Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 12:25:22 +1000 From: "Bishop, Brad"

Many will reflect on bygone days to select to pick their team of BOP... pulling out names such as Harold Ball, who guided Melbourne to qualifying final victory over Essendon in 1940 with a 15-mark performance, or George Rawle, who Essendon must have thought to be a big game player as it selected him to make his debut at age 33 in the 1923 Granny against Fitzroy. But I have decided to go with the modern day crop.

How's this for a last line of defence...Mark Johnson, Duncan Fletcher and Ben Hart.

Akermanis, Darren Gaspar and Adem Yze pick themselves across the half back line.

Brad Johnson, Mick Voss and Campo are the men you'd want to have across the middle and Andrew McLeod, Jonathon Brown, yes that's right J Brown, and Micky O'Loughlin are the standout half-forwards.

Byron deserves a go in the pocket despite his lack of big match games this years and Lloyd and Lynch would form a formidable dual-leading option (a la Plugger and JD) from the square.

Primus, Ratten and Cousins can be the on-ballers and for back-up will put Simon Black, Nathan Brown (that's the one from the Bulldogs not Melbourne), Jason Johnson and James Hird on the bench.

Now you may notice that my team of BOP bears a slight resemblance to the team of the year that was selected by Tony a couple of weeks back, but I am just hoping that Simon and Torch befall a couple of misfortunes (nothing personal, it would just provide me with a better chance of winning) and are absent on Saturday so Mr Leonard judges the comp.

Brad Bishop

Pascoe Vale

Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 13:32:39 +1000 From: lawstemp@bayside.vic.gov.au

In Straya, we love the big time and have the cream of Big Time players. It is law in this country not to involve most, if not all of the following, in any Big Time occasion.

Music Talent - John 'Hey True Blue' Williamson, Mark 'Holy Grail' Seymour, Kylie 'pretty little thing' Minogue. Tina 'Vodafone' Arena, Christine 'Island home' Anu, Noel 'Balladeer' Watson, Vanessa 'young audience appeal' Amorossi, JP 'mullet' Y, John 'loved by all' Farnam, Barn 'hard edge' sey, Eu 'only 18' calyptus.

These musical types are joined by the Melbourne Pipe Band, Eastern Suburban Marching Girls and the Tony Bartuchhio(?) Dancers. The SAAB Driving Team will provide transport for all of the 'special guest appearances' and fond farewells. 'Ballons R Us' will litter the atmosphere, and in time, the oceans with enough latex-type product to cover Africa. The crowd will be controlled by 'Knock your block off' Event Security. Amplification is always provided by Tinitus Sound Hire. Pyrotechnics by Exorbadent Public Liability Fees.

Of course, for all of the above big Time player, their coach, Ric Birch must be involved at some stage.

The above all wait for this time of year, it's their Big Time. You could get no bigger Big Time players than those mentioned above. 1000 Darren Bewick's could not shine a light to the talent on display above.

Cheers

Tim g

Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 13:51:02 +1000 From: "Smooker, Glenn"

Simon,

Great to see that the comp has reverted back to traditional values and included a side from back to front. This concept almost takes you back to the days when Tony played Back Pocket under Brian Dixon. Or was it Keith McKenzie?

I hope the fact that I wore a suit whilst performing this entry doesn't unduly influence your decision to eventually award me a prize.....despite the years of hard toil, heart-ache, constant rejection and hours of professional counselling.

Anyhow Simon, don't worry about my welfare, you just judge the comp as you see fit.

Please find my side herewith and I look forward to seeing you all at the upcoming convention.

> Backs: David Boon: Overcame turbulence, air > sickness and airline food to consume 45 cans on the > London flight > Michael Cole: Mod Squad star who got drunk at the > Logies and swore on air. > Suzanne Johnston: Sang at the Sydney Olympics with a > whopping great big moth on her breast

> H/Backs: Think Big: Won 2 Melbourne Cups and little else > Kingston Town: 3 times Cox Plate Winner. Gone at > the school and won. Also overcame being > murdered by Malcolm Johnston in a Melb Cup. > Dandy Andy: Beat Vo Rogue and Bonecrusher in an > Australia Cup

> C/Wing: Nicki Webster: Olympics opening ceremony. > Sensational song and trapeze act. Wouldn't have got > me up there!!! > Dmir Dokic: Father of the Year at both Wimbledon > and Flushing Meadow. > Shane Warne: Dancing on the balcony with a > cricket stump. Caught smoking by some school kids. > Phone techniques etc. etc.

> H/Fwd: Sir John Kerr Over indulgence at a > Melbourne Cup and then attempting a coherent speech at the > presentation. > Bert Newton: Mr Logies.....enough said. > Eric Cantana: World Soccers most dangerous martial > arts expert.

> F/Fwd: David Hookes: I was there when he hit > those 5 boundaries!!!! > Kieran Perkins: Barcelona 1500 mtrs winner when in > Lane 8 with a stomack ailment. > Bart Cummings: 11 x Melbourne Cup winner.

> Rucks: Gough Whitlam: Brought ALP back from the > wilderness with "It's Time" and made himself a legend with > the dismissal. > Richard Williams: Another 'shy and retiring' tennis > father who is happy just to let his kids strut their stuff. > Harry White: Not a major player in jockey > premierships but won 4 Melbourne Cups.

> I/C: Peter Brock: King of the Mountain > John Bertrand: America's Cup > Derek Randall: Centenary Test > Allan Border: 100no and 90 against the Windies on > a dodgy Barbados pitch facing Holding, Garner, > Marshall and Roberts.

> Regards

> Glenn Smooker

Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 15:40:41 +1000 From: Steve.Burge@sewl.com.au

Hi Simon, love the comp and congratulations on the ratings. I send this entry on behalf of the Virtual Footy Consortium headed up by Jack Wayneson (Steve Burge), Samual Grahams (Haydn Quirk) and Eliott Jack (Mark Spencer). The side is:

Back Pocket - Eric the swimmer from Equatorial Guinea.- The Wayne Harmes of the team, he could run down to the forward line on a wet day to jump through the puddle to whack the ball back into play from five rows back for an opportunist rover/forward like Juan Antino to soccer it through for a goal causing Collingwood supporters to suffer longer.

Full Back - Greg Norman - The Jamie Shanahan of the team he will allow any smaller player to kick a bag in the second half so their team can come back from a long way behind.

Back Pocket - Big Blue -The computer that came back and won the return match against the Russian World Chess Champion Karpov.

Half Back Flank - Neil Armstrong - Was there ever a bigger occasion.

Centre Half Back - John Holmes - Always a big time performer when down back who is well rewarded for his hard work.

Half Back Flank - Stormin Norman Schwartzkoff -Would be the Guy McKenna of the team ( the quarterback as McKenna was referred to.) He would be the bloke who always switches play as he would never kick it to the player on his wing further up the ground.

Wing - The horse that beat Ben Johnson - Ability to get up against a proven performance enhancer.

Centre - Moses - Great player in the wet who would always use the centre corridor.

Wing - Saddam Hussein -He would have a run down back to get the loose ball as no-one in his side would pass it to him. No-one would stand next to him, like Joe Misti when he receives the ball from Sean Wellman who has just go it from the kick in.

Half Forward Flank - Julie Anthony -No big game would be complete without a performance from her.

Centre Half Forward - Subzero -Proven stayer who has continued to perform even after the greatest performance of his career

Half Forward Flank - Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards - Would be the Jezza who flies high to take the "Eddie the Eagle you beauty" mark at a crucial stage to lift his team to a premiership that was not rightfully there's at half time.

Forward Pocket - Christopher Skase - The Trent Ormond-Allen of the side. Never heard of prior to the biggest game of his life, kicks a bag of goals to win the game and never seen again and they're still trying to find him.

Full Forward - Wayne Newton -The classy forward who adds to the clean cut image of the side. Every mum wants her son to grow up to be like him. A proven performer with plenty left to come - aka Matthew Lloyd.

Forward Pocket - Alan Bond -Just could FORGET to catch the team bus to the game.

Ruck - Nelson Mandela - The John Barnes of the team. After years of disappointment, a change in teams meant that he was able to climb to the top in a glorious way in a season of big games.

Rover - Juan Antinio Samuranch - Like Darren Bewick always lifts for the big occasion but always managed to annoy the scheizenhousen out of opposition supporters for his ability to kick an important goal or two or three when most needed. His last game would be the best ever in his eyes.

Ruck Rover - Ronald Biggs - Big time player who performed left the team only to be accepted back with open arms just like the prodigal son.

Interchange -Bronwyn Bishop - The aging veteran who will soon be told by her club that the end is nigh. Could sneak on and kick two or three in a quarter to swing the pendulum your way however unlikely to do so. When a couple of bad loses in a row come her teams way she is invariably the one singled out by the supporters as the weakest link in the team.

Peter Hoare -The go anywhere player who can play on anyone in a go with role. Has been at a variety of big occasions.

Phil Mickelson -Will soon take over from Norman at fullback. Could be one of the best three or four going around in the next five years. (A bit like Brad Ottens Tone.)

Jana Novatana - To make it a contest when the side is 10 goals up and cruising to victory.

Non playing Captain (Under the Ryder Cup Rules) - Don King - for his ability to aspire victories from behind the scenes.

Coach - Noah -The only person who could possibly bring harmony to this side just like on the ark. Plus he is the only person who has THE PROCESS to implement the GAME PLAN to combat flooding.

Steve Burge

Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 16:01:09 +1000 From: Maree from Brunswick

Dear Simon,

This is about as short as I can get it - I hope they are self- explanatory!

Backs Dan Milleke, Tawriffic, Kerren McEvoy

HB Billy Crystal, Kate Fisher, Rocky Balboa

Centre Teddy Hopkins, Brad Hardy, the 2001 Carlton team

HF Jon Sieben, Michelle Smith, The Mean Machine

Forwards Mary Lou Retton, Eddie the Eagle, the Chinese ^2women^3s^‘ swimming team

Followers The South Park handball team, Nancy Kerrigan, The Queen Mum

Interchange The 97-98 Adelaide Crows team

Coach Wayne Brittain

Maree from Brunswick

Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 20:09:21 +1000 From: Reeds of Leopold

Hey Simon - entry herewith:

Back Pocket: Muhammad Ali : Just ask Joe Frazier, can defend., and attack .

Full Back: OJ Simpson : The greatest defence of all time;

Back Pocket: Kurt Angle : The rattlesnake (3:16) still can't pin him for the 3 count.

Half Back Flank: The Great Wall of China : Impassable through the ages

Centre Half Back: Winston Churchill : Played on the best and while down early ..... Half Back Flank: Bruce Ruxton : The attacking half back flanker;best counter puncher in the game. v

Wing: William Shakespeare : Not only reads the play but writes it as well;

Pivot: Taz (devil) : Totally unstoppable when in motion;

Wing: Denise Wardley : The first female on the wing; for ANSETT ( A New Sadistic Experience To Try)

Half Forward : Sid James : Hullo my darling...whats all this then..

Centre Half Forward: Benny Hill : # 18.

Half Forward: Frankie Howard : You don't get too many of this bloke to the pound!

Pocket: JFK :Small in stature , but played tall for his entire career.

Full Forward: Bells Beach :Never fails to GO BIG when it matters.

Pocket: Michael Jordan :The biggest of ALL big ocassioners.

Rover: Skippy :Whats that skip? You want it tapped there Skip? (Under-rated, but always shone)

Ruck Rover: Henry VIII :Chopped 'em up at will.

Ruck: Wayne Newton(Nootin) :Most outstanding performer.Never beaten.

Interchange: Elvis :On the big days, expect a big showing. New Years Eve : Has NEVER disappointed. Arnie Becker (LA Law) :Will always rate well , with full dignity in tact.

Coach: Confucius :What he say....it is the one true way.

Ryder Cup Non Playing Captain: :BIG Kev , and believe me, this bloke can lift this team in his inimitable fashion.

Thanks for the Year Coodabeens.

Gerard & Sarah Reed of Leopold!

Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 22:43:17 +1000 From: DARREN MEADE

B: Ben Hart, Stephen Silvagni, Joel Smith

HB: Andrew McKay, Darren Gaspar, Simon Goodwin

C: Jason Akermanis, Brett Ratten, Scott Camporelae

HF: Gavin Wanganeen, Lance Whitnall, James Hird

F: Matthew Lappin, Matthew Lloyd, Matthew Richardson

R: Matthew Primus, Michael Voss, Andrew McLeod I

NT: Jason Johnson, Darren Jarman, Simon Black,Michael O'Loughlin

This is my side of big occasion players made up of this years finalists. all the guns like Hird, Richardson, McLeod,Voss, Wanganeen & Whitnall etc. are all fit and firing. Has there ever been so many stars about to play finals footy at one time. It's exciting and promises to be a fantastic finals series.

Darren Meade

Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 07:57:10 +1000 From: summersm@marian.balrt.catholic.edu.au

Selected side as follows:

Back Line:

MOSES: Part any pack to free others.
DEVIL: Drags opposition down.
PETER: Deny his man anything.

Half Back:

BEGGAR: Holds onto everything.
SAMSON: Fights off all attacks.
JUDAS: Salary cap concerns.

Centre:

BARABAS: Must be free.
GOD: Good in the clinches.
LEPER: Can't be touched.

Half Forward:

LAZARUS: Greatest comeback since...
JESUS: The chosen one.
HOLY SPIRIT: Floats across 1/2 forward.

Forward:

NOAH: Combat flooding.
JOSEPH & his technicolor dreamcoat: Very flashy.
MARY MAGDALENE: Leads the opposition astray.

Rucks

GOLIATH: Only been beaten once.
DAVID: Will take on any task.
JOHN THE BAPTIST: May lose his head.

COACH: George Pall: Sticks to the tradition of the game.

Unlucky to miss out. CHARLTON HESTON: can fill any role.

Matthew Summers
ARARAT

Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 07:52:49 +1000 From: Matt Cronin

Backs - These guys don't know the meaning of defeat or giving up

Tony Bullimore - Showed great determination when all around was lost Stuart Diver - Came back as a survivor when everyone thought there was no hope Adam Scott - Despite not following the best dietary advice (mars bars) came through as a winner in the worst winter conditions

Half Backs

The Queen Mother - Veteran performer who is always there, rain, hail or shine. Fitness a concern, but record and longevity speaks for itself. Sitting Bull - Turned defeat to victory when the opponents had greater numbers and training Bernie Fraser - Slow and steady wins the race, shows that "flashy" play is not needed to get a job done or a message across. (Had to get a guernsey after he was cruelly dealt with last week - but I'm not bitter)

Centres

Norm Gallagher - Left winger to graft and grind away - strong arm tactics not unknown to him Steve Bracks - The engine room for a great victory when all experts said he had no chance. Peter Costello - Right winger to add a cutting edge to attack

Half Forwards

Peter Hoare - Visible at most big occasions, perfectly positioned to be a "pest" for the opposing backmen. John Rambo - Even when the numbers, conditions, technology and the opponents "fire-power" are against this man, he always comes out a winner Billy Crystal - Not only can he handle the pressure of a big crowd watching but he can perform in front of one as well.

Forwards

Sir Francis Drake - The skills of this player always seems to give him time to do other things before defeating the opposition. Tanya Blencoe - Won the ultimate "Games" for Australia with an impassioned speech to the IOC, passion can win a game. Sara-Marie - Showed Australia that size doesn't matter, you can be successful by just being yourself and playing your own game. (Ample back-half may assist in marking contests)

On-Ballers

The Dule of Wellington - A good big man will always beat a good little man (Napoleon Boneparte) Ray Martin - Always called upon when something big is on, a good Aussie bloke as well David - Single-handedly defeated the Philistines, the classic exception to the big man beats a little man rule

Interchange

Teddy Hopkins - Past performance shows he performs best coming off the bench Eddie McGuire - Always spotted at any big occasion

NB - I have gone back to traditional values and only named a 19th and 20th man. Besides, I can't think of 2 more people at this time of day!!

Matt Cronin

Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 09:12:05 +1000 From: Hugh.Saunders@countycourt.vic.gov.au

From the back line:

MOHAMMED ALI BRADMAN TIGER WOODS

BOND (JAMES BOND) SIMON TEMPLAR JONES BART CUMMINGS WINSTON CHURCHILL KIEREN PERKINS

CATHY FREEMAN NEIL DIAMOND DAVID (Gave Goliath a (Imagine if she had not (Just as good on a cool September bath last season) risen to her big Sydney occasion) afternoon as on a hot August night)

DOMINGO PAVAROTTI CARRERAS

JOHN WAYNE NEALE ARMSTRONG EDMUND HILLARY

Interchange: DAVE BRUBECK (To come on when someone wants to take five) ELVIS PRESLEY (A surprise appearance will throw the opposition) KARL POWER ( Selected because he'd appear anyway) BOB HAWKE ( Because he thinks he's still got what it takes in a tight finish)

Coach RIC BIRCH
Runner NIKKI WEBSTER
President BILL GATES (They'll need a lot more cash than a Gutnick has to get this lot.)

Regards

HUGH SAUNDERS

Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 11:21:24 +1000 From: "Anniss, Angela (VIC)"

Some players rise to great heights on big occasions, but my team of big occasion players have turned a normal situation into a big occasion, upsetting everyone along the way.

From the backline:

B: Peter Hore (serial pest) Damir Dokic Salim (the rat) Malik

HB: Ben Johnson (Canadian sprinter) John Hopuwati Fine Cotton

C: Hansie Cronje Diago Maradona Robbie Muir

HF: O J Simpson Joe (the camera man) Chinese female swim team's coach

F: ????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Capt: Under arm specialist, Trevor Chappell.

Coach: The nutcase that stabbed "Seles" in the back.

Put this group of fun loving, living, sports legends in a room together, now that would make a big occasion.

Steve Anniss

Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 11:48:54 +1000 From: Jac & Pete

We don't know for sure but we reckon the effort being put in bu the Australian Government to keep the 438 person Afghan team away from the Goodwill Games suggests that the politicians think the Afghans are big occasion players.

Jac & Pete Kilgour

PS - Simon, there seems to be a problem with the mail because we have not yet received notification of details of any tickets you have no doubt sent following our repeated 'good efforts', 'entry should have been read out', 'honourable mentions', consolation prize and runner up non prize during the year (remember the Humphrey Bear & Sam Newman commentating, the Ralphie Valadarez tactic etc etc) We will wait patiently for another seven working days before proceeding with legal action against Australia Post.

Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 14:18:30 +1000 From: Mega Trim

G'day Coodabeens
As I'm in the semi stages of retirement, ala Jack Nicklaus, and only entering only 1 or 2 competitions this year I thought it appropriate to enter this one. My career in the Coodabeen Champions is, however, slightly dissimilar to Jacks golf career and I would be classed not as a Champion, more a Journeyman, having burst on the scene in 1983 with a first up 2nd place (Name a team of people around football that have no football background) and many top 10 finishes but yet to take home the oversized cheque. However, in the true spirit of a Coodabeen, I will pull the clubs out again for another try!

Backline: Cathy Freeman, Ian Thorpe, Tatiana Grigoriava Slayed them on the world stage during the Olympics whilst under pressure, Freeman and Thorpe with the pressure building up and Gregoriava starting a crowd frenzy!

Half Backs (with crook backs!) Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger, Elvis Presely Played to huge crowds all their lives and still do, Adored the world over despite their ages they are legends of the game. Presely has been missing lately but commands his position!

Centres: Kylie Minouge, Nikki Webster, Elle McPherson Australian Icons and Crowd favourites who never falter at the big occasions. At the recent Olympic games when Kylies float came out followed by Elle's and then the Bananas in Pyjamas, many where heard to say 'Why bother with the 3rd float, after seeing Kylie and Elle in that skimpy get up, Australian loungerooms were full of Bananas in Pyjamas anyway!

Half Forwards: Lazarus, Stuart Diver, Justin Langer Just when they all looked gone, they dug deep (pun unintended) and made great comebacks.

Forwards: Christopher Skase, Ned Kelly, Ronnie Biggs Whilst they always seemed to be within reach, they proved elusive and hard to catch right to the end, just what you need on a big occasion

Rucks Steve Waugh, Mark Waugh, Glen McGrath the backbone of the team and have NEVER gone missing when they have been needed whilst under pressure

Reserves Tiger Woods, Bill Gates, Jamie Packer, The Captain of the Tampa Have found themselves under intense media scrutiny recently for playing below their optimum ability but have stood firm in their beliefs and continue to do their jobs as well if not better than anyone.

Coach Steve Price Love him or hate him, every one hangs on whatever he has to say and always has his nose shoved into the big occasions, whether its welcome or not!

Kevin Nolan

Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 07:31:17 +0000 From: Travis Bull

Backs: Young Scott Young (angus) (bon) (John Paul)

H/Backs: Schwarzkoff Invanisivic Napoleon (Norman) (Goran)

C: Ghandi Moses Antonie (Mark)

H/Forwards: Wolf Rex Bracks (Teen) (The tyrannosaurus form Jurassic Park (got picked for the next 3 on that one alone))

Forwards: Paul Woods Bradman (Pope John) (tiger) (Don)

Interchange: Scot's Lincoln Wolf II (Mary Queen of) (Abraham) (Teen)

Travis Bull

Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 19:32:10 +1000 From: Greg & Sue Hoysted

Dear Simon,

I would first like to say that when you allocate wildcards for the convention, please remember the bush. Secondly, you'll need a hard hitting analytical show to pick the player of the year so clearly Spartak Pravda is the go.

Big occasion players brings to mind two strands, the home grown product and the overseas, imported talent. Therefore the following team is a combination of the two. I hope you'll agree that all of the following regularly turn up on big occasions.

BACKS Winston Churchill Martin Luther King Jnr William Shakespeare (Always good fo an inspiring quote on the big day.)

HALF BACKS Luciano Pavarotti Placido Domingo Jose Carreras (No international big occasion is complete without them.)

CENTRES We are the Champions Also Sprach Zarathustra The National Anthem (Music of choice for the big occasion.)

HALF FORWARDS Walter Cronkite Brian Johnston Brian Naylor (Who else could report on the big occasion?)

FORWARDS A dozen roses Expensive chocolates A candlelit dinner (What else do you need?)

FOLLOWERS Germaine Greer Clive James Robert Hughes (If the occasion is Australian, these three must be involved to give it international credibility.)

INTERCHANGE Harry M Miller (First off the bench to support the participants.) Muhammed Ali (He defines "big".) Jimmy Barnes (Shows up at all the big ones.) Bruce Ruxton (Who else do you turn to for a big comment on the big day?)

INS "A" list celebrities.

OUTS Serial pests and streakers.

Well done for another great season and good luck for the finals. Greg Hoysted

Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 20:49:59 +1000 From: Scott Boutcher

FB The 3 Tenors Placido Domingo Luciano Pavarotti The other one (Jose Careras)

HB The rat pack Dean Martin Frank Sinatra (could have also been chairman of the board of selectors) Sammy Davis Jnr

C Troy Mclure (you may recall him from such movies as "Return of the Half Forward Flankenstein" and "I know what you did last pre-season" Elvis Presley (circa 1963) David Lee Roth

HF Evil Knevil Charlton Heston Micheal Flatley

FF Harry Houdini Neil Armstrong Elvis Presley (circa 1976)

Foll Hulk Hogan Barbera Striesand The Queen Mum (the term nuggety springs to mind)

Bench Dame Joan Sutherland Little Richard Peter Hoare Nigel Kennedy

Coach Cecil B De Mille

Assistants Francis Ford Coppola James Cameron

In Evil Knevil (returns after a broken neck kept him out for 2 weeks)

Out James Brown (suspended)

Note to Gerard:- TEAM PICKED IN POSITION Scott Boutcher (as in 'I heard a BOUTCHER on the radio')

Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 20:54:04 +1000 From: wendy moore

Dear Simon,

I'd back this team of the year's outstanding prformer's against Tony's team any day!

Backs: Cornelia Francis; Ron Walker; Peter Costello (a real miserly bunch! Ron Walker in particular never lets anything through unless he wants it to go through and then it's rushed!)

Half Backs: Shane Warne; Glenn McGrath; Steve Waugh (they all run straight through the opposition.)

Centre: Dalia Lama; Sir Don Bradman; Sidhatta Gautama (aka Buddha) (the centre line straight from God!)

Half Forward: Rose Hancock Porteous; Ian Thorpe; Bridget Jones (Thorpedo can play anywhere and would probably break both Tony Lockett & Bob Pratt's records from Centre Half Forward! In addition he would succeed even with whingers around him)

Forwards: Ben; Blair, Sara-Marie (as usual, the forward line get all the media with flashy looks and social life, but no real substance)

Ruck: Dimitri Markov (a bloke that gets up that high may be able to beat Matty Primus)

Ruck Rover: Eddie McGuire (just one word: EVERYWHERE)

Rover: Nikki Webster

(small in & under type [can even fly for a small] Has umpires attention and flowing locks. Bound to attract votes) I

nterchange: Crew of Geelong Grammar Boys Eight (Ansett Cup rules - 8 players)

Non-playing Captain: Simon Whelan (a man of outstanding football knowledge. Who else picked the bombers late season slump?)

Coach: Michele Blight - Coodabeens correspondent

(If Rod Butterss can install his best friend as coach, so can I!!!)

Georgy Award: Gilligan!! (outstanding entry of the year!)

Wendy Moore
Surrey Hills

Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 07:27:50 +0000 From: barry tyrrell

Simon, thanks again for reading out my entry. By the way, my name is Richard >Tyrrell. This has a bit of the Homer and Mr Burns about it. > >BP: Joseph Gutnik. Wiley Demon led the team to last years Grand Final. His >importance underlined this year by the teams dismal performance without him. > >FB: Cornelia (VC). Picks herself. >BP: Jack's Jack Russell, Jack. In and under, Glen Archer type who makes a >mess of the more delicate flowery forwards. >HBF: Robert Klomp. Doesn't get many possessions but, by all accounts makes >the ones he gets count. >CHB: Roy & HG. These seasoned veterans are proven big occasion performers. >HBF: Hillary Clinton. The more pressure this determined defender is put >under the more she grits her teeth and forges ahead. >W: The Kiwi who sung Advance Australia Fair before the triNations game in >NZ. Put under the pump when made a late inclusion for a huge job. Delivered >the goods. His rendition was a carbon copy of every Aussie Athlete before >him. >C: Rookie Australians (aka illegal immigrants). Valuable experience gained >in the centre. Still awaiting a clearance but has shown the hunger required >at the top level. Hard running, consistently breaks through the lines. >W: Felix the Cat. Popular winger eludes trouble using his bag of tricks. >HFF: Aristos the Surprise Chef! Mobile newcomer can bob up anywhere. No one >is more creative when given an opening. >CHF: Noah (C). Inspirational leader. In a miracle performance, lead his team >to the promised land while under immense pressure. >HFF: Burt Newton. Most thought the old master was past his best but produced >a stellar cameo in last years big one. >FP: Tatyana Gregoriava. A gold medal performance when the pressure was on. >As the ANZ say, who remembers those who come second? >FF: Simon Whelan. Has his detractors. Inconsistent and inaccurate at times, >frustrating to supporters but always gives a competition. >FP: Les Murray. Proven his value time and time again on the biggest stage of >all with minimum fanfare. >Ruck: Sam Newman. Exposed form; looks past his best but revels in the >spotlight of a big occasion. >Follower Tim Webster. Will be scary when let loose on the AFL. The future of >the game. >Rover Pat Rafter. The mobile veteran has been Geelong like of late; >faltering at the last hurdle. Hungry for one last Big win. > >Coach: George W Bush. Deserves the job after leading his team to last years >title. Infuriates the critics who insist his team benefited from some >dubious umpiring.

Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 06:05:27 +0000 From: Danny Hawksworth

BIG OCCASION PERFORMERS

The team:

B) Susie O'Neill                           Steve Waugh                  Michael Johnson

HB) David Helfgott                     Dean Wallis                     Tiger Woods

C) Steven King(The writer)          John Farnham                  Haile Gebrselassie

HF) Aristos(surprise Chef)            Ian Thorpe                       Vanessa Amorosi

F) Garry Kasparov                         Pete Sampras                   Big Kev

R) Tim Shaw(from Demtel)           Michael Schumacher       Cathy Freeman

Bench)      Kieran Perkins                            Joan Sutherland                   The Queen mother                     Cornelia Frances

  THE REASONS:

1) Susie O'Neill - A consistent big-occasion performer, strong overhead and the position she is in at the fullest extent of her stroke, arms outstretched, is identical to that of being on the mark, while an opponent shoots for goal.

2) Steve Waugh - A rock of Gibraltar in defence, capable of winning the game single-handedly, as in the 1999 world cup. Has had to do plenty of "rear-guard," action in his time, so is ideal for full back.

3) Michael Johnson - So many times this year have I seen Brisbane's backline read, "Akermanis, Michael, Johnson." Here's a big-time performer who can kill two birds with one stone, and has plenty of pace too.

4) David Helfgott - After years in the wilderness, he made a celebrated comeback and showed he hadn't lost his touch. His lightning hands and creativity make him an ideal candidate to set up play from half-back.

5) Dean Wallis - There are 15 clubs in the AFL who pick their best 22 players each week. Come finals time, Sheedy picks the best 21 and Dean Wallis, but this much-maligned player has proven himself as a big-occasion performer. In the 2000 Grand Final, he played on David Schwartz and kept him quiet, and in the 1993 Grand Final, he didn't even play on Mil Hanna, but still managed to keep him quiet.

6) Tiger Woods - This bloke won't muck around with it, just get the ball to him, so he can thump it long out of defence. He can also hit targets from close range too, the complete package.

7) Steven King - Best known as a creative and imaginative midfielder. A lot will be written about him. A horror to match up on for opposition coaches.

8) John Farnham - Whenever there is a concert on, whether it be the MCG, East Timor, or the Olympics, Johnny is there, the centre of attention. We just have to hope Paul Hogan doesn't send him an SMS text message during an important passage of play.

9) Haile Gebrselassie - ( hay - lee, geb - ra - sa - less - ee). Can this bloke run all day? You bet! Undefeated over 10,000m for many years, but not only has endurance but also lightning acceleration. The ideal midfielder.

10) Aristos - Ingenious, creative, can make something out of nothing. An opportunistic forward. Doesn't need a huge supply to produce great results, can make do with lean pickings.

11) Ian Thorpe - "As the game goes on, the big guys don't get any smaller." Neither do their feet for that matter. The crowd will erupt as Ian launches a 75m "Thorpedo Punt," straight through the middle.

12) Vanessa Amorosi - An often forgotten part of the game is talking between the players. Here's one with a loud and dominant voice, the general of the forward line, everyone around her will 'shine', her presence impacts on "Absolutely everybody."

13) Garry Kasparov - Shrewd, ruthless, with a killer instinct. A methodical, efficient finisher, who can always win a 50-50 contest and grind the opponent into submission. Was number one in his game for many years, a feat matched by few.

14) Pete Sampras - Everything you want in a full-forward, moves out to meet the ball on the full, hits it hard and can land it right where he wants it when disposing of it. Come finals time, this man will come up with the goods.

15) Big Kev - Every forward line needs a big man to do the bustling work. The crowd goes wild when Big Kev slams one through. He's a self-confessed excitement machine. His products really work, and so does he.

16) Tim Shaw (Demtel) - The big man from Demtel will take the ruck duties. Quite a hard position, a lot of colisions wear out your body, so how much would you expect to pay for that? But wait, there's more, he and Thorpe can alternate.

17) Michael Schumacher - Has quite cleary shown he has the ability to be the "driving force," behind a team. Must play as ruck-rover, can certainly take the heat and can accelerate and change direction better than most. The "engine room" of the side.

18) Cathy Freeman - In the final quarter, her determination is second to none. A burst player who has the will to win, and win she will. She needs no torch to set the team on fire. What else can I say that hasn't already been said?

Bench

1) Kieran Perkins - In Atlanta, he was inconspicuous in lane 8, here he can do the same thing coming off the bench, to catch the opposition off-guard.

2) Joan Sutherland - Don't really know who she is, I'm only 21. Dad told me to put her in, so I guess she's a big occasion performer. I guess she must have been the Vanessa Amorosi of the 1960's, or something like that.

3) The Queen mother - She's been around for a while, plenty of experience, surely she'll put in a better performance than her nation's cricket team.

4) Cornelia Frances - No defence is perfect. The opposing side must have a weakness. Whatever their weakest link is, Cornelia will find it. Once Cornelia tags you, it's "goodbye," to your possession count.

Emergencies:

Nathalie Cook - Kerri Pottharst The Oarsome Foursome And Tony's favourite:

"O-LOUGHLIN-AND-GOODES"

  Danny Hawksworth

Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 22:35:11 +1000 From: Rodney Mapleson

Howland/Garner Team of Big Occasion Players

Back Pocket Full Back Back Pocket Kieran Perkins Ian Thorpe Dawn Fraser (Atlanta, what more (Thorpedo from (Sure to fly the can we say) full back) flag)

"All American" Half Back Line HB Flank Centre Half Back HB Flank Mark McGwire Michael Jordan Tiger Woods (Hard Hitter, (Puts the "air" into (Driving Force Left Field) flair ) from the back

line) Wing Centre Wing Maurice Greene Pope Marion Jones (Straight line runners on the wing, Pope named for his crowd pulling ability)

HF Flank CH Forward HF Flank Cigar Kingston Town Sunline (Goes all day (The original King) (Proven track never runs out of record on home puff ) ground)

F/Pocket F/Forward F/Pocket Monica Lewinski John Holmes Jan Murray (Change with Cigar (Straight shooter, (Proven to be on H/Forward line gets bigger as flexible) as they work well games goes on) together)

Followers John Eales Jesus Christ Andrew Johns (Crucified early in the season but has resurrected Himself)

Interchange Peter Hoare Karl Power Helen D'amico Catherine Maher (All burst players with maximum impact)

Coach Ray Martin (Always gets the big gig for Channel Nine)

President/Doctor Geoffrey Edelsten (Even he couldn't buy this team)

Timekeeper Roger Bannister

Broadcasters The Three Tenors (Centre Stage all around the world)

Referee Bill Harrigan (Has anyone else ever refereed a NRL Grand Final or State of Origan game??)

This entry is from Grant Howland and Rodney Garner Warrnambool (with the help of Rod Mapleson's computer)

Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:55:34 +1000 From: KyselaO

Dear Simon

My big occasion team for 2001 has been selected line-by-line based on the following inherent criteria:

B: Know that they will have a tough job next week, but keep fronting up and command admiration.

HB: Bulletproof and unconditionally reliable. Make no mistakes and get it right first time, every time.

C: The longer it goes, the better they get.

HF: The Champions line. Refer every team of the Century. They will win you the game, and if they don't, we don't care because they are still just Champions.

F: Big names and reputations. But when the boat starts to rock, eyebrows are raised and fingers tend to be pointed in their direction.

R: Great records and faultless statisitics.

I: Seem to get many opportunities in big occasions, but rarely perform. Essentially just making up the numbers.

B: Ian Collins Philip Ruddock Rod Butters

HB: The Reni Infinity Glenn McGrath Bondy

C: Grant Hackett Jack-My-Jack-Russell Rose Archway

HF: Sunline Thorpey Patrick "White Water" Rafter

F: Michael Slater Malcolm Blight Tim Webster

R: John Eales Shane Warne Blair from Big Brother (1 start with a member from Bardot, for 1 win)

I: Umpire #25 "JH" Kim Beazley Colonial Stadium

SUPER COACH: Gary Lyon

Oliver Kysela Oliver Kysela

Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 13:13:27 +1000 From: Keith Payne

Here is my "Big Occasion Performers" entry. I still have a MATHEMATICAL CHANCE of making the convention. But my fate is in other's hands now. It's a question of whether they have THE GUTS to select me.

BACKS (the Christmas line) Rudolf the red-nosed raindeer Santa Claus (puts in big time every December) Santa's elf (to look after the resting rover)

HALF-BACKS (the sports people line) Jai Taurima (goes to any lengths) Kieran Perkins (great for the flooding) Peter Taylor (plucked from grade cricket into the test team)

CENTRE (the entrepreneur line) Christopher Skase Alan Bond Bob Ansett

HALF-FORWARDS (the biblical line) Noah ( put in big time for 40 days and nights) Moses ( parting that sea was really impressive stuff) David (of Goliath fame)

FORWARDS (the entertainer line) Peter Couples (I have only EVER seen him on "Carols By Candlelight") Zoot Money (sang "Big Time Operator") The guy who sang the anthems at the Bledisloe Cup (this is an ironic inclusion)

RUCKS (the political line) Gough Whitlam (has the stature for a ruckman) Anthony Green (the ABC political analyst who comes into his own every 4 years) Anthony Green's computer. (can give us the 8 on a 2 team preferred basis.)

ON THE BENCH Ghandi (would spend the whole game sitting crossed-legged) Sampson (strong performer) Sara Marie (token female) Mathew Capuano (only played 2 decent games at North - fortunately both in GFs)

Keith Payne

Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 14:25:34 +1000 From: Tom Munro

Backs

Stonewall Jackson (Tall negator) Robert E Lee (Full Back) Major General Peter Cosgrove (Running Back Pocket)

Half Backs

Fabius Maximus (Flanker hard to pin down, hard to get past ) General "Smiling" Albert Kesserlring (Centre Half back, rock solid in defence) Marshall Gregory Zhukov (Flanker, solid in defence, slow but reliable in rebound)

Centres

Julius Caesar (Wing, silky skills) Alexander the Great (Centre, in all the action) Genghis Khan (Wing absolute racehorse)

Half Forwards

Eric von Manstien (Flanker, methodical and on his day brilliant) Irwin Rommell (Centre half forward, hardest position on the ground, will always win even when heavily manned up) Sulemien the Magnificent (On a flank, great in attack destroyed the Byzantine Empire)

Full Forwards

Lord Cardigan (Tall forward option. Never stops attacking some say to a foolhardy extent) Hannibal (Captain) (Full Forward, took on the dream team of the competition the Roman Empire almost single handed) Napoleon Bonapart (Short running forward option. Can move fast make space and destroy any opposition.)

Wood warmers

George Patton, Cambysese, Tamberlane (Injury problems) John Churchill

Coaching Staff

Sun Tzu (Head coach) Vauban defence coach Clausevitz forward and midfield Machevelli Tactics

From the Trade Nick Daffy quickly faction

Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 15:02:11 +1000 From: Matthew Johnson

Greetings from Mazenod. -Matt Johnson, Peter Begley.

Backs: Wayne (The ball was out) Harmes (Carl) - Annoyed everyone by wildly celebrating the greatest umpiring mistake of the Century. Kelvin Moore (Haw) - Snake Baker used him to launch a hundred highlight packages and he was Jacko 's straight man. Colin Tully (Coll)- Got the opportunity knock out Teddy Hopkins in 1970 but forgot to hit him.

Half Backs: Teddy Potter (Coll) - helped save the competition by handpassing to Breen in 1966. Much maligned but the replay keeps hope alive for sainters everywhere. David Rhys -Jones(Swans, Carl) - Neutralised Dermie in '87, got belted by Diesel, Banks and Neil Busse. Still performing. Stan Magro (Coll)- Got Jezza and provided the Keystone cop slapstick chasing KB around in 1980.

Centres: Robbie Flower (Dees)- Always showed class when playing well for Big V. Sentimental favorite and finals tragic. Billy Barrott(Everyone) - Has to be in. Kicked 65metre drop kicks on the 'G' on G/F day with white laces in his boots. Denis Collins (Dogs, Carl) - Controversial selection but provided a stroke of genius by helping to create the Robbie Muir legend by ruffling his hair.

Half Forwards: Roger Dean (Tigers)- Exploited the 1 umpire system to the limit. Would fall down holding his jaw when a punch was thrown at the full forward. Got fat in 'starvation corner. #18 of Kangaroos - They used to be all big games when he was in. Malcolm Blight (Roos)- Has the lot - Ran into open points and celebrated, took spekkies, long torps - still grabs headlines.

Forwards Barry Goodingham (Roos)- Young kids just used to stare. John Sudholz - (Sth Melb) A man that shape, wearing that much oil just drew attention to himself. Teddy Hopkins (Evil Empire)- Turned the game in 1970. Must be a great guy or very persuasive because no-one belted him.

Rucks Carl Ditterich (Saints and Dees) - In because every game Carl played in was a real big game for whoever he crossed paths with. Michael Tuck (Hawks)- In because his facial expression was the same when he got belted by Phil Carman in 1977 and when he held the 1991 Premiership cup aloft. Garry Wilson (Lions) - In because he was just a great player.

Interchange: Big Mick Nolan (Roos) - We are talking Big Occasion. Mick must be in. Pies, pasties, sandwiches. He had all the ingredients. Phil Carman (Everyone) - White boots, Headbutting umpires and a porno star moustache. What more does a big game player need? Brent 'Tiger' Crosswell (Almost everyone) - Intimidation, argued back with Barassi, Full forward to full back to full forward, threatened the runner. Could not leave him out. 'Cowboy' Neale (Saints) - selected to neutralise other big game players. Imposing physique. Had important meeting with Hudson in 1971.

Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 15:34:10 +1000 From: Bob Crain

Dear Simon,

My team of "Big Occasion" Players is as follows, In Position (None of this half-back flank, forward pocket, goal scoring running through the lines player, who can sometimes have a run on the ball)

>From the back line

FB - Kerry Packer (in for James Packer - embarrassed)

Backs - Magic Johnson & John Blakey

Half-Backs- Kerri Webb, Joe Montana & Tony Leonard (big game radio broadcaster)

Centre - Tiger Woods, Mick Jagger and Sandy Kofax

Half-Forward - Lauren Jackson, Pele & Steve Waugh (Capt.)

Forwards - Andrew Gaze & John Elway

Full Forward - Tony Lockett (he is big)

Ruck - Kingston Town, Dr. J & Michael Jordan

Interchange (limited to 2) Greg Norman and Mario Andretti

This is the International Team of Big Occasion Players.

Bob the Yank

Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 16:24:15 +1000 From: Tom Munro

The Big Occasion Team Competition

Mathew Haydn
Michael Slater
Ricky Ponting
Mark Waughv Seven Waugh (Captain)
Damien Martyn
Adam Glichrist (Vice Captain)
Glen McGrath
Dizzy Gillespie
Brett Lee
Lardarse
Miller 12th man

The lets have a team out of Auckland and it can be the Bombers faction.

Tom Munro

Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 16:37:47 +1000 From: Darren_Wharton@tac.vic.gov.au

Simon and Lads,

In reference to a team of Big Occasion players I can only quote the following divison from Peter from Peterborough's team of the year;

SMORGAN SMORGAN AND SMORGAN (in any order, they're all good Tony!)

That says it all for me.

Regards,

Darren Wharton
Blackburn South

Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 17:39:24 +1000 From: Kevin Hoey

The last competition states it is for big occasion players. I will name a > team of big occasion player that have had big occassions against the > Bulldogs in the finals:

> Backs Caven Jameson Hart
> Half Backs Goodwin Pittman Mcleod
Centre Connell Johnson Koster
> Half Forwards Smart Robran Bond
> Forwards Sampson Ellen Rintoul
> Rucks Rehn Bickley Jarman
> Interchange Keating, James Edwards

> As you would realise this is pretty much the Adelaide line up for the 1997 Preliminary final against the Bulldogs (...two point, two lousy points...). Of particular note were Jarman, McLeod and Ellen (Robran in '98 stiched us up as well).

> The also had a big occasion against St Kilda a week later too.

There were only 3 interchange then, so I have included Billy Brownless for him putting us out of the 1994 finals series after the siren.

> The Bulldogs for premiership 2 in 2002

Kevin Hoey

Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 18:33:53 +1000 From: "Salton, Jeff"

Hi Simon,

Looking forward to the Big Night in a couple of weeks.

Please find below my entry for this week. A little off-brief, but as we all know, it's probably an advantage. Most of the names need no explanation as they pick themselves in their positions. I know it will cause a little controversy but isn't that what you blokes in the mejia want?

Big Game Performers. You can count on each one doing his job.

B: Rose Hancock Cornelia Francis Tatiana Grigorieva
HB: Jack Elliott Bruce Willis Daryl Eastlake
C: Peter Hore Ben Hur Breaker Morant
HF: Shane Warne Kerry Packer Sam Newman
F: Bart Simpson Rupert Murdoch Bruce McAvaney
Ruck: Superman; Ruck Rover: Eddie McGuire; Rover: Road Runner
Bench: Sam Neill; Molly Meldrum; Arthur Daly, Mr Ed

Check out that goal-to-goal line!!!

None of these guys have ever dropped the ball and all are without a doubt, big game players.

Jeff Salton

Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:19:33 +0000 From: Damien Joyce

Simon, you say pick a side made up completely of Big Occasion Players. With the ashes having being finished, a cricket theme is called for

Openers
Ricky Olarenshaw; Won us (the Dons) the G.F in 393 with the best first quarter ever (a potential subject for Tonys Tongue). The Michael Slater of the side, gets you off to a flier.
Mark Mecuri- the best quarter and a half in a final ever against the Swans at the G in 399. Looks good when going, women love him too. Can be a little inconsistent and there3s still question marks over whether he has fulfilled his potential- attention Greg Blewett

First Drop
Dermott Brereton 89 G.F, the first to drop; boom, boom. Solid and reliable, know the game well, but has a larrkin streak. Can come in all guns blazing and blow the opposition away with bluff, bravado and bluster. A cross between Ian Chappell and Ricky Ponting

Middle Order
Darren Jarman- the Mark Waugh of the side, makes it look soooo easy, could play til hes 50 and will still be braining em. Mark Bickley- the skipper and all round nice guy who comes in late in the order and saves the day on the big stage (2nd half 97-8 grannys). Sound familiar. Does Stephen Rodger Waugh ring a bell?

Keeper
Simon Madden- too tall for a keeper I hear you say. No, hes just like Heals, great career, plenty of highlights, stood up in big games, but people are always quick to remind them of their moments of darkness (Heals-Karachi 94), Simon Madden and his run in with a certain post in the drought breaker of 1990.

Three Quicks
Peter Matera- his sheer pace cost the Cats a flag in 92. And much like Brett Lee is prone to do, his celebrations in 92 got a little out of hand (running around arms pumping everywhere after kicking a goal)
Ted Hopkins- one moment of dazzling brillance in the big time that ensured he would be forever remembered. Just couldnt find his line and length again. Flash in the pan? Come on down Bob Massie.
Wayne Carey- the big fella from country NSW who keeps on keeping on. Theres some certainties in life, McGrath puts it on the spot time and time again, and Carey kicks 6 and single handed ley beats your side when it really^Πcounts. Good honest lads who can play.

Spinner
Malcolm Blight- eccentric character who did it all as a player, hugely talented and is widely respected. Also a favourite on the t.v screens, being famous for his intelligent and dry observations. Yes its welcome back to the MCG, Richie Benaud.

Damien Joyce, formerly of Willaura and Ararat, now plying his trade with the North Old Boys reserves

Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 19:31:43 +0800 From: MR DAVID SAUNDERS

Dear Coodabeens,

Stuck up here in the humidity, crowds and pollution for three years, your show is one of the things I truly miss about Melbourne. St Kilda's lurch from one embarrassment to another (I left after they lost the 97 Grand Final) isn't.

I tuned into the show on the Net last Saturday for the first time since I left, and nearly cried. God bless technology.

Attached is my team of big occasion players. If by some miracle I win, please send my prize to my Dad, Hugh, who is a regular contributor and a former Coodabeens Convention representative.

PS, he's got his own team in too.

B: RED ADAIR - THE ONLY MAN TO PUT OUT A FIRE DOWN BACK
JAMES BOND - NEVER GETS BEATEN
SHANE WARNE - NAGGING, INTIMIDATING WOULD DEFINITELY PUT FORWARDS IN A SPIN
HB: OCTAGONAL - YOU'D LOVE TO HAVE HIM GALLOPING OFF HALFBACK
DENG XIAOPENG - EMPHATICALLY DESTROYED OPPOSITION IN '89
BROCKIE'S .05 COMMODORE - WHO WOULDN'T WANT A V8 ON THE HALF BACK LINE
C: MICHAEL JACKSON - ALWAYS A SHOW IN FRONT OF A CROWD
GRAHAM RICHARDSON - ALWAYS MAKES THINGS HAPPEN IN THE CLINCH
MARK BUTCHER - COULD TURN A DEAD RUBBER INTO A BIG OCCASION
HF: LIBERACE - FLAMBOYANT, THE ULTIMATE BIG OCCASION PERFORMER
STEVE WAUGH (CAPT)- THE TOUGHER IT GETS, THE TOUGHER HE IS
ZINEDINE ZIDANE - DOESN'T GET MUCH BIGGER THAN 2 WORLD CUP FINAL GOALS AGAINST BRAZIL
F: NAPOLEON BONAPARTE - THE CONSUMMATE SMALL MAN
FRED ASTAIRE - GREAT AT LEADING
GINGER ROGERS - ALWAYS AT HER BEST WHEN CRUMBING OFF FRED
FOLL: WINSTON CHURCHILL -
FRANK SINATRA - INFLUENTIAL
ROVER: KYLIE MINOGUE -
I/C: LYNDON JOHNSTON - CAME OFF THE BENCH FOR KENNEDY
JUSTICE MICHAEL KIRBY - ANOTHER BENCHWARMER WHO CAN MIX IT UP
MIKE BREARLEY - SPECTACULARLY TURNED THINGS ROUND IN 81 WHEN BROUGHT ON
COACH: LORD ANDREW LLOYD-WEBBER - A VETERAN OF MAKING IT HAPPEN ON THE BIG NIGHT

Regards,

David Saunders

The Coodabeen Champions    Competition