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  Wednesday, 31 May 2006

NERDS FC FAN CLUB NEWSLETTER : Episode 8

The final episode of Nerds FC is on this week. It's been such a wonderful program. Those nerds are such likeable people.

-----Original Message-----
From: Nerds FC Fan Club [mailto:list_nerdsfc@sbs.com.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 31 May 2006 9:47 AM
To: Frank Arrigo
Subject: Nerds FC Fan Club

 

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Greetings Fan Club Member!

 

Well, did you see the last episode of SBS’s hit show Nerds FC? How’d you

think the boys went? You won’t be surprised to hear that the lads are

starting to focus on the big match – they’re getting more and more serious

about their training and stamina levels. Allow me to tell you a few secrets

only clever people like yourself - who’ve joined the Nerds FC Fan Club and

who therefore get access to these newsletters – will get to hear. Ordinary

people won’t know this stuff just from watching the show:

 

- The match was played at the Marconi Stadium, 40 kms west of Sydney. Both

Andy and Milan had played there for a number of years as players and lots

of the ground staff knew them from those days.

 

- David was given a goalkeepers crash course by Jim Fraser – Sydney FC’s

goalkeeping coach who also has his own goalkeeping academy.

 

- Pierre Littbarski, Sydney FC’s coach knew about Nerds FC because his

friend and fellow former international Lothar Mattäus coached the German

version of the show (which, over there, was called Borussia Banana)

 

Okay, I can hear coach Andy Harper calling my name (well bellowing it

actually which means I’ve probably parked in his space or something) so

that’s all I’ve got time for. Thanks for reading this far, I’ll be in touch

again very soon.

 

Yours in football,

 

Webster

Treasurer, NFC Fan Club

 

Webster

Treasurer, NFC Fan Club

http://www.nerdsfc.com.au

 

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  Tuesday, 30 May 2006

On This Day : May 30

May 30:

Queen Jane

[listening to: Tornero (Romania) - Mihai Traistariu ]
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  Monday, 29 May 2006

FOX Footy Channel Program Listings 30th May ? 5th June 2006 NSW only

Let's forget about the bad news today and look ahead to the next round, when the Saints meet the Demons at the MCG on Sunday. That's 3 sunday games in a row.

Sorry BB, but your boys are going down this week! (and I'm open to a wager too)

The coverage on the telly is poor again. I've gotta wait until Sunday evening for the replay, so I'll turn to the live radio stream (unfortunately 3AW is covering the game!)

Tuesday 30/05/2006

  • 12.30a  Round 9 St Kilda v Kangaroos
  • 1.30p  Round 9 St Kilda v Kangaroos

Friday 02/06/2006

  • 1.00p  Last Time They Met 2005 Rnd 18 Melbourne v St Kilda

Sunday 04/06/2006

  • 8.30p  Round 10 Melbourne v St Kilda

Tuesday 06/06/2006

  • 3.00a  Round 10 Melbourne v St Kilda


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Saints lose Hayes for AFL season

Terrible news today regarding a season ending injury to Saint's star midfielder Lenny Hayes. The forum on Saintsational has been abuzz


RealFooty
Saints lose Hayes for AFL season
The Age, Australia -
St Kilda coach Grant Thomas says the Saints have not given up on their premiership aspirations, despite the shock loss of star midfielder Lenny Hayes for the ...
Injury ends Hayes' season The Age
Hayes out for season sportal.com.au
Hayes 'shocked' by injury AFL
AFL - AFL - all 32 related ?


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On This Day - From Wikipedia

May 29: Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day in Fiji, Memorial Day in the United States (2006).

Charles II of England


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Quiz : The Sesame Street Personality Quiz

Lol. I've always been a fan of the classic Sesame Street,

You Are Ernie
Playful and childlike, you are everyone's favorite friend - even if your goofy antics get annoying at times.

You are usually feeling: Amused - you are very easily entertained

You are famous for: Always making people smile. From your silly songs to your wild pranks, you keep things fun.

How you life your life: With ease. Life is only difficult when your friends won't play with you!


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  Sunday, 28 May 2006

Footy Tipping Results : Round 9

 I tipped 7 winners again this week. I was hoping for an upset against the swans but it wasn't to be!

Week 9
Home Draw Away
Magpies (21.13 139) Bulldogs (16.9 105)
Cats (12.18 90) Tigers (17.8 110)
Crows (18.16 124) Blues (9.6 60)
Hawks (7.12 54) Swans (19.5 119)
Bombers (9.15 69) Power (20.9 129)
Lions (21.15 141) Dockers (10.13 73)
Saints (10.14 74) Kangaroos (8.9 57)
Eagles (13.19 97) Demons (11.9 75)

46 correct tips for the season!


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Ugly Saints hold off the Roos

 The Saints won ugly againsts the Roos. A win's a win. Next week - Melbourne! 

Qtr Time Half Time 3 Qtr Time Final
St Kilda 4. 4 (28) 6. 7 (43) 8.11 (59) 10.13.   73
Kangaroos 1. 3   (9) 5. 8 (38) 6._8 (44) 8._9.   57

St Kilda:
Goals: - N.Dal Santo 2, N.Riewoldt 2, F.Gehrig 2, L.Ball, M.McGough, R.Harvey, T.Schwarze.
Best: - L.Fisher, S.Fisher, N.Dal Santo, L.Ball, L.Montagna, R.Harvey, N.Riewoldt.

Kangaroos:
Goals: - T.Makepeace 2, S.Grant 2, N.Thompson, K.Green, Co.Jones, H.McIntosh.
Best: - G.Archer, A.Simpson, S.Grant, D.Harris, D.Pratt.

Injuries - St Kilda: nil. Kangaroos: nil.
Reports - St Kilda: F.Gehrig (striking). Kangaroos: nil.

Umpires - M.Vozzo, M.Stevic, C.Hendrie.
@ Telstra Dome, Melbourne. Crowd: 30,904.

Saints grind out tough AFL win over Roos
The Age, Australia
... they had learnt the lessons of their losses this AFL season to Fremantle and Geelong, the Saints ground out a 17-point win over the Kangaroos at Telstra Dome. ...
Saints beat Kangaroos The Age
Saints edging Kangaroos at half-time ABC Online
Saints too strong for struggling Kangaroos ABC Online
FOX SPORTS - all 16 related »


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  Saturday, 27 May 2006

news in the leadup to the Saints v Kangaroos game
Saints pair a danger for AFL's Kangaroos
The Age, Australia - 27 May 2006
... That run has given the Saints four wins from the past five clashes between the ... the 92-point win over the Blues should be too much for the struggling Kangaroos. ...
Sunday's line-ups
AFL, Australia - 26 May 2006
The Saints left out youngster Sam Gilbert for Sunday's match against the Kangaroos at Telstra Dome and named McGough on the interchange bench with Justin ...
Saints v Kangaroos
sportal.com.au, Australia - 24 May 2006
... Nick Riewoldt kicked nine for the Saints last week while Lenny Hayes managed 34 possessions and Jason Gram 27. For the Kangaroos, Daniel Pratt, Daniel Wells ...
Tips Central
Ninemsn, Australia - 24 May 2006
... After last week's win over Carlton most think the Saints are back on track but they're just as likely this week to lose to the struggling Kangaroos. ...
Saints still marching
sportal.com.au, Australia - 21 May 2006
... Gehrig expects a tough encounter with a desperate Kangaroos side on Sunday, but is hopeful that a win can keep the Saints heading in the right direction ...
Saints step in right direction
FOX SPORTS, Australia - 22 May 2006
... Gehrig said he was wary of the Kangaroos, the Saints' next opponent, their intensity, and the work-rate of players such as Glenn Archer and Adam Simpson. ...
[listening to: Every Song Is A Cry For Love (Ireland) - Brian Kennedy ]
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Putt Putt @ Ermington : The King of Putt Putts

Bricey was invited to a 7yo birthday party today, and I had the pleasure of taking him.

The party was at Putt Putt @ Ermington.

Putt Putt Map

I had been there a few years ago, and always remembered it as a tired and shabby place.

Well, it looks like the place has been given a bit of a freshing up.

The party group went down the Fun Run course and everyone had a good time. Some of the gang even score a hole in one

I'll be back to tackle Waterways and Jungle Trail

[listening to: Every Song Is A Cry For Love (Ireland) - Brian Kennedy ]
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  Friday, 26 May 2006

Saints Lifetime Win/Loss Record

This weeks game against the Kangaroos has an interesting back story.

The Saints have played against the Kangaroos 140 times and the record stands as St Kilda 69 wins , Kangaroos 69 wins , Drawn 2.

Pefectly balanced!

The winner will have positive win/loss ratio.

It got me thinking - what's the Saints records against all teams.

Well, here it is:

V's Played Won Lost Draw Win
ADELAIDE 25 9 15 1 38.00%
BRISBANE 33 15 18 0 45.45%
CARLTON 200 42 156 2 21.50%
COLLINGWOOD 199 52 146 1 26.38%
ESSENDON 196 59 133 4 31.12%
FITZROY 183 77 105 1 42.35%
FREMANTLE 16 7 9 0 43.75%
GEELONG 197 78 119 0 39.59%
HAWTHORN 140 67 72 1 48.21%
KANGAROOS 140 69 69 2 50.00%
MELBOURNE 194 77 116 1 39.95%
PORT ADELAIDE 14 5 9 0 35.71%
RICHMOND 166 62 102 2 37.95%
SYDNEY 196 70 123 3 36.48%
UNIVERSITY 14 8 6 0 57.14%
WEST COAST 30 12 17 1 41.67%
WESTERN BULLDOGS 139 69 68 2 50.36%
TOTAL 2,082 778 1,283 21 37.37%


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  Thursday, 25 May 2006

Socceroos beat Greece - 1:0

Socceroos pass the first test

Confidence boost for Australia, after beating Greece in front of 95,000 fans at the MCG. 


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Towel Day

Towel Day :: A tribute to Douglas Adams (1952-2001)


7:22:18 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Random

I don't like Wednesdays

Just noticed thst I havent posted on a wednesday all month.

Weird.


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Quiz: What Kind of Meat Are You?

It's been a while since I did a dumb quiz. Shout out to Geoff Appleby for the prompter

You Are Beef
You're big, burly, and maybe even a little stinky. And no one's going to come between you and a good steak.
And you've probably never met a vegetable you like, unless fries and ketchup count.


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Injured Saints Head Up North

I read a distrubing report regarding the injured Justin Koschitzke. Poor guy. Hope the queensland sun makes him feel better - but he better stay away from the Gold Coast.


RealFooty
Hamill heads for sun in recovery bid
The Age, Australia
ST KILDA forward Aaron Hamill is poised to join teammate Justin Koschitzke in Queensland on an endorsed sabbatical that the Saints hope will help them through ...
Collision leaves Kosi with hearing loss RealFooty
all 3 related »


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  Tuesday, 23 May 2006

NERDS FC FAN CLUB NEWSLETTER : Week 7

Nerds FC continues to delight. It even has it's own entry in wikipedia

I can't believe it's almost over.

The next episode sees the boys have a rematch with the Young Matildas - that will be entertaining!.

-----Original Message-----
From: Nerds FC Fan Club
Sent: Tuesday, 23 May 2006 7:17 PM
To: Frank Arrigo
Subject: Nerds FC Fan Club

 

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Hello again,

 

Hope you saw the last episode of SBS’s brilliant series Nerds FC. Who did

you think looked the best after the transformation? As you saw, all the

boys’ families were pleasantly surprised – some more so than others but a

couple of other things you might not know from just watching the show:

 

- Phillip – Also Known As `Mono’ was offered the chance to become `Duo’ by

Suzanne the stylist as part of his makeover. She’d booked a session with a

waxing lady to work on Phillip’s eyebrow  but he said he was happy with it

the way it was which Suzanne thought was fair enough….so he’s still Mono.

 

- The boys attracted a lot of attention when they walked down the red

carpet that had been put down for them in Sydney’s Circular Quay – there

was much rubber-necking by members of the public who couldn’t work out

whether they were movie stars, rock stars or what they were.

 

- Customers can only stay in the ice bar Minus 5 for half an hour partly

because the temperature is so intense and partly because there’s a queue of

people waiting to go in.

 

Okay, the final whistle’s blowing on this week’s newsletter. There’s more

to come however so stay on-side and I’ll be in touch.

 

Yours in football,

 

Webster

Treasurer, NFC Fan Club

http://www.nerdsfc.com.au

 

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Happy Birthday to My Radio Blog

Three years ago, I wrote my 1st post on this blog

Today, 1110 posts laters, here I am - still blogging.


4:02:49 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Geek

FOX Footy Channel Program Listings 23rd – 29th May 2006 NSW only

Big win last week to the Saints. But it's not all rosy yet. In Round 9, they will meet an underperforming Kangaroo team this week

Crappy TV coverage for this game. Big delayed telecast. I;m going to be following the game online this weekend.

On the plus side, I find myself at home this afternoon, so I can watch the replay of Sunday's game

Tuesday 23/05/2006

  • 1.30p  Round 8 Carlton v St Kilda

Friday 26/05/2006

  • 10.30a  Last Time They Met 2005 Rnd 20 Kangaroos v St Kilda

Sunday 28/05/2006

  • 8.30p  Round 9 St Kilda v Kangaroos

Tuesday 30/05/2006

  • 12.30a  Round 9 St Kilda v Kangaroos


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  Monday, 22 May 2006

Orkut Stats Update : May 2006

It's weird. I get a flurry of Orkut friends requests every couple of months. The last flurry was in February,which made me log on and look at my stats

This week, I got 3 request in one day, so I had to logon and see how the numbers are doing.

I am now connected to 18,875,089 people through 109 friends, with 18 fans & 18 scraps.

No new friends, but over 5,000,000 additional connections.

A new feature that has been added is the "profile view", which lets me see who has recently looked at my profile

My profile views: Since Feb '06: 45, Last week: 4

Still feels very tired, unless you're from Brazil!

 The Brazilians LOVE Orkut

country
Brazil 69.99%
United States 11.98%
India 4.14%
Pakistan 2.05%
Iran 1.87%
United Kingdom 0.70%
Japan 0.64%
Portugal 0.45%
Canada 0.45%
Italy 0.38%


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  Sunday, 21 May 2006

Eurovision 2006 : The Final

What an event - the final of Eurovision 2006!!! 

The acts, in order of performance

Country Artist Song
Switzerland six4one If We All Give A Little
Moldova Arsenium and Natalia Gordienko Loca
Israel Eddie Butler Together we are one
Latvia Cosmos I Hear Your Heart
Norway Christine Guldbrandsen Alvedansen
Spain Las Ketchup Bloody Mary
Malta Fabrizio Faniello I Do
Germany Texas Lightning No No Never
Denmark Sidsel Ben Semmane Twist Of Love
Russia Dima Never let you go
F.Y.R. Macedonia Elena Risteska Ninanajna
Poland Ich Troje Follow my heart
Romania Mihai Traistariu Torner?;/A>
Bosnia & Herzegovina Hari Mata Hari Layla
Lithuania LT United We are the winners
United Kingdom Daz Sampson Teenage Life
Greece Anna Viss Everything
Finland Lordi Hard Rock Hallelujah
Ukraine Tina Karol Show me your love
France Virginie Pouchain Il ?it temps
Croatia Severina Moja ?tikla
Ireland Brian Kennedy Every Song Is A Cry For Love
Sweden Carola Invincible
Turkey Sibel T?t;/A> Superstar
Armenia Andr?t;/A> Without Your Love

What a night

"How weird is this? How cool is this?" said lead singer of the winning country


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Footy Tipping Results : Round 8

Almost a perfect round this week. I picked 7 winners. Just missed out due to the upset win to the Tigers

Week 8
Home Draw Away
Hawks (9.7 61) Demons (20.16 136)
Tigers (10.9 69) Crows (9.12 66)
Dockers (13.6 84) Kangaroos (6.13 49)
Bulldogs (14.6 90) Swans (17.14 116)
Magpies (22.14 146) Cats (6.8 44)
Power (10.18 78) Lions (22.15 147)
Bombers (14.8 92) Eagles (16.17 113)
Blues (4.10 34) Saints (18.18 126)

39 correct tips for the season


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