting a gig
supporting Sherbert in Sydney, another reason for Shirl to feel at home
here.) Daryl Braithwaite (showponies and rock stars always dominate this
position but Daryl only just edges out Peter McKenna here. One can see
him emerging from every pack clutching the ball and shouting
Howzat.)Stevie Wright (because no-one would put an Easybeat in the
backline)
FollowersPeter Garrett (can mouth off in the Glen Manton mould, would put
Krackers to shame in the ^²dance around to put your opponent off^Œ stakes
and could never be accused of racial vilification)Christina Amphlett (no
one runs around with all the boys in town better, and she always plays
with pleasure through the pain. And, like any good ruck-rover, she always
knows where to get a touch.)Normie Rowe (a gutsy in and under player
who^³s not afraid of a bit of biffo, and showed himself willing to make
the supreme sacrifice)
19th ManJohn Farnham (the voice to cheer the team on, highly familiar
with finals, and versatile enough to play anywhere.)
20th ManMolly Meldrum (a great flag waver and motivator he^³d um be
excellent um er on the er sidelines and um handing out the oranges or
arias or whatever^‰)
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 23:44:07 +1000
From: Mark Giuliano
BACK POCKET (Left) : In the long standing tradition of Back Pockets, the
working class man, Jimy Barnes
FULL BACK : In the sturdy, dependable, mould of Chris Lanford, Dennis
Walter.
BACK POCKET (Right) : Who else would you have DEEP in defence but Pee Wee
from the Delltones .
HALF BACK (Left) : The Tenterfield Batter-ler who still calls the Back
Flank home, Peter Allen.
CENTRE HALF BACK : A solidly built, no frills character, Richard Clapton.
HALF BACK (Right) : The player to provide them with rebound off half
back. Can sink his left zoot right ino it...Darrell Cotton
WING (Left) : Speedy Kevin Borrich "Express"
CENTRE : In the mould of Greg Williams... average height, average weight,
average hairstyle, average voice.... Glenn Shorrock
WING (Right) : Just like Tony Lockkett when he joined the Swans, hugely
respected far from home... Air Supply
HALF FORWARD (Right): creative Daryl Braithwaite
CENTRE HALF FORWARD : Big, mean and intimidating...... Doug Parkinson
HALF FORWARD (Left): Similar to the charismatic Paul Van Der Haar. Hard
living, hard drinking... Michael Hutchence
FORWARD POCKET (Left) : The onlyposition for a lair.........Jade Hurley
FULL FORWARD : Ricky "Plugger" May
FORWARD POCKET (Right) : Next to Plugger, basking in his glory, riding on
his coat tails..... Glenn Wheatley
RUCK : Former Hawthorn Premiership Ruckman from the 70's and 80's. The
big, mean man who wore number 23 with distinction .....Bon Scott
RUCK ROVER : The position for someone who loves to be in everyting.
Skyhooks, Our House etc.... Shirley Strachan
ROVER : A-la John Platten..... Squeak.... John Paul Young
19th MAN : Never quite made it to the big time...... John St Peters
20th MAN : Mking a comeback after many years off the scene; James Freud
EMERGENCY : Dropped as punishement for his "Bad Habits" ; Billy Field
COACH : Just the man to impart an eloquent pre-game address; James Reyne
PS. Ever noticed when VFL Footballers of the 70's and early 80's were
asked in Player PRofiles to name their favourite female artist; it was
invariably Renee Geyer !!!!!
Regards,
Pat Harding
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 00:13:45 +1000
From: Doug Long
DEAR SIMON,
Here is my team (those picked are Aussie legends who, like Champs, have
composed songs about our great game).
The whole full back line: Daddy Cool
Song: Eagle Rock Bottom
Full back is where the ball is for the Eagles at present.
Back Flank: Skyhooks
Song: "Eagles" is not a dirty word (not while they’re losing,
anyway!)
Centre Half Back: The Reels
Song: Quasimodo’s Dream (no 10 on top 30 list, but otherwise who
would ever think of it?)
(About a guy who picked all 8 in the tipping competition on a "HUNCH")
Back Flank: Divinyls
Song: Fine line between PREMIERS and Pain
Wing: Paul Hester
Song: None, just picked a drummer to honour Drummie.
Centre: Tim Finn
Song: There’s a fraction too much FACTION
Wing: Slim Dusty
Song: BUB with no PEER (about baby Bomber Tim Watson)
The whole half forward line: The Seekers (with Athol guy holding down
CHF)
Song: The CARNIVALS ARE over.
(contains that beaut line: The joys of Luff are fleeting)
Forward Pocket: Angry Anderson in Batmobile
Song: We can’t be Beaten (not really a footy song as some Bomber
fans think– its about hard boiled eggs)
Full Forward: John Farnham
Song: That great Victorian song (brought out years beforeThe Croweaters
ever came up with "Kick a Vic"):
S.A. Die* (later recorded as "Sadie")
*Pronounced "ESS AY DIE"
Forward Pocket: Australian Crawl
Song: Reckless (think of countless players)
I nterchange
19th: Redgum
Song: Only 19 (pining for the days prior to the 20th man coming along)
20th: Mrs Hobson (my Sunday school teacher in the 1960s)
Song: The wise man built his house upon the rock.
Not sure if the song is really Australian, but Mrs Hobson did teach me a
successful technique to combat flooding several decades before it became
a hot AFL topic.
PS: I am disgusted about this father– son rule story of Gary Ablett
junior. Not fair at all. Must be stopped. Why SHOULD the EAGLES get him?
(Father son rule 35A: Anyone who is any good whose father played for the
Cats can be picked up by the Eagles).
Do something, AFL!
Doug Long
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 10:19:59 +1000
From: "Heasly, Marcus"
First XVIII of OzRock and Pop
B Brian Mannix Doc Neeson Nic Cave
HB Juno Roxus Jimmy Barnes Daniel Johns
C Mike Brady Paul Kelly Tim Rogers
HF Janet English John Farnham Quan Yoemans
F Tex Perkins Bernard Fanning Billy Thorpe
R Peter Garrett Johnny O'Keefe Angry Anderson
Int Warrick Capper Mark Jackson
Coach Ian 'Molly' Meldrum
Cheers,
Marcus Heasly
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 11:35:54 +1000
From: b.tarr@ugrad.unimelb.edu.au
B. Angus Young Doc Neeson Angry Anderson
HB. Daryl Braithwaite Johnny Barnes Micheal Hutchence
C. Lee Kernagan Slim Dusty (Capt.) Johnny O'Keefe
HF. Paul Kelly Peter Garrett John Williamson
F. Kylie Minogue Billy Thorpe Danni Minogue
Foll. Barry Crocker Johnny Farnham (V.C.) Mandaway Yundpingu
Minogue Sisiters will emulate the Krakour brothers. Alot of creativity on the
half forward line. No better spine in Australian music.
Barry Tarr
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 12:09:20 +1000
From: KyselaO
Simon
I've had to resort to the regulation "lookalikes" or "reminds-me-ofs". Some
may be a bit of a stretch, but there was sufficient correlation to get the
laughs from the boys in preparing the side. Obscure/fringe players have
been footnoted to cover the "that bloke from ....." problem that I
experienced in assembling the side:
Angry Anderson Iva Davies Angus Young
James Barnes Peter Garrett Daniel Johns (1)
Dave Faulkner (2) Johnny Diesel Jason Donovan
Mark Seymour (3) John Farnham Tommy Emanuel
Manaway Yunipingu Mark Jackson Paul Kelly
John English Brian Mannix Kylie Minogue
Russell Hitchcock (4) Shirl Strachan
Emergencies:
Chris Wilson (5) Marc Hunter (6) Jason Bird (7)
Peter Allan: unavailable, as he plays for the other team.
(1): silverchair frontman
Oliver Kysela
Acknowledgments: the AFL website photos, Gaslight website, Matt Laing
("there was no Finn in Mondo Rock you idiot") and Chris Gillies.
Oliver Kysela
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 13:14:10 +1000
From: Yvonne Braid
BACKLINE
Bon Scott, Angry Anderson at fullback, and in the other back pocket, The
Wild One, johnny O'Keeffe.
HALF-BACK LINE
CENTRELINE:
HALF FORWARD LINE
FORWARD LINE
The obvious being George young at full forward.
And so as we fill our committment to ethinic groups, like Carlton do with
silvagni, Kouta. Franchina, Campareale, and Christou, we've named Joe
Camileri in the other pocket.
RUCKS
The rover would be Stevie Wright.
Interchange players
COACH: James Reyne...could you imagine the address at 1/4 time. Would
any one understand it.
TEAM MANAGER: Glenn Wheatley
TRAINER: In the mould of the great George Clarke, it has to be Slim
Dusty.
DOCTOR: Doc Neeson
LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM; To be selected from the Young Talent Time Team.
TEAM NAME: The Easy Beats
EMERGENCY: Ted Mulry (is under a fitness cloud)
Duncan Potts
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 13:50:45 +1000
From: Keith Payne
>From Keith Payne, Ferny Creek
Ain't got the time to come up with a full team but....
DIESEL has to be in the centre.
AUSTRALIAN CRAWL accross half forward to combat "the flood"
INXS where else, but on the interchange bench
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 15:07:43 +1000
From: Mark Dornau
B
Stewie Spears
(drummer - M. Merrett)Huge, aggressive, proven back-up...
John(ny) Farnham
Safe and reliable, proven rebound qualities...
Glenn Wheatley
Perennially in Farnsy's back pocket....
HB
Nick Cave
Scary and aggressive
Doc. Neeson
High leaping backman with energy to burn...
Slim Dusty
Placing Slim on the veteran's list saves our salary cap...
C
Martin Plaza
Dale Lewis lookalike, mental
Ross D Wylie
He is the Star
Clem McCartney
(The other singer from the Twilights) every team has a passenger...
HF
Maurice Gibb
Barry Gibb
Robin Gibb
Consummate line that has had the ability to change with the introduction
of any new trendy tactics that have been thrown at them
F
Bobbie
Can't have one in the pocketwithout the other
Athol Guy
Geoff Blethyn style forward
Laurie
Can't have one in the pocketwithout the other
R
Peter Garrett
tall, high leaping, with great endurance
Johnny Chester Good (truckin’) driver in heavy traffic
"Greedy" Smith Crumb gathering disciple of Kevin Bartlett...
Umpires: Grantly Dee & Joe Dolce any back chat "Shud Up Your Face"
Boundary Umpires: Flash and the Pan
19th
Ross Ryan "horse" match winning interchange in the Ted Hopkins mode
20th
Hans Polson performed well on end of season exhibition game in London
Emergencies
Alex Smith-(Moving Pictures)- What about me
Angus Young The only one with anything close to football shorts
Coach
Johnny O’Keffe the "Wild One", he invented the game in Australia -
Mr.Football
President
Molly Meldrum - once a part of the industry, due to conflict of interest
forced to persue administrative career
CEO/ General Manager
Izzy Dye Experienced campaigner in Greg Miller mould, has an extensive
network of sponsors
Football Manager
Normie Rowe Military Experience would give the team a steely
determination under "Rule 303"
Doctor
Mark Holden the perennial "Young Doctor"
Masseurs
Cheetah
Boxing Coach
Marty Rhone Ol’ Denim and Lace himself turned promoter
Club Historian
William Shakespeare
AFL/VFL CEO
Michael Gudinski Created the National League
World of Sport Panel
Leesy from Sydney
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 06:40:03 -0000
From: barry tyrrell
>Backs:
>Angus Young "We salute this feisty tagger who is about to rock after his
>jailbreak"
>Ricky "Mickey" Martin "He Bangs! International Star who qualifies for
the
>team under the Logies rule."
>Michael Hutchence "Always willing to sacrifice himself for the team"
>
>Half Backs:
>Stevie Wright. "No easybeat, is a Friday night specialist"
>Peter Garrett. "The rangy but mobile Garrett regularly turns defence
into an
>attack."
>Johnny Young. "Getting towards the end of his career but still a great
>influence on his younger teamates"
>
>Centres:
>Silverchair. "Young tearaway always comes to play. Can't wait till
>'Tomorrow'"
>Molly Meldrum. "Savvy veteran with supreme ball handling skills."
>Judith Durham. "Makes space on the wing like it's a world of her own"
>
>Half Forwards:
>Ross Wilson. "This silky forward flanker is always Daddy Cool in a
crisis."
>Elvis Presley. "Controversial choice but no one plays Centre half
forward
>like The King."
>Olivia Newton John. "Nicknamed the Dominator. Loves getting Physical"
>
>Forwards:
>John Paul Young. "Still kicking goals after years in the wilderness"
>John Farnahm. "No better sight than the voice on a long fast lead.
Shades
>of Peter Daicos WO HO OOO!"
>Shirley Straughn. "Dominated in a golden era"
>
>Rucks:
>Jimmy Barnes. "The move from his old club has seen this veteran
flourish"
>Johnny O'Keef "The wild one dominates like no one else can. The Games
first
>real superstar"
>Kylie Minogue "The veteran rover has enjoyed continued success in the
>International arena."
>
>Coach: Jackie O from Popstars. "Never backs down form making the tough
>decisions."
>
>Omitted: Postars Scandal'us. There is no "Me, myself and I" in team.
>Richard Tyrrell
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 16:49:57 +1000
From: carmela sommers
BACKS: colin hay doc neeson ted mulry
HALFBACK billy thorpe john farnham johny diesel
CENTRE daryl braithwaite bryan mannix john paul young
HFORWARD james reyne peter garrett jimmy barnes
FORWARDS greedy smith mark'jacko'jackson warwick capper
RUCKS pee wee wilson angry anderson shirley strachan
BENCH ac/dc
COACH molly meldrum
angus young from ac/dc to change with angry
anderson on the ball
i cant remember the song Capper had it was
probably crap but he
adds a bit of value to the forward line.
here is what i came up with for an aussie rock
football team,
love your show try and listen as often as
possible
all the best from adrian sommers tatura vic.
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 20:47:23 +1000
From: Ross Morton
Slightly out of left field with bands rather than individuals .... here's
my team:
BACKS: AC/DC Mental as Anything
Ted Mulry Gang
HALF-BACKS: Yothu Yindi Midnight Oil
Cold Chisel
CENTRES: Hoodoo Gurus Hunters & Collectors
Sherbet
HALF-FORWARDS: The Church The Angels The
Saints
FORWARDS: TISM Boom Crash Opera Men at
Work
RUCK: Skyhooks
RUCK ROVER: INXS
ROVER: Air Supply
19th MAN: Not Drowning, Waving
20th MAN: Skunkhour
COACH: Molly Meldrum
ASSISTANT COACH: The Masters' Apprentices
Cheers,
Andrew McDonald
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 21:23:19 +1000
From: Jac & Pete
Sorry, not clever enough to produce a whole team of 'rock legends,'
however any team with Suzie Quotro in it and Marcie Jones and The Cookies
warming the interchange bench would be fine with me.
Pete
SIMON,
My hubby is an Ambulance Paramedic and is constantly called out in the
middle of the night to attend some of the most minor 'emergencies' ie:
'I'm so drunk, could you give me a lift to the nearest hospital, I only
live a block away and I think I can walk home from there' (and that's
just me!!!!!). He has been in the job for 25 years.
As Pete's wife I feel it is my duty to bring to your attention the fact
that he is only passionate about three things (outside his work). One -
The Demons. Never missed attending a game in 50 years (I'm yet to attend
a game and will only do so when Pete permits me to bring a book with
me). Two - Chocolate, he doesn't WANT, he NEEDS one of those chocolate
footballs or whatever they are. Three - Me, but we won't go into that.
Pete has put in an entry to your competition every week (although I did
put in the one about Humphrey and Sam Newman commentating next year).
This week he is feeling quite low - he knows this entry won't win.
I humbly ask you to look within and award him one of those bloody
chocolate footballs for 'most determined player' or some other word you
would like to put to it - after all, you never know when you are going to
suffer a heart attack, AND HE KNOWS WHO YOU ARE!!!!!!!!!!
Please put me out of my misery - I hate football....and chocolate.
Let's all work together to put an end to this obsession my husband has to
winning a chocolate football.
'Jac' of Jac & Pete.
PS - If he reads what I have e-mailed to you (and he will) divorce
proceedings will begin immediately. We'll be in court arguing about a
chocolate football! This problem has far reaching effects.
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 21:21:28 +1000
From: Andrew McKie
First XVIII of OzRock and Pop.
B: GlennWheatley Stewie
Spears Lobby Lloyd
(Mr Reliable: The Ideal Backup) (Max Merrit’s
drummer- complete with (Essential accessory-fearsome
tatts)
Bruce
Doull-esque beard)
H/B: Jack Jones Ray
Burgess Richard Clapton
(Flowing locks a la Tom Alvin) (Kevin Walsh type; keeps
bobbing up (Unflappable veteran)
despite obvious lack of talent)
C: James ReyneAngry
Anderson Gino Latorre
(The cocky little bugger opposition (In & under pack
buster- lovely hands (‘Silver Studs’:complete with
Catoggio afro)
sides would love to thump)& mouth; A.
Jarman type)
H/F: Billy ThorpeMark
Holden Red Symons
(Mercurial Type: brilliant, then (Pretty
boy/Hearthrob a la (The one with the lip who
starts all the
unsighted)Stephen
Reynoldson) blues then disappears)
F: Fred StrauksDaryl
Braithwaite John Paul Young
(Like his drumming, never going flat out, (Consummate
Professional)(Runt a la Brad Gotch: looks
like
yet highly rated; D. Jarman type)
he’ll be crushed at any moment)
Ruck: Peter Garrett
(Enforcer; doesn’t mind a spat;
frequently questioning‘ umpires’)
R/R: Don Walker
(No frills workhorse)
Rover: Brian Mannix
(nippy type complete with big mouth)
Sender: Andrew McKie
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 11:31:24 -0000
From: cffcs@labyrinth.net.au
Oz Pop & Rock Legends' Footy Team (compiled by Jenny of Brunswick)
FOLLOWERS
First Ruck Running Negator Rover
Debra Conway Chrissie Amphlett Kylie Minogue
Gutsy performer Tough & edgy Totally class act
with silky skills
FORWARDS
Pocket Full Forward Pocket
Helen Ready Renee Geyer Tanyia Kernagan
Hear Her Roar Tall rangy foward - Country recruit-
Can see any gig thru big things expected
HALF FORWARDS
Casey Chambers Debra Byrne Christine Anu
Nifty - action guaranteed Not a certainty Torres Strait Is. who
leaves others for dead
CENTRE
Vanessa Amerosi Olivia Newton-John Ella Hooper
Olympic standard Top of her game for decades If it bleeds - you can
kill it
HALF-BACK
Marcia Hines Jenny Morris Deni Hynes
Tough athletic defender Following in her brother's Recruited under the
footsteps mother/daughter rule
FULL BACK
Wendy Matthews Joan Kirner Colleen Hewitt
Handy tall Solid and well connected Takes it one day at a
time
INTERCHANGE
Danni Minogue Bardot (blond one) & Bardot (Brunette) Kerry-Anne Kennerlly
Lacks her Both all over the place Always puts on a show
sister's skills
COACH
Judith Durham
Seasoned performer - the carnival is never over with JD in the coache's box
Date: Sat, 09 Jun 2001 08:43:19 +1000
From: Michele Davis
dear simon,
here's my rock'n'roll team of the century, I hope you appreciate it as i
had to find these guys in the midst of such classic vinyl as JETHRO TULL,
ALLMAN BROS., OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS ETC.
'JACK DYERS ROCK'N'ROLL TEAM OF THE CENTURY"
(ie good ordinary players)
B. Jim Keays Rick Springfield Ross Hannaford
MASTERS ZOOT DADDY COOL
HB. Matt Taylor Renee Geyer Broderick Smith
CHAINwell suited toDINGOES
this position
C. Andy Durant Jeff Duff Terry Dean
STARS KUSH BLUESTONE (that's for
all who misspent
their youth at
De
Marco's Essendon)
(you know who
you are)
HF. Shane Howard Kerryn Tolhurst Mick Pealing
GOANNA DINGOES CHAIN
F. Stevie Wright Lobby Lloyd Billy Thorpe
COLORED BALLS
AZTECS
R. John Dubois Simon Madden Justin Madden
DINGOES *THEY PLAYED ON HEY HEY WITH THEIR
COUSIN SHANE HOWARD
INT. Marc Hunter Hans Poulson Ross Ryan Gil Matthews
DRAGON AZTECS
regards, Michele Davis, Sunbury.
Back Pocket Rick Brewster (Angels) Rock of Gibraltar, never moved while
playing. Opposition wont budge him.
Full Back Graham (Aunty Jack) Bond To ugly for any opposition forward
and cant wait to see the team song sang in drag
Back Pocket Ross (Daddy Cool) Wilson Consistently good over the years
with different lineups
HALF-BACKS
Halfback Flank Bon (ACDC) Scott Played hard and to long for his own good.
Makes it on reputation alone.
Centre halfback Doc (Angels) Nelson Played up front for years but was the
backbone of the team
Halfback flank Johnny O'keefe Crashes through brick walls and survives,
unstoppable passion.
CENTRES
Wing Stevie (Easybeats) Wright In his hey day, always had Friday night on
his mind.
Centre Paul Kelly Plays it straight down the line and always on song. One
of the best we have.
Wing Billy Thorpe Lock up your daughters and come see him play.
HALF-FORWARDS
Half forward Joe Camilleri Prolific performer, humble man always
available for session work
Centre half forward Peter (Oils) Garrett Too much spring and bouncing
around for opposition to contain
Half forward John Farnham Was gone early on, but back bigger than ever. A
crowd pleaser
FORWARDS
Forward pocket Greg Champion Has kicked a hundred goals in the backyard
at mums. Been up country for a while
Fullforward Warrick (shorts) Capper Rockstar looks with a wife who should
be at club functions
Forward pocket Michael (Inxs) Hutchence Has the ability to hang in the
air for a screamer but only once a lifetime
FOLLOWERS
Ruck Ian (Pee Wee) Wilson A tall dinosaur who stood the test of time,
very good deep down low
Ruckrover Jimmy Barnes Able to handle the job as a team member or on his
own. Pace setter for end of year trip.
Rover Angus (AC/DC) Young School boy prodigy, always looked the part in
shorts
BENCH
19th Man Kevin Borich Would make it into any line up, has the talent.
20th Man Daryl (Sherbet) Braithwaite On the bench in case Capper pulls a
G-String, needs that early form of the 70's.
PRESIDENT COACH AND HELPERS
President Tony Barber Able to tell the board when the teams in trouble
"Lets go shopping"
Coach Slim Dusty True Performer who hasn’t made a bad move and is
the "Jock McHale" of the industry
Runner Red (Skyhooks) Symons Give the crowd what they want. An opposition
player may run through him
Cheer Squad Chrissie (Divinyls) Amplett Something to get the boys on the
boil, Fishnet stockings and schoolgirl outfit.
Orangeboy Nathan Cavaleri Just needs the part-time job till he makes it,
could be here a while.
FULL BACK. the cast of popstars rotated, in the collingwood back line
mould of the late 90's, have one good game (song) and we think we have
the next superstar, then never heard of again.
BACK POCKET. (insert a drummer here), never recognised, yet bloody
important in the scheme of things, would make a good coach
HALF BACK FLANK. nickywebster, small young, first round draft pick,
possibly the next superstar, but we will be waiting 10 years before
theymature
CENTRE HALF BACK. in the days ofpart time centre half backs, due to the
recent decline of genuine strong men occupying the position, a mock
singer, someone totally unfamiliar to their role would
sufice........terence trent darby with inxs
HALF BACK FLANK.lenny kravitz, (joel smith) good a few years ago,
wilderness for years, the finally comes back with new haircut and songs
(jumper) and has got people interested again
WING. in the history of wingmen, whose speach can't be translated, ie
dipper, james reyne is the perfect wingmen, whose singing ability is
never questioned, but it is damn hard to understand what they say
CENTRE. someone from the jackson 5 (see, johnson 5. jason, chris, ben,
mark and wayne)
WING. chris franklin, who is famous for singing bloke and mullet, has a
haircut which is a dead ringer for that of doug hawkins sported in the
late 80's, enjoys a beer.
HALF FOWARD FLANK. easy position, gets all the cheap goals, doesn't work
hard, jimmy barnes, as he reworked a few cover versions of 60's songs in
one of his albums and probably made a packet.
CENTRE HALF FORWARD. the 'KING'............. of australian popular music,
john farnham, only problem is he may show up at arden street
HALF FORWARD FLANK. denis walter????? don't ask why
FORWARD POCKET. ronnnie burns
FULL FORWARD. to fit the full forward of last year matthew lloyd, who
plays with grass a lot, jason donovan who used grass to lift performance
FORWARD POCKET. the smiling assasin, darren bewick would be replaced by
the smiling darrel somers who would want his career to go on a year
longer, but be forced into retirement
RUCK. peter spiderbait everitt self explanitory
RUCK ROVER. in between a rover and a ruckman, can't mix them, as the
rocky horror show found out, trying to mixrock with opera
ROVER. john diesel 'williams' shares a name with greg, so it can't be
bad or could it...
BENCH. angry anderson for doing laps around the boundary at waverley, as
those also on the bench do.
HALF BACKS: Barry Ion (ex-Footscray player who became an Adelaide radio
jock and had a hit in 1981 with "Bite Your Bum"), TISM for their song
"The Mark that Jezza Took", Paul Kelly for his "Leaps and Bounds" to the
MCG.
CENTRE LINE: Shirley Strachan, for all those Richmond fans (me
included) still living in the 70s, Graham Bond (not the ex-Richmond
player and 3AW statsman but AUNTIE JACK). If annoyed by opponents would
simply "rip their bloody arms off", Jim Keays, who played on the wing
half-forward flank for the Norwood Colts in the SANFL before joining the
Masters Apprentices.
HALF FORWARDS: Nicky Elvis Winmar, Peter Garrett (is 6 foot five, has
the trendy bald hair cut and a face to scare any opposition player),
Ronnie Burns (the singer).
FORWARDS: Mark "I'm an Individual" Jackson, Peter "didn't I have a
single in the early 1970s while hosting Hey Hey It's Saturday?" McKenna,
Warwick "I had a shocking film clip on Countdown in the 1980s" Capper
(Capper also gets in for his rock star looks).
FOLLOWERS: Brendon Gale (Trial by Video), Bob Downe (energetic dance
moves could translate well on the field but the possibility of his hair
getting messy could prove a problem), Lionel Rose (boxing skills could
make him a good tough little onballer but more importantly for his two
hit singles in 1970, I Thank You and Please Remember Me).
INTERCHANGE: These two aren't exactly the best physical specimens but:
Chris Bailey for calling his band The
Saints and recording a song called "Idiot Blues"
Paul Stewart from the Painters and
Dockers, whose band recorded a song called Docklands in 1990, whose
prophetic lyrics included: "Build a young professionals place, It's
good for the city so they tell us, What about the mugs who are poor, You
should step through their front door". Couldn't have said it better in
2001.
OMITTED: John Paul Young (Yesterday's Hero)
Most rock stars from the 60s and 70s for failing the
drug test.
COACH: Johnny Young, for his singing and songwriting career and for
keeping his Young Talent Team together for so long despite the lack of
talent.
CLUB CHAPLAIN: Sister Janet Mead.
Bon Scott Peter Garrett Normie Rowe
HB
Chrissie Amphlett Ted Mulry Johnny O'Keefe
C
Kylie Paul Kelly John Farnham
HF
Angus Young Michael Hutchence Mark Holden
F
Shirly Strachan Daryl Braithwaite JPY
R
Beeb Birtles Harry Vanda, George Young
19th/20th
Christie Allen, Hans Poulson - (Ted Hopkins mould - one hit-
impact players)
Coach - M. Meldrum
Shirley Strachan Mark Seymour Red Symons
(A nuggety pocket, a solid defender and a talented but erratic
playmaker.)
Johnny Young Angus Young John Paul Young
(My team's answer to the Johnsons)
George Young Johnny Diesel Angry Anderson
(Another "Johnson" plus a player skilled with his hands and a tough
nut.)
Harry Vanda Max Merrett Greedy Smith
(A high flier, another hard man and if you can't have "Hungry" this must
be the next best option.)
Pee Wee Wilson Stephen Cummings Ross Wilson
(Despite the evidence of Optus Oval, I still think this line can work.)
Billy Thorpe Russell Morris Little Patty
(I know they're not tall, but they're real goers.)
Johnny O'Keefe Michael Hutchens
(Suffering from injuries that stop them running out a full game.)
Michael Gudinski
(The supercoach of Australian Music)
Ian Meldrum
(No player would object to what he tells them because every message
would be incomprehensible.)
Peter Garrett
(Could be relied upon for a big statement on any slow news day.)
Benalla
Shepparton
gerard healy nil rock connection butgerard is short listed for
every vacant coaching position
hb: billy thorpe big bob valentine molly meldrum
c: rick lum john farnham les gock
hf: shirley strachan pee wee wilson greedy smith
f: james reyne peter Mckenna doc neeson
followers: vanda young paul young
interchange: two blokes from the radiators
shepparton
Doug Parkinson - he's just big and ugly. He's no star, simply dependable.
Glen Shorrock - reliable, versatile and a cool head, should keep Barnesy
under control.
Denis Walter _ 3AW's own, size, stature, presence. Revered by teammates and
opponents. Needs to take the next step.
Joe Camilleri - He never goes away, never has a bad run and understands "The
Modern Game".
Ross Wilson - The General, has influenced so many players and can still win
a game off his own boot.
John Farnham - The play maker, give him the ball and watch him work his
magic.
James Rayne - The Kid. Looks and talent. Rare commodities in themselves,
this boy has both.
Shirley Strachan - Showy and maybe not a fit as he once was, but proof there
is life before football.
Bob Valentine - The Monument. first spotted as a youngster playing full
forward for The Lonely Boys at The Chevron, has come on leaps and bounds.
His height will worry all back lines, to say nothing about his looks.
Bon Scott - Mad Dog, the man not backman wants to mark. You want a bit of
stick, he'll give you the whole branch.
Brian Mannix - Because there's something about him that reminds me of Scott
West.
Angry Anderson - The Tagger, makes Libba look like a, well.... Richmond
player.
Peter McKenna- legendary rock stars who have also played a
bit of football in their time.
Mark "Jacko" Jackson
Ted Mulry Peter Garrett Jimmy Barnes
Ray Burgess Johnny O'Keefe(c) Reg Mombassa
John Paul Young John Farnham Glenn Wheatley
Angus Young Greedy Smith Michael Hutchence
Ruck: Pee Wee Wilson
Ruck-Rover: Shirley Strachan(vc)
Rover: Bon Scott
19th Daryl Braithwaite(vc); 20th Jamie Redfern
Coach: Molly Meldrum
Skills Coach: Donnie Sutherland
Team Psycologist: Kamahl
Theme: Bound For Glory
(aka Tad and Troy)
Nick Cave Richard Clapton Bongo Starkey
HALF BACKS
Bon Scott Pete Wells Angry Anderson
CENTRES:
Mark Holden Glenn Shorrock Les Gock
HALF FORWARDS:
The blonde chick out of Cheetah Billy Thorpe The brunette chick out of
Cheetah
FORWARDS:
Juno Roxas Lobby Lloyd Shirley Strachan
RUCKS:
Doug Parkinson, Johnny O'Keefe, Angus Young
INTERCHANGE:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb, Andy Gibb
COACH:
Molly Meldrum
ASSISTANT COACH:
Johnny Young
RUNNER:
Dave Warner
FOOTBALL MANAGER
Coxy from the Roxy
HEAD TRAINER:
Greedy Smith
CLUB PRESIDENT:
Michael Gudinski
GROUND ANNOUNCER:
Donnie Sutherland
Notes:Cave to pick up the 2nd tall forward, & change in ruck with
Parkinson
Holden to playloose man in defence, if half back line will
let him
Prediction: 523 people will select Paul Kelly and/or Stevie Wright
407 people will select Mark Jackson, Warick Capper, Peter
McKenna or combinations thereof
(the not so easy beats)
Ruck Rover: Ted Mulry (Ted Mulry Gang)
Rover: Angry Anderson (Rose Tattoo)
20th man: John Farnham (for his LRB work)
Gisborne
HB: Brian Cadd Renee Geyer Rob Hurst
C: James Freud Paul Kelly (VC) Brian Mannix
HF: Mark Holden Barry Crocker Ross Wilson
For: Ross Hannaford Jason Donovan James Reyne
Foll: Nick Cave Mark Seymour
Rov: Stevie Wright (C)
20th : Marty Rhone
Love & Other Bruises
Chelsea Heights Victoria
Anyway here is the team.
Yarra Valley Old Boys
Tony "Boom Crash Opera" Liberatore
Stephan "Masters Apprentice" Silvagni
Michael "Slim Dusty" Tuck
Anthony "Savage Garden" Franchina
Terry " Bushwacker" Danaher
Garry "Ted Mulry" Hocking
Michael "Daryl Cotton" Roberts
Sean "Kylie Minogue" McManus
Brett " Air Supply" Burton
Stephen " James Reyne" Kernahan
Wayne " J.O.K " Carey
David "Wa Wa Nee" Schwartz
Chris "Hush" Tarrant
Shane "Supernaught" Loveless
Sav " Easybeat" Rocca
Spider "Split Enz" Everett
Lance "INXS" Whitnall
Ted " Collette" Hopkins
Tony " Bee Gees" Modra
Robert " Smacka Fitzgibbon" Dipierdomenico
Darren " Peter Allan" Bennett
Peter " Joe Dolce" Riccardi
Craig Kipping
(Uncanny X-Men) (Angels) (Bad Seeds)
(Roxus) (Cold Chisel) (silverchair)
(Two Man Band) (Messengers) (You Am I)
(Spiderbait) (Little River Band) (Regurgitator)
(The Cruel Sea) (Powderfinger) (Aztecs)
(Midnight Oil) (the Dee Jays) (Rose Tattoo)
(Darren Hulme) (Paul Bulluss) (Dean Laidley)
(David Brown) (Glenn Lovett) (Daniel Chick)
(Marcus Picken) (Ryan Lonie) (Jude Bolton)
(Greg Eppelstun) (Michael Laffy) (Geoff Raines)
.
(Maurice Rioli) (Mark Jackson) (Wayne Schwass)
(Benny Gale) (Scotty West) (John Platten)
(Scotty Watters) (Stuart Wigney)
(Piping Lane) (Kingsley Hunter) (Brian Beinke)
(2): Hoodoo Gurus frontman
(3): Hunters frontman
(4): Air Supply lead singer
(5): Mondo Rock frontman
(6): Dragon frontman
(7): Young bloke from new Popstars band with the sidieburns
We need a scary backline to frighten the livin' suitcase out of the
opposition forwards, so we've gone with;
We thought we had to have a mandotary inclusion of brothers in the side,
just like Essendon had with all of the Danihers, an dfor sentiment, we've
placed them on the same line:
So our half back line is:
Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice Gibb.
We went looking for some shifty characters on the wings with the standard
pretty boy of the team in the centre.
So its;
Kamahl, Adam Brand in the pivot, and William Shakespeare.
Rusell Morris on one flank, Ronnie Burns on the other, and the mean man
at Centre Half forward Peter Garret.
Michael Hutchence in a pocket. His job is to just "hang" around on the
forward line and kick goals.
We liked the North Melbourne set up in the 70's with the Galloping
Gasometer, so we've lined up Ricky May in the first ruck, with Paul Kelly
as ruck rover.
To get the other brother in we've gone for Andy Gibb, Anthony Rock!!,
Shane Howard (his brother played a bit of footy for Warrnambool) and Marc
Seymour. Seymour is in the team because he is the only one who would know
the words to the teams song, "Holy Grail"
Wagga Wagga
Goal Umpires:Vander+Young
Rolf Harris
Lou
Frankie Davidson
Bobby
Col Joye
Jack
Red Symons
Sam Newman
Ronnie Burns
Coco Roberts
Smokey Dawson
Bruce Andrews
Angry Anderson
Ron Casey
Smacka Fitzgibbon
Uncle Doug
Donny Sutherland
Michael Williamson
Doug Parkinson
Butch Gale