matts_girl
Team Captain
I was flicking though the paper this morning and came across this in Punchlines in the Sports section. Thought it was an interesting read.
THE DYNAMIC DOZEN
We've been given lists of the AFL's best players, along with the most powerful and richest men, but what about nominating the game's most dynamic women. Let's call them the "Dynamic Dozen" and they didn't get there by deliberating on a club board on whether bikinis with club logos should be maketed or be in a paid position within the AFL. Some of this busy group are rarely seen, but take it from Punchlines, who has been showcasing women for 25 years much to the chagrin of some, that they exert powerful influence in their unique way. Often it's simply by sticking by their man, using their style, charisma and dare we say it, their wily charms to advantage in different situations. But these girls also know the game, who's in and who's out of the 16 teams each week. These women can talk about flooding and know what osteitus pubis means. Believe us, they can be tough, too, if their partner and/or club are denigrated, but do it without ruffling a feather-or their new hairstyle.
CARLA McGUIRE
A stylish and serene figure yet one who prefers to be unobtrusive at the footy where she operates in a formidable partnership with powerful husband Eddie, whose private life and those of their two boys she safeguards jelously.
DEBBIE JACKSON
She's been inconspicous, but as Leigh Matthews long-term partner, she has had an important off-field role to play in Brisbanes hat-trick of premierships and could be celebrating a fourth with Lethal later this year.
BEVERLEY O'CONNOR
OK, she is blonde, intelligent and eye-catching, and that hasn't hindered her rise to prominence in footy administration with Melbourne, the ABC and now Channel 7. But Beverley has earned her stripes in the game with her strength of character, loyalty to the Dees and commitment to her job.
LYNNE HUNT
A true sportswomen (footy, equestrian and fishing) and Rex's great love and strength. Her forthright views on the game and its people might not always mirror those of her high-profile boisterous husband but they are always wirth noting.
KERRY THOMAS
The wife of Saint coach Grant is simply an angel. We've known she has followed St Kilda all of her life as had Grant, but how many other young women have devotion to see him off to the game before she gets the Thomas cheer squad of eight children ready to go?
GERALDINE SHEEDY
The perfect match for husband Kevin Sheedy with whom she's survived a marathon ride on the footy rollercoaster while always being a willing worker for his Bomber's and confidante of the players wives.
LISA LLOYD
The glamorous wife of goalkicking star Matthew always projects a fine image to all young women whether she's at the footy or giving her honest insight into what it's like being the game's hottest couple.
SUSAN WOOD
You see her mostly behinf-the-scenes but this energetic lady with a passion for good publicity and Essendon has become a key player in the development of Telstra Dome as a highly popular football venue.
ANITA FRAWLEY
Strikingly beautiful, her loyalty and knowledge of all things football gives her a definite presence and has earned her TV exposure.
SYMONE RICHARDS
She would much prefer to stay out of this list but, having seen the workings of the AFL before she met Andrew Demetriou, the charming Symone, mother of their twins, is the power behind footy's throne.
TIFFANY CHERRY
Anyone who meets this delightful and popular TV footy reporter or deals with her as part of her job is left with the best impression. She is genuine in her approach and is treated like a lady in return.
MAUREEN HAFEY
A footy great herself, Maureen is loved by most in the game, having been with her husband Tom at four clubs and countless footy functions where her welcoming personality is an asset.
THE DYNAMIC DOZEN
We've been given lists of the AFL's best players, along with the most powerful and richest men, but what about nominating the game's most dynamic women. Let's call them the "Dynamic Dozen" and they didn't get there by deliberating on a club board on whether bikinis with club logos should be maketed or be in a paid position within the AFL. Some of this busy group are rarely seen, but take it from Punchlines, who has been showcasing women for 25 years much to the chagrin of some, that they exert powerful influence in their unique way. Often it's simply by sticking by their man, using their style, charisma and dare we say it, their wily charms to advantage in different situations. But these girls also know the game, who's in and who's out of the 16 teams each week. These women can talk about flooding and know what osteitus pubis means. Believe us, they can be tough, too, if their partner and/or club are denigrated, but do it without ruffling a feather-or their new hairstyle.
CARLA McGUIRE
A stylish and serene figure yet one who prefers to be unobtrusive at the footy where she operates in a formidable partnership with powerful husband Eddie, whose private life and those of their two boys she safeguards jelously.
DEBBIE JACKSON
She's been inconspicous, but as Leigh Matthews long-term partner, she has had an important off-field role to play in Brisbanes hat-trick of premierships and could be celebrating a fourth with Lethal later this year.
BEVERLEY O'CONNOR
OK, she is blonde, intelligent and eye-catching, and that hasn't hindered her rise to prominence in footy administration with Melbourne, the ABC and now Channel 7. But Beverley has earned her stripes in the game with her strength of character, loyalty to the Dees and commitment to her job.
LYNNE HUNT
A true sportswomen (footy, equestrian and fishing) and Rex's great love and strength. Her forthright views on the game and its people might not always mirror those of her high-profile boisterous husband but they are always wirth noting.
KERRY THOMAS
The wife of Saint coach Grant is simply an angel. We've known she has followed St Kilda all of her life as had Grant, but how many other young women have devotion to see him off to the game before she gets the Thomas cheer squad of eight children ready to go?
GERALDINE SHEEDY
The perfect match for husband Kevin Sheedy with whom she's survived a marathon ride on the footy rollercoaster while always being a willing worker for his Bomber's and confidante of the players wives.
LISA LLOYD
The glamorous wife of goalkicking star Matthew always projects a fine image to all young women whether she's at the footy or giving her honest insight into what it's like being the game's hottest couple.
SUSAN WOOD
You see her mostly behinf-the-scenes but this energetic lady with a passion for good publicity and Essendon has become a key player in the development of Telstra Dome as a highly popular football venue.
ANITA FRAWLEY
Strikingly beautiful, her loyalty and knowledge of all things football gives her a definite presence and has earned her TV exposure.
SYMONE RICHARDS
She would much prefer to stay out of this list but, having seen the workings of the AFL before she met Andrew Demetriou, the charming Symone, mother of their twins, is the power behind footy's throne.
TIFFANY CHERRY
Anyone who meets this delightful and popular TV footy reporter or deals with her as part of her job is left with the best impression. She is genuine in her approach and is treated like a lady in return.
MAUREEN HAFEY
A footy great herself, Maureen is loved by most in the game, having been with her husband Tom at four clubs and countless footy functions where her welcoming personality is an asset.
