Did anyone hear that Brett Backwell, 2001 Liston Trophy medalist with Carlton, was flown to the States to appear as special guest on the David Letterman show? Because he did a Daniel Chick and went the chop on his finger, the Yanks couldn't believe it, especially because he's just at a lower level. Not bad hey!
I hope it was a joint that he could afford to lose. I don't think I could do that.
I also hope he considered life after footy - you are a long time retired and having 2 whole hands is often a very useful thing.
He cut it off just below the knuckle.. Was his ring finger!!
He also appeared on ESPN as well as the letterman show!
Clever little Mouse
Great way to promote football in general.
Don't think ESPN or Letterman had in on though for that, more for comedic value I think.
Met up with him over here when he came over and he drank it up at the New York Magpies (aussie rules club) GF function...had a great time here and it was great to have some local footy shown on tv too
Was he a special guest ?
Did he have anything to say about the time spent in the AFL at Carlton ?
I bet that would of been riveting listening. :roll: