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Starting Lineup 2007
Saf (C)
Joe W
Dan A
Graeme J
Jonny A
Chris G
Tony D
Juan L
Heath W
Kyle W
Dave C
This team is monitored daily.
All those omitted must try
harder to stay out later and
drink more beer.
Lev and Yak's Drinking XIWDXI 2006
15.9.07 Uni Whites Pub Crawl
Well folks, last weekend we had the final Official Uni Whites Drinking
XI event of the year.
The 3rd (or is it 4th) Uni Whites Annual Pub Crawl began on a beautiful
Saturday at noon at the Kentish.
The initial starters for the event were: Myself, Bec, Joe, Cam, Dan B,
Dan A, Wez, Steve B, Graeme, Leo, Helene, Jonny, Emmanuel, Long & Paul.
Bec provided us with killer golf cards that would ensure 1. We'd have
decent scores, 2 we wouldn't get lost & 3. That we'd spend the next 8
hours bickering over the rules.
Most of us had a meal at the Kentish, where Horse made all the early
running, knocking back 6 pints, while Steve Bresolin etched his name
into the record books with 4 - count them 4 butchers of beer!
It wasn't long before we made the first walk of the day, out to the
Lion, where we were joined by Anthony & Clemmie for good measure.
Things were pretty uneventful... almost peaceful at both the Lion AND
the British, with most people averaging par or 1 under for both
rounds...
After the British though, we hit the 4th hole... Affectionately known as
'The Esky' whilst at least 3 people asked me about this new club
called the esky and its whereabouts... it was just an esky in the
parklands full of beer.. . Edoardo joined us there, as well as my mates
Nath & Joc & Claire - the usual soccer game ensued, where it didn't seem
to matter where beers were placed, they got knocked down...
I couldn't tell you the score, and I gotta say at this stage things
start getting hazy... but after some time we all made it to the
Wellington.
At the Wellington Chris Gayen joined us, and this is also the place
where bonus points started to be issued... First Graeme did a bolt
across the park topless for a point, but was soon outdone by Long who
managed to go for a spin on a gopher!
(see the
photos)
for a bonus point of his own.
We then had a beer in the Dan O'Connel before quickly moving on to the
Oxford... Anthony inspired us all with his Kiss-esque tongue, while on
the drinking side Jonny & Joe began to step it up a notch... Chris was
making up for lost time too... And by the time we made it to the
upstairs in the Cambridge It was all starting to get blurry! We
attempted to get to the 9th hole (the Calledonian), but a private party
was on...
I don't know who won in the final wash-up, but front-runners were:
Graeme, Jonny, Joe, Dan B & Dan A. Special mentions to Longy for
drinking his first beer (and the gopher effort) and to Bushe & Joe for
stealing the balloons from a 21st birthday... naughty!
My final Drinking XI team (selected by me as Lev's away), of which 1 of
these people will be crowned Uni Whites Drinking XI MVP this week is as
follows:
Saf (Capt),
Joe W,
Dan A,
Graeme J,
Jonny A,
Chris G,
Tony D,
Juan L,
Heath W,
Kyle W &
Dave C
Saf
11.8.07 Lev's 30th & Saf's 32nd at the Sceptre
A big thanks to all that showed up on the night.
So many players glammed up and turned out for what
always hinted at being the social event of the season.
Neither selectors have a great grasp on proceedings but
have given team selection the utmost professionalism and strained
thought.
Did we mention before hand that bribery got you
everywhere. Kyle gets selected for the Jaeger-bombs and I think Heath
bought us one later in the evening. They also brought along a friend who
bought us 1 or 2 Jaeger-bomb/s (At least I think the 'Geezer' was with
them).
Duffy was in fine form and should be renamed "the
dribbler". Never has so much shit spilled forth of one mouth (and I know
Benn Barrett)! Longy made it out.
Big props for Edoardo and Mrs Edoardo for the Phat hats,
Graeme also stole a Phat hat off a six year old before the shindig.
Thats all we can remember.
Coming into the last month of the season, the end of
season Drinking XI team is starting to take shape but places are never
assured.
So get out there and compete.
The most valuable trophy at the club is also still up
for grabs: Drinking XI MVP 2007.
Lev
2.4.07 Sponsors' / Family Day
Well Sponsors/Family Day started out well with no-one from the Kentish
showing up for their own sponsors day. Great work.
The Whites laid on a spread for the families both on and off the pitch
with two great wins over Scotch while the esky/barbie fired up on the
sidelines.
With the formalities out of the way, all retired to the Kentish Hotel
for more beer and boasting. The Whites basically packed out the pub from
the moment they arrived. A really good turn out for a few drinks and
some dinner. Great to see........
Notable mentions go to Chop and Kev who when handed their twenty-five
dollar match awards put them straight onto the bar for all to drink, the
quick ones amongst us actually got one out of it. Well done boys.
Another notable mention must go to our "best dressed White of the night"
and the winner of the inaugural "Trucks Rock" hat, the one and only Jaun
Pablo Livore. The Argentinean import surely making himself at home with
his new glamour club.
Once festivities at the Kentish quietened, the boys moved onto the Grace
Emily for a few wind down beers (hahaha). The Grace saw some excellent
work from a number of the old faithful drinking XI. Glamour abounded at
every glance as the next drinking XI team unfolded before the selectors
eyes (the ones that were opened anyway).
A special mention to the drinking XI's most valuable player for the
night,
.
was asked to leave the Grace 4 times (how does
that happen) only to end up at 108's getting a lap dance from a one
armed lady. Top form big fella.
Quote of the night came from
(who else) when the one armed
stripper came up to the table and warned
that she may accidentally
poke him with her prosthetic arm.
responded with, 'Yeah, yeah, get
on with it.'
Ed: The MVP's name has been withheld due to a pending court case.
11.5.07 Uni Whites Drinking XI event III: DAN & JOE'S BIRTHDAY
Well, one of the more memorable Uni Whites Drinking XI efforts occurred
for Dan & Joe's birthday at the Queens Arms last Saturday.
For those of you who were unlucky enough to miss it (or just plain
soft), here's a brief synopsis.
The birthday boys, being silly buggers that they are, decided on a 1977
-1982 People & Events theme... The relevance of the theme escapes me,
but considering it was the brain-child of 1. D.Aikin & 1. J. Windows,
suffice to say it was a stupid idea & no one really cares anyhow.
The important points were as follows: Dan was dressed as Rocky Balboa
and rarely has a more fitting costume been worn... We all know Dan's
history of ending people's careers; As Rocky did to Apollo Creed, so Dan
did to Mercedes striker last season... nuff said...
Joe's costume however was somewhat perplexing... As, while Joe
definitely has the underpants & blue wellies of Superman, I think that's
about as far as the resemblance goes. Fortunately for both of them
though, the costumes soon went out the window as 'Happy Hour' consisted
of a seemingly never ending stream of Jager Bombs, delicately
interspersed with the occasional pint of Ale. Not surprisingly the boys
got stuck in.
Especially strong performances from both the birthday boys, but special
mention must also go to jar-jar binks (aka Dan Bushe), Tim Levett (as
himself... Oh... Clark Kent... gotcha), Sir Richard Haddlee (Benny B) &
Tony Duffy doing a great punk impersonation, as well as a raft of not
quite so dressed up boys - Not to mention Cam Hopgood who came dressed
as me!
The final tally of whites boys attending was 15 or so... Not a bad
effort for a damn cold Saturday night... It was good to see a couple of
new players out also, as Simon Small, Chris Baxter and the limping Dave
Burton made their presence felt.
The current squad for the drinking XI didn't only take into account
Saturday's effort however, as much weight is given for those attending
the Kentish Arms each Saturday night also. Here's the current XI, if
you're not in... START DRINKING!
Tim Levett (C),
Steve Safralidis (VC),
Daniel Aikin,
Joe Windows,
Graeme Jackson,
Chris Gayen,
Tony Duffy,
Jonny Aspin,
Heath Weber (esp since injured),
Dan Bushe,
Campbell Hopgood
Special mention must go to Juan Livore... I think if we can keep him on
the pitch, he's going to slot in nicely at left back for the Drinking XI
See you near the esky boys
Saf
16.3.07 The Kentish
Their was a good mix of old and new players on show for our
first night of glamour. Congratulations to all that turned out for a
good night of food and beverage in wonderful company.
A good turnout for the first official whites engagement of the
season but the selectors found it tough to name a solid starting XI so
early in the season.
Notable performances from the usual suspects; Duffy for
supplying half the team with beers (also to Anita, for not stopping him)
also good performances from Saf, Joe, Jon, Dave, Dan.A and Lev. Who
kicked on from the Kentish and kept drinking. Just hanging around till
late doesn't mean you make the drinking XI. Case in point: Chop, Dan.B
and Sab who stayed out with other whites but stopped drinking for the
last two/three hours.
Another mention goes to the Crab, who from unidentified sources,
"was slaughtered after 1/2 beer at the garden and had to phantom it". We
don't know if this is true but truth has no real place here anyway.
As a club, we need to focus on getting back to the Kentish and
supporting our sponsors. Give the legs a rest and give the elbow a
workout. You'll have played a lot better after a couple of pints. We
also need to make sure we visit the esky after a game.
All beer consumed in the presence of the selectors (Saf & Lev)
goes towards your chances of lining up for the Uni Whites Drinking XI in
2007.
And remember: Presence in the drinking XI directly correlates to
what we at the stadium of White refer to as 'Good Times'.
Next Drinking XI Sanctioned Event:
This Saturday Night - Starting at the Kentish hotel for club stalwart &
Drinking XI Regular Graeme Jackson's 35th birthday.
Note to all, this is a very important pre-season event & the selectors
will be closely monitoring the form of all players, with a view towards
a starting XI spot for the season proper.
WDXI 2006 
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