'The Age' Article

[redandblack]

Great article in last Saturday's 'Age' about Westies and the effects of the drought on Riverland families.

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/n ... 33318.html

[Dogwatcher]

R&B, saw that.

Great yarn. Really got down to the emotional nitty gritty. I know both of the lads mentioned too.
Those are issues I have been addressing in a small fashion at some level locally and through other networks.
I would love to talk to Andy Collins about it and his thoughts on the subject and what we can do.
If nothing else it will provide an awareness of two rural problems that are intrinisically linked - drought and depression.

I'm very passionate about this subject, having lost a mate last year.

[The Ash Man]

What a fantastic concept.
I have alot of customers that are farmers/growers in the riverland and have seen first hand what they are going thro
Bravo West Adelaide

[topsywaldron]

Read this article when it came out (us Norwood supporters are all dedicated Fairfax subscribers) and meant to post the link then so well done rnb.

Congratulations to all at Westies involved in this, a fantastic initiative and proof positive that footy clubs at all levels are an important part of both their immediate communities and society as a whole.

The Advertiser should hang its head in shame that it's left to papers in Melbourne to cover these kinds of stories. I know this is a bit 'bigphil' but it needed to be said.

[wycbloods]

Congratulations to all at Westies involved in this, a fantastic initiative and proof positive that footy clubs at all levels are an important part of both their immediate communities and society as a whole.

The Advertiser should hang its head in shame that it's left to papers in Melbourne to cover these kinds of stories. I know this is a bit 'bigphil' but it needed to be said.

Well said topsy and i agree wholeheartedly. Interesting if the AFL, as Collins said, start looking in our own backyard and help these kids that may be lost to footy due to the comps/clubs closing because of the drought before we worry about Ireland and South Africa.

[Big Phil]

The Advertiser should hang its head in shame that it's left to papers in Melbourne to cover these kinds of stories. I know this is a bit 'bigphil' but it needed to be said.

Yes, a grat article indeed and it is so sad to see the terrible effect the drought has on the wider reigonal communities...

BTW topsy, what do you mean by the comment "this is a bit 'bigphil' but it needed to be said" ???

As a famous red head once said, "please explain" !!??

[Footy Chick]

The Advertiser should hang its head in shame that it's left to papers in Melbourne to cover these kinds of stories. I know this is a bit 'bigphil' but it needed to be said.

Yes, a grat article indeed and it is so sad to see the terrible effect the drought has on the wider reigonal communities...

BTW topsy, what do you mean by the comment "this is a bit 'bigphil' but it needed to be said" ???

As a famous red head once said, "please explain" !!??

DOn't get precious, just grin and take it as a compliment

[topsywaldron]

I was having the teensiest go at the media BP, you might remember having done that a bit before your nascent media career.

[Big Phil]

The Advertiser should hang its head in shame that it's left to papers in Melbourne to cover these kinds of stories. I know this is a bit 'bigphil' but it needed to be said.

Yes, a grat article indeed and it is so sad to see the terrible effect the drought has on the wider reigonal communities...

BTW topsy, what do you mean by the comment "this is a bit 'bigphil' but it needed to be said" ???

As a famous red head once said, "please explain" !!??

DOn't get precious, just grin and take it as a compliment

FC,

I wasn't getting precious, far from it...

I guess I do take it as a compliment but hey, I've come a long way from my days of getting stuck into the media

[Big Phil]

I was having the teensiest go at the media BP, you might remember having done that a bit before your nascent media career.

Yes, I figured that, I was just having some fun back with you...

Yes, I used to "complain" about the media when I was young and stupid, but it wasn't about what they weren't printing, more about the quality and basic mistakes in material they were releasing. Same but different I guess...

[Footy Chick]

The Advertiser should hang its head in shame that it's left to papers in Melbourne to cover these kinds of stories. I know this is a bit 'bigphil' but it needed to be said.

Yes, a grat article indeed and it is so sad to see the terrible effect the drought has on the wider reigonal communities...

BTW topsy, what do you mean by the comment "this is a bit 'bigphil' but it needed to be said" ???

As a famous red head once said, "please explain" !!??

DOn't get precious, just grin and take it as a compliment

FC,

I wasn't getting precious, far from it...

I guess I do take it as a compliment but hey, I've come a long way from my days of getting stuck into the media

Nothing wrong with that Big Phil, after all, it shows youre a real Australian when you can have a crack at yourself

[Big Phil]

Don't get precious, just grin and take it as a compliment

FC,

I wasn't getting precious, far from it...

I guess I do take it as a compliment but hey, I've come a long way from my days of getting stuck into the media

Nothing wrong with that Big Phil, after all, it shows youre a real Australian when you can have a crack at yourself

Yeah, I take the p!ss out of myself all the time, you got to be able to otherwise you will go insane !!??

[Dogwatcher]

BTW, if you read this article and some of the issues talked about sound like you or someone you know, take a look at this website:

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?

[Big Phil]

BTW, if you read this article and some of the issues talked about sound like you or someone you know, take a look at this website:

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?

Great idea DW, well done...

[wycbloods]

BTW, if you read this article and some of the issues talked about sound like you or someone you know, take a look at this website:

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?

Great idea DW, well done...

Yes it is a great idea.

I think we would be all lying if we said we didn't know one person who has/is suffered/suffering from depression .

[oldfella]

DW --- Thanks for posting the link -- very good information

[blueandwhite]

well done westies...

[Sojourner]

I hope the SANFL schedule another SANFL Game or Games for the Riverland this year, I think that is one of the best ways that the Football Community can support the people in the Riverland in a practical way!

[rogernumber10]

The AFL pre-season comp is set to have a match in the Riverland in 2009.

[Dirko]

The AFL pre-season comp is set to have a match in the Riverland in 2009.

Any clues on the teams ? Or will it be the loser v the loser from the initial draw ?