Tuesday, September 10

RIP SPUD

The AFL world is in shock and mourning this morning over the tragic death of former St.Kilda captain/Richmond coach and media performer Danny Frawley.

The ultimate country boy who drove down from his family’s spud farm to play for the Saints had a celebrated career as a captain, coached the Tigers to a preliminary final along with his more recent media work with Triple M and FOX Footy.

In an emotional night of television, tributes flowed for the man simply known as “Spud”

Our thoughts this morning are with Danny’s friends, family and the AFL Football community in general.

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BROOKY IN THE CLEAR

The venue formerly known as Brookvale Oval has been given in the green light to host this Saturday night’s Elimination Final between Manly and Cronulla.

There was initially some asbestos found in a small area of the venue’s iconic hill on Friday but the local council has satisfied the demands of the NRL that the venue is safe.

The area in question will be covered up with synthetic turf. 

In a statement, NRL boss Todd Greenberg said 

“Council has shown us a detailed plan which removes all risk and ensures no threat to public safety,” he said.

“On that basis, we have granted approval for the match to remain at Lottoland,”

Unless traces of the bubonic plague are found at Brooky later in the week, the place will be pumping this Saturday night.

 

POMS CAN'T TAKE JOKE

The English press isn’t taking the Aussie’s retaining the Ashes well.

Now they are accusing the Aussie’s are mocking them accusing Steve Smith putting glasses on and celebrating near the wicket as attacking Jack Leach.

Have a bloody sook poms.