David Downer

Running | Saints | Long-haired german shepherd disciple | 2017 Boston Marathon | 2018 Rome Marathon | 2019 London Marathon 2:58

[David Downer @ApacheSaint]

On my @melb_marathon experience last year, and how I found my way to running. Contains traces of Anchorman quotes.. https://t.co/llSMYi1o2y

[David Downer @ApacheSaint]

When lockdowns strike and St Kilda provide physical reaction enducing performances, the need for the monthly Archie twitter update seems hastened. So here he be, the three month little man..

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@PJS_84 Thanks Paula. Quite the unexpected roller-coaster for us within the space of a few days. But you just find a way through somehow. The little man helps. And when St Kilda provides some joy, that helps some more. He seems to like the colours at least!

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Archie’s first footy match in life was Richmond belting St Kilda by 86pts in April. Sadly it also became the last match of my Dad’s life. And so, Friday night was “particularly pleasing”. Licence to wear Saints clobber all weekend granted, my son! #archbuster #happylittlesaint

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@LentilsLove The socks deserved their own photo Lou! A nice touch for a “Little Saint” membership.

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@PJS_84 He is also a Saints member already of course. He must share the burden. It is written #poorarchie

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Well a year is a long time in Twitter, and even longer in real life. Time for a check-in. So here’s this guy! Archie Kenneth Downer. Our little (big) man, now six weeks old, spotted here enjoying his first day of lockdown. Hope all my twitter fam are going ok #babyarchie #hellooo

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@JamesSaretta Saretta! You know mate I still think back to that pizza house in Tokyo you steered us into. If we ever get back there I’m taking the boy. Superb!

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@charlesdavis75 Cheers mate. He been a real blessing through the ultimate rollercoaster of a time these last six weeks. And I know my Dad would have wanted me channeling everything into the little man.

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@MerryMegsy Thanks for the twitter nudge Megsy!

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@LentilsLove Thanks Lou. We pretty chuffed. I can’t keep up with who is on or off Twitter/FB/Insta. Actually I’m surprised I could still even login here! Hope Tassie still treating you well.

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@Saint_Mich He is one happy chappy. Playing me on a break already!

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@charlesdavis75 Got him covered by a full 30 seconds there mate! ...hang on, ohhhh.

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@MerryMegsy @charlesdavis75 I keep catching up with Meggsy in America vicariously through other people!

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@PJS_84 While then offering to move our home games against Freo over to Perth for the next 15 years

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Just two years ago, almost to the day, Freo secured Brad Hill from Hawthorn for just pick 23. We’ve almost thrown in access to our first borns and Dockers members getting a 2-for-1 parma and pot down at Moorabbin Social. Is he really that good? #pleasesayyes

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Anyway, all 18 teams have won trade week until they haven’t. And we can do all this AFL-sanctioned media-dominating energy-wasting kill-every-other-sport’s-moment-in-the-sun bullshit straight after the Grand Final again next year. Ok. Bye.

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And for Saints fans a bit miffed by Ben King extending his contract at Gold Coast. Just ten months ago.. https://t.co/oLUDmD9kWy

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Jack Steven. Crowned Saints best and fairest for a fourth time just 12 months ago. Traded for pick 58 today. I know there are other issues at play, but jesus it all turn bloody quickly doesn’t it..