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April 6, 200818 yr

And now a pat on the back to our own Whispering Jack who was the first on the net to mention our Aussie (although we're not sure yet about the spelling of his surname). It happened way back in November 2006 when he wrote about the boredom of the off season in THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT:

November 18 2006

"The Tiwi Islanders might not be in AFL star class but they do play such an exciting, running game that it's often mind boggling. And what great cult heroes they're throwing up for the sparse audiences of this little known television station - names that roll off the commentators' tongues like Simon Munkara, Ephram Tipungwuti, Norman Pangirimini, Rupert Pupungameri, Thomas Simon and exciting youngsters Roy Farmer and Austin Wonaeamirra."

In posts yesterday, Demonlanders were trying to compare Cale Morton with some of the AFL's stars. It might be a bit early yet but comparisons are being with Hird and Pavlich. WJ said way back in July last year that his play was "reminiscent of James Hird" - THE WILD COLONIAL BOY . He also mentioned Jack Grimes whose placement on the long term injury list allowed the Demons to play Aussie and another Territorian, Cyril Rioli also got a gig (unfortunately, the Hawks got him!) -

15 July 2007

"West Australia's outstanding carnival threw up a few real contenders who could upset the equation of a Northern Knights quinella on draft day. The most obvious improver in the rankings was Larke Medal winner Cale Morton, brother of West Coast's Mitch and Hawthorn's Jarryd. The 17 year old is a tall midfielder at 192cm and is all class. I couldn't detect any weaknesses in his play which was reminiscent of James Hird. The Bomber champion was a bargain when selected at pick # 79 in the 1990 National Draft but Morton won't come so cheap. He is certain to push his way into the top three and could even go at number one - he's that good!

"Another player who could figure high in the selections would be Vic Metro skipper Jack Grimes who is a well balanced midfielder and an outstanding leader who has good hands. I've also been told that one can't overlook Tasmanians Tom Collier and Tom Bellchambers or NT's Cyril Rioli."

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