FFCC Team Manager named for semi-final

KEVIN! has been named the TEAM MANAGER of a blazingly in form FFCC squad for the 9:30pm SEMI FINAL.

This EXCITING new appointment by the FFCC Board has some media types asking questions about leadership and future direction but there is a resounding majority that view this is as exactly the brand of FFCC INNOVATION that has blasted The Fathers into Semi Finals contention in three out of four seasons since they burst onto the scene. There is no doubt that recent Carpark Dressing Downs delivered by Big Kev! have provided just the spark the team needed after a minor case of the doldrums atrributed to a seemingly endless 28 week season at the WICC.

KEVIN! has applauded The FFCC Board for making tough decisions at a crucial juncture in the season. "Boy I am excited to be named manager - although I have no idea what that makes me responsible for." KEVIN declared "unnatural love" to all FFCC supporters and gave Dressing Down tips to young aspiring Captains as he signed autographs outside Maccas.

Clearly The Board needed to act and with this announcement trading was suspended at TABACT for the second time in 24 hours after the heavyweight player contract management team of key strokemaker Itchy suddenly announced shoulder surgery would prevent the superstar from taking any part in the Semis. Further to this shock development Gladdy announced by text message from a resort on the south coast: "Just making it official that I am unavailable for next weeks semi-final. But will look forward to the following weeks Grand Final.

The Founding Fathers finish the season comfortably second on the "Open D" ladder at the WICC despite suffering a player list plagued by injury, disease, hangover and overseas travel. In this season alone the Fathers racked up numerous international visits to spread the indoor vibe to countries including Brazil, Spain, Argentina, Morrocco, Thailand, Hawaii, The Gold Coast and Congo. And through these efforts the player list has grown to include a possible "Founding Fathers A" team to be registered at the WICC next season.

This development has made Semi Finals selection tough and the FFCC Selection Panel was locked in the Irish Club all day pouring over Stats, Demerits, FINES, Sitters and Dressing Downs to determine the most worthy and respected Semi Final 8. After several pints the entire Brazilian Soccer Cheerleader Squad was named to play but then sanity prevailed and the Panel resisted calling upon the younger, more talented and skillful part time ringers and fell back on tradition, service to the game, encampment attendances, seniority (grey hair) and several important KEY TRAITS critical to the modern indoor version of the game:

EXCITED TEAM MANAGER (Number 9) - KEVIN!
1. courage in battle (Choco);
2. anger sledge potential (Gilly);
3. big balls (Nads) (BEER BOY);
4. venom in attack (Hugo);
5. unearthly beauty (Our Kylie);
6. well restedness (Kermie) (CAPTAIN - manifesto - need I say more?);
7. try hard (Norris) (SEMI FINAL VICTORY RESERVE BEER BOY); and
8. international man of mystery (The Snorkmeister)

Expected to turn up and barrack are several stalwarts and newcomers alike:
Itchy
Inzy
Gristle
Mickey
Rosco
Madman
Harmie
Billy the Kid
Freaky
Conga
The Old Crow

Carpark festivities are likely to run late into the night so it may be a good idea to bring a toothbrush, swag and a fresh pair of socks and undies.

GO THE FATHERS!!!!