Pork Talk 30th June 2019

PORK TALK.

Booragoon Round The warm balmy cocktail and cheap Bintang fuelled Kuta Town House nights and sweat soaked glory of Canggu were still fresh in the mind of all Bali Pigs as we headed to a larger but softer battlefield called Karoonda. The Weather Bureau told us that there was a high probability of getting 2 inches on Sunday, coincidentally the same as Gav’s and Rob’s chances in Bangkok.

Following a solid nights training draining beers in the change rooms while the rain poured down outside, the Juniors went out with such poor numbers that they had to call upon some self funded retirees to fill the forward line: Nev, Clarkey and President Coff. SOS, one of the nicest people you could meet, apart from Ash Barty, has made the transformation from a jovial big man to a skinny angry man, and was given a yellow card. This meant that the coach needed to throw the magnets around in a random fashion, which included moving himself into ruck, the biggest surprise since Collingwood lost to the Kangaroos. In a remarkable display of team democracy coach Maloney gave SOS’s teammates the opportunity to vote on whether SOS would play forward or back upon his return. We’re not sure of the result, but as we’ve seen with Trump and Brexit sometimes the voters get it wrong. Peely sadly disclocated a finger, not surprising given the amount of work that finger did in Phuket. He and his finger will be missed down back. All played well in the Juniors. The Seniors took on the combined strength of Wembley and the Central Crocs and despite awful weather conditions, put up a strong showing. With some key outs like Boyd, Cooper, Chaddy, Bazz and Fug, it was always going to be tough for the Pigs .The Seniors started in ruck with Dicko, who despite being up against a bigger opponent managed to break even in the first half before he had to leave quickly to watch Fremantle lose to the bottom side, albeit from a corporate box.

Following some solid physical footy, the Wembley boys knew that they should avoid contact with Harro, a bit like a truck driver should avoid Bayswater Bridge. Special mention must be made of the backline of Wilf, Neil, Cupcake, Boothey, and Sainter, who had to fight of waves of white jumpers. Jose, Tommy, Millsy were all good, along with, Millsy (47 but looks 37), and coach Eaton an amphibious player because he can kick on both legs. The rain was solid in the second quarter, making clean ball handling about as likely as Carlton beating Freo. Cupcake, on the last line of defence, threw his head back for a cheap free kick in a Sonny Walters manner before taking the mark of the match, unfortunately putting back pocket Neil in a near coma. All played well. Special mention to the commitment of the Pigs WAGS which is amazing, as they sit huddled together in the cold and rain, hanging on tightly to their travel wine mugs of bubbles whilst cheering on wildly for their Pig warriors. Congratulations again to the Bali Pigs who brought international recognition to our club but more importantly shared good times which each other, their friends and family. See you at Warnbro.