Aussie Rules Football?

[Keith]

It's been pointed out to me that today's ref is Jarred Gillett. He's been one of Australia's top referees for many years, officiating in the 'A' League. He was referee of the year on five occasions (so hopefully a good one!) As well as Australia, he's officiated in Japan, India, China & Saudi Arabia.

He's come to the UK to be a barman in Walkabout (or actually, study at John Moore's University)

Today's game v Cheltenham is his debut in the English Football League.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarred_Gillett

[Westgate Wanderer]

Just hope he doesn't let Cheltenham use Aussie rules!

[paschahound]

And after that impressive intro....
Watch make a bigger mess of things than even Mr Kettle.

[Westgate Wanderer]

Perhaps we could find a skippy mascot and play Kylie records to make him feel at home? Men at work anyone?

[Keith]

Perhaps we could find a skippy mascot and play Kylie records to make him feel at home? Men at work anyone?

Ha! Yeah, a challenge for Swids to get some Aussies on the playlist!

Kylie: 'Can't Get You Out of My Head' because it makes me think of 'that' video...
INXS: Pretty much anything but probably 'Devil Inside' or 'Need You Tonight' would be my favourite.
Natalie Imbruglia: 'Torn'
Tim Minchin: 'Drinking White Wine in the Sun'... yes, it's a Christmas song, but probably the only Tim Minchin song that wouldn't result in complaints!
Men at Work: 'Down Under' ('cause can't think of anything else?)
Gotye (featuring Kimbra): 'Somebody That I Used to Know' (great song, great video)

Anything else?

[redrobo]

Just hope he remembers that it's the 22 on the pitch who should make the headlines.....

[Keith]

Just hope he remembers that it's the 22 on the pitch who should make the headlines.....

75th minute... so far he's been one of the best refs we've had for a long time. And I thought that while it was 0-0 too!

[Keith]

Can we have him refereeing us every week?

[Brian S]

Panic yee not, there's an Aussie mascot hopping over for Star Wars day.