David Mensch
Senior List
Most of you have no doubt expressed some disappointment in the past at the grand final entertainment, both pre-match and half time. I am pleased to announce that this year you will see an extravaganza like never before. Wayne Jackson called me last night to ask for some advice on how to spice things up for the big day. I had been expecting this call for quite some time so i had plenty of suggestions to offer him.
I told Jacko that the kids running around with flags is no good at all. They should be carrying streamers. This might be costly, but it would be well worth it. I told him that fireworks are essential. He said that fireworks lose their effect when they are set off during the day. I suggested he close the roof and turn off the lights, but he said the MCG doesn't have a roof. Sometimes there's no pleasing that guy!
I told him that nobody wants to hear some has-been singer get up and sing Waltzing Matilda. We need someone like Rocky Burnett singing "Tired of Toein' the Line" to really rock the crowd. If he is unavailable I suggested Shakin Stevens; either way we can't lose. I made sure he was aware that "Doin' the Cazaly" is extremely uncool and should be scrapped in favor of either the Macarena or the Chicken Dance. However, I expressed firmly that the jets flying over the stadium was a feature that had to be kept at all costs.
He seemed very impressed with my ideas and asked if i would be a consultant to co-ordinate the entertainment for the day. I told him that i can't play in the grand final AND help with the entertainment. It is a pity that i will be in the changing rooms with the other players during all the fun and excitement, but i am content just knowing that you guys will all be awestruck by the spectacle - enjoy!
P.S If any of you have your own suggestions i will be happy to pass them on to Wayne.
I told Jacko that the kids running around with flags is no good at all. They should be carrying streamers. This might be costly, but it would be well worth it. I told him that fireworks are essential. He said that fireworks lose their effect when they are set off during the day. I suggested he close the roof and turn off the lights, but he said the MCG doesn't have a roof. Sometimes there's no pleasing that guy!
I told him that nobody wants to hear some has-been singer get up and sing Waltzing Matilda. We need someone like Rocky Burnett singing "Tired of Toein' the Line" to really rock the crowd. If he is unavailable I suggested Shakin Stevens; either way we can't lose. I made sure he was aware that "Doin' the Cazaly" is extremely uncool and should be scrapped in favor of either the Macarena or the Chicken Dance. However, I expressed firmly that the jets flying over the stadium was a feature that had to be kept at all costs.
He seemed very impressed with my ideas and asked if i would be a consultant to co-ordinate the entertainment for the day. I told him that i can't play in the grand final AND help with the entertainment. It is a pity that i will be in the changing rooms with the other players during all the fun and excitement, but i am content just knowing that you guys will all be awestruck by the spectacle - enjoy!
P.S If any of you have your own suggestions i will be happy to pass them on to Wayne.
Menschy, you are a classic.
