Is Any Publicity Still Good Publicity?

[The Dawson Twins Minus 1]

A small item in this morning's SMH could be the start of a lot more mentions as Les Mara joins the pantheon of past Jets greats who've spent some time on the run from the authorities.

Perhaps our recruitment slogan could become:
"Join The Jets and See the world (at least until they catch you).

PICS IN DEMAND: Old footy cards showing former Balmain, South Sydney and Newtown five-eighth Les Mara have bobbed up for sale on eBay.

He is at large after being named by police for his alleged involvement in a cocaine syndicate.

I wonder whether G Sullivan has a spare bunk in his cell?

It's interesting that whenever a past player does something good that their time at the Jets goes unmentioned in the press, but when they stuff up, we always get a namecheck.

 

[Jeffles]

There is quite a list there.

I wanna buy the Footy Card!

 

[greg]

Correct me if I'm wrong but Mara couldn't crack first grade with us. The papers should name him as exclusively a Balmain boy!

 

[The Dawson Twins Minus 1]

True. I do recall seeing his firsts record for us as being one goal as a replacement or such.

I don't think he started any games for the Jets.

See what I mean? But now he's a crim on the run, he's automatically a Bluebag through and through as far as the papers are concerned.

What say we put together the all-time Jets/Bags crim side? I'll start off the selections with some modern candidates:

Halves: T. Trindall, W. Patten

Second row: G Sullivan. J. Elias - also allegedly some twin or other.

Any other names?

 

[hrundi99]

Paul Hayward?

 

[The Dawson Twins Minus 1]

P. Heyward - too tragic and not an actual crim. Just in the wrong place with the wrong people (W. Fellows) at the wrong time.

Plenty of others to choose from - get going...

 

[imasharkie]

Wes Patten!!!
A criminal, what happened there.

 

[The Dawson Twins Minus 1]

Weekday detention, that's what happened. Made getting him and Simpson, R. to our Friday night games very difficult, I must admit.

Something about a ciggie machine that followed him home, if I recall.

 

[Jeffles]

I was gonna say Simpson, R.

There is also Trindall, D. if you count his brief tenure.

 

[2 True Blues]

Reckon this is a bit heavy cause like him as a bloke and a great player that he still is, but what about Craig FIELD. Wasnt it assault charges, and cocaine etc ( tongue in cheek ). Sorry FIELDY, you are a great player mate......

 

[2 True Blues]

Paul HAYWARD was a 1970's hooker/half wasnt he. Spent time in Bangkok gaol for drug offences didnt he.

Hey, heard a "rumour" Tricky might be going to play Premier League for Bulldogs again later this season, however wont be given the op to play 1st grade with them etc.

He was a great player, shame about his grog probs, what a waste of talent.

 

[Jeffles]

Tricky has been linked with every PL club under the sun. I won't believe it till I see it.

 

[2 True Blues]

Paul HAYWARD was a 1970's hooker/half wasnt he. Spent time in Bangkok gaol for drug offences didnt he.

Hey, heard a "rumour" Tricky might be going to play Premier League for Bulldogs again later this season, however wont be given the op to play 1st grade with them etc.

He was a great player, shame about his grog probs, what a waste of talent.

Wouldnt call two games for Bluebags, ( gettin sent off and suspended several weeks ) then getting kicked out of the club for trying to fight fellow teammates, and jumpin on their cars, a career with the Bluebags though.

 

[MRLA]

You're getting some publicity through Tim on Big Brother who has been wearing that Newtown Jets shirt on air, a fair bit!

 

[SirShire]

A top looking shirt, too.