5 years, 137 days, 4 hours, 32 minutes later, complete silence and focus enveloped Dimma as he hunched over his 15,000 piece, 3D, map of the world, special edition globe jigsaw puzzle. It was 3am. He lifted it up. Only 1 piece to go – it had been a … [Read more...] about Under 9 Blue vs St Kilda City (R9)
Under 9 Blue 2019
Under 9 Blue vs Oakleigh (R8)
BY ROHAN BARDWELL Sheeds sat pensively on the couch. He’d just received a dreaded text message. His right-hand man – Dimma, the brains behind the champion coaching duo – was unavailable to be by his side for the big match against Oakleigh at the … [Read more...] about Under 9 Blue vs Oakleigh (R8)
Under 9 Blue vs East Brighton Vampires (R6)
“What a morning!” Dimma thought to himself as he neatly put away his lycra and headband, per the Marie Kondo tidying ethos. “This yoga thing is so unreal. I mean between the mountain, tree, chair, cobra and boat poses – I am truly sorted. I mean, it … [Read more...] about Under 9 Blue vs East Brighton Vampires (R6)
Under 9 Blue vs East Malvern (R5)
The crowd roared. 100,000 people at the MCG had just heard Dimma announced at half time as the Coach of the Year. For “Efficient Management of Wristbands”. This was a new initiative introduced by Gil MacLachlan, to recognise the coaches across the … [Read more...] about Under 9 Blue vs East Malvern (R5)
Under 9 Blue vs Mordi Brae (R4)
"Hello Brain! It’s me! Dimma! How’s things?” …cue crickets… “Brain? Hello? I want to talk to you about wristbands! You there?” …crickets… “Hmmmm… I think I have a problem. I can’t tell Sheeds – the neurological parts of my brain don’t seem to … [Read more...] about Under 9 Blue vs Mordi Brae (R4)
Under 9 Blue vs St Peters (R3)
What is a Mother? A mother is a chocolate milkshake on a hot day. A mother is a shoulder to cry on. A mother is a gentle hand to wipe away the tears. A mother is a taxi driver for her children. A mother is the most ardent supporter of her … [Read more...] about Under 9 Blue vs St Peters (R3)
Under 9 Blue vs Dingley (R2)
Ring ring…ring ring…. “Hello, Dimma speaking…” “Hey!!! Dimma!!! It’s Sheeds! Legendary coach...you know the one…Listen. Closely. I have in my hot little hand the latest Coles specials pamphlet…it comes every week, and I get soooo excited…. Did you … [Read more...] about Under 9 Blue vs Dingley (R2)
Under 9 Blue vs East Sandringham (R1)
The wind it blows cold on the oval so green Football is back for 2019 The kids are excited and the coaches are too And the name it has changed from Maroon to the colour of Blue Sheeds he is happy as he has his wingman The reliable Dimma, who … [Read more...] about Under 9 Blue vs East Sandringham (R1)
