Characters of the VFA/VFL

Submitted by NorthPort on

I have been thinking of starting this thread, but wasn't sure if it is really the PC thing to do these days. But I'll start it off anyway. This isn't a thread to bag anyone, but just to point out some of the people that make going to the footy great.

I'll start off with just a couple.

1. Jude - Classic identity down at Port Melbourne, who also barracks for Williamstown (since the Collingwood alignment I guess). Is willing to change jumpers mid-game to Collingwood or Williamstown, if the Borough are trailing.

2. The Port hater. This bloke, who often wears high-visibility jackets (bright orange or yellow) consistently comes to watch Port play, but barracks for the opposition side on the day. Often mumbles obscenities while walking past the Port Melbourne supporters near the interchange bench. I often see him at other ABC TV games as well. Can upset other supporters, so is great value to stand near.

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footymad Thu, 11 Aug 2005 - 12:54
I can't believe no one has mentioned the infamous "Phil" from Port Melbourne. Remember he got banned from the Port club rooms cause on an ABC TV match he jumped in front of the cameras and made reference to "sticking it up Libba" after Port narrowly won over Box Hill. He constantly tries to high-five all the Port players as he spits on them when he talks - he chews poor Ross Booth's ear off at TV games.
footyman Thu, 11 Aug 2005 - 13:47
footymad wrote:I can't believe no one has mentioned the infamous "Phil" from Port Melbourne. Remember he got banned from the Port club rooms cause on an ABC TV match he jumped in front of the cameras and made reference to "sticking it up Libba" after Port narrowly won over Box Hill. He constantly tries to high-five all the Port players as he spits on them when he talks - he chews poor Ross Booth's ear off at TV games.
Wouldn't be Casey Radio's Phil Pearce by any chance would it? Saw him at Port the other day, he plonked himself down on the edge of a seat (almost on Hamish McIntosh's lap) to have a chat. Seen him often do the same to other Port players, grabs them for a chat.
STANGA Sat, 13 Aug 2005 - 20:28
Did anyone see Arthur, the Hawthorn/BoxHill fan on page 38 of the herald sun today? He was the one blaring out music at Glenferrie, with all those signs urging hawthorn to break the 9 year drought against essendon. Funny guy
cobrascorer Mon, 15 Aug 2005 - 12:25
I remember the peanuts man, can't forget that "shilling a bag" call of his. Pretty sure he ran or worked for adult newsagency, I think in Little Collins Street. That Hawthorn supporter succeeded - Hawthorn beat Essendon. I have noticed Sam Newman's friend Barb in Bullants gear at Preston last year and this year.
footyman Sun, 28 Aug 2005 - 22:26
onslaught wrote:1. Jude - Classic identity down at Port Melbourne, who also barracks for Williamstown (since the Collingwood alignment I guess). Is willing to change jumpers mid-game to Collingwood or Williamstown, if the Borough are trailing. .
She's on the VFL coverage today when they show a few highlights at the end, waving her streamers!!! Also GOALdenhawk and Matty feature in there too!!! Good work fellas. Those ABC camera people were eyeing you off this morning, looks like they gotcha.
AkiBerg Sun, 28 Aug 2005 - 23:24
Oh I only wish some of the Pat comments could be quoted. Pat's last great effort was striding onto the ground, mid-first quarter announcing "ITS QUARTER TIME!!!", and approaching the huddles of the players - who were only waiting while an injured player was stretchered off. I also want to mention Woodie Allen who is a dead-ringer for the actor, and gets around at Boroughs games...
mattyc Mon, 29 Aug 2005 - 01:26
footyman wrote:Also GOALdenhawk and Matty feature in there too!!! Good work fellas. Those ABC camera people were eyeing you off this morning, looks like they gotcha.
:oops: :oops: If it was in the 2nd half, I wouldn't have looked too interested!
cub Tue, 30 Aug 2005 - 01:31
AkiBerg wrote:Oh I only wish some of the Pat comments could be quoted. Pat's last great effort was striding onto the ground, mid-first quarter announcing "ITS QUARTER TIME!!!", and approaching the huddles of the players - who were only waiting while an injured player was stretchered off. I also want to mention Woodie Allen who is a dead-ringer for the actor, and gets around at Boroughs games...
Apparently the straw that broke the camels back. Pat has been banned for life from all VFL games. Bit oversensitive as far as I am concerned, but he had been warned a few times.
AkiBerg Tue, 30 Aug 2005 - 11:50
My last hearing was that it was just this final series for Pat, and even then, I wonder how ironclad it all is. His brother is much more of a livewire and has a worse record and is there time after time. He's a bit more inconspicous than Pat but all the same...