Happy Birthday Wombat

[eagleron]

Hmmm...cross-breeding a Wombat with a Snake...interesting...

Hmmm snakebat, I like it lol

 

[eagleron]

Just a short one.

Happy 61st birthday to none other than Graham "Wombat" Eadie

I wonder how many of us know that he was actually born in Lidcombe?

62nd I think my friend, he was born in 1953 ;=)

 

[globaleagle]

And for a bonus 10 points, who is the player behind Wombat in that picture?

And why is he licking wombat's shoe?????

ps Happy birthday wombat!

From Douglas Adams:

The creature that kills the most people (in Australia) each year is the common Wombat.
It is nearly as ridiculous as its name, and spends its life digging holes in the ground, in which it hides. During the night it comes out to eat worms and grubs.

The wombat kills people in two ways: First, the animal is indestructible. Digging holes in the hard Australian clay builds muscles that outclass Olympic weightlifters. At night, they often wander the roads.

Semi-trailers (Road Trains) have hit them at high speed, with all 9 wheels on one side, and this merely makes them very annoyed. They express this by snorting, glaring, and walking away. Alas, to smaller
cars, the wombat becomes an asymmetrical launching pad, with results that can be imagined, but not adequately described.

The second way the wombat kills people relates to its burrowing behaviour. If a person happens to put their hand down a Wombat hole, the Wombat will feel the disturbance and think "Ho!My hole is collapsing!" at which it will brace its muscled legs and push up against the roof of its burrow with incredible force, to prevent its collapse.
Any unfortunate hand will be crushed, and attempts to withdraw will cause the Wombat to simply bear down harder.

The unfortunate will then bleed to death through their crushed hand as the wombat prevents him from seeking assistance. This is considered the third most embarrassing known way to die, and Australians don't talk about it much.

 

[Rex]

And why is he licking wombat's shoe?????

ps Happy birthday wombat!

From Douglas Adams:

The creature that kills the most people (in Australia) each year is the common Wombat.
It is nearly as ridiculous as its name, and spends its life digging holes in the ground, in which it hides. During the night it comes out to eat worms and grubs.

The wombat kills people in two ways: First, the animal is indestructible. Digging holes in the hard Australian clay builds muscles that outclass Olympic weightlifters. At night, they often wander the roads.

Semi-trailers (Road Trains) have hit them at high speed, with all 9 wheels on one side, and this merely makes them very annoyed. They express this by snorting, glaring, and walking away. Alas, to smaller
cars, the wombat becomes an asymmetrical launching pad, with results that can be imagined, but not adequately described.

The second way the wombat kills people relates to its burrowing behaviour. If a person happens to put their hand down a Wombat hole, the Wombat will feel the disturbance and think "Ho!My hole is collapsing!" at which it will brace its muscled legs and push up against the roof of its burrow with incredible force, to prevent its collapse.
Any unfortunate hand will be crushed, and attempts to withdraw will cause the Wombat to simply bear down harder.

The unfortunate will then bleed to death through their crushed hand as the wombat prevents him from seeking assistance. This is considered the third most embarrassing known way to die, and Australians don't talk about it much.

Interesting story GE. But it omits the primary cause of human deaths from wombats. Unbeknownst to most, wombats at night love climbing trees and reaching out on branches for their favourite leaves. At times they overbalance and plummet, causing little harm to themselves because of their muscular bodies, but if you've pitched your tent underneath, then there's a big chance you're a gonner. In the country, around campfires, those in the know often warn you to watch out for the Dropbats.

 

[Wombat Legacy]

4 GF wins, 2 runner up in 12 years. Rothmans medal (dally m equivalent)
2 Churchill medals (awarded retrospectively)
Challenge cup in England including Lance Todd medal player of the grand final.
Numerous semi final appearances and fullback of the year awards....
Played numerous times for Australia in test matches and NSW
Wombats career ****s all over snake. he was a freak when the game was semi professional.
If you watched his whole career, there is no debate.
Its a pity more of you on here didn't get to watch this great man in action.
He is in the top 100 of all time over 100 years!!!
Deadset LEGEND and the most humble man you could ever meet.
If he is ever at Brookie or the club after a game, do yourself a favour and shake the great mans hand.
He is still a mad Manly fan-he ****ing loves the joint.
Happy Birthday Bat

 

[wombatgc]

Nearly missed the great ones Birthday post. Happy Birthday Wombat!
Still going strong, and will always be a champion player and bloke.