■ In recent months there has been an avalanche of rubbish saying I have it in for Deer Park – that I am against the club and the way it goes about its business. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, I have expressed my point of view about money in local footy – but what’s wrong with that? Last Saturday, during our pre-game show on 88.9 WYN FM, I fronted Deer Park president Mark McGoldrick about the matter and I think we sorted it out. I like Mark, always have. I hope the people who send me poisonous emails were listening because your president doesn’t have a problem with my stance. He acknowledged that the club pays its players well, and I have no problem with that. Mark spoke about the club’s junior development, which sounds very healthy. I wish Deer Park all the best in the Western Region Football League. Do I want an even competition where all games are just a kick the difference? Of course I do, but that will never happen under the current set-up. I love the passion that people have for their clubs but, please, don’t think you are above reproach. I have never said I have all the answers, but I am allowed to ask the questions and express an opinion, as everyone is.
■ What a wonderful win by the Western Bulldogs over Collingwood. I am happy to say I thought the Bulldogs were no hope. I warned my son that it was highly likely his team would get done like a dinner. When I arrived home after watching Werribee go down by a point to Essendon in the VFL, quite frankly I was in no mood to watch the Dogs capitulate to Collingwood. I was delighted with what I saw as I’m sure every Bulldogs fan was, especially those who have taken to social media to criticise the coach and his game plan. I hope that egg on your faces tastes good.
■ Life memberships in the Werribee Football Club have been awarded to Stephen Sells, Anthony Eames, Paul Satterly and Michael Frost. Sells won the Field Medal when Werribee was a division 2 club, and the other three are Liston medallists. Frost, who unfortunately could not make it to the presentation, has a remarkable story. As well as the Liston he won two club best and fairests, two Barry Priest medals in the WRFL and a best and fairest when he played for the Yarrawonga Pigeons. Life membership is a very special honour and it was great to see how much it meant to these decorated footballers.
