Taskes after his Mum’s side but then that’s obvi rs.
i think it genuinely shows how forgiving the AFL is of Essendon by letting Tom play.
Yes the AFL are renown for their loving kindness and compassion.
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The fact they saw it in themselves to let his dad live was also noteworthy.
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Some being too tough on Stephanie. She was a GM of football before finishing high school for an AFL team. Pretty serious accomplishment
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huh?
“In a sign that the cold war between the AFL and Essendon is headed towards a détente as early as Monday, the league turned a blind eye to the team sheet, mindful of the effect this saga has had on all parties.”
Written on 24 August 2013… 3 days later…
Was a very brief light moment in a ■■■■ storm. Gave the briefest glimpse into Hird’s character and at that stage he was maintaining his sense of humour.
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Whereas She Who Must Not Be Named…
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100% win record as GM - correct?
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Hope they mould him in the way of the Gary Moorcroft / Mark Johnson type fp we’ve missed since then.
Also gets a front row seat to the mozzie / Tippa show
How many kilograms has he put on ?
Extended bench = tom hird 2020 debut.
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and also Sam Lane QC put on her ‘this is a serious breach’ voice, and Richo to his credit said sam, it’s just a joke.
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Sam Lane is only missing one fortnightly upper lip wax away from being Tim Lane.
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Really that’s a bit cruel, poor Sam. Are you saying she gives herself whisker rash?
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There seems to be two breeds of young AFL Journalist.
Those who start at the bottom, normally out at the u18 level and work there way up. And then there are those who daddy’s have connection that generally just rake mud, and wouldn’t even know what number Dustin Martin wears. cough McClure, Lane, Browne cough.
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Is maclures dad that shtbag from FC - that makes a lot of dots connect
no. his dad is the late Geoff McClure, former Age sports reporter.
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