As Central Coast falcons coach Anthony Magro sits watching Ready Steady Cook, his television coverage is interupted by the 1:32 News update. A sultry Sandra Sully greets him, as he drops the dumbell cradled in his right arm to the floor. The headlines spill out of her mouth, one which fills him with intrigue and hope. He calls out excitedly... "Chris, your going to want to see this". Gold Coast coach and Magro's flatmate Chris Walker-Bush runs into the room, seating himself on the empty cushion next to Magro. His face fills with hope as the following story is played out in front of there eyes.
*********** News Report ***************
13th October, 2005
Sandra Sully follows the words typed on the teleprompter
Crisis in Melbourne, with much fancied prop Anthony Tupou facing another long spell out with injury after suffering what looks to be a serious injury in Melbourne's 32-14 win over the Horsnby Mavericks. Tupou had just returned from a dislocated shoulder suffered in the earlier rounds of the season. The injury sustained to the shoulder places question marks over the injury prone youngsters further involvment in the ASRL. Tupou was not available for comment today, as he was rushed in for scans on the shoulder. There are major concerns about ligament damage to the latius dorsimus, which could rule the end of Tupou's season.
Melbourne media manager and club stalwart, Colin Charvis, was available for comments in regards to the injury.
Crosses to a video recorded earlier in the day
"It looks that this injury could be very serious indeed, but Anthony is taking it rather well. He knows that his position here at Melbourne is secure, and that we shall stand by him through the rehabilitation process. Best case scenario for us, is that he is back for the next match against Hornsby, worst is that he could be out for the season."
Crosses back to newsroom, as Sandra continues reading the scripted writing
With big matches against Wollongong and the Northern Cannons approaching Melbourne will look to continue there good form. Promising prop Scott Geddes will replace Jason King on the interchange bench, with King moving to the starting line up. The club will have Tupou's scan results by tommorow night, with hopes of him returning to the starting lineup sometime this season.
Sandra continues with other breaking news events, before Ready Steady Cook is restored to Magro's television screen.
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Magro.. cradled in the arms of Walker-Bush doesn't care that his favourite show is back on. He doesn't care that the cous cous for his pumpkin and feta salad is boiling over, and he doesn't even care about the strategicly placed hand of Walker-Bush on his right thigh. He is oblivious to all, as he knows that one of the toughest challenges for the title has had a spanner thrown into there works. He, Walker-Bush, and the rest of the premier league coaching staff had been filled with hope.
For fuck's sake, Magro, get your hand off my thigh! :lol:
$35,000
Hilarious
Part Deux: Later that evening
17 men.. enjoying the victory that has become them. Smiling, laughing, downing a few beers with their fans and the ones they love. A team enjoying the game they love, another win, and restored hope for the future. "My shout", yells Walker-Bush, "nah, its mine yells Anthony Mcelroy". They squabble, Walker-Bush bowing to Mcelroy's wishes. Wollongong coach Brent Douglas is dancing topless on top of one of the bars tables, Theo Kamis and Alan Stapleton throwing money at him. Brian Randell is urinating in one of the bars potted plants, while Anthony Magro, PJ Marshall and Mickey T are hitting on a Philippino transvestite. Marshall drops his best line.. "do you know who I am, I'm quite important".
They've been partying for hours, and thousands of dollars have been spent on Beer, Girly drinks, and European spirits. A hush falls over the crowd, as they all gather for the 6:30 news. 'A Current Affair' flashes across the screen, as Roger yells out random expletives whilst proffessing his love for Anthony Mundine. The other 16 coaches 'ssshhhhhh' the rowdy drunk.
Ray appears on the screen.
"Hello, thanks for joining me tonite. Tonight our show will be dedicated to Anthony Tupou, a young footballer whose career has so far been smothered by injuries. We shall talk to Anthony tonight about how he is, and his future. I'm sure the hearts of the whole ASRL community go out to him".
Crosses to the Melbourne studio, where Anthony Tupou sits with shoulder in a sling against a backdrop of Melbourne executioner logo's accompanied by slogans and pictures of Melbourne's sponsors.
RAY: "Hi Anthony, how are you tonight"
ANTHONY: "Good thanks Ray, i'm hanging in there, the clubs been great"
RAY: "And the shoulder Anthony, how is it"
ANTHONY: "Yeah it aches at the moment, really hoping for the best"
RAY: "What about emotionally, how are you handling it?"
ANTHONY: "It hurts, we're going great this season, and you know, i want to be a part of everything we have done this season and i might not be at this point".
Walker-Bush arises from his bar stool and exclaims "Look at me, I am playing the world's smallest violin". The bar errupts in laughter.
The interview concludes after more banter between the two, and the partying of the coaches begins again. To an outsider this looks cruel and heartless, but anyone involved in the ASRL knows that these coaches are only celebrating the fortune that has been handed to them. One of the toughest sides lineup has been compromised, and these coaches now share hope for the rest of the season. As the hours fly by, strippers arive and leave. Drinks are spilled, and the dancefloor had errupted into fits of belly dancing. A cloudy day awaits our coaches, including dejected Melbourne coach Ben Quinn. Its obvious that there could be a big change in the fortunes of all ASRL coaches, and the repurcussions of this injury will be felt for weeks to come.
What the...?
You've gone mad. Mad with power.
$35,000 and to the Hall of Fame
I didn't know he had it in him
