A documentary was produced in the early 90's (I think specifically?) about the group of Saints fans at Moorabbin that were dubbed "The Animal Enclosure".
I'm sure some of you have seen it before, but I for one, never saw it.
If somebody can tell me the title of the production and/or even know of how to track it down, I'd be most grateful.
Cheers.
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Re: Animal Enclosure Doco
I know Mark Fine was in it and maybe Russell Holmesby but cant help with much else. text Finey tonight on SEN.Sainternist wrote:A documentary was produced in the early 90's (I think specifically?) about the group of Saints fans at Moorabbin that were dubbed "The Animal Enclosure".
I'm sure some of you have seen it before, but I for one, never saw it.
If somebody can tell me the title of the production and/or even know of how to track it down, I'd be most grateful.
Cheers.
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Good idea, mate.plugger66 wrote:I know Mark Fine was in it and maybe Russell Holmesby but cant help with much else. text Finey tonight on SEN.
Thanks for the heads up
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by the powers of Google.........
"Heathens"
Year: 1995
Producer: Megan Spencer ( off JJJ fame)
Director: Megan Spencer
International Sales: Megan Spencer
Status: Completed
Duration: 30 mins
Cast: Chook, Scott, Barry, Justin, Thommo, Derek
A documentary that follow four excessively passionate St Kilda football supporters on their quest to football nirvana. More swearing than SCARFACE!
Review by James Young:
I'm talking about "Heathens" which is a 30 minute documentary from young film maker Megan Spencer. Shot in 1991 the film examines the one-eyed football obsessiveness of five bogan StKilda supporters. Now anyone who truly follows football will know that you can forget Essendon and Collingwood supporters because when you want to talk about the quintessential football supporting animal or heathen, the Saints supporter stands proudly in a padded cell of his own.
Most of this film centres on these drunken yobs in the outer together. The camera never pans to the footy and instead concentrates on the fanaticism of these rabid thugs. There is more foul language in the opening three minutes of this classic short than in the entire length of "Scarface". The most frequently repeated phrase bellowed out across the standing crowd is of course, the Gore Vidal meets Mike Sheahan like incite, "You f@#$ing c#@t!"
"Heathens"
Year: 1995
Producer: Megan Spencer ( off JJJ fame)
Director: Megan Spencer
International Sales: Megan Spencer
Status: Completed
Duration: 30 mins
Cast: Chook, Scott, Barry, Justin, Thommo, Derek
A documentary that follow four excessively passionate St Kilda football supporters on their quest to football nirvana. More swearing than SCARFACE!
Review by James Young:
I'm talking about "Heathens" which is a 30 minute documentary from young film maker Megan Spencer. Shot in 1991 the film examines the one-eyed football obsessiveness of five bogan StKilda supporters. Now anyone who truly follows football will know that you can forget Essendon and Collingwood supporters because when you want to talk about the quintessential football supporting animal or heathen, the Saints supporter stands proudly in a padded cell of his own.
Most of this film centres on these drunken yobs in the outer together. The camera never pans to the footy and instead concentrates on the fanaticism of these rabid thugs. There is more foul language in the opening three minutes of this classic short than in the entire length of "Scarface". The most frequently repeated phrase bellowed out across the standing crowd is of course, the Gore Vidal meets Mike Sheahan like incite, "You f@#$ing c#@t!"
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Re: Animal Enclosure Doco
Mark who?plugger66 wrote:I know Mark Fine was in it and maybe Russell Holmesby but cant help with much else. text Finey tonight on SEN.Sainternist wrote:A documentary was produced in the early 90's (I think specifically?) about the group of Saints fans at Moorabbin that were dubbed "The Animal Enclosure".
I'm sure some of you have seen it before, but I for one, never saw it.
If somebody can tell me the title of the production and/or even know of how to track it down, I'd be most grateful.
Cheers.
I know at least one of the "cast" posts here
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Finey's Final Siren.....or is it called something else now?my les foote wrote:Mark who?plugger66 wrote:I know Mark Fine was in it and maybe Russell Holmesby but cant help with much else. text Finey tonight on SEN.Sainternist wrote:A documentary was produced in the early 90's (I think specifically?) about the group of Saints fans at Moorabbin that were dubbed "The Animal Enclosure".
I'm sure some of you have seen it before, but I for one, never saw it.
If somebody can tell me the title of the production and/or even know of how to track it down, I'd be most grateful.
Cheers.
I know at least one of the "cast" posts here
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Have a listen, he probably has the best show going round on SEN.
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In 2008 Megan happily moved to Darwin and now works as the presenter of Drive (4pm - 6pm weekdays), on 105.7 ABC Radio Darwin. She hasn't taken up fishing yet but took like a duck to water to the Nightcliff pool and sunset beers at the Ski Club.
http://www.abc.net.au/profiles/content/s2139515.htm
http://www.abc.net.au/profiles/content/s2139515.htm
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Heh heh, I can vouch for the fact that at least 4 of those boys were at the Cricketers Arms last week before and after the game.
They have developed into well adjusted young men.
They have developed into well adjusted young men.
"...If there has been one recurring theme through this whole shocking mess, it has been the misguided, inflated egos and their ill-judged determination to cling to long-standing old boy friendships. The bad advice that has guided the selfish and culpable James Hird has not only punctuated this saga but symbolised it..."
wetting myself laughing - *WML*mordi wrote:by the powers of Google.........
"Heathens"
Year: 1995
Producer: Megan Spencer ( off JJJ fame)
Director: Megan Spencer
International Sales: Megan Spencer
Status: Completed
Duration: 30 mins
Cast: Chook, Scott, Barry, Justin, Thommo, Derek
A documentary that follow four excessively passionate St Kilda football supporters on their quest to football nirvana. More swearing than SCARFACE!
Review by James Young:
I'm talking about "Heathens" which is a 30 minute documentary from young film maker Megan Spencer. Shot in 1991 the film examines the one-eyed football obsessiveness of five bogan StKilda supporters. Now anyone who truly follows football will know that you can forget Essendon and Collingwood supporters because when you want to talk about the quintessential football supporting animal or heathen, the Saints supporter stands proudly in a padded cell of his own.
Most of this film centres on these drunken yobs in the outer together. The camera never pans to the footy and instead concentrates on the fanaticism of these rabid thugs. There is more foul language in the opening three minutes of this classic short than in the entire length of "Scarface". The most frequently repeated phrase bellowed out across the standing crowd is of course, the Gore Vidal meets Mike Sheahan like incite, "You f@#$ing c#@t!"
Chook and Barry were in fine form too. The TV freak was there ofcourse. As for Thommo, saw him outside the train station as I rocked up, with nothing but his running shorts and runners on. (He's turned fitness freak these days) Half hour later he entered the Crickers in the same attire but with his saints jumper on.
Not about the Animal Enlosure.
Best scene in the Heathens is Barry lipsyncing to some Death Metal group.
One question though, does Chook look a bit different these days?? Can't quite put my finger on it though.
Also look out for a young Bruce Eva standing behind the goals.
Not about the Animal Enlosure.
Best scene in the Heathens is Barry lipsyncing to some Death Metal group.
One question though, does Chook look a bit different these days?? Can't quite put my finger on it though.
Also look out for a young Bruce Eva standing behind the goals.
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Re: Animal Enclosure Doco
I have a copy of the video not for sale but if you can copy it some how you are more then welcome to borrow itSainternist wrote:A documentary was produced in the early 90's (I think specifically?) about the group of Saints fans at Moorabbin that were dubbed "The Animal Enclosure".
I'm sure some of you have seen it before, but I for one, never saw it.
If somebody can tell me the title of the production and/or even know of how to track it down, I'd be most grateful.
Cheers.
