Toast We Need to Talk About the Poodle

[Tigerturbulance]

Back in Season 33, while assembling the expansion side for Season 34, I was trawling the Hawks board in search of raw, exciting qooty talent. That’s when I spotted her; a young, bright eyed, shiny coated hyperactive poodle named Fleabane, sprinting around with absurd speed, agility, and the kind of enthusiasm that makes qooty recruiters start filling out paperwork on the spot. It was immediately clear that with a little polish, some worm medicine and the Old Boys development program behind her, Fleabane had the makings of something special.

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Fast‑forward six seasons and Fleabane’s delivered on every bit of that promise and some. The Flea reaches her 100‑game milestone in Round 1 of Season 41 carrying a trophy cabinet that any canine would envy:

• S34 OOBs Best Defender
• S35 and S37 Premierships (two more than the Warriors have managed in 22 seasons)​
• S35 Deestroy Medal

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Fleabane has been everything you’d want in an Old Boy: relentless, loyal, energetic, and always ready to chase down whoever dares line up against her and then chase the qooty for another 50 meters just to make a point. She’s been a brilliant presence at Spotswood and a cornerstone of the club’s identity, not only through her play but through her ability to lean into her canine persona and deliver humor at every opportunity.

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Congratulations on 100 games, Fleabane; a champion teammate, a nightmare opponent and living proof that sometimes the poodle really is the most dangerous animal on the qooty field.

To mark the milestone, Fleabane will be presented with a 100‑Game Diamanté‑Studded Collar after our Round 1 win against the Bears on Sunday.

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[Pugsley]

Congrats to my fellow canine on this magnificent milestone. It is a great thing being your teammate and going on walks around Spotswood even though I continually have to stop


Here is to the next 100 Fleabane

 

[Robertio]

Wow 100 games already, congratulations Fleabane one of my favourite people.

 

[Pugsley]

Wow 100 games already, congratulations Fleabane one of my favourite people.

We have a good assortment of canines around here.

 

[Robertio]

We have a good assortment of canines around here.

BFew is missing out you should hound him.

 

[Pugsley]

BFew is missing out you should hound him.

He is a good mutt.

 

[philreich]

We've been pretty good in milestone games in recent times - hopefully that continues to honour Fleabane on Sunday!!!

 

[DemurePrincess]

Congrats Fleabag on your 100 games girl! Keep itching for another 100

 

[philreich]

Wow 100 games already, congratulations Fleabane one of my favourite people.

Can you do us a favour this week, and go the biff against the bye this week - soften them up for us next week? Thanks.

 

[Robertio]

Can you do us a favour this week, and go the biff against the bye this week - soften them up for us next week? Thanks.

Get ready mate big things this week, the Royals have never won against the Bye.

 

[philreich]

Get ready mate big things this week, the Royals have never won against the Bye.

They're very hard to score against.

 

[Over The Post]

 

[TRUMAN#1]

Wow 100 games already, congratulations Fleabane one of my favourite people.

Well said.

Congrats Fleabane . I echo what Rob said.

 

[Pamcake1]

Congrats Fleabane on your 100th.
So many hoops, so little time
So many treats & a pointless rhyme !

 

[Fleabane]

You have caught me by surprise dear Turbo - sorry about the mess and my informal state but I had to show you all how beautiful I look with the collar.



Now, mildly embarrassing ... I'm sure you must have sent some lightly grilled eye fillet as well but for the life of me I can't find it in the parcel. Any hints?

 

[Fleabane]

Thanks for the nice words, everyone. Love youse all.

 

[Braklet]

You're the most consistently upbeat player in the Sweet FA, Fleabane. Proud to take the field with you every week. Here's to your next century!

 

[Fleabane]

You're the most consistently upbeat player in the Sweet FA, Fleabane. Proud to take the field with you every week. Here's to your next century!

LOL sounds like I see the world through rose coloured glasses. Which I definitely don't. It's probably because I don't see the point of engaging in a place like Sweet and being a shit while doing so. You never know what other people are going through and us polite poodles think it's a bit undignified to act out like some sort of yappy chihuahua. That's what my mama always told me. Just be the bigger poodle. I mean look at this ... not good.

For those offended chihuahuas and chihuahua lovers out there, yes, they can be cute if you give them some meaning in their lives. Like this.

Or this.

 

[TRUMAN#1]

It's a hell of a lot easier being a SHIT

 

[Fleabane]

It's a hell of a lot easier being a SHIT

Look, I'm a shit inside. That's enough for me.

 

[Falconista]

Back in Season 33, while assembling the expansion side for Season 34, I was trawling the Hawks board in search of raw, exciting qooty talent. That’s when I spotted her; a young, bright eyed, shiny coated hyperactive poodle named Fleabane, sprinting around with absurd speed, agility, and the kind of enthusiasm that makes qooty recruiters start filling out paperwork on the spot. It was immediately clear that with a little polish, some worm medicine and the Old Boys development program behind her, Fleabane had the makings of something special.

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Fast‑forward six seasons and Fleabane’s delivered on every bit of that promise and some. The Flea reaches her 100‑game milestone in Round 1 of Season 41 carrying a trophy cabinet that any canine would envy:

• S34 OOBs Best Defender
• S35 and S37 Premierships (two more than the Warriors have managed in 22 seasons)​
• S35 Deestroy Medal

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Fleabane has been everything you’d want in an Old Boy: relentless, loyal, energetic, and always ready to chase down whoever dares line up against her and then chase the qooty for another 50 meters just to make a point. She’s been a brilliant presence at Spotswood and a cornerstone of the club’s identity, not only through her play but through her ability to lean into her canine persona and deliver humor at every opportunity.

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Congratulations on 100 games, Fleabane; a champion teammate, a nightmare opponent and living proof that sometimes the poodle really is the most dangerous animal on the qooty field.

To mark the milestone, Fleabane will be presented with a 100‑Game Diamanté‑Studded Collar after our Round 1 win against the Bears on Sunday.

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No small feat but possibly your best recruit, Turbo.

Fleabane, you ledge, huzzah on the innings so far and may there be many more matches to come.

 

[Elton Johns Wig]

Absolute delight as a team mate, congrats Fleabane

Hopefully many, many more.

 

[BFew]

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Fleabane Hope you thaw in time for your weekend match.

 

[thewizardmelon]

Back in Season 33, while assembling the expansion side for Season 34, I was trawling the Hawks board in search of raw, exciting qooty talent. That’s when I spotted her; a young, bright eyed, shiny coated hyperactive poodle named Fleabane, sprinting around with absurd speed, agility, and the kind of enthusiasm that makes qooty recruiters start filling out paperwork on the spot. It was immediately clear that with a little polish, some worm medicine and the Old Boys development program behind her, Fleabane had the makings of something special.

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Fast‑forward six seasons and Fleabane’s delivered on every bit of that promise and some. The Flea reaches her 100‑game milestone in Round 1 of Season 41 carrying a trophy cabinet that any canine would envy:

• S34 OOBs Best Defender
• S35 and S37 Premierships (two more than the Warriors have managed in 22 seasons)​
• S35 Deestroy Medal

View attachment 2519816​

Fleabane has been everything you’d want in an Old Boy: relentless, loyal, energetic, and always ready to chase down whoever dares line up against her and then chase the qooty for another 50 meters just to make a point. She’s been a brilliant presence at Spotswood and a cornerstone of the club’s identity, not only through her play but through her ability to lean into her canine persona and deliver humor at every opportunity.

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Congratulations on 100 games, Fleabane; a champion teammate, a nightmare opponent and living proof that sometimes the poodle really is the most dangerous animal on the qooty field.

To mark the milestone, Fleabane will be presented with a 100‑Game Diamanté‑Studded Collar after our Round 1 win against the Bears on Sunday.

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Big grats Fleabane! It’s been a pleasure getting to play alongside you as you trot along to the big 100!

 

[Mrs Turbo]

Fleabane HUGE Congrats to you Flea.
All i can say is that youve been a star at OOBs since you were a pup


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.And not just any old star....but a Rock Star!


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..and the epitome of class


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for all that your bring to Spotswood - you deserve to be pampered!


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As what YOU bring, is so much good humour and fun, and we love you for that



Here's to another 100 games