i was living overseas during the 'lost years', so i never saw the whole colbert saga unfold, and i really don't care now..!
ben graham, on the other hand, was a star for geelong, and a bonafidegentleman. anyone that says otherwise loses all respect from me. i was extremely saddened when he left, but kudos to big ben for taking a shot at the big time, and representing oz with distinction.
seriously, who in their right mind would give up the opporunity to:
a) start a whole new career, in a new country, at a time when your current career is nearing an end. in doing so,
b) play a role that allows you to extend your playing life by another 5 - 8 years; and
c) earn well over a million bucks a year doing it!
benny graham, you're a legend, and i miss you still
ps - the club having to face the realities of a forward line without the big fella have now paid dividends with the best attack in the league
