Local Dad Tunes Into The Gorden Tallis Cup With The Hope He’ll See A Few 2003-Era Biffs

KEITH T. DENNETT | New South | CONTACT

A Dad is in a deep state of euphoria this Easter Saturday, as he reclines into a quiet evening watching two teams of Queenslanders rearrange each other’s ribcages.

Grabbing the handle of his favourite Lazy-Boy recliner, Enoggera father of four Brad Carlaw has leaned himself back into full maxo-relaxo mode, and switched on his huge 85” flatscreen to watch the footy.

With the Broncos and Titans playing tonight at Cbus Stadium, Brad tells The Advocate that he’s excited to watch a game he’s calling ‘The Gorden Tallis’ cup.

After weeks of listening to the journos on NRL360 talk relentlessly about head office carry-on at the Broncos, including the decision to remove club legend Gorden Tallis’ name from a meeting room, Brad says he’s hoping to see some old fashioned biff in tonight’s clash, just like the old days.

“Just for once, I would love all this media beat up to spill out onto the field and see someone have the gallstones to let one go.”

“Watching the Broncos camp and the Titans camp throw little pebbles at each other in radio interviews is pathetic. "

"I just wish one of the clubs would put $500 down at a sponsor pub for the first player to punch on like Gordie used to back in 2003.”

Jamming his fat fingers into the TV remote to nudge up the volume, Brad sunk his porky backside into his favourite chair before pulling a few Easter eggs from his pocket.

“I met Gordie once at the opening of the Harvey Norman in Carindale, he was an alright bloke. I’d risk an eight week match ban for him if he asked me to. As long as he took care of the bill.”

More to come.