Have to agree with the above, also had a great time.
Initially was too nervous to talk to anyone, thanks to the True Sainters people for letting us stand with them at the beginning....so we at least looked like we knew what we were doing
Glad we summed up the courage to search out Sam and Jackson, both lovely young men and very polite. Very happy to have a chat, and tell me a bit about themselves. Didn't see any other SS people though, perhaps they like me, were too shy? Or maybe they could update you about Tommy Walsh, who I didn't have a chance to catch up with, and who the boys told me has quite a lot of sponsors....he was certainly surrounded with a crowd all night.
Both already have had their end of year surgeries, Jackson had his hand still bandaged up, Crocker had his shoulder operated on a couple of weeks prior. Both sort of looking forward to the preseason, they only participated in half last year, so they know this year they are expected to do the whole lot and it's going to be tough.
Also enjoyed the interviews, thought Peter Berbokov was very well spoken and confident, made a joke about the upcoming game....and how he still hasn't forgiven Joey for winning the game Rd 1 last year
The reverse interviews were good, Armo Gardi and Roo took care of those. Armo made a crack about how his sponsor has three daughters, and who would he like for them to marry if he could choose a St Kilda player. He said his oldest daughter would be a good match for him, Armo then asked if she was on facebook
The general chats were with BJ, Dal and Lenny....Very professional as normal. Bruce Eva does a good job of MC too, thought he did well.
Thanks again to Mr Magic for organising the sponsorship, it was nice to feel a small part in helping these guys on their footy journey.
I hope people join me in insisting MM enters himself into some of the upcoming raffles for such events, that he too has an opportunity to win, and hopefully enjoy a similar experience.
I was just really happy to be in the room looking around at the players, funny how some of them are taller than you realise, and others are so tiny when you're next to them
