The Benchwarmer Report
Since 1989, ’The Benchwarmer’ has been causing a stir with his weekly Old Brighton match reports. Whilst one of our most ardent supporters, he is also more than capable of being brutally honest and dishing out criticism to whomever he sees fit. In fact, previous requests to tone down his honesty have proven futile. Comical, scathing, theatrical and unique, he invokes the old Jack Dyer phrase ”for them” at the end of virtually every sentence. In his own words... ”The Benchwarmer was only ever meant to be fun. In the early days, when about three people listened, I used to amuse myself berating the umpires, the opposition, the crowd, the facilities, creating the archetypal one-eyed Tonner supporter. Everything was fair game. You could do that before we took life so seriously.” He claims since to have ”lost his edge”, but we don’t think much has changed. Listen at your own risk!
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Episodes
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
A proud Benchwarmer reflects on what was potentially the best game of the year, our Round 16 loss to Uni Blues.
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
The Benchwarmer reviews a hard-fought win against St Kevin's in the wet.
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
The Benchwarmer reflects on an uncharacteristically one-sided clash with Old Trinity in which Seb Williams snagged 11 goals!
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
The Benchwarmer reflects on an extraordinary day of football where the Seniors & Reserves matches were both decided with the last kick of the day.
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Whack! The Benchwarmer takes swipe at the Young Guns Game, Optus, the NBN & the privileged, amongst other things in our magnificent Round 12 victory.
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
It was a torrid day at Brighton Beach Oval as we secured a well-needed victory over De La Salle.
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
A frustrated Benchwarmer reflects on a lamentable day out at Harry Trott Oval.
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Ah Dougy, another comprehensive review of this week's round of Old Brighton football, for them.
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Ah well Douglas. The Benchwarmer reviews a disappointing day for the Tonners out at The Snakepit.
Monday May 27, 2019
Monday May 27, 2019
How sweet it was Douglas! Benchwarmer reviews our magnificent victory over OM's.