The Man From Magpie River

stik35 · Joined: 22 May 2001 Location: VIC

What a fantastic read.
It gave me goosebumps.
If only it were the real thing!
BJ, when it's finished I want a copy!

Kristin5 · Fiery Redhead Joined: 19 Apr 2001

Oh my god, it has sent shivers down my spine (and brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face, when I read the bit about Nath)

"I'm sure people see me as a screaming redhead with a big pair of boobs, but I like to think I've got things to say." Geri Halliwell, former member of the Spice Girls

MargOZ · Joined: 08 May 2001 Location: Vic, Australia

I'm convinced there should be a supporters page in our Club's B&W newsletter and this would be an ideal submission. It's a great read and I agree with stik35 - it really gives you B&W goosebumps!

Well done BJ.

GO PIES!
Marg

BJ · Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2002 9:42 am

Well, here goes, the final installment:

The siren went, the whistle blew, the umpire held up the ball,
The final stanza to be played of the greatest game of them all.
The crowd was electric and excited the massive roars were extreme,
Who was destined to hold up the cup, to be the winning team?

Tarks grabbed the ball from the bounce and hobbled it forward to Bucks,
He smashed through a wall of Lions tackles and set sail for home with luck,
The ball bounced once, and took a drastic turn and looked as if it would not deliver,
But it bounced twice more, and through for a GOAL which gave the supporters a shiver.

The contest was a dour struggle of wills, contests and heart,
Each player knew he had to hold his nerve, and they had done that from the start.
The Lions produced some good football and also had a lucky free,
They kicked another two goals and held a threatening lead.

3 Minutes to go and the game was on, the pies now trailed by 10,
"We need to attack at all costs" Said Mick, "We won't win if we defend.
The ball came out again to Bucks, who ran down the members flank,
He kicked to Taz, who took a strong mark and then he quickliy passed it back.

Bucks set sail for home and the ball went on and on,
It was punched down to Mal Michael who was tackled by Molloy and the umpire said 'You're GONE'.
Molloy stood up and kicked the goal, knowing there was no time to waste.
Thier bodies were tired, their lungs were burning, the game was of a hectic pace.

The ball was bounced for the final time, with less than a minute left,
Tarks grabbed it and handballed to Bucks, who hit Leon on the chest.
Leon was about 60 out, too far for him, who knows?
So he hanballed to Bucks, who slammed home a BEAUTY with less than 2 seconds to go.

The siren went, the pies were home, in scenes not seen before,
The crowd erupted, and grown men hugged, and people wept galore.
The best moment came when Bucks held up the cup with a definate quiver,
And forever the tale will be told of the man from Magpie River.

The End

BJ

AnthonyC · Joined: 09 Aug 2002 Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Great Work, BJ!

Go Pies!

Elvira7 · Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2002 10:21 am

What can one say BJ. For the first time in quite a while I am actually lost for words.

This is absolutely BRILLIANT work!!!!

Elvira - Always Proud & Passionate

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Broadie · Joined: 10 Feb 1999 Location: VIC

BJ, that is just plain SUPERB!

And to top it off, Paul Licuria just walked into my office (thanks to a friend of mine who taught him). Just finished a chat & he signed my season's ticket. THERE is a great example of the quality of men we've got playing at Collingwood.

Broadie

Kristin5 · Fiery Redhead Joined: 19 Apr 2001

Fantastic stuff, BJ! You've captured the Collingwood spirit perfectly - now, if only this year's GF could go according to your poem...

"I'm sure people see me as a screaming redhead with a big pair of boobs, but I like to think I've got things to say." Geri Halliwell, former member of the Spice Girls

Miss_Lisey_Molloy · Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2002 10:48 am

Excellent BJ! I am handing over my title to you! I am no longer the 'Poem Master' as i have found someone who has shown to be far more superior!
I'm still the 'Poem Master' of school though!
Love always, Alyssa xoxo

__________________________________
Lisey Molloy! Jarrod Molloy's No.1 Fan!

'Oo, Someone 2 be kind 2, In between the dark & the lite,
Oo, Coming rite behind u, Swear I'm gonna find u,
One of these nights!
One of these nights- The Eagles'

stik35 · Joined: 22 May 2001 Location: VIC

Fantastic! It brought tears to my eyes for Bucks to be the hero.
I loved the bit about Moneybags and Molloy.
Those come from behind wins to make it just in time are the best wins of all - to see the other team snatch defeat from the jaws of victory makes it even better.

Lucky Locky_er · Joined: 13 Jul 2002 Location: Mill Park

Unreal BJ. Had the adrenalin pumping. The final verse brought tears to my eyes too.

Should send a copy to the club for the guys. Great inspirational stuff - just what they need to lift them through the next few weeks.

cobood · Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2002 2:48 pm

BJ.... thanks that is absolutely fantastic... the hairs on my arms are standing on end and the tears are freeflowing down my face... (I better watch it I might short circuit my puter)

I agree with a previous post who said that u shd send it to the Club.... that is an excellent idea.... and I would also send it to Bucks himself.....

BJ that is sooooooooo great I just hope to see it happening in real life this September... if not this one then next year....

Unreal.... 200/100

BE LOUD...BE PROUD
(September.... we WILL be there)

Heidi Ho · Joined: 20 Aug 2002 Location: Pascoe Vale

What a way to describe that one day in September!!!! FANTASTIC..

PieClive · Joined: 12 Jul 2002 Location: Canberra

BJ - that is the best thing I've read since the Sunday papers after the 1990 Grand Final.

Presti35 · Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2002 5:30 pm

BJ, Pure Class!

Best thing ive read for ages!

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