Harves miked up

Badlands · Post: # 628167Post **Badlands** » Mon 25 Aug 2008 10:28pm

Just saw some footage of Harves miked up on On The Couch which included some snippets I didn't see during Sunday's coverage. Even something as simple as hearing Harves' reaction to a goal from the bench was pretty stirring stuff. You can't help but feel the young players in this group are going to derive so much benefit from being with him during these final games.

I might have this all wrong, but my opinion is that one guy who is particularly enjoying being out there for Harves' final moments is BJ. I keep thinking back to when he did the ACL last year... he cut an absolutely shattered figure and despite a great win that day, the post-match mood was extremely sombre as BJ hobbled around on crutches and received the commiserations of the rest of the playing group. As I said, I could be wrong but I reckon one of the many thoughts rushing through his head was that he'd just played his last game with Harves. Only the true believers would acknowledge that they didn't also think this to be the case at the time.

In today's paper I saw images of the team song, with BJ standing with his arm round Harves belting out the song which reinforced my view of how grateful BJ is to be playing alongside Harves in his last few games.

Not only is he enjoying these last games but he continues to play out of his skin which is the best part for us.

Saint_in_SA · Mon 25 Aug 2008 11:03pm

Was also most impressed with Harves positive energy when he was miked up, how could u pull on the red, black and white and not be committed to bust your gut for the man.... his encouragement and passion was crystal clear to all - he is an absolute inspiration.

It is not just for any bloke that the opposition lines up and applauds after getting whipped like that. Only the best command that.

Beej · Post: # 628218Post **Beej** » Mon 25 Aug 2008 11:10pm

Saw it too, fascinating stuff.

I especially liked Harv's attempt to distract an Adelaide player about to take an easy mark - "arghhhhhh arghhhhhhh arghhhhhh LEAVE IT!"

And also his little "don't give up, never give up, boys".

Not to mention his goal celebration while sitting on the pine which went "get in...YEAHHHHHHHH!"

Haha, gotta love the Wallbanger. Getting a tad emotional in his old age.

Saints Premiers 2008 · Mon 25 Aug 2008 11:52pm

lots of bj love and its about farking time

bobmurray · Post: # 628257Post **bobmurray** » Tue 26 Aug 2008 1:03am

Why is he called BJ...is his name really Brendan Joddard.....

saintbrat · Post: # 628263Post **saintbrat** » Tue 26 Aug 2008 1:21am

bobmurray wrote:Why is he called BJ...is his name really Brendan Joddard.....

Brendon John Goddard

snoopygirl · Post: # 628276Post **snoopygirl** » Tue 26 Aug 2008 5:54am

Isn't it Brendon James Goddard?

markinUSA · Post: # 628282Post **markinUSA** » Tue 26 Aug 2008 8:07am

I was so impressed by Harves' comment "Don't give up, never give up" that I've decided to use it as my quote on my profile.

And BJ gave him a kiss on the side of the head after they finished singing the song! Did you see that?

Iceman234 · Post: # 628283Post **Iceman234** » Tue 26 Aug 2008 8:12am

markinUSA wrote:I was so impressed by Harves' comment "Don't give up, never give up" that I've decided to use it as my quote on my profile.

And BJ gave him a kiss on the side of the head after they finished singing the song! Did you see that?

Unfortunately my coverage didn't include the song. But rapt with what I've got.

New respect also for international supporters who stick so close like yourself, One Les Foote and Vietnam Saint. I'd go mad during footy season living outside Oz.

my les foote · Tue 26 Aug 2008 8:23am

Iceman234 wrote:New respect also for international supporters who stick so close like yourself, One Les Foote and Vietnam Saint. I'd go mad during footy season living outside Oz.

I think you have me confused with One Luke Ball. And I thought we were close!

We got the song here on Setanta. The cameraman seemed to be torn between staying focused on Harvs or going round the circle. In the end he did a little arc and then went back to Harvs.

Our next five games are all live on Setanta.

Iceman234 · Post: # 628286Post **Iceman234** » Tue 26 Aug 2008 8:32am

my les foote wrote:
Iceman234 wrote:New respect also for international supporters who stick so close like yourself, One Les Foote and Vietnam Saint. I'd go mad during footy season living outside Oz.
I think you have me confused with One Luke Ball. And I thought we were close!

We got the song here on Setanta. The cameraman seemed to be torn between staying focused on Harvs or going round the circle. In the end he did a little arc and then went back to Harvs.

Our next five games are all live on Setanta.

Ummm yeah.

My Luke Ball is in Australia isn't he.....

Sorry MLF.

But it's the thought that counts. Fair dinkum I'd be even nuffier if I lived OS.

markinUSA · Post: # 628287Post **markinUSA** » Tue 26 Aug 2008 8:35am

Well I'm overseas, and I appreciated your comment anyway.

Yes it is hard... but I'm coming for the Essendon game. Hooray!

I am counting the days!

saint66au · Post: # 628288Post **saint66au** » Tue 26 Aug 2008 8:42am

..and Vietnam Saint is in the country and enjoying the hospitality of Saints fans!

JeffDunne · Post: # 628292Post **JeffDunne** » Tue 26 Aug 2008 9:26am

At least international fans now have the internet and cable tv.

I spent the better part of two years in Asia getting newspapers faxed to me daily (until the CEO found out that his secretary was the one doing the faxing). Relatives aren't always the most reliable when it comes to taping and sending you the games either.

As for Harv's being miked up, silly me I thought it said 'Milked Up' and I was expecting something else.

saintbrat · Post: # 628299Post **saintbrat** » Tue 26 Aug 2008 9:44am

snoopygirl wrote:Isn't it Brendon James Goddard?

I debated it before I wrote it- went to " The Saint' but it didn't have middle names
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendon_Goddard

MWL has dissappeared from his wiki page

my les foote

We got the song here on Setanta. The cameraman seemed to be torn between staying focused on Harvs or going round the circle. In the end he did a little arc and then went back to Harvs.

Glad someone got the song

went straight back to the olympics here
will tape the Fox replay and keep my fingers crossed.

Saint Bev · Post: # 628926Post **Saint Bev** » Wed 27 Aug 2008 1:52am

markinUSA wrote:Well I'm overseas, and I appreciated your comment anyway.

Yes it is hard... but I'm coming for the Essendon game. Hooray!

I am counting the days!

Hey Mark we are also coming down for the game. We are staying with Jo & Steve, keep an eye out for us in the Victory Room after and at half time.