the hell kind of surname is ‘philp’
Philp was a big name in Queensland. Burns Philp.
Bradley Walsh soaked his pants laughing.
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Makes sense, it’s a holiday for both teams anyhow!
They need to rename their injury list to honour Martin & Marchbank somehow.
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I’d end up at the men’s gallery and never get out of King Street
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Luckily - it appears so is ours with the 2MP, Laverde, Tsatas, Cox, Guelfi updates.
We suck at a lot of games, as it turns out!
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Should be rule against pet names for ■■■■ Carlton players.
Interesting fact; “Pitto” predictive textualises into “Potato”.
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He’s okay.
He bangs in hard and tries to nullify oppositions top line ruckmen.
He did win the hit outs against English/Lobb, but it didnt translate to a Clearance advantage for Carlton on the night.
Naturally, English beat Pittonet around the ground, but thats no disgrace.
Former Carlton player Ron De Iulio admits drug trafficking in police interview
Former Blues player Ron De Iulio has been arrested after drugs, deal bags and cash were found in a raid on his home.
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May 18, 2023 - 6:00AM
Former Carlton player Ron De Iulio has been arrested after police uncovered drugs during a raid on his home. Picture: David Crosling
Former Carlton footballer Ron De Iulio says he wants to “do better” after a police raid exposed him as a drug trafficker.
The Herald Sun can reveal De Iulio, 51, was arrested after drugs, deal bags and cash – and a notebook containing prices and names of his clients – were seized at his Melbourne apartment in February.
In a frank police interview, he admitted he would pay about $10,000 for the drugs, mostly methamphetamine, and onsell it to make a profit of $1500.
De Iulio, who played more than 100 games with the Blues during the 1990s, said he had about “half a dozen” recurring customers who he conducted deals with in “two-second transactions”.
De Iulio has admitted to police of his alleged drug trafficking. Picture: Allsport
Ron De Iulio leaves the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.Picture: David Crosling
He would sell the illicit substances to fund his own smoking habits and “get by”, he said.
Supporting himself with crutches, De Iulio, 51, faced Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday where magistrate Brett Sonnet described his offending as a “fall from grace”.
De Iulio pleaded guilty to trafficking a drug of dependence, dealing in proceeds of crime and possessing ecstasy.
He also admitted possessing an explosive weapon after police found an illegal Chinese firecracker in his Liverpool St property.
It comes after he faced court in April last year on other drug offences, in which he avoided a conviction after successfully completing a six-month good behaviour diversion program.
De Iulio, pictured taking on Melbourne great David Schwarz, told police he had recurrent customers to whom he allegedly sold drugs.
He then told the court the publicity surrounding his arrest and subsequent health issues had been the “wake-up call” he needed.
At the time, he was undergoing rehabilitation for his drug battles, which had increased during Covid lockdowns due to his isolation.
He was also recovering in hospital after he suffered a stroke in September 2021, and months later almost lost his leg when struck by a scooter.
But his lawyer Zoe Davis this week said the series of health setbacks meant De Iulio was “reckless” and began using drugs again.
“In the period after being released from hospital, obviously foolishly and for no justification he has reverted back to drugs,” Ms Davis said. “He continues to go through rehab. He has ceased all drug use.”
Carlton’s Ron De Iulio during his 100th game for the club. Picture: A/CT.
De Iulio now has a full-time NDIS carer. Picture: David Crosling
In pushing for mercy to be shown, Ms Davis said the offending was “highly unsophisticated” and that her client’s health concerns would make any time behind bars more onerous.
She said De Iulio had a “permanent impairment” requiring daily management of medications and appointments, and that he now has a full-time NDIS carer.
“It is noted that he is extremely lucky to be alive,” she said.
Ms Davis also pointed to De Iulio’s previous good character and his “very long and fruitful professional sporting career”.
“He’s had a very fruitful and honest and successful life,” she said.
“He’s a community figure. He has been in the public eye.
“He’s now reached a point here, he has tarnished that. He wants to do better.”
The prosecution said De Iulio should be imprisoned, arguing drug offences were “a substantial evil” and “prevalent” in our community.
But they conceded a community correction order would also be a suitable punishment.
Mr Sonnet told De Iulio he had “the capacity to turn your life around”.
“I am satisfied you are deserving of one final chance,” the magistrate said.
He placed De Iulio on a two-year good behaviour bond without conviction, and ordered he donate $5000 to the Salvation Army.
The Lygon Street Mafia
Sue the Hun, Schwartz.
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Top 10 things for drug dealers to avoid.
All 10 are listed in the article on P5 of the Sun today.
Explosive weapon wtf. An illegal chinese firecracker.
Back in the day every kid played with these and not just once a year but twice a year they were freely available.
There was the ubiquitous “penny banger” then the “threepenny banger” which packed quite a bit more punch.
Yep. Used with intent to harm, an explosive weapon. But we had a lot of fun with them.
Allegedly fire crackers are used at FIFO sites to advertise the drugs have arrived.
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No doubt Ronny has declared all that net business income to the Taxation Department
One headline I saw had him as a champion.
Word redefinition.