Meeting Players current and ex and other celebrities

[ccfc bondi]

I slagged off Mad Max 2 in a video store once, saying it was a stupid scenario and not as good as the first one, and turned around to see Mel Gibson smiling at me. I smiled, let out an embarrassed laugh, lowered my head, looked at the carpet and shuffled on outa there. What I should've said was: 'but YOU were great!'

[ccfc bondi]

I had just stood up on a 3-4 ft wave at Bronte and was about to go tearing down the face when who should appear right in front of me paddling out and causing to dramatically pull out to avoid a collision but Freddie Fittler! But how could I stay mad at that guy!

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

Share one or two could ya Ghost?

I would if I knew how to post photos, but I've never been able to work it out.

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

Ned: Hey guys, ok if I pop out for a while and catch up with someone?

Warder: I guess so, meeting who and where?

Ned: Tom Verlaine's Ghost at Maccas just round the corner.

Warder: Ok, be back before dark ok?

Ned: Will do....bye.

Warder: Bye.

Haha. No, I met the girlfriend at Maccas. I did ask Neddy what food he missed most. "Seafood lunches with Roger."

[Bruce Pickett]

Great story Mickie Lane.
Can never get enough stories and anecdotes about Jack Gibson.
And glad to hear the route you took - champion.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Haha. No, I met the girlfriend at Maccas. I did ask Neddy what food he missed most. "Seafood lunches with Roger."

Crazy stuff mate. Were your knees knocking, breath shallow etc. when you met the big fella? I may have passed out.

[Steakface]

Must have been 15 odd years ago now, but saw Willie Mason pissed off his tits getting escorted out of Central Coast Leagues Club.

Me and my mates cheering him as he was thrown out - he cheered back.

Total goose, but very likeable at the same time.

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

Crazy stuff mate. Were your knees knocking, breath shallow etc. when you met the big fella? I may have passed out.

I was very nervous, yes, but not so much scared, as I knew he had no reason to hurt me, plus the guards were only six feet away. And Belinda was with me and she'd reassured me that all would be okay. He's a giant of a man; I'm 6 foot 2 and he towered over me. And those huge fists, jesus.

There was only one time when he eyed me suspiciously. I asked him if his old associate, Glen Flack, was still alive. He cocked his head and said, "How do you know about him?" I said, well, it's in your book that you were doing Armoured van robberies with him. He replied, "But I called him Harold in the book." I laughed and said, Yeah but yours is not the only book, and everyone knows who you were talking about. He seemed satisfied with that explanation, but still gave me one of his icy cold stares. Belinda told me later that he's suspicious that people who want to talk to him are undercover cops.

[Mickie Lane]

I was very nervous, yes, but not so much scared, as I knew he had no reason to hurt me, plus the guards were only six feet away. And Belinda was with me and she'd reassured me that all would be okay. He's a giant of a man; I'm 6 foot 2 and he towered over me. And those huge fists, jesus.

There was only one time when he eyed me suspiciously. I asked him if his old associate, Glen Flack, was still alive. He cocked his head and said, "How do you know about him?" I said, well, it's in your book that you were doing Armoured van robberies with him. He replied, "But I called him Harold in the book." I laughed and said, Yeah but yours is not the only book, and everyone knows who you were talking about. He seemed satisfied with that explanation, but still gave me one of his icy cold stares. Belinda told me later that he's suspicious that people who want to talk to him are undercover cops.

When is he going to get out?
He's beens in for around 30 years for 1 murder.

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

When is he going to get out?
He's beens in for around 30 years for 1 murder.

He'll never be released. It's two murders. But he should have been out years ago. He's effectively a political prisoner.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

I was very nervous, yes, but not so much scared, as I knew he had no reason to hurt me, plus the guards were only six feet away. And Belinda was with me and she'd reassured me that all would be okay. He's a giant of a man; I'm 6 foot 2 and he towered over me. And those huge fists, jesus.

There was only one time when he eyed me suspiciously. I asked him if his old associate, Glen Flack, was still alive. He cocked his head and said, "How do you know about him?" I said, well, it's in your book that you were doing Armoured van robberies with him. He replied, "But I called him Harold in the book." I laughed and said, Yeah but yours is not the only book, and everyone knows who you were talking about. He seemed satisfied with that explanation, but still gave me one of his icy cold stares. Belinda told me later that he's suspicious that people who want to talk to him are undercover cops.

Great stuff...Did you ever channel your inner Dylan and make a tune from one of the poems?

[nayfo]

In 2017, my son Cooper who was 10 at the time was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. As a result, he underwent extensive radiation and chemotherapy for over 12 months (he is now a 13 year old little turd in year 8 lol and has been in remission for almost 3 years).

He is my all-time hero and whenever things get tough at either work or in my personal life, I only need to think of what he went through and saw as a 10 yr old and realise things aren’t that bad.

Once his treatment was nearing its end in June 2018, he was granted one wish through the starlight foundation and without hesitation he requested to toss the coin at the NRL grand Final.
We were told that the chances were slim as the NRL has 100’s of the same request every year. Nonetheless Coops still requested it.

About 4 weeks later we were notified that Todd Greenburg wanted Coops to have the privilege.
Let’s just say that prelim against the bunnies was the most nervous game we have ever witnessed.

The family were put up in a penthouse in the city and driven in a limo to and from the game and the NRL absolutely rolled out the red carpet for my son. They gave us tickets for the entire family too.
Unfortunately, only one parent was able to accompany Coops tossing the coin (let’s just say Mum missed out lol).

Firstly Coops and myself were taken to greet both teams as they hopped off the bus under the stadium, Cooper was the first person to see them and shake their hands, in fact only the two of us, the lady from starlight, a cameraman and a security guard were allowed in the area.
We then directly followed the Roosters into the tunnel where coops was introduced to Gerard Sutton and Coop had to verify the official Grand Final coin (first year they have used an official made coin, other years they used a 20c coin).

After the coin toss, he was introduced to almost every player, official or celebrity the NRL could find. We both watched the pre match entertainment from the players enclosure and were told we could sit there for the entire game with the extended team however all Coops wanted to do was sit with our family and share the experience and the game with them. I seriously lost count of who we met or were introduced to.
The coolest thing is the players and celebs treated my son like he was the celebrity and a few pointed out that only 1 person every year in the world gets to do what he, which is pretty cool to think about it like that.

Hands down the coolest experience I will ever share with my son, we still can’t believe that when he asked to toss the coin he had no idea what team would be in the GF and we feel it was meant to be that the Chooks made it.

He also got to keep the coin which is now framed with his all-access pass.
Sorry it was long winded, but I wanted to add some context.

This is the youtube link of him tossing the coin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msz1DYjTsAc

[Rooster1908]

In 2017, my son Cooper who was 10 at the time was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. As a result, he underwent extensive radiation and chemotherapy for over 12 months (he is now a 13 year old little turd in year 8 lol and has been in remission for almost 3 years).

He is my all-time hero and whenever things get tough at either work or in my personal life, I only need to think of what he went through and saw as a 10 yr old and realise things aren’t that bad.

Once his treatment was nearing its end in June 2018, he was granted one wish through the starlight foundation and without hesitation he requested to toss the coin at the NRL grand Final.
We were told that the chances were slim as the NRL has 100’s of the same request every year. Nonetheless Coops still requested it.

About 4 weeks later we were notified that Todd Greenburg wanted Coops to have the privilege.
Let’s just say that prelim against the bunnies was the most nervous game we have ever witnessed.

The family were put up in a penthouse in the city and driven in a limo to and from the game and the NRL absolutely rolled out the red carpet for my son. They gave us tickets for the entire family too.
Unfortunately, only one parent was able to accompany Coops tossing the coin (let’s just say Mum missed out lol).

Firstly Coops and myself were taken to greet both teams as they hopped off the bus under the stadium, Cooper was the first person to see them and shake their hands, in fact only the two of us, the lady from starlight, a cameraman and a security guard were allowed in the area.
We then directly followed the Roosters into the tunnel where coops was introduced to Gerard Sutton and Coop had to verify the official Grand Final coin (first year they have used an official made coin, other years they used a 20c coin).

After the coin toss, he was introduced to almost every player, official or celebrity the NRL could find. We both watched the pre match entertainment from the players enclosure and were told we could sit there for the entire game with the extended team however all Coops wanted to do was sit with our family and share the experience and the game with them. I seriously lost count of who we met or were introduced to.
The coolest thing is the players and celebs treated my son like he was the celebrity and a few pointed out that only 1 person every year in the world gets to do what he, which is pretty cool to think about it like that.

Hands down the coolest experience I will ever share with my son, we still can’t believe that when he asked to toss the coin he had no idea what team would be in the GF and we feel it was meant to be that the Chooks made it.

He also got to keep the coin which is now framed with his all-access pass.
Sorry it was long winded, but I wanted to add some context.

This is the youtube link of him tossing the coin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msz1DYjTsAc

Another fantastic story and how wonderful for young Coops , so glad to hear he is in remission and enjoying a wonderful life with his family .Sometimes kids are the teachers and your son shows us that life has its up and downs but to enjoy it and grasp the opportunities life gives us

[Jacks Fur Coat]

So many good stories here but you have probably topped them all Nayfo.

I remember the coin toss and you telling us about it at the time.

What a special experience for you and your little champion.

[Roosterfarian]

In 2017, my son Cooper who was 10 at the time was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. As a result, he underwent extensive radiation and chemotherapy for over 12 months (he is now a 13 year old little turd in year 8 lol and has been in remission for almost 3 years).

He is my all-time hero and whenever things get tough at either work or in my personal life, I only need to think of what he went through and saw as a 10 yr old and realise things aren’t that bad.

Once his treatment was nearing its end in June 2018, he was granted one wish through the starlight foundation and without hesitation he requested to toss the coin at the NRL grand Final.
We were told that the chances were slim as the NRL has 100’s of the same request every year. Nonetheless Coops still requested it.

About 4 weeks later we were notified that Todd Greenburg wanted Coops to have the privilege.
Let’s just say that prelim against the bunnies was the most nervous game we have ever witnessed.

The family were put up in a penthouse in the city and driven in a limo to and from the game and the NRL absolutely rolled out the red carpet for my son. They gave us tickets for the entire family too.
Unfortunately, only one parent was able to accompany Coops tossing the coin (let’s just say Mum missed out lol).

Firstly Coops and myself were taken to greet both teams as they hopped off the bus under the stadium, Cooper was the first person to see them and shake their hands, in fact only the two of us, the lady from starlight, a cameraman and a security guard were allowed in the area.
We then directly followed the Roosters into the tunnel where coops was introduced to Gerard Sutton and Coop had to verify the official Grand Final coin (first year they have used an official made coin, other years they used a 20c coin).

After the coin toss, he was introduced to almost every player, official or celebrity the NRL could find. We both watched the pre match entertainment from the players enclosure and were told we could sit there for the entire game with the extended team however all Coops wanted to do was sit with our family and share the experience and the game with them. I seriously lost count of who we met or were introduced to.
The coolest thing is the players and celebs treated my son like he was the celebrity and a few pointed out that only 1 person every year in the world gets to do what he, which is pretty cool to think about it like that.

Hands down the coolest experience I will ever share with my son, we still can’t believe that when he asked to toss the coin he had no idea what team would be in the GF and we feel it was meant to be that the Chooks made it.

He also got to keep the coin which is now framed with his all-access pass.
Sorry it was long winded, but I wanted to add some context.

This is the youtube link of him tossing the coin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msz1DYjTsAc

Sensational stuff. Happy for the young fella and hope he is living life to the fullest after going thru such a torrid time when he was a kid. Wish him well.