Bullets Close On Judd Deal!
06/10/2007.

He may have been sporting hair extensions and wearing a delightful blue gown, but there was no mistaking who Chris Judd's Brownlow medal date was, The Bullets' very own, Warren 'Coachy' Burford. Fans of The Bullets across the world were delighted (and yet, somewhat disturbed) to see Coachy gracing the red carpet with Judd on his arm.

The incident has not only ended weeks of speculation that The Bullets have been negotiating with Judd to join the club, but has confirmed that they are the likely front-runners to secure the services of the Brownlow medallist and premiership captain. When contacted for comment, West Coast Eagles CEO Trevor Nisbett admitted that the two clubs were negotiating, but that no deal had been struck. While it was originally rumoured that The Bullets had offered the Eagles their prized No.39 pick in the draft and three players (believed to be Dave Beattie, Debbie Murray, and Narelle Jones), it has been uncovered that, in actuality, The Bullets did offer the draft pick to the Eagles, but offered the three players to Judd personally: to work as his chauffeur, gardener, and maid respectively...although Beattie has been petitioning to serve as Judd's maid as he already has an outfit ready.

With his family living in the nearby Bayside area, it makes sense for Judd to sign with The Bullets as he has stated his main reason for moving back to Victoria was to be closer to his family. He also has a strong connection to the club as last year's Vitale medallist Luke Barisic is a close friend of the family (well, he delivers them their supermarket catalogues on his rounds every weekend). Plus, rumours have been circulating that Judd and Coachy were both seen looking at property in the Glen Waverley area together.

Of most concern to Bullets fans is the condition of Judd, who struggled through most of the past AFL season with an acute case of osteitis pubis. He may have a friend in star forward Andrew Merryweather, who has also suffered from osteitis pubis. Merryweather, like Judd, has had surgery during the off-season to rectify his debilitating condition...although surgery could have been avoided in Merryweather's case if he had just have stayed away from The Bullets cheerleading squad.

Coachy can't afford to be too distracted by the Judd negotiations as the 2007 season is just around the corner. On October 9th, The Bullets will have their first game of the season at 6:30pm.

There have been a lot more happenings in the off-season and our ever reliable reporter, The Informer, will be unveiling his new column early next week.

Also, don't forget to check out the 2007 range of Bullets membership packages, which include our brand new range of player t-shirts and other great items for supporters.