Anyone at Foundation Heroes Tonight?

[The Chazz 4,077]

A question for those that attended, and apologies for changing the subject to something not negative (at this stage...);

Why weren't the players wearing their blazers? For some reason when I watched the clip of Jack and Jack's speech, it stuck out like testicles on a canine.

Cheers

[Dee Fan 3,247]

A question for those that attended, and apologies for changing the subject to something not negative (at this stage...);

Why weren't the players wearing their blazers? For some reason when I watched the clip of Jack and Jack's speech, it stuck out like testicles on a canine.

Cheers

Blazers only come out for Royal Occasions; this was merely a formal event.

Mind you it was funny watching Strauss in his beautifully tailored suit standing next to Tynan who looked like he’s been dressed by Op Shops R us.

[The Chazz 4,077]

Blazers only come out for Royal Occasions; this was merely a formal event.

Mind you it was funny watching Strauss in his beautifully tailored suit standing next to Tynan who looked like he’s been dressed by Op Shops R us.

Cheers Robbie. So what's the definition of Royal Occasions? B&F would be one, season launch may be another. Surely the biggest fundraising night on our calendar would be considered Royal, but that's just me!

[old dee 23,788]

A question for those that attended, and apologies for changing the subject to something not negative (at this stage...);

Why weren't the players wearing their blazers? For some reason when I watched the clip of Jack and Jack's speech, it stuck out like testicles on a canine.

Cheers

Sorry to be negative billy

Because they look like crap?

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Cheers Robbie. So what's the definition of Royal Occasions? B&F would be one, season launch may be another. Surely the biggest fundraising night on our calendar would be considered Royal, but that's just me!

Well this was semi Royal, Jack Watts was holding court with a group of "Senior Women" who were hanging off his every word and taking every opportunity to have their photo taken with him. Jack looked in his element.

The night was in two parts with the first part in a room that contained alcoves where the sponsors were displaying their wares and you could ask questions and watch demonstrations. There was one supported by New Balance and they had next year's Footy Jumpers that look pretty good. They contain holograms and I didn’t quite get what they were but they looked quite good.

Another had technology used by the club and the players used it to have ultra sounds done, Ricky P had his ankle looked at and Rory Taggert had his abdominal done.

They had a couple of rooms down back and they had 10 minute sessions showing how the players are debriefed after a game and how they make the players aware of any mistakes they are making. They now have a camera at Casey behind the goals giving them a view of the entire ground and the can see how the players move around the ground and if they are going to the right areas. There are already cameras behind the goals at AFL matches.

At one point they showed how Fitzy took the centre tap and then just ambled off after the play without any urgency and another where he was playing FF and stayed in the goal square when the ball was up the other end. They showed him that and suggested that he do more than amble and that he should have moved up the ground and not sat on his bum at the other end. The result was immediate and he played much better kicking 5 goals the following week.

After that we went in to the main room where there were speeches by Trish Silvers, Don McLardy, G Lyon, Mark Neels and the two Captains both of whom are very impressive and spoke very well. There was a meal and drinks served and we were on tables of ten. I was sitting next to Tim Harrington and had a long and good chat with him. Each of the tables had either a player or two or club officials or club directors.

There was a silent auction and a fair bit of money was raised through that. Finally there was the donation time with both Don and Garry asking the fans to chip in both said they weren’t very good at that and it was Jimmy who was the man but I think they did all right.

Then the evening closed.

[Hannibal 5,814]

People with an agenda can still have a valid point, H. Methinks dismissing the point because you did not see it exercised earlier doesn't weaken the point; it allows you to understand the biases of the person. And EVERYONE has those.

Absolutely Tim.

I'm all for accountability and scrutiny, whether it be on the field or off the field, but on a thread that was designed to discuss the goings on at a great and successful night for the club I find it a little distasteful that it became sidetracked by those more interested in being critical of its handling, not withstanding the merits of their concerns. The fact that $750K was raised and that a group that started at 140 is now 400 almost seems an irrelevance to some.

Hijacking this thread is awful judgment and poor timing in my view. If you want a thread on fiscal management start a thread called "The club's current fiscal management and implementation policies" and knock yourselves out.

[old dee 23,788]

Well this was semi Royal, Jack Watts was holding court with a group of "Senior Women" who were hanging off his every word and taking every opportunity to have their photo taken with him. Jack looked in his element.

The night was in two parts with the first part in a room that contained alcoves where the sponsors were displaying their wares and you could ask questions and watch demonstrations. There was one supported by New Balance and they had next year's Footy Jumpers that look pretty good. They contain holograms and I didn’t quite get what they were but they looked quite good.

Another had technology used by the club and the players used it to have ultra sounds done, Ricky P had his ankle looked at and Rory Taggert had his abdominal done.

They had a couple of rooms down back and they had 10 minute sessions showing how the players are debriefed after a game and how they make the players aware of any mistakes they are making. They now have a camera at Casey behind the goals giving them a view of the entire ground and the can see how the players move around the ground and if they are going to the right areas. There are already cameras behind the goals at AFL matches.

At one point they showed how Fitzy took the centre tap and then just ambled off after the play without any urgency and another where he was playing FF and stayed in the goal square when the ball was up the other end. They showed him that and suggested that he do more than amble and that he should have moved up the ground and not sat on his bum at the other end. The result was immediate and he played much better kicking 5 goals the following week.

After that we went in to the main room where there were speeches by Trish Silvers, Don McLardy, G Lyon, Mark Neels and the two Captains both of whom are very impressive and spoke very well. There was a meal and drinks served and we were on tables of ten. I was sitting next to Tim Harrington and had a long and good chat with him. Each of the tables had either a player or two or club officials or club directors.

There was a silent auction and a fair bit of money was raised through that. Finally there was the donation time with both Don and Garry asking the fans to chip in both said they weren’t very good at that and it was Jimmy who was the man but I think they did all right.

Then the evening closed.

Thanks for that Robbie sounds impressive

Was next years jumper the same colours as this year?

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Thanks for that Robbie sounds impressive

Was next years jumper the same colours as this year?

It seemed to be a little more brighter red than maroon but I’d be the last person to answer that, my wife reckons I’m colour blind, among other things.

[old dee 23,788]

It seemed to be a little more brighter red than maroon but I’d be the last person to answer that, my wife reckons I’m colour blind, among other things.

You just made my day.

Yes I know I am easily impressed.

[syl 40]

Thanks for that Robbie sounds impressive

Was next years jumper the same colours as this year?

Nah, blue n green next year

Thanks RobbieF and co who have explained the goings-on, very informative!

[DemonWA 3,934]

when i grow up i want to be a foundation hero!

[old dee 23,788]

when i grow up i want to be a foundation hero!

If I grow up much more i will be dead

[Guest Fergie]

now i know what the moniker Fan means - Fanatic

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The term "fan" originated as being a shorthand version of "fanatic".

[old dee 23,788]

Nah, blue n green next year

Thanks RobbieF and co who have explained the goings-on, very informative!

you never know syl

we have had pink and this year maroon so nothing is impossible

[dazzledavey36 54,889]

Absolute rubbish. Have you ever met Sharrod?

i have and its true he is a trouble maker and i have met him myself. keep right away from him please. and people know my history with seeing him and buddy franklin on a loungroom table playing around with some sort of white powded susbstance

[daisycutter 29,613]

you never know syl

we have had pink and this year maroon so nothing is impossible

not forgetting white too

[Dr. Mubutu 851]

i have and its true he is a trouble maker and i have met him myself. keep right away from him please. and people know my history with seeing him and buddy franklin on a loungroom table playing around with some sort of white powded susbstance

Wizz Fizz?

[old dee 23,788]

not forgetting white too

Oh DC how could I forget!

And we have both forgotten the wonderful Silver a few years back

[Kumamoto_Ken 1,531]

Wizz Fizz?

Talc...working on their shuffling.

[dazzledavey36 54,889]

Wizz Fizz?

possibly! and we all know what that does to you..

[daisycutter 29,613]

Oh DC how could I forget!

And we have both forgotten the wonderful Silver a few years back

and the royal blue

we must be ever vigilant

[old dee 23,788]

and the royal blue

we must be ever vigilant

Yes very However

You know DC over the last 37 minutes Green is beginning to grow on me!

[daisycutter 29,613]

Yes very However

You know DC over the last 37 minutes Green is beginning to grow on me!

green will l be history by sunday night though od

[PaulRB 6,362]

A question for those that attended, and apologies for changing the subject to something not negative (at this stage...);

Why weren't the players wearing their blazers? For some reason when I watched the clip of Jack and Jack's speech, it stuck out like testicles on a canine.

Cheers

Whats strange about balls on a dog?

[censored] on a bull, yes.

[DemonWA 3,934]

Whats strange about balls on a dog?

[censored] on a bull, yes.

nothing is strange, but have you ever noticed a dog that hadnt had it's balls cut off? they "stand out like dogs balls"!

[censored] on a bull should be used for useless things!

Edited August 24, 2012 by DemonWA