BRENT GODDE: I wouldn’t expect a latte-drinking city-slicker like you to understand.

MC: I understand completely but I was still taken aback by the reaction to Mark Sarau’s comments about the Sandy Creek oval not being good enough to host Tallangatta and District finals.

BG: The Border Mail website nearly went into meltdown with comments from both sides of the argument — and there were quite a few with colourful language that didn’t make the cut.

MC: They certainly came out of the woodwork. So where do you sit on the debate? Judging by that haircut and genuine 1980s poo-green tie, can I presume you’re a traditionalist?

BG: Yes you can. Actually, I had one of my rare career highlights at Sandy Creek in the 1985 under-14s grand final. I swooped on a loose ball on the wing, evaded several would-be tacklers and slotted the goal from the boundary line, only to fall flat on my arse when I slipped on something that looked and smelt like a cow pat. But I’m still all for keeping finals there. You?

MC: I probably agree but those facilities need an upgrade. And I also applaud Mark Sarau for coming out and making a stand. It’s done no harm and it’s created some good hearty debate.

BG: I wish there was more of it. Mind you, the Upper Murray coaches haven’t held back this year.

MC: Oh, the Upper Murray coaches are brilliant! It’s a shame Max Duncan’s Tumbarumba is out of the finals but some of Bullioh coach Mark Nichol’s comments have been priceless.

BG: The way I see it, Mark can say what he wants with his impeccable record. Not many sides can boast winning 60 out of their past 66 matches.

MC: Speaking of great winning records, North Albury has had the Wodonga Raiders’ measure in recent times and they’ll be keen to extend it at Birallee Park tomorrow.

BG: I’m looking forward to the fireworks. The time is now for the Raiders to come out and make a stand because the last 10 weeks or so they have just putted along.

MC: Spoken like a man who lost a bit of cash on the Raiders, Mr Godde.

BG: My surname is actually pronounced ‘God’.

MC: That’s pretty funny for you.

BG: I’m not joking.