A few years ago I got a call while I was in Sydney doing some stuff. The caller, whom I respect unconditionally, told me Buddy was leaving Hawthorn and was negotiating a contract with us. I was thrilled, this was big - well, bigger than big, it was massive. But I held my tongue, even though I trusted the info.
90% was correct, the 10% that wasn't related to the team he was going to. For a few days I was on cloud 9, then the bummer set in after the real news leaked out. I was ill for weeks, but I wasn't dead - I would've been if I blabbered all over Dockerland about it when I took the call.
Adios Demo1 - we shared some laughs and plenty of good times, it was great knowing you. RIP.