Meninga in the foyer of a Surfers Paradise hotel when he was still Maroons coach, sitting down on a lounge and chatting on his phone for ages.
Sterlo while eating at Erina Macca's 15 years ago- he was in the car park hopping into his 4wd and he had sunnies on- but you'd recognise that head and that snoz anywhere!
Matt Orford in the old beer garden at Crowne Plaza Terrigal, 13 years ago. Certain I walked past Wayne Pearce across the street around the same time-frame.
Spud Carroll at Macca's on Military Rd about 10 years ago- then again a few months after at Luna Park.
Noddy was standing further up from me in the crowd at the first Homebush V8's race 8 years ago, when he was still playing for Canterbury.
A few years back I was at Robina Town Centre, walking through the mall on a crowded day when I spotted Corey (sorry, Iron Man) Parker walking towards me. Our glances met for a moment- just enough for me to think "Hey it's Corey Parker (sorry- Iron Man)" and for him to (I'm guessing) think "That bloke recognises me- is he going to stop me for the same f**king boring 2 minute conversation I've had 50 times this week already or let me go?"
I kept on walking and let it go. I figured it was his day off, let him be. And I didn't want to disrespect him, because I know how rarely he got the respect he deserved.