Drew-Sta takes the field in style for the Dragons!
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John: And we’re crossing now to our reporter on the streets, Ken. Are you there Ken?
(In the background as they cross to Ken, you can hear the almost deafening sounds of an angry, riotous crowd)
Ken: (Shouting) I am John. It’s crazy down here.
John: Ken, describe the scene. Can you tell us who is there?
Ken: Certainly John. As you can see to our left, we have the SDSWYMIU, or the Stop Defending So Well You’re Making It Unfair group.
John: Who are they and what do they represent?
Ken: They’re a united front, John. There’s jersey’s from all over the country and supporters from all different teams. Melbourne, Wests, Parramatta, Souths. I think all teams supporters are here John and they’re not happy.
John: Exactly what are they protesting against?
Ken: Well as you can see John, their placards are fairly descriptive. “Stop the pain”, “Break down the wall” and I think I see even a “Think of the children” sign.
(John sticks his finger in his ear due to how loud Ken has to shout to be heard over the deafening crowd)
John: Who are they protesting against?
Ken: They’re protesting the disgustingly good defence of the St George Illawarra Dragons. These groups have all banded together and are saying enough is enough, we can’t let our kids see this anymore.
(A woman with no front teeth and wearing a South Sydney jersey pushes up against Ken)
Ken: John, we have Wendy here who is the leader of this revolt. What do you have to say for the group, Wendy?
Wendy: It’s just not on anymore. We can’t stand watching them. It’s disgusting behaviour and disgusting game play. Their defence is too good. Rugby league is supposed to be entertainment, it’s supposed to be good to watch. But sometimes teams go too far with their defence. It’s just vile. It’s worse than drugs.
Ken: So what do you plan to achieve with this protest?
Wendy: We want to show the NRL and David Gallop that enough is enough. Do you know what I found my son doing the other day? He was watching St George highlights! It’s just disgusting. I thought he was watching porn like a normal kid but no, he was watching Matt Cooper holding out Dave Tyrell from scoring. I mean, that’s just foul. We can’t have our kids watching things like that. They should be watching rugby league to see the tries scored, not the defence. Do you know what he called them Ken?
Ken: What did he call them Wendy?
Wendy: He called them footballing porn, Ken. Footballing porn.
*Tears in her eyes and wavering voice* It’s not fair Ken, I raised my kids to be good South Sydney supporters, to follow the Red and Green. But they’re following Saints now because they’re so good. It’s not fair.
Ken: There you have it John, St George are so good they’re footballing porn. Absolutely amazing how the rugby league landscape has changed.
John: Who else is there Ken?
Ken: Well, to our right and looking particularly calm is the Dragon Army. Signs like “GST – Great St George Team” and “Everybody Loves Weyman” are floating about. Their leader, Peter, I think… yes, there he is. I’ll try and get a word with him.
(Cameraman follows Ken through the mass of humans and over to the Dragon Army)
Ken: Peter, Peter! Can you spare us a few minutes?
Peter: Of course, my good man. How are you?
Ken: Peter, what do you have to say about these heinous allegations? Your team has been called footballing porn for their defence. One might suggest their scintillating attack is in very much the same vein.
Peter: Look, Ken, we think that’s ridiculous. It’s just not true. Our side is simply performing the way any good side should.
Ken: Do you think it’s fair? Should the Dragons be allowed to play this good? Are they damaging the sport?
Peter: Of course not. We’re playing the game the way it was meant to be played.
Ken: There you go, John. From the horses mouth. Saints are playing the game the way it was meant to be played. We’ll keep you updated on how this situation pan’s out.
John: Thank you Ken. We’ll be back after this break.
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