Brisbane cops betting on who'll nab Fevola first
Dave -Turner
POLICE have placed a mock "bounty" on the head of Brendan Fevola, with
officers in southeast Queensland competing to be the first to arrest the
Brisbane Lions' prized recruit.
The Sunday Mail reports that officers from at least four stations are
placing "friendly" bets - with cartons of beer the prize jackpot - to be the
first to nab AFL's bad boy if he misbehaves.
While the officers asked not to be named, they did confirm bets had been
placed as of Friday afternoon following Brisbane's official announcement
that the 28-year-old was heading to Queensland.
The officers said Fevola's history of poor public behaviour meant the former
Carlton star would be a prize catch, should he not live up to his promise of
staying out of trouble upon his shift to Queensland.
"There's a few Brisbane Lions supporters in the job and they're filthy that
big Fev is coming up to Brisbane," one officer said.
"We were having a few laughs and thought, 'let's put a carton on the first
one to arrest him'.
"(But) we won't be going out of our way to chase him."
The AFL community has been divided since news broke that Fevola would be
joining the Lions, who have enjoyed a relatively scandal-free existence in
Brisbane.
Fevola, though, cannot boast a similarly clean sheet.
His recent indiscretions, that led to him being traded by Carlton, include
his very public drunken antics at the Brownlow Medal presentation, where he
is also alleged to have sexually harassed a female Melbourne journalist.
In recent seasons, Fevola has also been in the spotlight following
allegations of:
. Vomiting, heckling and arguing with security and patrons following last
month's Brownlow Medal presentation.
. Urinating in public outside a Melbourne nightclub last year.
. Waving a sex toy in public following end-of-season celebrations last year.
. Fighting a bartender and being sent home from Australia's tour of Ireland
in 2006.
. An extra-marital affair with model Lara Bingle in 2006.
. Attacking a female student with a fire extinguisher in 2001.
But while many fans have expressed disgust that the Lions would sign Fevola
given his off-field antics, others have praised the club for landing a prize
player who could help them win a premiership.
Last week, the Lions were rated by bookmakers as a $26 chance to win the
flag next year. After Fevola's signing, and a subsequent betting plunge, the
price was slashed to $13.
Kevin Comer, chairman of the Lions official supporters' group, offered a
qualified welcome to Fevola.
"If he behaves himself, we're looking at a very strong forward set-up," he
said. "What more could you want?"
Fevola's father said yesterday that a move to Queensland was just what his
controversial son needed to turn over a new leaf.
Speaking out for the first time, Angelo Fevola said his son would benefit
from a move interstate, where he could have a chance to rebuild his
reputation.
Talking just before the deal was finalised, Mr Fevola said: "If it goes
through, I would be happy for him. He can start a new life."
George W Frost
"Dave -Turner" <ad...@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
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There are literally hundreds of club goers who do this every night,
including females
Nothing in the media about this
> . Urinating in public outside a Melbourne nightclub last year.
>
There are literally hundreds of club goers who do this every night,
including females
Nothing in the media about this
> . Waving a sex toy in public following end-of-season celebrations last
> year.
>
Sex toys are on public view in the windows of any sex shop
Nothing in the media about this
> . Fighting a bartender and being sent home from Australia's tour of
> Ireland
> in 2006.
>
Well, not everyone does this, probably because they can't afford a trip to
Ireland
But, you would have to be a mathmetician to add up each and every fight with
a barman in Melbourne every night
Not much in the media about this because it is a regular occurrence
> . An extra-marital affair with model Lara Bingle in 2006.
>
Jealousy prevails, who wouldn't want to have an extra-marital affair with
Lara Bingle?
Besides, how many average persons, female included, have not had an
extra-marital affair
Again, Nothing in the media about this
> . Attacking a female student with a fire extinguisher in 2001.
>
Now, that's a new one, probably because she was too hot for him to handle
> But while many fans have expressed disgust that the Lions would sign
> Fevola
> given his off-field antics, others have praised the club for landing a
> prize
> player who could help them win a premiership.
>
> Last week, the Lions were rated by bookmakers as a $26 chance to win the
> flag next year. After Fevola's signing, and a subsequent betting plunge,
> the
> price was slashed to $13.
>
> Kevin Comer, chairman of the Lions official supporters' group, offered a
> qualified welcome to Fevola.
>
> "If he behaves himself, we're looking at a very strong forward set-up," he
> said. "What more could you want?"
>
> Fevola's father said yesterday that a move to Queensland was just what his
> controversial son needed to turn over a new leaf.
>
> Speaking out for the first time, Angelo Fevola said his son would benefit
> from a move interstate, where he could have a chance to rebuild his
> reputation.
>
> Talking just before the deal was finalised, Mr Fevola said: "If it goes
> through, I would be happy for him. He can start a new life."
>
>
I hope he can also, he is a great player.
I am not a Carlton fan, but I do agree, that there are players, aside from
the team I support, who are great players.