by Dutchy » Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:26 am
by am Bays » Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:42 am
Dutchy wrote:At my cricket club last night we had our 40th year anniversary dinner and thanks to Glen Elliot we had Barrie Robran as our guest speaker.
I must say is the first time Ive heard him speak live and he is not only a true legend of Australian Footballl but an icon of this state. The bloke is so humble and has never forgotten where he came from.
He stated his career highlight was playing his first game with North Adelaide, not the medals and premierships, just fullfilling his goal of playing with North, even his second highlight was simply playing with his brother.
He enjoys SANFL much much more than AFL, in fact walking out of a AFL game last year at half time..
He said the best player he has ever seen is Stephen Kernahan although he believes Judd in time will pass him.
He named the magnificent 7 of SANFL footy including Ebert, Bagshaw, Marker, Cornes, Davies, Kerley and I forget the other...
He didnt make a fee from attending but auctioned some items for his charity which there were some great bids so made it worthwhile.
Also interesting side note that NAFC have commited to sponsoring our cricket club next year, just hope I dont have to wear a top with NAFC on it!!!! (we are the same colours as North)...interesting concept, they cant be involved in our footy club as its in Sturt's zone!
Many North fans will know all of the above but thought it was worth sharing...
by Adelaide Hawk » Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:43 am
Dutchy wrote:He named the magnificent 7 of SANFL footy including Ebert, Bagshaw, Marker, Cornes, Davies, Kerley and I forget the other...
by Punk Rooster » Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:50 am
Wedgie will be rapt that Stephen Kerley got a mention!Dutchy wrote:He named the magnificent 7 of SANFL footy including Ebert, Bagshaw, Marker, Cornes, Davies, Kerley and I forget the other...
Ralph Wiggum wrote:That's where I saw the leprechaun. He told me to burn things
by Dutchy » Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:56 am
Adelaide Hawk wrote:Dutchy wrote:He named the magnificent 7 of SANFL footy including Ebert, Bagshaw, Marker, Cornes, Davies, Kerley and I forget the other...
Good to see Marker get a mention. IMHO, a grossly under-rated superstar of SANFL football.
by Adelaide Hawk » Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:31 pm
Dutchy wrote:Adelaide Hawk wrote:Dutchy wrote:He named the magnificent 7 of SANFL footy including Ebert, Bagshaw, Marker, Cornes, Davies, Kerley and I forget the other...
Good to see Marker get a mention. IMHO, a grossly under-rated superstar of SANFL football.
Yeah he mentioned Marker a few times during the night.
I forgot that he also spoke about his state cricketing career something I never knew.
by Zorro » Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:13 pm
Dutchy wrote:At my cricket club last night we had our 40th year anniversary dinner and thanks to Glen Elliot we had Barrie Robran as our guest speaker.
I must say is the first time Ive heard him speak live and he is not only a true legend of Australian Footballl but an icon of this state. The bloke is so humble and has never forgotten where he came from.
He stated his career highlight was playing his first game with North Adelaide, not the medals and premierships, just fullfilling his goal of playing with North, even his second highlight was simply playing with his brother.
He enjoys SANFL much much more than AFL, in fact walking out of a AFL game last year at half time..
He said the best player he has ever seen is Stephen Kernahan although he believes Judd in time will pass him.
He named the magnificent 7 of SANFL footy including Ebert, Bagshaw, Marker, Cornes, Davies, Kerley and I forget the other...
He didnt make a fee from attending but auctioned some items for his charity which there were some great bids so made it worthwhile.
Also interesting side note that NAFC have commited to sponsoring our cricket club next year, just hope I dont have to wear a top with NAFC on it!!!! (we are the same colours as North)...interesting concept, they cant be involved in our footy club as its in Sturt's zone!
Many North fans will know all of the above but thought it was worth sharing...
by bayman » Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:16 pm
Punk Rooster wrote:Wedgie will be rapt that Stephen Kerley got a mention!Dutchy wrote:He named the magnificent 7 of SANFL footy including Ebert, Bagshaw, Marker, Cornes, Davies, Kerley and I forget the other...![]()
If only G Cornes was 1/5th as humble as Barrie, I wouldn't rate Cornes as the biggest full of himself knob ever...
by Punk Rooster » Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:19 pm
Ralph Wiggum wrote:That's where I saw the leprechaun. He told me to burn things
by Spiritof64 » Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:41 pm
by Snaggletooth Tiger » Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:43 pm
bayman wrote:sam newman is another that is all show in the media & completely different away from it (ask polly farmer)
by am Bays » Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:53 pm
Spiritof64 wrote:Another North Whyalla boy done good![]()
by Adelaide Hawk » Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:33 pm
Snaggletooth Tiger wrote:bayman wrote:sam newman is another that is all show in the media & completely different away from it (ask polly farmer)
Course John 'Sammy' Newman's a good bloke to Graham 'Polly' Farmer.
He was the Geelong legend's successor in ruck!
From people I know who've met Sam Newman...
They say he IS the same arrogant egomaniacal tossa he is on the telly!
Specially towards the ladies!
Do you think that plumber decked him or his girlfriend run him over coz he's a stand-up sort of fella?
by Spiritof64 » Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:32 pm
1980 Tassie Medalist wrote:Spiritof64 wrote:Another North Whyalla boy done good![]()
No wonder he was desperate to play for North who'd want to wear black and white by choice????![]()
by Dog_ger » Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:50 pm
by mal » Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:24 pm
by magpie in the 80's » Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:32 pm
mal wrote:Had a chat with Barrie and....
I asked Barrie how many kicks he would get standing JUDD or COUSINS.
He replied about 10 kicks
I asked him only 10
He said, Mal the reason I would only get 10 kicks on those guys
is because Im nearly 60years old !!!
by TroyGFC » Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:51 pm
Snaggletooth Tiger wrote:bayman wrote:sam newman is another that is all show in the media & completely different away from it (ask polly farmer)
Course John 'Sammy' Newman's a good bloke to Graham 'Polly' Farmer.
He was the Geelong legend's successor in ruck!
From people I know who've met Sam Newman...
They say he IS the same arrogant egomaniacal tossa he is on the telly!
Specially towards the ladies!
Do you think that plumber decked him or his girlfriend run him over coz he's a stand-up sort of fella?
by TroyGFC » Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:53 pm
by Wedgie » Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:05 pm
TroyGFC wrote:Barry Robran is IMO the best club person bar no other. I have every bit of respect for him, always around at the Norf club and available for a chat.
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