Cats star Tom Hawkins might have dodged a double bullet at Geelong Magistrates Court this week.
As reported in the local daily, the big forward fronted up in a bid to keep his licence after accruing 12 demerit points.
As most drivers will know, 12 points usually earns an automatic suspension. Much like a Hawkins jumper-punch.
But Tomahawk reportedly convinced the magistrate his sister had in fact earned two of the infringements, so he left with licence intact.
What a lucky result, considering that Tom appeared again several pages later in a full-page ad for car dealer Rex Gorell.
Cats fans will remember how skipper Joel Selwood lost the club a TAC sponsorship worth around $250,000 last year after blowing his own licence for speeding.
Big Tom better watch his speedo or he might end up short of change for an Uber to training!
Meanwhile, Hawkins’ coach also enjoyed a surprising turn of fortune this week when the Cats extended his contract out to 2022.
“Chris has shown himself to be one of the best coaches in the AFL, and we believe the team is in great hands with Chris as our senior coach,” said club president Colin Carter.
Fair enough, but the decision left some fans scratching their heads as the Cats clutched to eighth place on the ladder.
Well, according to ol’ Col, just remaining “in contention” was enough for Scott’s big career lifeline.
Sure, the Cats play poor old Gold Coast Suns this weekend, so finals are practically but assured. But, sheesh, an extension?
Like a footy trip, some things should wait until the end of the season!
And to end on the footy theme, the Indy’s Tip-Stars competition concludes this weekend with two players neck-and-neck.
Local Labor MP John Eren and Bob Jane’s Vic Delios are both on 135 points – and going into the final round with their tips different for one match only.
John’s all in for Sydney at home, while Vic’s bravely backed the Hawks.
Hmm. Given that John’s Victorian Sports Minister maybe tipping an interstate team is a bad omen.
Anyway, roll on round 23 – and go Cats!
