Please, everyone, do what you can to save my bear.

He is an innocent party.

Take me instead!!!

9/9/03

Dear fellow Collingwood supporters,

Let me first state that I do not deal with terrorists.

Unfortunately, such a person has infiltrated my office (which for those who have not been here before, is a Collingwood Shrine), and stolen "Bucks", a Collingwood Teddy that resides on a filing cabinet within. They have tortured him (pictures attached) and threatening more torture to keep me quiet.

In the words of Joffa, "THE MAGPIE ARMY WILL NOT BE SILENCED!!!"

I am calling on all Pie supporters to express their disgust at such an action.

To the terrorists I say this, if one little bear has to be sacrificed so that the Magpie message can continue to be delivered to the world, then these are the sacrifices that we must make for premiership glory.

WE WILL NOT LAY DOWN AND BE SILENT! WE WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED! WE WILL FIGHT AND WIN!!!

You have declared war on the Magpie Army and we will now only get louder from here on in. And WHEN we win the flag, it will be louder than anything you are likely to have seen for some 13 years in this fair city.

Good Old Collingwood Forever,
Gavan

10/9/03

I just got a call from Darryl Timms from the Herald Sun regarding poor old Bucks.

I get the feeling this could become headline news.

Free him now, or pay the consequences!!!!

11/9/03

Dear Bucks,

Be strong my friend. The Magpie Army is doing everything they can to bring about your release.
Part of the plan has been to obtain the assistance of journalist, Darryl Timms from the Herald-Sun.

Read below, that he will be writing a piece in Monday's paper about this ordeal in an effort to free you from the Bomber clutches.

So hang in there, and don't succumb to the ridiculous mind games that Sheedy and his minions have tried to play on you. They may have worked on other clubs in the past, however, they are feeble in the presence of great men like Malthouse and McGuire. You are a Magpie through and through, and I will make sure that you are there for your triumphant return to the Cricketers Arms and then onto the MCG with your fellow Army members come Preliminary Final Day.
Your friend,
Gavan

From: Timms, Daryl [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, 11 September 2003 2:10 PM
To: 'Gavan Flower'

Subject: RE: FW: Help Me!

Gavan,
Thanks for the information. I will be running a piece about all this nasty stuff on Monday. me informed.

10/9/03

Dear Joffa,

Investigations have revealed evidence that "Bucks" may still be incarcerated very close to his home, albeit, gainst his will. Evidence of the stubby holder, bag and blue desk as seen in the photos were found in the IT area of his office building.

Further questioning of the IT department found that they knew a little more than they were letting on, where in fact, one individual named a member of my very own Finance team.

All hell is about to break loose in a bid for the freedom of "Bucks" who is fast becoming a symbol of the struggle all members of the Collingwood Army have to endure daily, on our pilgrimage to premiership glory.
The Jihad that these Richmond and Carlton terrorists have declared on the Army will not silence us. We will not falter, we will not succumb, we will not buckle, for we are the Collingwood Football Club and they cannot take away..... OUR FREEDOM!

Go Pies,
Gavan

12/9/03

Bucks my friend,

Its great to see it that you have not truly turned! Those Sheedy-style mind games will not work on a true Magpie, and we all know that the colors Black and White pump through your veins.

Who has been supplying the drugs to your captors Bucks? Is it that wicked Sherryn Osborne? If they try to make you sign any jumpers Bucks, please resist as it may help them with their funding!

I will set up a website during the weekend in an effort to bring more peoples attention to your plight, and hopefully we can get you released in time for the Prelim next weekend.

Hang in there mate, and be strong. The Magpie Army is right behind you!

Go Pies,
Gav