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Footy season underway

Hello and welcome again to another edition of the SLF. If you didn’t know, the footy season is underway as it consumes the back end of the paper, the radio and of course the telly and if you want more there is plenty on the net. But it’s good to have it back and if you’re not in a footy tipping comp, well join one at your local hotel, that way you have a good excuse for Friday night drinks.

Don’t write off the Tigers just yet!!!

The banwagon jumpers, well they have jumped well and truly off the Tigers after a dismal first round performance. It was defiantly the talk of the weekend and a tough couple of matches ahead could see the end of Terry. But as we know it’s a long season and things change and it hurts me to say that Carlton were “impressive”.

You have to stay and suffer the pain

As many Tigers supporter either drifted to the bar or actually went home I have to admit I always sit and watch the whole game and suffer all of the pain. My fellow Tigers supporters said enough is enough and journeyed to the bar well before half time

Just incase

Enterprising local trucking magnate Bruce “Boofhead” Hendy was anticipating a big night after the footy on Thursday night. You see before first drinks were served in “Muzzas” bar at the Vic, Boofhead pulls out the phone and takes a photo of his room key number. I guess it was just incase he overcatered......

Cheer squad to get a job!!!

The cheer squads from both teams impressed grain guru “Boofhead”, especially when the wind got up and they managed to keep aloft those large banners. “They would be handy on the grain tarps” the big fella said....

Member’s nose bleed

A couple of local MCC members namely Stewart “Smacka” MacPherson and Rueben “Rostran” Cheesman had to lower themselves and move higher in the stand due to large crowd at the G on Thursday night. “O Stewart I haven’t been up this high before, this is what they call the nose bleed area” said Rueben. At least up that high we find out the colour of the blood and it’s defiantly red not blue!!!!

Yelling for the Tigers in amongst the Carlton faithful

Load and vocal football supporter Tim “Pie Guts” Nisbet seize the opportunity to “stir” the Carlton faithful as he took a verbal swipe at favourite son Brendan “Fev” Fevola during the game. You see the Pie man was their courtesy of Anthony “Pratty” Barham who supplied the tickets through Derek “The Mayor” Cameron. He was game as they were seated in amongst the player’s family members.....

He made it

We call it “Muzzas Bar” because it’s his home away from home. Well who turns up one Thursday night when the bar was littered with current and former natives? Murray “Muzza” McGregor himself.

There’s been a protest

The aftermath of Thursday night’s game provided plenty of laughs as the local contingent hit the bars of Melbourne with “some” only making it back in the daylight hours of the next morning. But during the night one such former native decided to protest the best way he could when the barman stopped serving the group of excited natives. So what does this individual do, he leaves the bar finds and open window at the back of the place, takes his kit off and runs through the packed establishment, alerts the barman, dodges the bouncers and heads on down the street and into the night. It was without doubt the funniest and best “nuddie” run I have ever seen......

EOM

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Hello again
It’s nearly the end of March and every district farmer is looking skyward wondering if it’s ever going to rain again. In this game you have to be an optimist, so in that case the breaking rains are not that far away.

Order your Lamborghini now!!!!
If you listen to American finance guru Jim Rogers then you would certainly have the rights to be excited. He said that the fund managers, banker etc would be driving taxis not Lamborghinis in the future and the ones that will be driving the Lamborghinis would be farmers because they produce “real” things. Anyway don’t listen to me go to http://www.ausfarmonline.com.au/docs/more-from-jim-rogers.pdf and check out the transcript of the interview he did with George Negus on SBS. Image John “Jack” Cameron getting picked up from the pub in “Fayzies” shiny new red Lambo!!!!

All the rivers run
Banyena stalwart Peter “Boccy” Burn is renowned for his cheeky side and when he went to former Banyena native Damian “Major” Drum’s new house for a visit he asked a cheeky question. He asked in front of his new bride to be “Now Pa (they call him Pa after Pa Kettle out Banyena way) which way does the water run when you jump in the pool”. An embarrassed “Major” gave him an evil glare and quickly changed the subject.

Quote of the week
I heard a quote this week that farmers could relate too. It came from Guru Nyngan (NSW) sheep breeder Peter McKid. He said “the only money we can make is the money we save”. How true is that one in time of lower commodity prices.

Wrinkly Jumper
A naive member of the Yarrawonga/Mulwala cricket club couldn’t work out the difference between a sheep and a woolly jumper!!! You see my fellow Yarra resident Dwain “Daryl” Duxson was trying to explain to his fellow cricketers about these wrinkle free merinos and how you breed them. This young fella said “that would be easy just use the iron to get the wrinkles out”. It’s not that funny but the thing is he was serious.

Get on now
Some of you would know legend Yarra resident Glen “Wally” Brear from the Corporate Cup or some of you may have even seen him pole dancing at Paula Duxson’s 40th. Whatever the case the manager at Pistols Tavern (my watering hole) also doubles as Yarrawonga Football President and I cornered him late last Saturday night and he said that they had recruited that well over the summer that you should “Get on”. You can now bet on country footy on Sportsbet and last quote was $6.50 for the premiership.

Can’t keep a good man down
Legend Marnoo cricketer Derek “The Mayor” Cameron has once again taken out Marnoo’s cricketer of the year despite being in his 42’nd year. What a great effort.


EOM

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Welcome again

Another weeks just flicks by and I’m starting to wonder if anything happens in between the Cricket/Tennis and Golf/Footy season. Well that’s the way it seems as I think my spies go into hiding at this time of the year. Anyway we will soldier on.....

Daryl disgusted

Former tap ruckman Daryl “Maysie” May was disgusted to hear that a particular Donald agronomist was telling people not to bother sowing the crop this year as it aint going to rain. Apparently Norm “Guru” Duxson delivered the news to May who later walked away mumbling expletives.

Try before you buy

A friend of John “Noisy” Nisbet’s was put in an unenviable position by his wife. She said it either me of the grog. The bloke said “I’ll give the grog a month’s trial”

Big game ahead

For us Tigers supporters there is only one thing on the radar, Carlton. Those cocky Carlton supporters have already pencilled it in as a win. I know there will be plenty of rib bashing when a group of native Carlton and Richmond supporters venture down to the MCG later this month. More about this later.

47 fans and counting

My Facebook site now has 47 fans. I have recently uploaded some brilliant photos of all the people that make this publication tick. So make sure you tell your Facebook friends.

Mandy joins the list

Everybody’s favourite female bar lady Amanda Lory has joined my Facebook site. I remember those wonderful days when she used to ban me from the pub for giving her cheek back when I was a young colt. A little bit different to the current publican, you just get that cheesy bemused grin!!!!

EOM

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Where has the year gone?
It’s probably something I go on about alot but where has this year gone? Must be having too much fun! A quiet news week this week with not much to report, it’s like my spies have been gagged!!!!

A horizontal farmer
We mentioned a couple of weeks ago on the Facebook site that Marnoo West farming icon Brian “Farmer” Healy was told by his trusty advisor Andrew “Clown” Newall to go back to the couch for another month. Well if it doesn’t rain soon the leading farmer will horizontal for a while yet!!!!

Smokin and drinkin
I have been uploading some old school photos from the 70’s on the Facebook site and it’s interesting to go through the list and see where they are now. One such story tickled my fancy, I was talking to my fellow Yarra resident Dwain “Daryl” Duxson the other day about the photos and he tells the story of Barry Casey who used to smoke in class and go to the pub at lunch time. Imagine if you did that now............................

Cricket over bring on the golf
The natural progression for many a cricketer is to put the bat away and polish the 1 wood in anticipation of the golfing season ahead. On paper it looks as though it is going to be a ripping season with Norm “Guru” Duxson back at the helm as President. He takes over the role from Graeme “Grey Skies Above” Ellen who held the post for the last two seasons. “The Royal” with its new looking clubhouse will have water when they decide to connect the new pipeline.

Mini (Wine) bar
Local celebrity and leading Marnoo East machinery dealer Nigel “Winebar” Slee and his adorable wife “Chook” are expecting their first. Try and wipe the smile of Winebar’s face, he is happy as a pig in you-know-what. A couple of dirty nappies will keep him honest...

Farming the next boom industry
I can just hear SLF favourite and hall of fame member John “Jack” Cameron saying “Square Leg is off his nut” when I mention the above headline. But if you read three articles on the Ausfarm Online website under “interesting stuff” you will get a little excited. Go to www.ausfarmonline.com.au and have a look.


Mr Asia
The new titty show Underbelly certainly has taken off and the connection to New Zealand is well spelt out. Hence the reason why many a local are calling local pig farmer and former Kiwi Gary “Mr Asia” Baker just that, “Mr Asia”. I don’t think he got up to the same shenanigans as the real life character but the name has stuck.

Gone missing
This would be about the first time that hall of fame member Stewart “Smacka” MacPherons wasn’t mentioned in despatches. Oops I mentioned him, just forget you read this piece.

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Welcome to another edition
Another week just crossed off the map, as we all look forward to that “early break”. I was home on the weekend and speaking too many of the farmers in the district they are sick and tired of carting water.

Pete sees the funny side
Local shearing gun Peter “Pete” Newall is always good for a comment or two and he didn’t let the punters down when he purchased the drinker at the Marnoo Bushfire appeal auction. “You need anything you get hold of when it comes to carting water” he said referring to the 5 litres the drinker holds.........

Getting out of bed is a problem
I was having a beer with funnyman Stewart “Smacka” MacPherson and Dwain “Daryl” Duxson in the corner shop on Sunday when Duxson complained that he can hardly get out of bed with stiffness after a hard days cricket the day before. As quick as a flash Smacka said “I also have trouble getting out of bed on a Sunday and my body is fine”

I’ll grant you that one
Trusted Navy Blues money counter and leading Marnoo West farmer Mark “Pest” Raggatt was assigned to the job of picking up the grant money the group had obtained from the shire offices at the Town Hall last week. However “The Pest” got his Town Halls mixed up and spent quite a bit of time consuming in the pub named after the town landmark.

Bluey never to join Facebook
Myself and a couple of other natives were chatting away about Facebook last weekend whilst consuming a few when one such patron asked Leigh “Blue Can” Foster if he was on Facebook. “Not me” he replied “that internet has got me into enough trouble already.................”

Croppers, get it in according to Muzza
Callawadda stalwart Murray “Muzza” McGregor has warned farmers to get the crop in before Easter this year as he is tipping a wet Autumn and Winter. “If you haven’t got it in by Easter you may be in trouble” he said with authority. Let’s hope the big fella is somewhere around the mark!!!

Meeting royalty
The sleepy township of Callawadda can now boast the hand of royalty as leading Pollie Kevin “Yes Minister” Erwin met the Princess up in the fire ravaged hills the other day. I’m sure she is better for the experience...............

Big day out
The Bushfire appeal was a big event with many a native turning out, I’m not sure what was raised but I am sure that many families will benefit. Well done to the organising committee and extra well done to all that turned up and made it a spectacular event.

Loading the photos
If you are on the Facebook site you will see that I have developed two photo albums, one has all of Marnoo’s landmarks which have been described as “Marnoo’s Assets”. The other is photos of all my favourite characters including all of the Hall of Fame members.

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