Just a quick story about a great jesture from Mick.

Unfortunately, the mother in law came round for tea tonight, as she'd been on holiday since the final. She'd seen one of her friends at lunch, who told her that she took her grandson to Sports World to buy a new pair of football boots. He'd chosen a couple, and wanted them in 9's, but they couldn't find any in his size, so he was well fed up.

They were just about to leave when a fella came over to them and said, in an Aussie accent, that he had loads of "footy" boots, all in a size nine, several pairs brand new, and told the lads Gran not to buy any, and gave her his number.

She called him later that day, and he offered to take the boots round, which he did that day, and gave the lad two brand new pairs.

The funny thing is, the Gran had no idea who he was, until she was watching the Final, and saw him playing!!! She texted his number the day after to say thank you again, and well done in the final, and he replied to say "No Worries, it's my pleasure"...

What a great bloke !!!!!

Hi Mick, this your username eh?

Restores your faith in the human race.

Top Man. Mick has a reputation for doing a lot of work in Aus with disabled children

He is supposed to be a very heartfelt bloke, he does alot with childrens charity over here and was very involved at a special school in Oz!

what a legend! great role model!

to right..theres a letter in the guardian.with a mention for a certain matt king,who did a good deed for someone on scooter..nice to read things like this for a change

I saw the Matt King thing, so thought it right to put the Monnas bit up too...

The blokes have gone even higher in my estimation now

That would never happen in football.
Happy to call myself a Rugby League fan

Sweepinggeneralisationtastic.

But nice move, Monas. I guess there's a heart of gold there after all, cunningly disguised by him looking miserable as sin. What a thoughtful gesture, eh.

He smiles at everyone elses - can believe he wouldn't at you Ms Bird.

I think this can be said for most players! Even those who have played at the highest levels in Origin and Test matches are down to earth and happy to talk to anyone and give up their time. I think it's what makes the game feel so personal and close to the fans.

Funny that, two rather (at some point) disliked holidaying aussies doing random gestures of kindness in the community. Two longstanding youthful british regulars in court. Makes you think really.

Foz

If you are referring to Harrison & Bridge, they never went to court for the assault as they only received cautions.

Well that changes everything doesnt it?

No need to be shirty. Just outlining that they never went to court. Please don't be to harsh on me next time. Good luck with your season ticket issue for your child.

Chill dude. Here's an extra smiley for ya just incase.





Foz

They have a much better upbringing in the NRL, players over there are forced to be ambassadors and role models in the community because the Australians are aware how important their sport is in Aussie society.

mmm

Brett Seymour, Greg Bird, Brett Stewart, Greg Inglis, Matt Johns ? I could go on

You've been Cinnaowned. Burn!

just found this en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_of ... ayers#2009 looks like the Aussie boys are a little bit more naughty than we are. looks like a hundred years didn't really change the genes much

just found this en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_of ... ayers#2009 looks like the Aussie boys are a little bit more naughty than we are. looks like a hundred years didn't really change the genes much

Bloody foreigners coming over here all smiles and charm. I bet they only did it to look good for sending all their wages back home and not spending them in the local area, whilst depriving local people of local employment.

Oh come on guys I'd expect better things from this thread.

We all know that he's only giving his kit away because he's leaving us.......