FOREWARNED we were -- us media types, that is. On Tuesday, Carlton sent word around that a major announcement was forthcoming; an announcement that would shake the very foundations beneath our feet.
That weighty proclamation? Princes Park would be henceforth known as (drumroll please) Visy Park -- the place where junk comes to be recycled . . . probably should have been re-named in the Denis Pagan era in hindsight.
The Four Points presumes the toilet blocks at the former MC Labour Park are now sponsored by Amcor and cost the public a buck a pop.
2. Release the Hound
CROWS veteran Nathan Bassett hung up the lead yesterday, becoming the 197th player to retire or have retirement thrust upon him at the end of this season.
Bassett has gone through his career burdened with the nickname 'Fred' -- unfairly in The Four Points' view, too, because Nathan has actually brought some pleasure to some people -- unlike the comic strip which could not conceivably bring any joy to anyone.
Bassett always had a great nose for the footy and they way the defender hounded his man around the park you could almost swear he was following his scent.
And it's true; when things got a bit hairy Basset would occasionally howl at his teammates, but it could never be said that he went to the dogs.
Bassett's most lasting legacy, though, has nothing to do with canine punditry: the hairstyle of tennis ace Novak Djokovic.
3. What's in a name?
AS FANS of animated American television could tell you, Frank 'Grimey' Grimes tried to emulate Homer Simpson and died in the attempt.
As fans of the Melbourne football club could tell you, Jack 'Grimey' Grimes is in line to make his AFL debut this week.
The Four Points certainly does not want any harm to come to Grimey but having someone to aspire to is certainly a must in modern football.
So a Homer-esque role model is required for the AFL's own Grimey . . . pity Stuart Dew plays for Hawthorn.
4. Like a naughty cat
IS IT any wonder Adam Cooney is the envy of more mature Australians of the male variety?
Not content with being a highly paid and much adulated sports-type bloke, Cooney yesterday revealed that when the friendly fellas from ASADA come a-calling, he just "wees in the cup when they tell me to."
Honestly, it's enough that he can turn it on and off like a bloody tap, but does he have to rub everyone else's noses in it?
What to look out for on afl.com.au this Thursday:
Give the stat a rap
Rodski, J. and Hardy, M. have carried us through this home and away season with a smile on their faces and a stat in their hearts. Get your last regular season Stats City today.
Magpies fly west
But before they do, the man of a thousand guises Mic Cullen will be asking the tough questions; like, who has to sit next to Mick.
Teams, please
When the line-ups are in, there's only one place to go for all your teams info. Which is here -- afl.com.au -- by the way.
The views in this story are those of the author and not necessarily those of the clubs or the AFL
