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A tribute by Martin Flanagan

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Martin Flanagan stands out as this countries premier writer on Australian Rules Football. Another great piece that is both evocative and thought provoking. Whilst I'm usually quick to Damn the media in this Country with the mantle of mediocrity I must confess I am quietly impressed with the quality and depth of what I have read and heard on Jim's passing from all quarters of the media.

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    I was moved in reading Martin Flanagan's pieces yesterday and today; Martin is a favourite of mine and his columns are almost "must read" status for me.

    I was even more moved by Gerard Whateley's piece posted on the ABC's The Drum website yesterday: ... he didn't like many people but he loved Jim. I've read this about 3 times and I still choke big-time when I read the line:

    "His motives touched at the core of why football matters so much. He wanted his son to one day come to the MCG with his son to barrack for the mighty Dees."

    Gerard is my favourite radio caller but after I read this piece, he seems destined for the press as well.

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    I was even more moved by Gerard Whateley's piece posted on the ABC's The Drum website yesterday: ... he didn't like many people but he loved Jim. I've read this about 3 times and I still choke big-time when I read the line:

    "His motives touched at the core of why football matters so much. He wanted his son to one day come to the MCG with his son to barrack for the mighty Dees."

    Gerard is my favourite radio caller but after I read this piece, he seems destined for the press as well.

    The more I hear of Gerard Whately, the more I like. I'm pretty sure the words of this article are almost word for word the same as what he used as the introduction to Footy 360 last night. Indeed, a very moving Eulogy. Well done, Gerard!

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