She wanted to see the documentary before it came out in case she made an idiot of herself,'' Ramanauskas laughs. Less than two years on, the documentary's producers have enjoyed a dream run as all three are on the finals stage. It is the first time they have graced the same ground since the ABC's cameras sprang him roughing up Headland behind play in the 1998 under-18 championships. He heads for the bench for the first bounce. The Carlton coaching staff plans to bring him on about 15 minutes into each of the first two quarters.
Headland starts on a half-forward flank.
He cops Andrew McKay. A mark of respect, but a sure sign it will be a tough day at the office. Soon after the start of the second term, Headland is benched. It will be a dirty day. He gets seven touches, but has little impact.