Trading Blows

spinDr - 22/08/08

Michael Zullo and Sasa Ogenovski have had their words completely twisted out of recognition by a trigger happy journalist during the week. What has been reported as a deep mutual hatred has actually turned out to be nothing more than affectionate banter between two friends, who will always be friends, no matter what life throws at them.

The friendship between the two Queensland players got off to a rocky start. Initially fronting up to one another during a training run, few would have expected the pair to reconcile their differences with such passion. Over time the relationship blossomed, leading Michael’s man-scaping talents to eventually convince the towering Ogmonster to get rid of his dated dreads in favour of the short crop that Michael admired on his favourite Hollywood A-Listers.

Unfortunately, perceptions with in the Roar camp would not allow such a situation to continue. Coach Frank Farina was said to be furious at the pair for their continued training disruptions. The issue eventually coming to a head after Michael’s parents made a complaint to the club about their sons recent habits. Reportedly including excessive phone usage, staying out late at night, and constantly hogging the bathroom. Much to the disdain of his many sisters.

“He’s very shy, he never tells us a thing,” said a concerned Mrs Zullo. Who often goes weeks at a time without seeing her son.

Farina was eventually forced to sever the relationship, offloading Ogenovski to Adelaide during the break. Michael was said to be devastated on hearing the news of Sasa’s departure. The distance however has yet to dampen their spirit, with the pair still maintaining an intimate knowledge of each other as evidenced by their comments this week.

“He knows how I play but I know how he plays as well.” Said the well groomed winger, winking towards a somewhat nervous journalist.

Ogenovski, who has been enjoying life since he moved to the vineyard rich city, appeared a little flushed when questioned. Whether this was from the nature of Michael’s comments or the grueling fitness session he had just completed a few minutes prior, who could say.

“Little boys say silly things when they don’t think straight,” laughed Ogenovski as he brushed off the friendly tease with a hand gesture.

“Just tell him to make sure that his hair is all nice and pretty for the cameras.”

One person not so thrilled about the meet up was Adelaide’s Scott Jamieson. Rumoured to be Sasa’s lastest fling, having helped him settle in to the City of Churches, Jamieson had a few terse words for his on and off field competitor, Zullo.

“We will see if Zullo can live up to the talk,” Gruffed Jamieson in a passive aggressive tone that revealed more than any blogger could insinuate.

“I would not want to be on the bad side of Sasa.”