As I sat last night in the back yard on the brisk spring evening, I began the next chapter of this critically acclaimed column. The filling moon drew light across the keyboard as the drifting nor east wind bristled the hair on my heaving chest.
A chilled Sauvignon Blanc sat nicely at my side. For those who care it was a Petaluma from the hills of Adelaide. Nice on the palate and compliments the Kettle branded Salt and Vinegar chips very well.
But I struggled to get started as I was concerned on a very serious matter.
Did my article 6 days ago really sink in with the VC ?
Or was he behaving himself because the Greatest A Grade player of all time, R Plummer had returned to the Toucher's.
Or was he just not feeling himself?
I'm really not sure which one it was that made the VC a team player last night. To only be caught once with the pill from dummy half gave him his second record in two weeks. After getting caught 28 times last week which was a record, being caught only once was also a new record.
My wonderment will only be solved at 730pm next Thursday. Until then I have to try and work out WTF happened.
Oh by the way the OverTouchers won 5-1 last night. Ho Hum.
As the Touchers gathered in their customary pre-match huddle, the Chairman reached into his bag and pulled out a 12 inch long thick steel canister that had us all concerned.
But our fears we allayed when it was simply a spray can of that wondrous product from Rhino Australia, Grip Tec.
As he looked to hand it to Jonty, I could see Jonty's long mane of hair start to rise like Lion about to launch onto its prey. The Chairman promptly withdrew his offer and pulled back into the pack. To offer the great man this type of demeaning enhancement was a spit on the face of one of the Toucher's lifetime greatest try scorers. I was close to Jonty soon after and I heard him whisper '"f he passed me the ball like FMJ has shown us all on his YouTube instructional video then I wouldn't need the !#@$%^ spray".
With the return of the Greatest A Grade player of all time, R Plummer, the flying Bulldog enjoyed the service of a true ball playing half back. All others who look to provide the Bulldog with opportunity to run in space are a poor second. The grin on the tall man was still on his face this morning according to his Facebook post at 530am.
It was also good to see the brother of the Greatest A Grade player of all time return to the Toucher's. G Plummer had been out riding along the coastline of Western Australia. Despite him having more tape on him than racehorse, he declared it was his Achillies heal that causes him the most concern. Well get off your f---in bicycle and concentrate on Touching, I yelled. I'm not sure how he took that advice but I know which one I would choose !!!
Oh have I told you that the Greatest every A grader of all time, R Plummer, returned to the Touchers last night ? Wasn't it a joy to see a player run into a hole at speed and await the passing of the ball at the right moment. trusting in his fellow Toucher that the ball will arrive at the opportune moment he gets free air and is provided with that Salooooooon passage. I don't ask for much but I just hope that in the next 5 or 6 weeks that this type trust is shown by at least one other Toucher !!!
Another impressive outing from Big Kev last night. From next week he will enjoy the support of another fleet of footed ball playing front rower. Big K was strong through the middle and is very supportive 2017 strategy to have a strong presence of front rowers in the club. I guess at some stage in our lives as Father time touches us on the shoulder and we all become front rowers.
After pleading last week that we pass the ball correctly to the Rocket, our prayers were answered. Well not the first time he was passed to. But I cannot blame the passer as it was from the Greatest A Grade player of all time. Even the Rocket quickly added the he had over run that first pass, such is the awe of the Greatest A Grade Player of all time. But on the second attempt, the pill was presented as requested to Rocket and he flew like monkey to a banana down the far right touchline.
SuperCoach Bill left his hospital bed after aggressive facial surgery. The toughest Toucher did have to wear a protective mask to take the field.
I was personally impressed with the efforts he went to to play last nights game. However, I wasn't as impressed with his brother's reasoning to not play 'a hurty knee'. But to have your better half push you around in that custom made wheelchair was really extending the boundary of what it is to be a true Toucher. On inspection of the knee by wanna be sports physician, the Chairman, his body language after his viewing of the 'hurty knee', didnt really endorse the reasoning not to play last night. I suspect a breach may be on it's way.
It was also nice to see the return of The Sponsor after his well timed harbour cruise last week. I like to call him Mr 100% but I haven't had that name change approved as yet. I also like the look I get when I distribute a pass to someone I expect to be running in a hole and just doesn't. I'm out there to make magic happen and you need to break eggs to make an omelette. But from the looks and commentary I received last night when I was trying to make Seagulls sore like Eagles, I feel the Sponsor would rather I take the tap. That look could split you in half.
The Chairman this year seems to be taking more of a bag seat role. Directing traffic, smiling when mistakes are made. In seasons past I have received many a dressing down for attempting magic and trying to make birds fly blah blah blah. But now he laughs and giggles. I fear that menopause may have started to take over the leader of the pack.
Now may I pause for a moment and be half serious ??????
We all wish Big Bad Brett safe travels from next week. Our man of the cloth is taking on an adventure that has challenged many. I am not sure if its possible but BBB if you get a photo in your OT shirt at Basecamp, you will again put the Toucher's on the top of the world and you will be the next inductee in the Toucher's hall of Fame.
All the best and we look forward to your safe return.
Yours with a salty tear flowing gently down my wrinkled face
FMJ
A chilled Sauvignon Blanc sat nicely at my side. For those who care it was a Petaluma from the hills of Adelaide. Nice on the palate and compliments the Kettle branded Salt and Vinegar chips very well.
But I struggled to get started as I was concerned on a very serious matter.
Did my article 6 days ago really sink in with the VC ?
Or was he behaving himself because the Greatest A Grade player of all time, R Plummer had returned to the Toucher's.
Or was he just not feeling himself?
I'm really not sure which one it was that made the VC a team player last night. To only be caught once with the pill from dummy half gave him his second record in two weeks. After getting caught 28 times last week which was a record, being caught only once was also a new record.
My wonderment will only be solved at 730pm next Thursday. Until then I have to try and work out WTF happened.
Oh by the way the OverTouchers won 5-1 last night. Ho Hum.
As the Touchers gathered in their customary pre-match huddle, the Chairman reached into his bag and pulled out a 12 inch long thick steel canister that had us all concerned.
But our fears we allayed when it was simply a spray can of that wondrous product from Rhino Australia, Grip Tec.
As he looked to hand it to Jonty, I could see Jonty's long mane of hair start to rise like Lion about to launch onto its prey. The Chairman promptly withdrew his offer and pulled back into the pack. To offer the great man this type of demeaning enhancement was a spit on the face of one of the Toucher's lifetime greatest try scorers. I was close to Jonty soon after and I heard him whisper '"f he passed me the ball like FMJ has shown us all on his YouTube instructional video then I wouldn't need the !#@$%^ spray".
With the return of the Greatest A Grade player of all time, R Plummer, the flying Bulldog enjoyed the service of a true ball playing half back. All others who look to provide the Bulldog with opportunity to run in space are a poor second. The grin on the tall man was still on his face this morning according to his Facebook post at 530am.
It was also good to see the brother of the Greatest A Grade player of all time return to the Toucher's. G Plummer had been out riding along the coastline of Western Australia. Despite him having more tape on him than racehorse, he declared it was his Achillies heal that causes him the most concern. Well get off your f---in bicycle and concentrate on Touching, I yelled. I'm not sure how he took that advice but I know which one I would choose !!!
Oh have I told you that the Greatest every A grader of all time, R Plummer, returned to the Touchers last night ? Wasn't it a joy to see a player run into a hole at speed and await the passing of the ball at the right moment. trusting in his fellow Toucher that the ball will arrive at the opportune moment he gets free air and is provided with that Salooooooon passage. I don't ask for much but I just hope that in the next 5 or 6 weeks that this type trust is shown by at least one other Toucher !!!
Another impressive outing from Big Kev last night. From next week he will enjoy the support of another fleet of footed ball playing front rower. Big K was strong through the middle and is very supportive 2017 strategy to have a strong presence of front rowers in the club. I guess at some stage in our lives as Father time touches us on the shoulder and we all become front rowers.
After pleading last week that we pass the ball correctly to the Rocket, our prayers were answered. Well not the first time he was passed to. But I cannot blame the passer as it was from the Greatest A Grade player of all time. Even the Rocket quickly added the he had over run that first pass, such is the awe of the Greatest A Grade Player of all time. But on the second attempt, the pill was presented as requested to Rocket and he flew like monkey to a banana down the far right touchline.
SuperCoach Bill left his hospital bed after aggressive facial surgery. The toughest Toucher did have to wear a protective mask to take the field.
I was personally impressed with the efforts he went to to play last nights game. However, I wasn't as impressed with his brother's reasoning to not play 'a hurty knee'. But to have your better half push you around in that custom made wheelchair was really extending the boundary of what it is to be a true Toucher. On inspection of the knee by wanna be sports physician, the Chairman, his body language after his viewing of the 'hurty knee', didnt really endorse the reasoning not to play last night. I suspect a breach may be on it's way.
It was also nice to see the return of The Sponsor after his well timed harbour cruise last week. I like to call him Mr 100% but I haven't had that name change approved as yet. I also like the look I get when I distribute a pass to someone I expect to be running in a hole and just doesn't. I'm out there to make magic happen and you need to break eggs to make an omelette. But from the looks and commentary I received last night when I was trying to make Seagulls sore like Eagles, I feel the Sponsor would rather I take the tap. That look could split you in half.
The Chairman this year seems to be taking more of a bag seat role. Directing traffic, smiling when mistakes are made. In seasons past I have received many a dressing down for attempting magic and trying to make birds fly blah blah blah. But now he laughs and giggles. I fear that menopause may have started to take over the leader of the pack.
Now may I pause for a moment and be half serious ??????
We all wish Big Bad Brett safe travels from next week. Our man of the cloth is taking on an adventure that has challenged many. I am not sure if its possible but BBB if you get a photo in your OT shirt at Basecamp, you will again put the Toucher's on the top of the world and you will be the next inductee in the Toucher's hall of Fame.
All the best and we look forward to your safe return.
Yours with a salty tear flowing gently down my wrinkled face
FMJ
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