EJ Whitten Special - Foxtel 9.30 Monday Night

[Twodogs]

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When I was a kid I was at Whitten Oval during school holidays having a kick and waiting for training to start. Charlie Sutton and Ted were standing about 30 or 40 metres away looking intently at a folder Teddy was holding. After a bit the ball was kicked over my head and went bouncing toward Ted and Charlie. I turned around and yelled "excuse me mister, can I have the ball back please?" As the ball bounced toward them and without even looking up from the folder he and Charlie were looking at Ted just flicked his right foot at the ball and the bloody thing flew at me like a tracer bullet. The force of it knocked me over and as I was picking myself up I heard Charlie say to Ted "Good one, EJ. You've still got it old son"

[bulldogtragic]

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Growing up I was told to do a lot of things like EJ does. My nan in particular thinks he's a god. In particular I still recall that when you shake hands with people, you do it like EJ. Look them in the eyes and squeeze as hard as you bloody well can. I'm not sure why that one EJ-ism stuck with me in particular but it has.

[bulldogtragic]

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Teared up already.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

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More hankies required stat

[Eastdog]

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Teared up already.

Me too BT.

[AndrewP6]

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I lasted 5 minutes. It gets me EVERY SINGLE TIME. My dad passed in November of that same year, makes it doubly hard!

[bulldogtragic]

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I lasted 5 minutes. It gets me EVERY SINGLE TIME. My dad passed in November of that same year, makes it doubly hard!

Chin up Andrew. I've got the record from the game which is water logged. Not sure if it was the late rain or tears right about now.

[GVGjr]

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Mike Sheehan should be congratulated for tonight's show. A fitting tribute to EJ Whitten

[Eastdog]

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Thoroughly enjoyed that documentary. I feel so proud to be part of this club.

[Remi Moses]

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Mike's had two great "open Mike" episodes in succession .
It reminded me of one of those ESPN 30 for 30 docos

[Bornadog]

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Mike Sheehan should be congratulated for tonight's show. A fitting tribute to EJ Whitten

It was well done, and very enjoyable. EJ was a real character, something that has now disappeared from professional sports.

[Cyberdoggie]

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I'm guessing I shouldn't watch this while eating lunch at my desk at work today judging by the reactions here.
I guess I could just blame this cold I have if the waterworks start flowing.

[Bulldog4life]

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Teared up from start to finish. Champion player and a great showman on and off the field. E.J is the best player than I have ever seen by a mile. Could play any position on the ground and kicked like a mule. Imagine him under the roof at Etihad! The true Mr. Football.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Great doco.

Mike does a terrific job.

[Bornadog]

Re: EJ Whitten Special - Foxtel 9.30 Monday Night

For those who missed it: