Chappy was recruited to WFC from Geelong West I think. A tall lanky defender with “Inspector Gadget” arms he was an outstanding natural footballer with a huge laconic nature. Any more relaxed he would be lying down! It’s fair to say Chappy’s enthusiasm for the contest didn’t reflect in his training habits! His laid back nature just didn’t allow for excessive exercise and he did whatever he could to avoid it. This song was a tribute to his ability to vanish during the week. Just so we are clear the reference to drug taking is only a creative perception exaggerating Chappy’s chilled nature. At no stage are we suggesting he smoked marijuana. Reality was we were jealous that Chappy could do so little on the track and still play so well!
As a centre half back, Chappy was uncanny at reading the play and getting that fist in just when his team mates needed him. A fantastic guy and we hope to see him more over the coming years.
Enter “Chappy’s Song” sung to Simon and Garfunkel’s “El Condor Pasa”.
I’d rather be in the rooms than on the track
Yes I would, if I could, I surely would
Chorus
Away, I’d rather sail away
Will I go to train
Oh no I won’t
Through the week, I am out of sight
But I’m back again, come Friday night…. late Friday night
I’d rather get a rub than do warm up
Yes I would, if I could, I surely would
I’d rather see the physio than do weights
Yes I would, if I could, I surely would
I’d rather have a bong than do wind sprints
Yes I would, if I could, I surely would
I’d rather get some ice than pay the price
Yes I would, if I could, I surely would
Repeat chorus
I’d rather have a shower than hear the teams
Yes I would, if I could, I surely would
I’d rather be at home than at the club
Yes I would, if I could, I surely would
I’d rather be asleep than awake
Yes I would, if I could, I surely would
I’d rather be dead than alive
Yes I would, if I could, I surely would
Repeat Chorus
