Which MFC player have you met personally?

[3001 0]

Met Danners once while watching the old ressies playing at punt rd before a game at the G. Asked what i thought of of that days game. Spoke to me for about 5-10 minutes left, a lasting memory of what a good bloke he is even with the pressure of a game only acouple ahead.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

That reminds me, I've seen Jeff White at my gym a few times. I remember a few years ago when there was some talk of him being traded to St Kilda (or maybe Collingwood) I mentioned as I walked past "thank god they didn't trade you." After the initial shock, he [censored] himself. Nice guy, and very quiet, almost shy for a man his size. Though he's a midget as far as ruckmen go, he's just enormous to any normal person. HUGE shoulders and jaw (particularly after 2005).

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Just ran into Robbo tonight in Brighton, having dinner at the Dendy Deli with a beautiful blonde.

An absolutely wonderfully nice guy, which is a surprise considering his profile and reputed "ego." He noticed my demons lanyard and immediately shot me a smile. I said good luck to him as I left and patted him on the shoulder (he was sitting) and nearly broke my hand at the wrist. He's carved out of some kind of granite.

Proof positive that not ALL footballers are imbeciles. I hope I get another chance to run into him, I'll ask him more questions if I can next time.

And it's no wonder his girlfriend (assumption) is such a stunner, he's a good looking man...

Not that there's anything wrong with that....

[tess 19]

Just ran into Robbo tonight in Brighton, having dinner at the Dendy Deli with a beautiful blonde.

An absolutely wonderfully nice guy, which is a surprise considering his profile and reputed "ego." He noticed my demons lanyard and immediately shot me a smile. I said good luck to him as I left and patted him on the shoulder (he was sitting) and nearly broke my hand at the wrist. He's carved out of some kind of granite.

Proof positive that not ALL footballers are imbeciles. I hope I get another chance to run into him, I'll ask him more questions if I can next time.

And it's no wonder his girlfriend (assumption) is such a stunner, he's a good looking man...

Not that there's anything wrong with that....

Cringe.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,817]

And it's no wonder his girlfriend (assumption) is such a stunner, he's a good looking man...

One would hope that beautiful blonde is his wife . They got married in the off season.

Agree that he is a champion bloke. Played a few numbers at my cousins wedding (The Russell Robertson trio) and had a smile on his face from start to finish. He seems to be a very warm and accomodationg sort of chap.

Good luck for a better 07 Robbo!!!

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Cringe.

Please explain?

[H.B.K 0]

One would hope that beautiful blonde is his wife . They got married in the off season.

Agree that he is a champion bloke. Played a few numbers at my cousins wedding (The Russell Robertson trio) and had a smile on his face from start to finish. He seems to be a very warm and accomodationg sort of chap.

Good luck for a better 07 Robbo!!!

He's Tasmanian what more do you expect..

We all know the Boonie stories

[praha 11,240]

Andrew Obst back in about 93 at the Marketeers lunchion at the old Sheridan Hotel on Spring St. Never met another MFC player. I was about 7 or 8 at the time.

[DEMON WITHIN 0]

i had an extended relationship with MFC champion Geoff Tunbridge as my year 9, 10, 11 and 12 chemistry teacher...for those who dont know, he is a three time premiership player with the dees and played with barrassi and those champs. He also was nominated at half forward for our team of the century only to lose to Garry Lyon.

lets just say that for a chemistry teacher he was a bloody good footballer!

anyway, despite my opinion of his teaching ability, we would always have ripping chats about the dees and he would update me on what the older champs were doing whenever they met up.

dont know if anyone on this site collects autographs, but managed to find one of the few collector cards made of Mr. T and got it signed in class...was pretty embarrassed to have his younger photo (with red hair) shown in class...his hair is now distinctly white in his mid-60s i think!

The modern day players have always been great and up for a chat when ive bumped into them...lets hope they remain humble after winning a few flags!

[WonnaJurah 5]

I Met After a game Bruce,Neitz,Pickett,Davey,Warnock,Miller,White and Robbo great guys

also before the 2000 grand final whilst buying my footy record in Darwin, i met Geoff Case , which was a surpirse , he was awesome

[St. Jon 0]

I bumped into Danny Hughes at Half Moon (a quiet Brighton night spot) a couple of months back and tried to start up a conversation about how he was going as i played junior footy against him. He wouldnt give me the time of day and was nothing short of arrogant in his dealings with me. I was just after a quick yarn, to wish him the best with the season and that i thought he could crack a game but he was far too interesting in chasing tail than talking to a loyal supporter.

Just have a think about who is cheering your name Danny and give us a quick and simple hello to keep the members happy.

[Gouga 566]

Got to meet the Ox at the races. He was part of a buck's party so wasn't in brilliant form.

He did say that Paul Prymke was the best CHB he played with. Not sure if that was true or just the beer talking?!

[Garry Lyon's Leg Hair 0]

Brad Green & Cam Bruce used to frequent a few of the establishments in Launceston this was before a lot of people knew who Brucey was especially in Tassie. Brucey was an exceptionally nice guy and Greeny was pretty popular with the local buzzards (girls). Brad was sort of seeing a girl I went to school with for a while, Vanessa L, who last I knew was going out with Petifer from Richmond. Vanessa used to rave about what a nice guy Brucey was all the time.

[since57 0]

i was sitting next to colin sylvia at a radiologist in prahran last year and he kindly looked after my property while i went to the toilet. helluva nice bloke. we were chatting away and i didnt really recognize him, it was only when the reception called out his name to pick up his charts that i realized i was talking to one our great hopes. he waved goodbye and that was it.

[maximum bob 462]

Always good news to hear Col's at the radiologist I think not.

There's a serious possibility that he'll be lucky to reach 50 games if that.

He's been hit hard with the injury stick. I'm getting concerned right now.

[Guest serg]

I have known Adem Yze since he was about 12 - having played football with his father and cricket with Adem and his 2 brothers.

A couple of years ago - my then 6 yo son won a newspaper comp to go into the rooms after training and meet the players.

I was most impressed by Brad Green and Cameron Bruce - probably the two I would have picked to be "up themselves" the most were the best of the group by a mile. Greeny sat and chatted for 15 minutes or so. All were very got go my son including the coach.

[since57 0]

Always good news to hear Col's at the radiologist I think not.

There's a serious possibility that he'll be lucky to reach 50 games if that.

He's been hit hard with the injury stick. I'm getting concerned right now.

this was last year about mid year and after that i think he was out for 4 wks with rib issues

[Return to Glory 8,435]

On 3/2/2007 at 8:03 PM, since57 said:

i was sitting next to colin sylvia at a radiologist in prahran last year and he kindly looked after my property while i went to the toilet. helluva nice bloke. we were chatting away and i didnt really recognize him, it was only when the reception called out his name to pick up his charts that i realized i was talking to one our great hopes. he waved goodbye and that was it.

Not sure how I stumbled upon this. Makes me want to cry. Jimmy, Troy, no shortage of tragedy. Really hope this is our year.

Edited July 11, 2021 by Return to Glory

[leave it to deever 17,511]

Jimmy Stynes.

An absolute gentleman and wonderful person.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Met Ronald Dale once. Hard to meet a more wonderful and compassionate man.

Hope the boys can do it for you.

[hardtack 10,537]

At the Shanghai, China game, I got to meet and chat with, at various times during the day, Lynden Dunn, Aaron Davey, Max Walker and David Neitz. A nice bunch of people.

[Engorged Onion 10,215]

*Brent Grgic, I brought a coffee once in the queue with him, swanning around North Geelong at his real estate agency...

I hadn't the gumption to mention my hope that he was the second coming of Gary Lyon....

*didn't meet him

Edited July 11, 2021 by Engorged Onion

[Maldonboy38 6,400]

Jared Rivers and Jeremy Howe on the golf course at Sandringham. Both really nice blokes - happy to chat and not full of themselves at all.

[loges 6,767]

Was lucky enough to sit next to TMac on the plane to Darwin 2019. Ripping bloke more than happy to to have a few chats during the flight. So glad he's back in form 

[joeboy 3,166]

I was fortunate enough to be on first name basis with Robby Flower, though we really only met a handful of times.

He was a courteous and gentle man…the most unlikely looking football genius you could ever meet.