OT: Dead hard rockers week

[bad boy bubby]

I think the Big Apasi Toga playing for the stinking stains might of preceded Olsen but gee when Olsen was hot he was red hot.

Thanks for the memories ... RIP

And Henry Tatana.

 

[bad boy bubby]

‘OLSEN GOT A $35K BROWN PAPER BAG’

THERE is a fantastic story in Olsen Filipaina’s new book about the day he was paid $35,000 cash in a brown paper bag — a lot of money back in 1985 — to sign with the Sydney Roosters. (The median Sydney house price was $73,000)

The Kiwi powerhouse had been on the verge of signing with the Cronulla Sharks and had actually agreed to terms.

Olsen then received a call from Ron Jones, the boss of the Roosters, and agreed to meet him at the Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club.

Jones offered double what the Sharks had — but insisted he sign on the spot.

Olsen remembers a surreal scene in Ron Jones’ office. This is how he tells the story in the book.

“A huge wad of cash appeared in a brown paper bag, just like in the movies,” he said, “and then they ran it through a money-counting machine.”

There were no player managers in those days but his wife Leslie was there.

“It was more cash than we’d ever seen,” Leslie says. “We were astounded and it was then we realised they were a money club. Whatever they said, they could make happen.”

To heighten the drama, Jones offered Olsen and his cash an escort to his car, which he politely declined.

Looking back Olsen applauds Jones’ strategy: “No Polynesian sending money home to take care of their family could ever say no to that sort of cash, double the amount of any other offer. It was like being hypnotised, seeing it in that bag. The possibilities were endless.

“I had agreed terms for two years with Cronulla but they hadn’t produced a contract.”

Filipaina had only one season at the Roosters and played eight games.

this is the link for it, behind a wall

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/former-australian-cricketer-greg-ritchies-36kg-lifesaving-transformation/news-story/a26ab03d642e6bb536d5a7e4637e4f97

 

[Quigs]

Wow Weeee, who'd thunk Eastern Suburbs would of pulled a stunt like that.

Lucky it doesn't go on like that in the modern game - we've got rules in place to stop that sort of thing.

 

[coolumsharkie]

‘OLSEN GOT A $35K BROWN PAPER BAG’

THERE is a fantastic story in Olsen Filipaina’s new book about the day he was paid $35,000 cash in a brown paper bag — a lot of money back in 1985 — to sign with the Sydney Roosters. (The median Sydney house price was $73,000)

The Kiwi powerhouse had been on the verge of signing with the Cronulla Sharks and had actually agreed to terms.

Olsen then received a call from Ron Jones, the boss of the Roosters, and agreed to meet him at the Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club.

Jones offered double what the Sharks had — but insisted he sign on the spot.

Olsen remembers a surreal scene in Ron Jones’ office. This is how he tells the story in the book.

“A huge wad of cash appeared in a brown paper bag, just like in the movies,” he said, “and then they ran it through a money-counting machine.”

There were no player managers in those days but his wife Leslie was there.

“It was more cash than we’d ever seen,” Leslie says. “We were astounded and it was then we realised they were a money club. Whatever they said, they could make happen.”

To heighten the drama, Jones offered Olsen and his cash an escort to his car, which he politely declined.

Looking back Olsen applauds Jones’ strategy: “No Polynesian sending money home to take care of their family could ever say no to that sort of cash, double the amount of any other offer. It was like being hypnotised, seeing it in that bag. The possibilities were endless.

“I had agreed terms for two years with Cronulla but they hadn’t produced a contract.”

Filipaina had only one season at the Roosters and played eight games.

this is the link for it, behind a wall

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/former-australian-cricketer-greg-ritchies-36kg-lifesaving-transformation/news-story/a26ab03d642e6bb536d5a7e4637e4f97

Does anyone know why he only played 8 games and one season for the chooks? Besides karma being a beautiful mutha fuggin bitch

 

[Quigs]

Well we still got the one and only Mighty Sir Thomas Bishop who was meant to sign with the Rorters but they had reneged on the deal so he headed south over the Captain Cook Bridge and signed with us.

Lucky I guess that it was post Taren Point Punt days or he might of given us the punt too.

 

[shadowboxer]

Great story from a great man - RIP.

 

[BatteredFlake]

The Big O, I remember running into him a few times at Rosehill, and when playing baseball for Ryde Eastwood at training, he would cut across the park on his way home.
I remember at test match where he ripped us apart and especially Wally Lewis
RIP Big O

Was that the one where Kiwis picked him even though he was playing reserve grade ? I think that may have happened more than once .

 

[bad boy bubby]

Was that the one where Kiwis picked him even though he was playing reserve grade ? I think that may have happened more than once .

Yep. He ripped Wally apart in a few tests. I'll get some links. And I will say this, besides Sludge, Wally was just about the best I've seen, along with Brett Kenny. I definitely rate them both above Johns and Thurston.
So for Olsen to rip Wally apart was something to behold.

 

[bad boy bubby]

"I had a plan for Wally Lewis, a tackle called the Archie Bumper - which was running over the top of him," Filipaina explained.

He conquered King Wally, but racism in rugby league 'devastated' Olsen Filipaina

When Olsen Filipaina signed with Balmain forty years ago he quickly became known as the Galloping Garbo, the working-class hero who thrilled crowds in between shifts as a garbage collector. But it wasn't always easy.

www.google.com

King Slayer: When Olsen Filipaina dethroned Wally Lewis - at Lang Park

"The Big O" tracks Olsen Filipaina's story from his rise out of working-class South Auckland to overcoming depression, racism and cultural dislocation in Sydney, to the Cinderella story of his success for the New Zealand Kiwis. Forty years after Filipaina burst into the Australian rugby league...

www.todaystale.com

Olsen Filipaina was the garbo picked from reserve grade who made a wally out of ‘the King’

How a garbo picked from reserve grade made a wally out of ‘the King’

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[coolumsharkie]

Ian McDonald co founder of King Crimson and Foreigner.
I didnt expect you to last all that long in the rock world we all grew up in as much as I didnt expect to get old so quick to have to say goodbye so soon.

One of the legends of our time RIP

 

[2012....Sharks Year]

"I had a plan for Wally Lewis, a tackle called the Archie Bumper - which was running over the top of him," Filipaina explained.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/12472130[/UR

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"I had a plan for Wally Lewis, a tackle called the Archie Bumper - which was running over the top of him," Filipaina explained.

He conquered King Wally, but racism in rugby league 'devastated' Olsen Filipaina

When Olsen Filipaina signed with Balmain forty years ago he quickly became known as the Galloping Garbo, the working-class hero who thrilled crowds in between shifts as a garbage collector. But it wasn't always easy.

www.google.com

King Slayer: When Olsen Filipaina dethroned Wally Lewis - at Lang Park

"The Big O" tracks Olsen Filipaina's story from his rise out of working-class South Auckland to overcoming depression, racism and cultural dislocation in Sydney, to the Cinderella story of his success for the New Zealand Kiwis. Forty years after Filipaina burst into the Australian rugby league...

www.todaystale.com

Olsen Filipaina was the garbo picked from reserve grade who made a wally out of ‘the King’

How a garbo picked from reserve grade made a wally out of ‘the King’

www.foxsports.com.au

Would be fitting if there's a tribute to Big O tonight considering he was the trailblazer for the Polynesian footballers. Some fascinating stories there that show how far racial vilification has progressed since the 80's.

 

[tom of poland]

Just saw that film director Ivan Reitman has passed away, he was one of big Arnie's favourite directors, directed him in Twins.

Also RIP Mark Shulman, St George halfback who took over from Billy Smith, played in their 1977 grand final team, but more importantly coached in the lower grades at the Sharks in the late 80s.

 

[2012....Sharks Year]

Just saw that film director Ivan Reitman has passed away, he was one of big Arnie's favourite directors, directed him in Twins.

Also RIP Mark Shulman, St George halfback who took over from Billy Smith, played in their 1977 grand final team, but more importantly coached in the lower grades at the Sharks in the late 80s.

Mark Shulman would have to be one of the smallest footballers to have ever played first grade. RIP.

 

[bad boy bubby]

I posted this in the Dragons forum, Mark Shulmans wife used to be my teacher in Primary. In fact at one stage she coached one of the footy sides, my brother was in that team. It was in The Leader at the time. RIP

 

[Quigs]

I am pretty sure the Mark Shulman didn't play in the 77 GF although he was named in the side and was kitted up sitting beside Harry Bath the coach. At the time I had inside info that Mark was carrying a very serious back or neck injury and was told one more knock to it could have major consequences for him and his health.

He was a great little player and had a ton of heart.

RIP Mark Shulman

 

[bad boy bubby]

I am pretty sure the Mark Shulman didn't play in the 77 GF although he was named in the side and was kitted up sitting beside Harry Bath the coach. At the time I had inside info that Mark was carrying a very serious back or neck injury and was told one more knock to it could have major consequences for him and his health.

He was a great little player and had a ton of heart.

RIP Mark Shulman

He played in the first one mate, not the replay. Thats when he was sitting there

 

[Quigs]

Stand corrected my learned friend.

 

[bad boy bubby]

Mark Lanegan, 57.
This is a bad one, Mark was the former lead singer of Screaming Trees, and a very prolific solo artist. Not sure what he died of.

 

[bad boy bubby]

I am a bigger fan of his solo works. He had a very unique voice.

 

[Plastered]

One of my fave grunge bands. Still have Screaming Trees on rotation. Very sad.