When to Keep Your Mouth Shut by Benjamin Kennet

Shaw was understood to have blown a blood alcohol reading of three times the legal limit when he hit a parked car. Included in the Magpies 'rat pack' was future Brownlow Medallist Dane Swan as well as star duo Alan Didak and Heath Shaw.Īt the end of the 2008 season, two members of the 'rat pack', Didak and Shaw found themselves in deep trouble with the club.Ĭollingwood suspended the star duo in August 2008 after the pair lied about a drink-driving incident. He led the Dockers to their only grand final appearance in the club's history in 2013.Īs Collingwood forged its way up the ladder at the end of the 2000s, it did so with a number of players infamously known as the 'rat pack' due to their off-field escapades. Lyon would end up coaching in Fremantle for eight seasons before being sacked at the end of 2019. While Lyon was involved in clandestine meetings with the Dockers, his management had been talking with St Kilda about a potential extension. In a further wrinkle, Lyon and Harvey were both managed by the same company, Elite Sport Properties, and it was revealed Lyon had carried out negotiations with Fremantle without his management's knowledge. It was revealed that Lyon had exercised a get-out clause to make the move happen. However, just 12 months later, Lyon stunned the AFL world by walking out on the Saints and immediately signing with Fremantle, despite both he and Dockers incumbent, Mark Harvey, having deals for the 2012 season with their respective clubs.

The Saints made three grand finals under Lyon, coming excruciatingly close to winning its first premiership since 1966 in a drawn decider in 2010. Plus, once you arrive, one of the best ways to get around is the Philly PHLASH, offering $5 all-day passes with stops at 10 of the city’s holiday attractions.Ross Lyon transformed St Kilda from an up and coming young team to a bona-fide contender when he took over from Grant Thomas at the end of 2006. Pro tip: Check out PATCO’s new Weekend Monthly Pass, offering unlimited weekend travel for $18 per month. Even better: A number of these bars and restaurants are located within holiday attractions - or are can’t-miss sights in their own right.Ĭoming from out of town to eat and drink? SEPTA and PATCO have you covered. If you’re looking to also see some lights (and why wouldn’t you?), we’ve provided some holiday attractions within easy walking or driving distance of each dining destination. Plus, new additions like the holiday bar at Live! Hotel and Casino give revelers more options for merrymaking in style.

Wintertime pop-up favorites like Tinsel and Alpine Heights at Assembly Rooftop Lounge make their grand return with toasty menus to keep you warm. From pop-up holiday bars to refreshments at seasonal attractions, grabbing a drink or a bite in Greater Philadelphia has never been so whimsical.

When to Keep Your Mouth Shut by Benjamin Kennet