OK - I know that the legal profession gets some rough treatment from the general run of the mill punter but there's a special brand of lawyer in town - the Melbourne supporting lawyer who is a member of the Devil's Advocates.

As it happens the DA's are having their annual dinner tonight and no doubt the hopes of saving the Melbourne Football Club rest heavily on our shoulders but we do more for the club than merely raise funds (accumulated as a result of the excessive fees we charge).

A few years ago, the DA dinner took place in the week following a crushing loss against the West Coast Eagles in Perth (not dissimilar to Sunday's fiasco). I'm happy to report that we gave the Demon officials who attended the function enough sound advice to cause a massive turnaround in the team's fortunes - we beat Adelaide by in excess of 15 goals the following weekend.

Needless to say, our power as trained lawyers should tip the scales (and not only of justice) in our favour in a similar fashion.

I don't imbibe in cabernet savignon or other like alcoholic beverages and I therefore may report on the event from time to time during the evening.

I think the guest of honour is The Ox who will no doubt have some interesting words to impart.

OK - I know that the legal profession gets some rough treatment from the general run of the mill punter but there's a special brand of lawyer in town - the Melbourne supporting lawyer who is a member of the Devil's Advocates.

As it happens the DA's are having their annual dinner tonight and no doubt the hopes of saving the Melbourne Football Club rest heavily on our shoulders but we do more for the club than merely raise funds (accumulated as a result of the excessive fees we charge).

A few years ago, the DA dinner took place in the week following a crushing loss against the West Coast Eagles in Perth (not dissimilar to Sunday's fiasco). I'm happy to report that we gave the Demon officials who attended the function enough sound advice to cause a massive turnaround in the team's fortunes - we beat Adelaide by in excess of 15 goals the following weekend.

Needless to say, our power as trained lawyers should tip the scales (and not only of justice) in our favour in a similar fashion.

I don't imbibe in cabernet savignon or other like alcoholic beverages and I therefore may report on the event from time to time during the evening.

I think the guest of honour is The Ox who will no doubt have some interesting words to impart.

George Stone will also feature.

As long as you report it in plain English and not that lawyery speak mumbo jumbo

just be sure you know whom you are talking to, under all those wigs & gowns.

just be sure you know whom you are talking to, under all those wigs & gowns.

Am I going to a transvestite's function?

Am I going to a transvestite's function?

You wearing the black number this time Redleg?

You wearing the black number this time Redleg?

Very fetching with a stiffly-starched wing collar

Am I going to a transvestite's function?

You really need a break from Redtube RL.

OK - I know that the legal profession gets some rough treatment from the general run of the mill punter but there's a special brand of lawyer in town - the Melbourne supporting lawyer who is a member of the Devil's Advocates.

As it happens the DA's are having their annual dinner tonight and no doubt the hopes of saving the Melbourne Football Club rest heavily on our shoulders but we do more for the club than merely raise funds (accumulated as a result of the excessive fees we charge).

A few years ago, the DA dinner took place in the week following a crushing loss against the West Coast Eagles in Perth (not dissimilar to Sunday's fiasco). I'm happy to report that we gave the Demon officials who attended the function enough sound advice to cause a massive turnaround in the team's fortunes - we beat Adelaide by in excess of 15 goals the following weekend.

Needless to say, our power as trained lawyers should tip the scales (and not only of justice) in our favour in a similar fashion.

I don't imbibe in cabernet savignon or other like alcoholic beverages and I therefore may report on the event from time to time during the evening.

I think the guest of honour is The Ox who will no doubt have some interesting words to impart.

WJ, it's actually pretty cool that you and others on this forum pass on info from nights like these.

WJ, it's actually pretty cool that you and others on this forum pass on info from nights like these.

Jarka, please address WJ as 'Your Honour'.

Am I going to a transvestite's function?

Devils Advocates

i thought it may be something akin to this

www.youtube.com/watch?v=38xqgBy12eM

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Bev O'Connor is the MC tonight - eat your hearts out those who aren't here!

Redlegs eyes are fairly popping out.

Jarka, please address WJ as 'Your Honour'.

Honourable mention for comment of the day Moonie

Bev O'Connor is the MC tonight - eat your hearts out those who aren't here!

Redlegs eyes are fairly popping out.

Great lady....Give her my very best

So long as their intentions are pure and they aren't rattling the boat, then good on them.

Bev O'Connor is the MC tonight - eat your hearts out those who aren't here!

Redlegs eyes are fairly popping out.

I get to enjoy her on many mornings. she's been a bit of a Fav for some years.

good luck redleg...

Jarka, please address WJ as 'Your Honour'.

lol, I know too many barristers and lawyers to travel down that path, I just have to be careful that he doesn't charge me by the minute for his replies

A room full of lawyers - hang on to your wallet!!

A room full of lawyers - hang on to your wallet!!

better yet, don't take it with you.

Booze Report please?

Good Quality Reds available?

It was a very entertaining evening and well attended considering the disastrous week we've had. I will try to do a report as the first part of my pre match article.

Highlight was The Ox who told the story of his gambling addiction and how he beat it. Redleg and I were somewhat embarrassed because our wives were over at Crown Casino. At least Redleg was consoled by Bev O'Connor who did a great job as MC.

I think we might have saved the club tonight and I'm going to ... er ... plonk a monkey at Sportsbet on the Dees to beat GWS abstain from betting on anything for a little while.

WJ's report is here and we hope to bring you some photgraphic evidence of the growing relationship between Redleg and the lovely Bev at some stage.

A top night, and congrats to the organisers. Is there any red wine left in Melbourne?

I reckon you will find Dawes comes straight back into the 1's in 2 weeks' time, unless any further dramas. We will definitely throw our team around this weekend, but I know we knew that already.

Only other comment is that the club is finally being run by a footy department of adults. I'm indifferent about our President at this stage, but finally the club is professional.

A top night, and congrats to the organisers. Is there any red wine left in Melbourne?

I reckon you will find Dawes comes straight back into the 1's in 2 weeks' time, unless any further dramas. We will definitely throw our team around this weekend, but I know we knew that already.

Only other comment is that the club is finally being run by a footy department of adults. I'm indifferent about our President at this stage, but finally the club is professional.

forget the red wine, i just hope biffo didn't need a lawyer to get himself bailed last night

I am a Melbourne Member and a lawyer and would like to join up to go to the dinner, how can I do that?