Michael or Michel?

[KiamaSaint]

Hi most wise Dragons forum,

I am hoping someone can clear something up for me. Sorridimi, dragons winger in the late 70s, early 80s... is it Michael or Michel or both? I have seen it written both ways and was wondering if someone could help as I can't get a definitive answer.

Thanks in advance.

 

[KiamaSaint]

Just found his linkedin profile and have answered my own question. As you were.

PS: what a player.

 

[Old Timer]

Just found his linkedin profile and have answered my own question. As you were.

PS: what a player.

And the answer is???????
I think he worked at the Commonwealth Bank at Kogarah for a while?
Funny you could still have great players when they had jobs wonder why it all changed.

 

[KiamaSaint]

And the answer is???????
I think he worked at the Commonwealth Bank at Kogarah for a while?
Funny you could still have great players when they had jobs wonder why it all changed.

If you look everywhere it is commonly spelt "Michael" and if you search "Michel" Google will ask if you meant "Michael" but on his LinkedIn profile it is actually "Michel".

 

[KiamaSaint]

Is "Michel" a common alternative to "Michael"? I had never seen it before.

 

[Old Timer]

Is "Michel" a common alternative to "Michael"? I had never seen it before.

In the St George player register he is listed as Michel.
I think the pronunciation emphasis is on Mic not Mich but it is not a common spelling I suspect.

 

[Drakon]

I went to school at Kogarah High and Michel was in the year above me.

His name is Michel but I guess the Aussie version is Michael or Mick.

 

[Drakon]

Was just looking around on Google and found this:-

In 1979 Sorridimi Won the Rugby League Squash Championships.He Beat Newtowns Ken Wilson in the Final.It was shown during World Of Sport on TCN Channel 9. (04/05/2012)

 

[Dennis Papaioannou]

Is "Michel" a common alternative to "Michael"? I had never seen it before.

French equivalent

 

[dragonssamy61]

Is "Michel" a common alternative to "Michael"? I had never seen it before.

Kiama
Michel is french for michael
Mybe that will help

 

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

Kiama
Michel is french for michael
Mybe that will help

"bière" is French for beer. Should also help.

 

[dragonssamy61]

"bière" is French for beer. Should also help.

I find it helps the more you drink

 

[Willow]

Is "Michel" a common alternative to "Michael"? I had never seen it before.

More common in France and other parts of Europe. I'm guessing Zorro's family heritage is the key here.

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

And the answer is???????
I think he worked at the Commonwealth Bank at Kogarah for a while?
Funny you could still have great players when they had jobs wonder why it all changed.

Also Rockdale...

 

[ALSGI]

Zorro is actually a 2nd cousin, the spelling's Michel, and yes he worked at the old Commonwealth bank. No, I'm not Italian. Last time I saw him was at my uncles place in Rockdale when he first began playing FG, I always watched him in the juniors. Sadly that side of the family haven't seen each other for a long, long time. He was a good winger in good teams but had his share of mistakes in him.

 

[1st & 10]

Hi most wise Dragons forum,

I am hoping someone can clear something up for me. Sorridimi, dragons winger in the late 70s, early 80s... is it Michael or Michel or both? I have seen it written both ways and was wondering if someone could help as I can't get a definitive answer.

Thanks in advance.

He also worked at Coles Hurstville parcel pick up for years. Great guy. Always called him Michael or Mitch

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

And the answer is???????
I think he worked at the Commonwealth Bank at Kogarah for a while?
Funny you could still have great players when they had jobs wonder why it all changed.

The reason the game changed OT was because player loyalty to clubs went out the door, pay TV , greedy players & their managers, the salary cap rorts etc etc...great players back then were brickie labourers, garbos, roof tilers plumbers saleman etc etc.....they used to get up Monday mornings and go to work.....now players get up go to their heated pools, massage, bubble baths and have their bums powdered......for some like our cricketers the more they earn the less they perform

 

[1st & 10]

The reason the game changed OT was because player loyalty to clubs went out the door, pay TV , greedy players & their managers, the salary cap rorts etc etc...great players back then were brickie labourers, garbos, roof tilers plumbers saleman etc etc.....they used to get up Monday mornings and go to work.....now players get up go to their heated pools, massage, bubble baths and have their bums powdered......for some like our cricketers the more they earn the less they perform

Excellent post. That is why I have zero respect for current players. Hodgkinson was a true gentleman, but he is a serious minority

 

[1st & 10]

The reason the game changed OT was because player loyalty to clubs went out the door, pay TV , greedy players & their managers, the salary cap rorts etc etc...great players back then were brickie labourers, garbos, roof tilers plumbers saleman etc etc.....they used to get up Monday mornings and go to work.....now players get up go to their heated pools, massage, bubble baths and have their bums powdered......for some like our cricketers the more they earn the less they perform

Ian Herron was a drink delivery driver. Brad Mackay a fireman. Mitch Newton, Rod Silva, lee Odenryan, Shaun Hamstead, Ian Gately, Paul Simpkins all current cops

Craig Young (not a good cop), sironen Jarvis and Billy Johnston (another bad cop) were all cops. Craig Young took a year leave to coach saints

 

[Old Timer]

Ian Herron was a drink delivery driver. Brad Mackay a fireman. Mitch Newton, Rod Silva, lee Odenryan, Shaun Hamstead, Ian Gately, Paul Simpkins all current cops

Craig Young (not a good cop), sironen Jarvis and Billy Johnston (another bad cop) were all cops. Craig Young took a year leave to coach saints

A long long time ago in a far distant galaxy I played in the mid week public service comp at the Domain
It was a horror when you played the cops as there were plenty of grade players in their ranks
Funny how many cameo appearances were made by people like Bob Cooper and others coming back from injury