Congratulations to Adam Cooney on winning the 2008 Brownlow Medal....what a fantastic ambassador to the game of football....a young man who at just 22 has maturity beyond his years...I remember back a few seasons whenever he went near the ball I thought it was the opposition jeering him and I couldn't understand why, after a few weeks I realised it was the now familiar cry of the Bulldogs cheersquad 'Cooney, Cooney' (I know I'm blonde sometimes). Adam spoke at the after match function we went to in Sydney - behind his boyish looks lies a great wit....which was evident again last night in his acceptance 'speech'? The AFL needs a role model like Adam after the antics of some other high profile players...best wishes to Adam, Hayley and their chldren and may the spoils of being a Brownlow medalist set them up for a lifetime of hapiness together.......
Still on football and my beloved Dogs.....heard a rumour early this morning then read it on the internet that the Bulldogs big new forward is probably going to be Barry Hall.....now big, bad Barry has never been one of my favourites.....but we do need a big strong forward and if he's the guy who can get us a Premiership - so be it! Looking forward to hearing more and seeing the 2009 draw.....wow what a match that would be in Sydney, one we definitely wouldn't miss.....
Had a text message yesterday from my Cheeky Possum telling me he was on the Gold Coast...........I know how much he'd love to be able to visit Grandma and I just hope that his father and step-mother have it in their hearts to let him.....
Had a great time at Pete & Carols on Sunday.....great BBQ, so much food - oops the diet, how could I not eat a piece of birthday cake and home made pav.......yummy. Pete had told the kids they were not to mention the word Dogs to Aunty Val as it would upset her....imagine his suprise when I rocked up wearing my Doggie Scarf!! Guess I have a soft spot for the Cats 'cos they were Dads team......not easy when my son, daughter (who switched from Richmond and is like a reformed smoker)! the Cheeky Possum and The Princess are all one eyed Hawks....but sorry I'm going for the CATS (at least then I can say we got put out by the Premiers!) Love this photo of my great nephew.
Till next time - take care
