Discussion Forum Archive
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author=Kim Evans
message=Any bets on how this year will go?
Who will be taken home, legless, first?
Who will show the maximum amount of skin (girl)?
Who will parade around with their genitals on display (boy)?
Who will be refused entry to a bar afterwards?
Who has forgotten to get a ticket and will be left out in the cold?
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time=1127880382
ip=203.38.227.118
author=Kim Evans
message=To get you going:
This is from the FitzFiles this week and it may just as well apply to OCs Presentation Dinner too. The Herald-Sun cartoonist Mark Knight came up with the following ditty on Tuesday morning, to go with a drawing of scantily-clad AFL players' wives heading into the Brownlow function.
Called "Up There, ya Ladies", it's adapted from "Up There, Cazaly".
Up there, ya ladies,
On Brownlow night,
All hair and bosom,
Show us your thighs.
Up there, ya ladies
Don't eat a thing,
The tape's only just holding,
You're out there to win!
I offer in rebuttal:
Oh me lads, you should have seen us coming
Comin’ along the Greenhill Road with barely covered plumbing!
See the thighs and bosoms bare all straining at the laces
Coming along the Greenhill Road, the girls from Old Collegians!
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ip=81.7.57.242
time=1128271908
author=Paul
message=Whoever does get taken home legless, goes naked, gets kicked out of anywhere or does anything they shouldn't or normally wouldn't do ... please would someone let me know the choicest details? Thank you.
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time=1096289180
ip=144.138.242.158
author=Kim Evans
message=In the interest of getting Paul's discussion posts going - can I propose that anyone with a good story from Presentation Night post it here - strictly on the basis of no names, no unusually offensive language/content.
I'll start you off.
After we left the Observatory one drunken first grader only got into the pub because SOMEONE convinced the bouncers he has MS. (Multiple Scotches?!)
K
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ip=81.7.54.149
time=1096328653
author=Paul
message=Who? Tell me?
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time=1096333257
ip=61.88.163.26
author=Kim Evans
message=I told you. No names. To the protect the not-so-innocent. I can say, though, that it was Emma C who got him in.
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ip=203.26.136.15
time=1096338199
author=Hamish Cranna
message=Keeping with the theme of what happened on Presentation Night, I heard a rumour that a certain Froc got kicked out of the Casino for stripping down to her bra and running all over the joint. This has been confirmed by more than one person.
Also the same bloke who "suffered" from MS in order to get in the Botanic Hotel left his calling card all over the place. Seems everyone knew what he had for dinner.
All this makes me feel SO PROUD. Keep it up.
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time=1096345647
ip=61.88.163.26
author=Kim Evans
message=Yes, the casino story is partially true. There was no "running all over the joint". There was a quick lap around a large pillar. I'd like to add that this spectacle was the last in a series of dares that included:
- a first grader doing a pantsdown, shuffling lap of the two-up table
- two other Frocs pressing their bare breasts against a window overlooking the casino foyer
- another first grader approaching a man, a total stranger, and saying "you look hot in those pants"
- a second grader having his face rubbed into a vary large set of bare bosoms
num=6
ip=202.6.138.34
time=1096612288
author=Graham Raymond
message=That all sounds very very childish and silly. God i am pissed off that I went home early. Sounds like my sort of fun. Hammer
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time=1096613998
ip=61.88.163.26
author=Kim Evans
message=Hammer, I heard you DIDN'T go home early. I heard that you were part of a group that ended up dancing around half nude at the Astor with the Publican well into the morning hours, until the Publican's Much Tormented Wife quite rightfully threw a wobbly, yanked the cord from the jukebox and ordered you all from the establishment!
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ip=193.113.57.161
time=1096624351
author=Paul
message=You're all making me very homesick ....
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time=1096952401
ip=202.6.138.34
author=Hammer
message=Those are all vicious rumours. I left just before sian threw us out. But being half nude on the bar of the Astor brought back some beautiful memories. Now, unfortunately I need to find another pub to get my gear off at. May have to bring it back to the club like the good old days
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ip=203.30.93.16
time=1099457587
author=Michael Raymond
message=Graham - isn't about time you grew up - nobody wants to look at our bodies anymore. I'm telling Mum
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time=1099605087
ip=202.6.138.34
author=hammer
message=It's ok Mike, it was Mum's round anyway. She wanted to buy beer and we were already on the rums. It's about time she had a long look at herself if she is going to get into rounds.
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ip=203.61.7.123
time=1102305475
author=whipster
message=How about the one where you played in 2 grand finals and lost them both! talk about a laugh!
num=13
time=1102335831
ip=144.139.63.19
author=Kim Evans
message=Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose - we did our best and we love our club either way. There were about 30 senior teams in 2004 and only 5 premierships to be won - rugby teaches you to be philosophical. At least it teaches SOME people to be philosophical. Others it teaches nothing at all. I'd rather lose with Collegians than win with another club. And I'd happily say so on YOUR bulletin board, if you had one.
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ip=203.61.7.147
time=1102571382
author=whippy
message=Now now Kimmy, don't go getting all upset. I was only having a laugh at YOUR clubs expense. Good to see that you would rather lose at Old Cols, because with the aging player base at YOUR club, you should all get used to losing. Another chocolate frog with your sherry, Major?
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time=1102642820
ip=61.88.163.26
author=Kim Evans
message=Not upset, whoever you are. Just making a point (to Collegians, rather than you) that we have no reason to be disappointed by 2004. We had a number of senior and junior teams make it to the finals, we played in two grand finals and we won the West End Trophy for Best Club for the 4th year running. You can win premierships paying netball, soccer, badminton, Aussie rules etc etc. If all you want is a win, rugby doesn't mean as much to you as it should. In my view, although we're all aiming for a premiership, it shouldn't be the wins that make you love your club and your code.
By the way, I think the average age of our first grade is about 22 and "clubs" should have an apostrophe.
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ip=202.191.111.4
time=1102646501
author=Emma C
message=love your work Kimmy! I would jump on this band wagon and assist the uneducated- but looks like you are coping without me xx
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ip=82.41.156.217
time=1106077982
author=no need to advertise
message=Yeah! Whip off mate.
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time=1104103252
ip=202.6.138.34
author=Emma C
message=Hi All,
Just wanted wish everyone a belated merry xmas and a happy new year! xx Em
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ip=144.139.63.7
time=1104321403
author=Kim Evans
message=Hey gorgeous,
Merry Christmas to you too!
If you (or any other Collegians) is at a loss on NYE we'll be up at the club having a few cleansing ales ...
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time=1104336287
ip=193.113.57.167
author=hamer
message=yes. merry christmas. and happy new year to you all
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ip=202.6.138.34
time=1104361064
author=Emma C
message=have plans already babe, thanks anyway. Say hi to everyone for me and will catch you all soon for a traditional Curran-clan brekkie or something x
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time=1126207624
ip=81.7.53.215
author=Paul
message=It has been observed that someone "Just saw Graham Raymond at the rugby the other day, for an old man he is looking amazing. His body is hard and
chiselled, his eyes are sparkling and the vision of his hair blowing in the wind as he sprinted untouched down the side line was a dream."
I wasn't there so can't comment. What are the fors and againsts on the validity of that observation?
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ip=62.41.131.190
time=1126286478
author=usually_sober
message=I'll agree with some of that. He can still run a bit and his hand-to-eye coordination is, as noted, amazing for a man of his advanced years. I didn't recall much hair blowing in the wind but it could have been the gel. As for the eyes sparkling I suspect it may have been tears of pain from the effort. But, yeah, doing well, on balance.
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time=1126630639
ip=81.7.60.157
author=bring_it_on
message=Last weekend I had the honour of witnessing some true rugby magic. Graham
Raymond again proved to the watching public that even at his age he still possesses all the skills that must have Eddie Jones wishing he would make a come-back to serious rugby. In the area of 70 m I counted, 24 sidesteps, 7 dummies, 3 swerves, 6 chip kicks and re-gathers, plus one amazing cross kick that went across field and was collected by Graham himself who then ran untouched under the posts. After this amazing feat he proceeded to convert his own try left footed. The man is a rugby magician. My eyes filled with tears as I watched this incredible display. Oh to be the mother of his babies.
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ip=203.38.227.118
time=1126744141
author=Kim Evans
message=I'm prepared to bet that "usually_sober" and "bring_it_on" are the same bloke. And I think I know who he is....
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time=1126749106
ip=203.26.206.130
author=Hamish
message=Regarding Graham, I agree with Kim in knowing who has written all these glowing reports.
It can only be described as "Public Masturbation"
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ip=81.7.56.158
time=1127074710
author=nick
message=rumoour has it that eddie jones is coming under immense pressure to step down due to the overwhelming popularity and coaching masterclass that is now known to be the raymond factor. a write up in the tregenza times has highlighted his extra ordinary talent and he is now officially the number 1 choice.
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time=1127075576
ip=81.7.56.158
author=usually_sober
message=I think you're (Kim & Hamish) both being exceedingly unkind. I can assure you that I am far from being closely acquainted with this man we've all had in the club for so long without recognising him for the near-genius he is. Certainly never would he be seen propping up a scrum but his ball-handling skills, his ability to side-step past the most agile of opposition and give a little chip ahead, to avoid no doubt getting hurt unnecessarily, and to retrieve it with perfect timing .. most of the time .. some metres ahead is enough to bring a small tear of recognition of personal glories past to the corner of my eye .. left one usually. Yes, I have to agree he's a legend. Pity about the kicking these days, but, well, age does weary them sometimes. So, no, Kim & Hamish, take your cynicism out of this debate and clutch it to your wretched and frozen hearts of envy and despair. I am not the legend himself, I am a neutral observer.
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time=1127101636
ip=203.0.223.244
author=roger mcdaniel
message=Having probably written his first match report as a player, I can attest to the skills of "young" Graham (not to mention "old" Michael) but greatest ever? I wonder that Harry (once was winger) Clark hasn't claimed that for himself.
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ip=81.7.57.83
time=1127160452
author=usually_sober
message=I've heard many a story of the phenomenal skills of the young Harry Clark, most of it believable, especially since none of it came from Harry, who is without doubt not only skilled at most everything he does but modest as well.
I was told, I thought at the time by Harry but as you would agree, it is difficult to know at times whether one is talking to Harry or to young Hamish, that he was considered as a possible replacement for Norman Row, or maybe Jack Barnett, on a tour of England, until whoever of the two it was kicked a magnificent up and under just before half-time to even the score and of course, Australia went on to win the match. A close one for Harry, the club nearly had another Wallaby. But it would help if one could tell the difference between the two; thankfully one of them sings well and the other doesn't so when in doubt I find it helps to request a quick aria to settle the matter. But, yes, Roger, I do believe he was a rugby legend in his day and it's hard to know if young Graham has what it takes to follow in those illustrious footsteps.
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time=1127701340
ip=203.61.182.203
author=Boxthorn
message=Graham Raymond; I do not recognise the descriptions provided so far?
If he was described as that reserve they call Hammer due to his propensity to pull on his string, there might be some resonance. Many in the club know the only parts of his body that are hard anymore and he has told all and sundry, that
chiselling would not improve that situation. As for the sparkle in his eye, that surely is from seeing a girl in the crowd who he took out the night before.
Write him up by all means, but as a competent coach and club man who is always willing to fill in for fallen team mates. A real Old Collegian.
I do note that "Bring it On" has difficulty not only with his counting of the number of moves made, but also placing those moves in a context within a game. He leaves me imagining a player with his hair gelled back, side stepping dogs and linemarkers.
Thank god "Bring it On" is not in a position of influence within the club.
As for "Usually Sober", he must have been having one of his days off the wagon if he really thinks that
Graham, Harry and Hamish can be mentioned and compared in the same string. It would be an insult to Graham.
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ip=193.113.57.161
time=1127825092
author=Paul
message=I remember the day Graham played in every Division, not particularly unusual, but on this day he was clumsy enough to get his head in the way of something or someone, and was out for the count. After a quick visit to the hospital he was back, minus all recollection of that last 1st grade game.
He's played a lot of games before and since that day. So the initial comment on this may not be so inappropriate, if you discount the hard &
chiselled image.
I suggest, however, that Boxthorn may be unfair regarding Harry & Hamish. And the only reason I've added my comment in here is to reassure both of those illustrious gentlemen that I am not Mr, or Ms, Boxthorn. Not many hedgerows in Yorkshire, chaps. I am enjoying this debate, however. Where is Graham's brother Michael on this?
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ip=203.38.227.118
time=1127879979
author=Kim Evans
message=Is there a bustle in your hedgerow, Boxthorn? Don't be alarmed now. It's just a spring clean for the May Queen.
On to the point, I think we have a photo somewhere of Graham being carted off in a
neck-brace after the game Paul remembers. We had a column in Tregenza Times that year, each month featured a new photo of What Graham Has Done To Himself. I seem to recollect they were mainly head injuries.
As for the Harrish Bookends, I'm sure they were magnificent in their day. They tell me they were, and neither is prone to exaggeration. I plan to be just as good when I retire from the game and start reminiscing...
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time=1100741910
ip=61.88.163.26
author=Kim Evans
message=Hey everyone
As you know, OCs start pre-season training in February (about a month before the Elizabeth Sevens and about two months before the start of the season). Apparently Burnside and Onkas have already started pre-season training, and I hear similar rumours from a couple of other clubs.
Merely out of curiosity, what is your opinion? When should pre-season training start?
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ip=203.26.136.134
time=1100829264
author=Candice Daniel
message=February! I think the season is long enough as it is.
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time=1101088777
ip=203.166.107.230
author=Belinda
message=yeah i agree with february.
a lot of us are playing other sports throughout the week and on saturdays and i think we need to freshen up before next season. the last thing we want is to burnout.....
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ip=218.214.176.125
time=1101154542
author=FULLyslowBACK
message=Preseason is basically fitness and I think a few of us could really do with that. Perhaps only once a week though, especially since most people are playing other things. It also
doesn't have to be compulsory as people are not going to feel like they are missing out on too much when it is just fitness. So maybe it could start shortly unofficially and then officially at the normal February time.
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time=1101267359
ip=203.20.76.131
author=kristie
message=
I NEED FITNESS
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ip=81.7.57.10
time=1101312231
author=no need to advertise
message=Look you slackers, you should relish every chance you get to go running your precious little selves into the ground in searing heat. At least you don't have to worry about frostbite,
pneumonia or bloody polar bears.
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time=1101437767
ip=203.20.76.135
author=what are we advertising
message=its just the flies and snakes, heat exhaustion, why wouldn't you want to start running in the 40 degree heat?
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ip=217.140.38.205
time=1101490376
author=no need to advertise
message=Ah, 40 degrees. how i miss it.
Get running! you have an honour to defend...
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time=1101636096
ip=144.134.133.99
author=Kim Evans
message=Piss off. It's bloody death out there. Oztag and Touch is bad enough without bloody preseason in November. What bunch of tools thought this country was worth settling? Don't get me wrong - I love my sunburnt country, it's just wearying living in a furnace for half a year. It's NOVEMBER and it's been 35+ for days.
And I'll have you know we faced a polar bear on Saturday night. Although, granted, it was staring at us from the top of a series of bundy bottles.
And as for those who are wondering who "No need to advertise" might be - doesn't anyone watch the Simpsons? Disco Stew has ...
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time=1106077823
ip=82.41.156.217
author=no need to advertise
message=i decided not to train tonight. Its SNOWING.
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time=1122008442
ip=203.38.227.118
author=Kim Evans
message=Well girls, Kristie has pointed out that we aren't using this discussion forum much. Very true. Let's put it to good use.
Who has ideas about an end
of season trip for 2005?
So far I've heard that some people would like to go back to Marion Bay and that others would like to go to Woodhouse Scout Camp (where we did "Challenge Hill" last year). What do the rest of you think?
For the benefit of newer girls: we take off for a weekend in October/November so that we can toast the year and bond a bit before regrouping next year. The trip is paid for partly out of our accumulated Frocs Fund. There are photos of Marion Bay, Moonta and Challenge Hill on our website (www.thefrocs.com - click on "Gallery" then on "Other").
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ip=203.26.206.129
time=1125283960
author=Candice
message=Have we decided anything further for the end of year trip?
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time=1126828677
ip=203.26.206.129
author=kristie
message=
i guess you have decided were we are going ^_^
do you know how much it is going to cost us?? or is the frocs fund paying for every thing
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ip=203.38.227.118
time=1127356075
author=Kim Evans
message=I'm not entirely sure how much is in the Frocs Fund, but I think it will cover most of the cost. As usual, there will be at least one meal at a pub which you'll need to pay for yourself. The Frocs Fund should cover all accomodation and food, and any spare we'll spend on booze. It's then just a question of how much extra booze people want to bring...
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time=1098761715
ip=203.94.171.108
author=Tiana
message=Hi Ladies ... about the end of season trip.
I would like to thank Lusia and Kristie who worked really hard to make this happen.
I am really looking forward to seeing you all there.
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ip=203.166.107.227
time=1098764203
author=kristie\
message=thank you tiana
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time=1098829349
ip=203.94.171.108
author=Tiana
message=I was watching the local tv station and I don't think that this will interest many of us, but there is an
antique and collectable festival that weekend.
There is also a competition for people that holiday in the area to win literally a boat load of stuff.
Just some interesting facts about the place where we are holidaying.
If you are one of the FROCs that has not heard about the trip and would like to know more call Kristie on 8264 0920.
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ip=218.214.176.125
time=1098914366
author=FULLyslowBACK
message=With the antics I get up to, that should make me half the festival.
Well done EOST crew.
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time=1099381616
ip=202.67.65.166
author=Candice
message=Thanks Girls for organising the trip and i am looking forward to it as well. I hope the weather is nice so we can go to the beach. I need to get organised though as well......
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ip=150.101.27.178
time=1099958411
author=erin
message=Hey girls. What a great job our organisers did huh?! Nice work :O)
I have about 40 digital photos from the EOST, which I'll burn onto a cd along with the 30 or so I have from the Rugby Ball and Sammy's birthday last night. If anyone wants a copy let me know :O) I'll bring a few on Saturday when I see Kristie as she's already put in an order!
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time=1100055489
ip=203.26.206.150
author=kristie
message=
Thanks for that Erin
You would have thought that the one that is getting her money for photographic would have brought a camera on the trip away but no I forgot it.
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ip=218.214.176.125
time=1100074473
author=FULLyslowBACK
message=Me wants a copy of the cd please.
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time=1100092554
ip=193.113.57.161
author=Paul
message=Erin & Kristie, I'd love to get some photos to post on the website.
To Paul@1066ad.com, please. A few of the best with some commentary??
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ip=203.26.206.147
time=1100148161
author=kristie
message=
Erin just one thing these photo that Paul want on the internet can you please pass them by us
first. because you know what happens on tour stays on tour.
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time=1100169484
ip=193.113.57.161
author=Paul
message=Well just the tame and wholesome stuff please - this is a family website, or supposed to be, anyway. You do have some tame and wholesome photos?
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ip=218.214.176.125
time=1100239729
author=FULLyslowBACK
message=Ok Paul, listen to yourself. The Frocs went away and you are asking for tame and wholesome photos. For that
criteria may I suggest you contact our parents and ask for our baby photos, sleeping baby photos.
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time=1100476696
ip=203.20.76.134
author=kristie
message=
I was talking about embarrassing photos more than rude one
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ip=193.113.57.161
time=1100523594
author=Paul
message=We can forget the photos your mothers took. But I can't imagine any photos taken of any of you would ever be embarrassing ......
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time=1100569044
ip=61.88.163.26
author=Kim Evans
message=Paul, you're a flatterer.
I believe there is one photo you'll like in particular - of Jules and me hiding behind a very large bush. It's a long story.
Erin - are you there? Can I get a copy of the disk/photos too for the Frocs website?
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ip=203.20.229.22
time=1100829597
author=Candice
message=Has anyone sent in the photos yet?
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time=1100834181
ip=150.101.27.178
author=Erin
message=Hi guys, I was planning on going to Kath's party on the weekend and handing around a few copies of the cd there but I was sick so didn't make it.
If anyone is in the city today (Friday) I can drop them off to you, or give me your address and I'll post u a copy.
My email is erin.faehrmann@sawater.com.au
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ip=203.166.107.227
time=1100845231
author=kristie
message=
hey erin are you going to christmas drinks ??
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time=1096614991
ip=61.88.163.26
author=Kim Evans
message=Hey girls!
Graham Raymond posted this under the other topic:
"I am still considering my options for next year as I think I would like to still play. However, rum and frequently exposed breasts may help me think harder."
Anyone like to suggest what they can offer him by way of inducement to coach us in 2004? ! I think my personal commitment to rum AND frequently exposed breasts is beyond question.
I would like to offer as further baksheesh that, Graham, if you are starting to feel age creep up on you, you will feel stronger, faster and more masculine if you hang around with the Frocs compared to hanging around with the 1s and 2s! Plus, if you were our coach you wouldn't have to train as much AND we'd be obliged to be your own personal squad of cheerleaders if you do decide to run on for the 1s and 2s from time to time. Don't you want to hear 20 women calling your name at once?!
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ip=193.113.57.161
time=1096624210
author=Paul
message=I could only think of what I'd like as an inducement and I can't think of much more than that. But then I'm possessed of a lack of imagination.
Another inducement may be to give him microphone time but that may be too high a price to pay. You'd have to think carefully.
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time=1096627794
ip=203.20.229.2
author=sam
message=oi, may i ask for some clarification? Is Graham the nice bloke who was very encouraging at the
presentation dinner who mentioned he was still deciding on whether or not to play or coach? if so, mate, we are as loyal as they come and if you need any more convincing, perhaps ask major mick ( who is a champion and a great believer in us frocs) :) sam ( i posted in wrong place.... sorry, i am a prop after all)
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ip=193.113.57.161
time=1096634565
author=Paul
message=Both Major Mick & Graham are as loyal as they come as well. I think Graham would make an ideal coach of the Frocs.
No denying the talent. No denying the ability to pass on what he knows. He likes the Frocs. And he is good with the microphone.
I think it would be remiss of Graham not to do it but judging by his requirements to do the job it sounds like he's made up his mind to do it anyway.
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time=1096932928
ip=218.214.176.125
author=FULLyslowBACK
message=i think you would be a great coach, and bring a wealth of knowledge, helping to point us in a new direction. they say a change is as good as a holiday, so this could only be a good thing. i am sure you would not have to give up playing to coach us (we have a couple of wordsmiths in the team who are very persuasive, so i am sure negotiations of times of matches could swing in our/your favour if we let these ladies loose at the negotiation table). in terms of your inducement requirements, i am prepared to bare my double d's for such a worthy cause. clearly this would only happen after copious amounts of the evil spirit (called bundaberg in this country apparently)
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ip=202.6.138.34
time=1096952623
author=Hammer
message=Very nice girls. If I can still play it would be an honour to coach you. Let me sort some things out and I'll let you know after Christmas
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time=1098408133
ip=218.214.176.125
author=FULLyslowBACK
message=Eeeexcellent (think Mr Burns from The Simpsons, complete with hand actions)
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ip=203.30.93.16
time=1099457969
author=Michael Raymond
message=Graham - I question your motives. I'm telling Mum.
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time=1099473263
ip=218.214.176.125
author=FULLyslowBACK
message=I seriously suggest you do not talk about Mothers around these people.
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ip=203.30.93.16
time=1099555397
author=Mike R
message=In hindsight perhaps I was a little rough on my knowledgeable brother and have decided to refrain form letting Mum know about his sinister intentions with the Frocs. Accordingly, I hereby give my full endorsement to Graham's
candidacy for the Froc's coaching position. I truly believe that he has the personal and professional attributes to make a very good and
successful Froc's coach and deserve all the Bundy and Boobies that may be thrust his way as a result. Go forward, Graham, strive for the top (I think I maybe quoting Ben Perkins).......
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time=1099604974
ip=202.6.138.34
author=Hammer
message=Mike, thanks for your words of wisdom. It is important to listen to the advice of your older brother. I will take your words in, process them and think of all the pros and cons. By the way Joe at the bowling club have sent the BOYS out to find you after not arriving to pick up your suit.
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ip=203.26.136.134
time=1100830542
author=Candice
message=Yes Graham I think you would be a very good coach and valuable to the frocs. I am sure there are plenty of other girls who will bare all. I can beat the double d's, but i have to refrain now as i am a mother and
wouldn't want to be doing things that might embarrass my little boy! Who, by the way is a little pig and i think he has his fathers eating habits.
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time=1101520131
ip=81.7.60.4
author=no need to advertise
message=don't do it hammer, you're still young.
DD's, A's, GG's, promises shmomises. Make sure your
counselling skills are up to date.
Best of luck though, they are all tempting reasons to sign up.
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ip=203.20.76.136
time=1107502308
author=Tiana Hume
message=Hey Kim,
Just wanted to hear the story about Naomi, how did it come about?
num=15
time=1107736341
ip=61.88.163.26
author=Kim Evans
message=Hi Ti,
Well - to update everyone, Graham declined to coach us when he received a better offer - from the first grade! To be fair, some of the 1s have bigger boobs than us anyway. Seriously though, we all knew Graham would be a great coach and it's not surprising that he's been "head-hunted" from us.
So, it was back to the
drawing-board for a couple of months. We had a couple of people who we were quite excited about and who were tentatively interested, but family/work issues eventually prevented them from committing.
There is a very limited supply of people prepared to coach and this club will field 8 junior teams and 5 senior teams this year. Potential coaches, to a degree, have their pick, and we aren't exactly their first preference!
Naomi's name basically came up as part of a series of brainstorming sessions where representatives of the Rugby Committee (notably including Jesse, Neil and Barry) came up with a list of every person potentially
interested in coaching us. This included a number of senior members of the club, previous women's coaches from this and other clubs, current senior players and girls who had retired from playing.
As you know, most girls who
retire from playing do so in order to get on with something else (like having a family), which means that they then don't have the time to coach. Naomi was identified as one of the few girls who had retired because of injury, and her background as a police trainer was an added bonus!
I called her, and she said "yes" without hesitation. And for that I give thanks!
num=16
ip=203.26.136.136
time=1110869157
author=Candice
message=I would just like to add a thanks to Kim and those who put in the hard work to secure a coach for the women this year. I would also like to add that Naomi is excellent, training has been great and I am looking forward to a very competitive season. Just hope that i can get a spot on the field......
num=11
time=1096351724
ip=61.88.163.26
author=Kim Evans
message=I was more than a little intoxicated on Friday, so I gave my camera to Sue Thewlis to take home for me and I guess I'll collect it from her on Thursday night at the club. Being the obsessive
compulsive that I am, I'll probably rush right home and post the photos that night.
SOOOO - you can look for some shots of Frocs is Frocks on the women's website (www.thefrocs.com) on Friday morning. I'll finish off Tregenza Times this weekend, and hopefully that will be up on this website by early next week, with photos of the boys too.
K
num=12
ip=144.138.242.25
time=1096352406
author=Bec Bailey>
message=Cool - thanks Kim!!! On the website it says that you can start playing for the Frocs when you are 16 but I heard that you have to be 18 - which is right?
num=13
time=1096354737
ip=61.88.163.26
author=Kim Evans
message=Oooh. I'll get Tara, who is working at SA Rugby Union, to answer that one (on this discussion thread). She's not responding to email at the moment, so she may not be at work. Check back to this thread every so often and see what she says.
It used to be 16, but now that you mention it I think they might have changed the rules recently!
Even if you can't play till you're 18, you can always come out to training. I know that a few of the girls over the years (I think maybe Kristie and Naomi?) came out to training on and off when they were 16, but weren't game to play till they were a bit older. D'Arcy Sadler has joined us from time to time over the last 2 years, and she's only in the under 11s! We don't do the more physical stuff with her, of course, but she joins in with the fitness and the ball skills (and, frankly, keeps some of us on our toes!).
num=14
ip=61.88.163.26
time=1096354885
author=Kim Evans
message=I've just realised Tara is playing touch for SA and won't respond for a couple of days!
num=15
ip=61.88.163.26
time=1096358541
author=Kim Evans
message=We'd be glad to have you, Bec. Even if you can't join in with some stuff, you'll pick up skills and keep fit, and you'll already be a star once you're old enough to play! On and off is
fine - there's really no need for you to be regular at training (unless you want to be) until you start playing.
Ray has definitely retired, and we're talking to a couple of people about coaching next year, but it depends on what else they're doing. As soon as we know, I'll announce it on the Frocs' site, but it probably won't be confirmed until next year.
We won't start pre-season until February. Keep an eye on the website for an announcement on that too.
More "Becs"! Warning - the girls will have to find a nickname for you because we already have two current Becs and
another who's left!
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time=1096359239
ip=144.139.63.217
author=Bec Bailey>
message=Cheers Kim
I'll keep an eye out for more details!!!
And 'Bailes' sounds like a good enough nickname to me!!!!
And just to let you know - there are so many Becs around because it means that they are such wonderful people - ask any other Bec and they are bound to agree with you!!!
Cheerio
num=17
ip=150.101.27.178
time=1096360057
author=Erin>
message=Dear Becks group,
(Oh I'm sorry am I allowed to post here or do I have to be a bec?! he he...)
Kim, I have a heap of digital photos from the presentation dinner which I'll send thru to u via email to do what you will...
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time=1096367460
ip=144.139.63.154
author=Bec Bailey>
message=Ha Ha Erin - no you don't have to be a Bec - just you won't be as cool as those of us who are!!
num=19
ip=203.94.171.108
time=1096440288
author=Tiana Hume
message=Hi Everyone,
Kristie ran out of batteries on your camera so she has some of the later photos on her camera, Kim you might want to contact her about it and don't forget to email them to me.
num=20
time=1096612504
ip=202.6.138.34
author=Graham
message=I am still considering my options for next year as I think I would like to still play. However, rum and frequently exposed breasts may help me think harder
num=21
ip=203.10.231.229
time=1096616018
author=Major
message=Erin if you wana be called Bec that's fine with most of us it probably help to keep things really confusing heheheh.
As far as Young Mr Raymond is concerned I think He would be a great coach but b4 that happens Hammer you owe Kimmy a Season report for the final edition of TT thanks matey you promised the other day heheh.
Keep up the Good work girls you all never cease to Amaze me with your diligence and dedication Go Girl Power!!
Major
num=22
time=1096635257
ip=144.139.63.189
author=Bec Bailey
message=But hang on Erin - you'd have to pass the test to see if you are good enough to be a Bec - but i have no doubts - most of the frocs would pass the test!!! num=23
ip=203.26.136.15
time=1097451972
author=kristie hume
message=
Hey
just a little message to say hi
oh i started training on and off before i was 16
and i have the photo of the presentation dinner but tiana has the downloading stuff but i will get it to you as so as i can
kristie
num=24
time=1097471296
ip=211.26.48.6
author=Tara
message=Hey Bec,
Unfortunately you have to be 18 to play women's rugby because
until then you are not covered by insurance, however there have been some case's where boys were given permission to play (if the were 17 on Jan 1st of that year) if there was no U18 competition for them to play in.
How old are you at the moment? I would suggest coming out and training with us (whenever you can) and learning the basic skills, as if you are competent in the skills and seem physically able to play at the age of 17 you may get dispensation to play.
This is a 50/50 gamble, as we would actually love to let anyone play (no matter what age) but unfortunately we can not get the insurance to cover player under 18 in an 'open' competition and it is far to great a risk to allow you to play un-insured.
Oh well think how great a player you'll be by the time you get to play if you train for the next few seasons!
Tx
num=25
ip=144.134.133.251
time=1097488554
author=Bec Bailey>
message=Hey Tara
Thanks for that. I'm 16 at the moment (well on November 10th!!!)
Maybe I'll just come out to training
occasionally and maybe make a bigger commitment later on!!
Thanks again
Bec
num=1
ip=144.136.160.83
time=1096196827
author=Robbie Bell
message=Come talk to me!
num=2
time=1096200786
ip=144.139.63.146
author=Bec Bailey>
message=Hey Robbie it's bec from school - lol!! How are ya?!
num=3
ip=81.7.63.107
time=1101403440
author=no need to advertise
message=Robbie's got a girlfriend!
you had that growth spurt yet mate?
num=4
time=1101552120
ip=144.139.63.94
author=Bec Bailey>
message=Maybe Robbie has got a girlfriend, but it ain't me!!!!
num=5
ip=81.7.62.3
time=1101588281
author=no need to advertise
message=ooohh but he's such a dream....
num=6
time=1101622594
ip=144.134.137.54
author=Bec Bailey>
message=but he's not everyone's cup of tea
num=7
ip=150.101.180.70
time=1110625771
author=alexander rokobaro
message=i like rugby
num=8
time=1110625828
ip=150.101.180.70
author=alexander rokoabro
message=oh and robert bell hahahahahahahahahaha
num=9
ip=144.136.188.120
time=1126875096
author=dan trap
message=my name backwards is part nad
num=1
ip=144.138.242.158
time=1096288997
author=Kim Evans
message=Hey Juniors, I've got a stack of stuff to give away on Junior Presentation Day (OC beanies, world cup caps, world cup backpacks, world cup mini-balls, John Eales' rugby book for kids) - so how do you think I should do it? Should it be for the players who win the special awards? To the juniors who were nice to me during 2004? (That rules you out, Will Sadler and Andrew Bradley!) A raffle? Prizes for games/races? Or should I just throw them all in the air and let you fight over them!?
Kim
num=2
time=1096933707
ip=202.5.6.33
author=tim w
message=Hey Kim,
I say make them fight, keep a prize for the one who cries first.
num=3
ip=81.7.63.107
time=1101403307
author=no need to advertise
message=yes.
we'll make them fight.
on second thoughts, how about a raffle? 50c a ticket. proceeds towards new balls or something.
then again, they like fighting.
best to keep the U18's away from the little'uns though.
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