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It's the truth that confused a lot of gullible people at the time. 2000 was the 2000th year but didn't turn 2000 until the end of it. At the completion of 2000 years, the next year/century/millennium commenced. That was at 0:001 on 1/1/2001. Let's say you're 70 years old. You've completed 70 years on the planet and are now in your 71st year. You won't turn 71 until the end of the year, even though you're in year 71. It's not a difficult concept to grasp, but many still don't get it. edit: Google a reputable source of your choice if you still have any doubts.

" Zat" would have been more succinct.

As you were. The new millennium didn't start until 1st January 2001. (2000 was the last year of the old one.)

Sorry mate, but that title has already been claimed.

It's not his football knowledge we'd be looking for. The CEO's role is all about business management.

What will we do if Hird recommends Peter Bell?

Slick.

For those who came in late, Peter played eight games for Melbourne in 1980-81, followed by over 200 games at SANFL level and along the way fathered two sons good enough to play AFL.

Unless you're Titus O'Reily, of course.

I hope there's no issue with his mirror balls.

Is this intended to be an oblique reference to 'Folsom Prison Blues'? We'd need Cash for that.

It's always been his weak spot.

We didn't make the finals during Hardeman's time, unfortunately. I had a chance meeting with Gary some years ago and I was surprised that he wasn't much taller than me. I'm your standard six-footer or 183 cm and he was listed at 187cm. His high marking was a standout feature of his game and he was clearly blessed with a natural big leap.

Ah yes, good old Stroppy Poppy. I wonder whatever became of her.

His real name is Harold and he had a cousin called Len, who played 46 games for Melbourne. From Demonwiki: Mann was universally known as "Hassa", a nickname bestowed on him by Len as a child because he couldn't pronounce Harold.

I had a pair of giant posters on my bedroom wall, possibly released in association with Mobil. One was of Hassa and the other Tassie. I can also recall saving up my pocket money to buy a 7" single record from the local Mobil servo that featured the Melbourne theme song on one side and an interview with Hassa on the other. Wish I still had it!

Other footballers who had pubs with a gimmicky advertising slogan included: Ricky Quade - "Have a quicky with Ricky" Larry Donohue - "Have one with he who kicked the ton"

Many moons ago, I was in the Yarra Glen area, trying unsuccessfully to find my way to Dixons Creek. I stopped at a general store for directions and who should I see lining up to buy his lunch but Brian Dixon. Surely he'd know where Dixons Creek was! Naturally enough, I asked him for a little help. He seemed most annoyed at my intrusion and begrudgingly pointed me in the right direction. Just for the record, his lunch order was two pasties and a vanilla milkshake.

Thanks for that! There's not enough footage of the great Hassa, unfortunately. He was my childhood Demons idol and I proudly sported his number 29 on my first Melbourne footy jumper.

An on-the-spot fan took this image of the exact moment that Nicky's face was planted.

Clear hint that Ryan Valentine will be training with the MFC boys.

How well we train at Casey will influence how high we finish at the end of the H & A season. It's all a big game of snakes and ladders.

Well done to @demosaw for nutting out the answer to: 8. Nathan McSweeney (SWAY "sway enhancement") Let's wrap this up and finally give @Ghostwriter her due for solving the remaining teaser yesterday. edit: @demosaw also posted this answer while I was updating the thread. 3. Annabel Sutherland (BURNT "ash land unrentable") Thanks to all who played. Over and out.

Clue the second, you say? The sport in question is cricket.

It will come as no surprise to learn that @Timothy Reddan-A'Blew has joined the party and (just like @Ghostwriter) tumbled to the two anagrams and unlocked the mystery of: 10. Cameron Munster (POOR "encounter smarm" & "customer manner") The last two cryptic individuals play the same sport. What is it? Who are they?