The demon drink....
Is it just me or does everyone think blokes under the age of 30 should not be allowed to drink alcohol?
OK – probably too harsh – how about blokes under the age of 30 who think they’re heroes should be banned from drinking alcohol?
Carlton’s Brendan Fevola has announced he is giving up the drink for the rest of his playing career.
He says after watching Wayne Carey’s demise he decided it was time to take responsibility for his behaviour – and that’s something impossible to do while he’s still on the drink. Most of us can’t make promises about how we’ll behave with 3 or 13 under the tail.
Brendan’s list of indiscretions includes being caught urinating in public earlier this month, wrestling a barman in Ireland and letting off fire extinguishers on a university campus. Not to mention a late night fling with Lara Bingle and a gambling “hobby” officials at the club are pretty concerned about.
At the same time, there are hundreds who want to step forward and say what a terrific bloke he is sober. Apparently they call him the Pied Piper at the club because he’s such a hit with the kids, sponsors and supports adore him alike.
He is a better footballer off the grog, too.
Not everyone turns into a tool on the drink – but Nick D’arcy wouldn’t be where he is today without the demon drink – Wayne Carey – Mel Gibson – Robin Williams - there’s a list as long as your arm – and it’s about time we started celebrating blokes with enough courage to make the responsible decision.
OK – probably too harsh – how about blokes under the age of 30 who think they’re heroes should be banned from drinking alcohol?
Carlton’s Brendan Fevola has announced he is giving up the drink for the rest of his playing career.
He says after watching Wayne Carey’s demise he decided it was time to take responsibility for his behaviour – and that’s something impossible to do while he’s still on the drink. Most of us can’t make promises about how we’ll behave with 3 or 13 under the tail.
Brendan’s list of indiscretions includes being caught urinating in public earlier this month, wrestling a barman in Ireland and letting off fire extinguishers on a university campus. Not to mention a late night fling with Lara Bingle and a gambling “hobby” officials at the club are pretty concerned about.
At the same time, there are hundreds who want to step forward and say what a terrific bloke he is sober. Apparently they call him the Pied Piper at the club because he’s such a hit with the kids, sponsors and supports adore him alike.
He is a better footballer off the grog, too.
Not everyone turns into a tool on the drink – but Nick D’arcy wouldn’t be where he is today without the demon drink – Wayne Carey – Mel Gibson – Robin Williams - there’s a list as long as your arm – and it’s about time we started celebrating blokes with enough courage to make the responsible decision.
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