Not-a-cluey Best FOOTBALL RELATED RUMOUR you have heard from someone you trust Part Deux - Many lies and bullshit in here. Please read OP before posting.

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[Pacman82]

I had 2 Upper Deck Shaq rookies, dozens of Jordan inserts, heaps of other awesome cards and left my folder under a desk at school one day and lost the lot.

I've got 2 of them as well, dug them out of storage from my p's place during covid. Once pulled a Michael Jordan Triple Double hologram card from a pack, spewing I traded it.

 

[tiger_tough]

Word around some Dogs circles is mental health and potentially early retirement, kids not in a good head space by any means.

heck that's no good. Hopefully he can sort it out.

 

[gambinotosserflog]

I did a quick Google search and couldn't find anything about it. Hopefully someone can confirm my recollection, I don't even know what station it was on. Because I grew up in a football-loving family and even had memories of watching him in the VFA as playing coach of Prahran, I knew exactly who he was, but not sure if that was common knowledge to most listeners, he was just "BT".

NBA card collecting was a phenomenon for a few years. In Shaq's rookie year, everyone started collecting basketball cards suddenly, even kids who didn't really play basketball. It lasted for two, maybe three years until the mid-90s and then everyone stopped, just as abruptly as they'd begun. But those few years were something else: there were shops in the outer suburbs that specialised in basketball cards and everything.

Heady days indeed. I recall card collecting was huge in the 90s. IIRC, the basketball cards were 'Upper deck'?

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Card Heaven on Glenferrie road was bonkers. What a time.

Yep, Card Heaven was next level, but just on my train line/stations I was familiar with, there were basketball (primarily) card shops within a stone's throw of Glenferrie, Nunawading, Ringwood and Mooroolbark stations, just that I knew of. I'd bet there were more (e.g. Camberwell, Box Hill etc.)

 

[webbo_83]

A few years ago, possibly even when he was dating Fevola, I was told he was quite a deep thinking kid and that keeping up appearances in a hyper masculine footy club environment might be really challenging for him.

 

[webbo_83]

Ultra Fleer for the rich kids

 

[GreyCrow]

A few years ago, possibly even when he was dating Fevola, I was told he was quite a deep thinking kid and that keeping up appearances in a hyper masculine footy club environment might be really challenging for him.

Brendan?

Might explain the keeping up appearances in a hyper masculine world comment

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Heady days indeed. I recall card collecting was huge in the 90s. IIRC, the basketball cards were 'Upper deck'?

Yeah, that's just scratching the surface though. There was Upper Deck, Hoops, Skybox, Fleer and Topps off the top of my head and almost all of them had 'Super Premium' offerings as well: Fleer Ultra, Tops Stadium Club/Finest, Upper Deck SP (I think they were called), ... I could go on. I think they ultimately ended up cannibalising each other and Skybox now owns like 3-4 of those brands.

I remember the basic Fleer set was my preferred card: they were the cheapest (or equal cheapest), I liked the look and they came with an insert (special card) in every pack.

 

[Big Bryza]

He's Buddy off Wish.

 

[Big Bryza]

A few years ago, possibly even when he was dating Fevola, I was told he was quite a deep thinking kid and that keeping up appearances in a hyper masculine footy club environment might be really challenging for him.

Loves a good time off the field, probably not going to benefit your mental health.

 

[nobbyiscool]

I did a quick Google search and couldn't find anything about it. Hopefully someone can confirm my recollection, I don't even know what station it was on. Because I grew up in a football-loving family and even had memories of watching him in the VFA as playing coach of Prahran, I knew exactly who he was, but not sure if that was common knowledge to most listeners, he was just "BT".

NBA card collecting was a phenomenon for a few years. In Shaq's rookie year, everyone started collecting basketball cards suddenly, even kids who didn't really play basketball. It lasted for two, maybe three years until the mid-90s and then everyone stopped, just as abruptly as they'd begun. But those few years were something else: there were shops in the outer suburbs that specialised in basketball cards and everything.

That's why I was interested to learn more - that early-mid 90s basketball card phenomenon was right in my primary school wheelhouse.

God kids can be idiots when it comes to cards.

 

[Lockyer24]

He's Buddy off Wish.

Saw him out and about over offseason

Looks a clear case of hanging around with tools

 

[Pistol Night]

Yeah, that's just scratching the surface though. There was Upper Deck, Hoops, Skybox, Fleer and Topps off the top of my head and almost all of them had 'Super Premium' offerings as well: Fleer Ultra, Tops Stadium Club/Finest, Upper Deck SP (I think they were called), ... I could go on. I think they ultimately ended up cannibalising each other and Skybox now owns like 3-4 of those brands.

I remember the basic Fleer set was my preferred card: they were the cheapest (or equal cheapest), I liked the look and they came with an insert (special card) in every pack.

A Fleer Jordan rookie was always around $4500 when I was into it. Don’t even look now. High six figures

 

[webbo_83]

Loves a good time off the field, probably not going to benefit your mental health.

It's a story as old as time. People with mental illnesses - especially those that come under the catch all of 'depression' - often seek out activities, or behave in such a way, so that their illness isn't readily identifiable. It's a defensive mechanism, and allows them to be someone else for a few hours of the day or week or whatever.

 

[Angak]

Saw him out and about over offseason

Looks a clear case of hanging around with tools

This is definitely true

 

[webbo_83]

He went to Bali the week before the elimination final against the Hawks, missed the Monday session, and then delivered a four-possession performance in that game.

That is incredible if true!

 

[Atomboy]

He went to Bali the week before the elimination final against the Hawks, missed the Monday session, and then delivered a four-possession performance in that game.

Wow-whee !!

 

[Sixpence]

I did a quick Google search and couldn't find anything about it. Hopefully someone can confirm my recollection, I don't even know what station it was on. Because I grew up in a football-loving family and even had memories of watching him in the VFA as playing coach of Prahran, I knew exactly who he was, but not sure if that was common knowledge to most listeners, he was just "BT".

NBA card collecting was a phenomenon for a few years. In Shaq's rookie year, everyone started collecting basketball cards suddenly, even kids who didn't really play basketball. It lasted for two, maybe three years until the mid-90s and then everyone stopped, just as abruptly as they'd begun. But those few years were something else: there were shops in the outer suburbs that specialised in basketball cards and everything.

I have about half a dozen or so full sets of basketball cards from that era sitting in a box in Brisbane. Last I checked, they were worth absolutely **** all as every collector already has those sets!

Was huge from mid 80s to mid to late 90s.

 

[the_big_sav]

Miss round 1 you say?

 

[Registered User]

It was on the old 3uz (sport 927) it was a segment that he used to host with the owners of card heaven. BT was on most night during the week. He used to announce the footy teams on Thursday Nights as well.

Those were the days, with BT arguing with his hippy mate Rocky, and sometimes Sam Kekovich, when he bothered to show up. I was young, but I remember it well, at least I think I do. BT is still friends with that Rocky bloke, and he's sometimes on his podcast.

Coincidentally, it looks like they've just had a reunion on BT's podcast

Life Of Brian | #64 Sam Kekovich - Australian Sports Legend, Media Personality & ‘Lambassador’ Life Of Brian podcast

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[Registered User]

Club statement: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan

The Club has released the following statement regarding forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

"The Western Bulldogs can confirm that forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is currently undertaking flexible training arrangements as he deals with personal issues. With the endorsement of the football program, Jamarra has alternated his training between Mission Whitten Oval and away from the Club.

The Club continues to provide its full support to Jamarra and remains in constant contact with him, his family and his management. With Jamarra’s health and wellbeing of paramount importance, the Club requests that his privacy be respected during this period.'


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[apollo_creed]

Crisis/PR Management 101 invoked.

 

[Jane Doe]

Those were the days, with BT arguing with his hippy mate Rocky, and sometimes Sam Kekovich, when he bothered to show up. I was young, but I remember it well. BT is still friends with that Rocky bloke, and he's sometimes on his podcast.

Coincidentally. it looks like they've just had a reunion on BT's podcast

Life Of Brian | #64 Sam Kekovich - Australian Sports Legend, Media Personality & ‘Lambassador’ Life Of Brian podcast

Listen to Life Of Brian | #64 Sam Kekovich - Australian Sports Legend, Media Personality & ‘Lambassador’ and sixty-four more episodes by Life Of Brian, free! No signup or install needed. Life of Brian | #64 Sam Kekovich - Australian Sports Legend, Media Personality & ‘Lambassador’. LoB BEST OF...

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Yeah forgot Sam was on it. Some ex vfa guy called Barry McDonald used to read the teams out and constantly got names wrong

 

[Blightys Barrel]

Hope he gets on top of his issues. Has the stickiest set of mitts and last year was a breakout one for him.

Would hate to see him head the same route of Tom Boyd and Jon Patton where being #1 is not all it’s cracked up to be.

Surround yourself with good solid and honest people would be a great start.

 

[Pacman82]

Didn't he miss an actual H&A game last season to attended some interclub boxing fight night?.. unbelievable imo