Jason Stevens - top bloke

[Eelementary]

I just recently heard the news that he has changed his plea and will cop a one week suspension.

Now, during the match (with all the adrenaline and tension) I thought he was guilty. Then I calmed down and watched the replay - it was an accident.

I made this post because I was really overwhelmed by the compassion and even remorse shown by Jason, and I am sure most of you would feel the same way.

I just wanted to say good on him. Great player, but more importantly - great bloke.

 

[Frenzy.]

Well said Eelementary

 

[Booyah]

You've just said what we Sharkies fans already knew for ages Eel. The bloke has a heart of Gold. Sadly, most people seem to judge him only for his wedgies and his religious beliefs.

 

[Eelementary]

Many of you probably don't know this (or even care! lol), but I only got into League in August 2000 when I returned to Australia.

My whole family went for the Eels and so I followed suit. Now, I adore them.

I used to dislike Stevens because of the wedgies and the knee-lifting.

But I've realised through playing myself at prop - knee-lifting, to a degree, is a natural reaction.

The wedgies? Well, they're not dangerous. Annoying, maybe - but not dangerous.

Then seeing him on The Footy Show and seeing the look on his face....

I have a huge senseof respect for him now.

And on a minor note, the fact he is celibate and searching for 'The One' really is a welcome change from the typical 'boof-headed, treating women like dirt' stereotypical view of footy players these days.

 

[Booyah]

But I've realised through playing myself at prop - knee-lifting, to a degree, is a natural reaction.

Exactly mate. Any decent Prop does it. Hell, even Saint Webcke has done it before. It's just a natural self preservation instinct, and like I was saying to someone the other day it's no different then if a player was to lead in with his Hip.

I doubt any of them do it on purpose. I sure don't. It just happens and I never even knew I did it until one of my mates pointed it out.

 

[Sheros los Deros]

Yep, Stevo top bloke, top player. We'll miss him on the weekend.

 

[shadowboxer]

i hope he goes around again, with us of course. Not to hot on the idea of getting bailey. Time will tell. The man has been a champion player, longer termer. Many will remember his days at st george, especially when les davidson lined him up a treat. But his serve to the sharks has been awesome.

 

[Jimbo]

The wedgies? Well, they're not dangerous. Annoying, maybe - but not dangerous.

Ah, another voice of reason.

Can you explain it to Willow for us? He seems to think Stevo is as bad as John Hopoate...

 

[carcharias]

This is getting very close to bordering on being Fluffy.

 

[Eelementary]

I'm afraid I don't know who or what Fluffy is...

But yeh - Stevo's a legend.

It's a shame he will miss a week. There was really nothing in it, I thought.

 

[Sam]

It's a shame he will miss a week. There was really nothing in it, I thought.

Yep, even Laurie "anti-Sharks" Daley said he thought there was nothing in it on Fox last night.

 

[Mr Sharkie]

Asset to the game and one of the best Sharks ambassedors of the Post-ET era

 

[Me Luv Stevo]

And on a minor note, the fact he is celibate and searching for 'The One' really is a welcome change from the typical 'boof-headed, treating women like dirt' stereotypical view of footy players these days.

so true