Playing for Keeps (2018) s01e01 Episode Script

1 Ooh, watching me Hanging by a string this time Oh, easily The climax of a perfect life If there's lessons to be learned I'd rather get my jamming words in first, oh Tell ya something that I've found That the world's a better place when it burns like fire Sweet about me Nothing sweet about me, yeah Sweet about me Nothing sweet about me, yeah Sweet about me Nothing sweet about me, yeah Sweet about me Nothing sweet about me, yeah - Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh - Cute kids.
You've kept them out of the spotlight.
They've kept themselves out pretty much.
Mind you, they don't look like that anymore.
You look exactly the same, though.
Well, maybe that's the secret to ageing.
If you're exhausted in your 20s, you're more or less look the same in your 40s.
We've heard a lot about this term lately, WAGs.
Is it sexist? Kath, as a former model and the wife of the Southern Jets coach, what do you think? Look, Juanita the truth is that the wives and girlfriends of footballers, like the partners of anyone in society, come from an incredibly diverse range of backgrounds.
A lot of us don't have anything in common, except for the support we give our partners.
Sure, like a lot of labels, it-it can be used as a stereotype.
But at the end of the day, it's just a word.
I mean, it's not even that, it's an acronym.
So, you know, you can call me anything you like, but to my friends I'm Kath.
Your husband, Brian, has had an incredible career.
- We're very proud of him.
- But Jack Davies' meltdown at last year's grand final must have been a real low.
You know, there were 16 teams that didn't make the make it to the grand final last year - and we did.
- Of course, but everyone at the Southern Jets must be feeling it, losing by a single point.
Doesn't get much closer than that, does it? RADIO ANNOUNCER: It's a beautiful day in Melbourne and there's nothing like the start of a new season.
It's a clean slate and anything is possible.
We're still a few weeks out from the start of the season proper, - but the footy is well and truly back.
- The Southern Jets form has already copped plenty of criticism and there's a lot riding on the new recruits to hit the ground running for their first home-and-away match.
I mean, everyone's been real supportive, ah Eye contact.
I mean, it's a pretty big adjustment.
You know, it's a bit like startin' school again.
Very nice.
Goals for the season.
Just be there for the boys, and turn up at every training session, and follow up in the gym and on the field.
And? Oh, um, stamina.
Get my fitness up, so I'm not so knackered at - Tired.
- Tired at the end of the day.
Getting better.
OK, let's pick this up again tomorrow.
All right.
Thanks.
Oh, one last thing - you got a girlfriend? - Yeah.
Don't let her talk.
What? In general? To the media.
About anything.
Right.
Got it.
- Yes! - Yes, yes, yes! (KNOCK AT DOOR) Hey.
- How'd you go? - Well, how do you think? They ask about Jack again? Oh, they're bored.
They'll forget all about it by the first win.
Bloody journos.
They bang on about team cohesion and they won't stop hanging shit on us.
Yeah, biting back won't get you anywhere.
Ho, so, what am I supposed to do? Roll over? - Been doin' that all summer.
- Be patient.
You need them as much as they need you.
Daniel looks like he's settling in.
Missing his girlfriend a bit.
Oh.
That's refreshing.
Dan! Come here.
(BOTH GROAN) We're never leaving Melbourne.
I'm setting a five no, 10-year minimum.
I can't survive another farewell.
Don't even know if you're gonna like it here yet.
You and I, we're never doing long-distance again.
Well, that's lucky.
I thought I was gonna have to break up with ya.
What do you mean you haven't seen it?! Well, I was waiting for you.
Are you ready? One - T - Three.
- Oh - Holy shit! Oh, my Oh! I thought they'd put you up with other players, but this is - You're a big deal.
- Nah, the club owns it.
Was Connor Marrello's when he first got here.
(LAUGHS) It hands-down beats the joint I've been stayin' at.
All right, what else have you got in here? You got a cinema room? - A lap pool? - I don't know, maybe.
We've got blackout blinds with a remote in the spare room.
We've got coconut water here! It's water made entirely of coconut! - What?! We've got two toilets! - What? Two toilets.
One each.
- We're never fighting again.
- (PHONE CHIMES) (PHONE BEEPS) (SIGHS) There's a barbecue today at the coach's house.
Oh, well you don't have to come.
- You got your big job interview tomorrow.
- Mm-hm.
When you win the Brownlow you still have to come to all my teaching stuff.
Mm! Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah Whoa-oh-oh-oh Bloody hell! Yeah, I don't s'pose they said anythin' 'bout a dress code? - (DOORBELL CHIMES) - Hey - Huh? - you're gonna have fun, I promise.
OK, if either of us get stuck we'll just shoot bat signals.
Or whistle.
Or make inappropriately long eye contact.
We don't have to stay.
hear me now I'm crying out Let me be the light upon the lake But if you Give a little, get a little Maybe get to know each other Give a little, get a little, give a little Right.
(SIGHS) Excuse me.
- Could we grab a couple of beers? - I'm not drinking.
- I am.
Hair of the dog.
- Of course.
What would you like? - Anything cold.
- Oh, we're fine, actually.
- Yeah.
- Thanks.
- So, you're here with Daniel.
- (LAUGHS) 'Kay.
That's a bit creepy.
You're obviously a footy fan, then.
Yes, you could say that.
Paige, this isn't just a fan, he's We're all very much looking forward to seeing what he can do.
Yeah, especially me.
It's all about controlling the nerves the first few games, you know? - I'll remember that.
- Enjoy.
- Daniel.
- Hey, Kath.
Amazing place.
- Hey, this is, ah, Paige.
- Paige, hello.
It's really nice to meet you.
I've heard so much about you.
And I, about you.
Yeah, but, nah, thanks for having us.
(LAUGHS) And I see you've met our club president.
- Hm? - Andrew McLeish.
- I tried to tell ya.
- (CHUCKLES EMBARRASSINGLY) Oi, Fletcher! That's the captain.
Go do your footy business.
I'm good.
- Are you sure? - Yeah, course.
(KATH CHUCKLES) Oh, you know, a lot of girls struggle with that.
With what? You know how there's three people in your relationship now, you, Daniel and Sherrin.
The football.
You know, the brand.
It's not important.
Why don't you come with me? Ladies, I'd like you to meet Fletcher's girlfriend.
This is Paige Dunkley.
Hey, mate.
- Hi.
Hello.
- Hello.
So, this is Maddy, this is Trav's wife.
Two kids, lover of losing consciousness.
I don't sleep, ever.
And this is Jessie, Jack's wife, who's about to make a comeback of her own that will eclipse even her husband on the footy field.
You know, it's possible.
If you don't compare us on a few key points.
You know, like income.
Oh, yeah, but I'm a teacher, and we don't even make pay parity, so - Sorry.
- Don't be.
Hey, Jess, where's his blankie? Your mum's here.
- Uh, should be in his bag, Jack.
- No, it's not there.
Did you try the side pocket? It gets stuck in there sometimes.
No.
Bugger, I know where it is.
Um, sorry.
Hey, Jack, it's in the car! - That's Jack and their son JJ.
- Yeah, father-son rule, he'll be the third generation of Davies to come through this club.
He's a toddler.
- Yeah, and? - What if he doesn't like footy? (LAUGHS WEAKLY) You know what? She should meet Tahlia.
Tahlia! Paige, this is Tahlia, Connor's girlfriend.
Tahlia, this is Paige Dunkley.
- Hello.
- Oh, welcome! (NERVOUS CHUCKLE) Wow.
You're so soft.
Oh, that's sweet.
Thank you.
Yeah, you know, a m a mate of mine back in Casterton is, like, obsessed with you.
(NERVOUS CHUCKLE) N-not.
.
not like 'killing you, wear your skin' obsessed, sh-she really likes your ah, well, your everythin', really, whole package.
Casterton, birthplace of the kelpie? - Oh, yeah, you've been? - No.
No, no, no.
But I am very good at remembering random facts.
(LAUGHS) I don't want to toot my own horn, but I would be an incredible asset to any trivia team.
- Yeah, you would actually.
- Oh.
Thank you.
Is that bread? Oh yeah, and sausages.
I think I got the wrong info.
I thought this was a barbecue.
Oh, you are too kind.
Thank you, I'll just get rid of that for you.
I won't be offended if no one eats it.
Thank you.
You know, Tahlia has a really big launch tomorrow.
Oh, that sounds exciting.
- For what? - It's my first fragrance.
Tahlia By Tahlia.
(LAUGHING) Yeah, it's gonna be really fancy.
Lots of freebies.
- Lots of wine.
- You should come along.
Shouldn't she? - Sure.
- Oh, um, that's lovely but I've got this big job interview tomorrow, so I'll probably just hang low with Dan.
Oh, he's coming.
All the boys are.
- Didn't he mention that? - Uh, nuh.
You know what? It would be a great opportunity - for you to meet everyone.
Mm.
- Especially before the season starts.
I should get back to Dan.
Oh, I think Trav's cornered him, so he could be a while.
(LAUGHS) (HUSHED) OK.
She's a live wire.
I like her.
Didn't plan it that way.
Well, of course, if I had the choice, I'd rather go out on top.
But I'm enjoying being on the coaching staff.
You're a natural, mate.
I don't know what you are worried about.
- Hey.
- Having fun? Yeah.
Heaps.
You about ready to go? (GUYS LAUGH) I should probably stay for the speeches.
Kath was gonna give me a tour anyway.
- You should count the toilets.
- (LAUGHS) Stand by for updates.
Something's different.
You've exfoliated.
You've had sex.
I have had sex.
Hmm.
And won something? You've won something while having sex? I, um, I think I'm about to be offered partner.
Oh, ding, ding, ding! I'm not sure I can take it, not with Trav still coaching, and the kids.
Oh! Well, listen, you should be taking any job that makes you look like that.
- I wouldn't go there.
- What? Oh, no.
Uh, I thought she was waving.
Mm, yeah.
Where's your missus? - Oh, she's here.
- How long have you been together? Oh, three and a bit years.
Oh, so she's your (LOUDER) chicken schnitty.
- My what? - Your go-to, your favourite.
Oh, well, my only, really.
Now you're in Melbourne, mate, whole different bunch of cuisines on the menu.
- Oh, yeah.
Yeah.
- Yeah.
There you go.
- Oh, will you, now? Nah, - Mmm.
not much of a foodie, meself.
- Babe? Hi.
- Mm? Mmm.
You said you weren't drinking.
- Babe, I lied.
- Oh.
She your schnitty? No, mate.
She's more of a seasonal treat.
You'll catch on.
Hi! - Uh uh, sorry, I think - I met your girlfriend.
Oh, Paige? Yeah.
She's nice.
Sweet.
Uh, I like her.
That's good to know.
(GIGGLES) This isn't easy for me.
- MAN: And what am I meant to do? - Nothing.
That's the whole point.
- OK, so I just disappear? - No, no, no.
Of course not.
He does not change how we both feel.
There's nothing I can do about that.
Took a bit of pushing, but they're on board.
- It's the right move.
- I didn't say a word.
Any plans tonight? Might be a five-star hotel with my name on it.
- You? - (LAUGHS) Yeah, I thought I might head into town myself, see if I can bump into someone special.
You let me know how you go with that.
Hi.
I'm Paige.
I'm I'm Daniel's girlfriend.
- Lauren.
- Are you someone's wife or girlfriend? Uh, no, no.
I'm one of the club doctors.
And I'm divorced, so that's a double no.
(LAUGHS) (LOUD WHISTLE) All right, listen up.
You will need this.
Brian's pre-season speeches go on a bit.
I'll spare you the bullshit.
It's been a tough pre-season.
And I know you've worked hard, but in the last couple of weeks, I think it's fair to say, we've still got a long way to go.
Which is why I've decided we're heading back to camp tomorrow morning.
- Is that normal? - No.
- If you've got questions speak to the - I said the boys would be at the launch.
- coaching staff.
- They're on the press release.
bus leaves at 8:00.
Oh, and Connor had a few words to say.
I won't bore you with the usual captain's spiel.
Of course, I support the call to go back to camp uh this is more of a personal thing.
Tahls and I are getting married.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Whoo! You kept that a secret.
- I did! - Oh! I mean, it's fuckin' nuts, but the Dogs did it, couple of years back, and then they took home the flag that year.
- Sounds good.
- Are you right? Yeah, what's the deal with Tahlia? - Tahlia? - Connor's girlfriend.
The one with the stick up her arse.
- What did she do to you? - Nothing.
It's just a vibe.
I don't know.
She's always been nice to me.
That's 'cause you've got your cock goggles on.
- What?! No! - Oh, come on, she's hot.
- Not my type.
- Oh, yeah? Nuh, nothing.
Does nothing for me.
Your spank bank consists of Mila Kunis, - Tahlia Woods - No one uses 'spank banks' anymore.
- Well, what do you call it? - The Internet.
- Mmm? - It's ruined all imagination.
You type in one innocent little word, 'tickle' - 'squat' 'apple' - Well, they're dirty.
- 'Apple'? - Yeah.
Want me to demonstrate? - I need your birth certificate.
- Oh, it's in a box somewhere.
Can I find it when I get back? If you want to get married this year, we are going to have to move quickly.
- Did you get on to your mum? - Still hiking in Bolivia.
Oh, good! So she's gonna read about our engagement on a Google alert.
- Why do you care so much? - Why do you reckon? My family doesn't hate you.
When you asked your mum to spend time with me, she booked us into a silent retreat.
- Uncle Mike likes you.
- Well, Uncle Mike's got good taste.
And if your mum gives me Feminism For Dummies again for my birthday She won't be invited to the wedding.
MAN: Oh, he hooks it, straight through the middle! Come out, boys.
All right - Hey.
- Hey.
Hey, you wanna play? We could play two-player.
Nuh.
Are the kids in bed? Uh On it.
- Hang on.
Hang on.
Wait.
- What? So, David wants to have a lunch meeting tomorrow.
Oh They're going to offer you partner.
- I think so.
- Course they fucking are! I mean Ah.
No, no, no, it's OK.
Um, we could ask Luce to do a few more days with the kids.
Or Mum could come over a bit more.
Yeah, I mean, we could just send them to boarding school.
Maybe overseas.
The Swiss Alps? Somewhere really remote.
Is that what you want? No.
We agreed we are not going to outsource our kids.
No, this isn't outsourcing.
We are accepting help.
It's like buying a car with power steering, or a government bailout.
- Not the same.
- Plus I'm not playing.
I-I got heaps more time.
- You're still coaching at the club.
- Look, this was our deal, I retire, you go full throttle.
I promise I got you.
You got me? I got you.
OK.
You have got to stop watching those hip-hop videos.
- What? What? - No.
Nup.
Uh-uh.
You can put that there.
I don't know how to tell you this, but Bruce Willis is halfway through saving Christmas.
You just going to stand there all night? OK.
If I tell you, you can't judge.
I never judge.
Yeah, right.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a train driver.
Yeah.
More information, please.
Well, they go fast, they drive on tracks What's not to love? I was going to be a fireman.
Ooh, see, that's unfair.
You know I love uniforms.
Well, if the whole coaching thing doesn't work out Mm, we could be partners.
- Mm.
- Matching outfits.
Thanks.
But I prefer to work alone.
I could do next Wednesday.
Oh, Wednesday? No, I can't.
I've got a charity thing.
(SIGHS) Week after? (SIGHS) I'm gonna have to play it by ear.
Sorry.
Lachie mentioned something about coming home.
So we're looking at over three weeks again.
Yeah, if nothing shifts, yeah.
What's this? Oh, you know how every Tim - we're together, you - I pay.
I was thinking we could stop doin' that.
So you don't want me as a client anymore? - There's more between us than that.
- Adam I know you have your rules.
I'm not asking you to break them for me.
Aren't you? I do not understand you at all.
Well, that's the beauty of this, you don't have to.
(DOOR OPENS, CLOSES) - Dan? - Just packin'.
Bus is goin' in 20.
- What's with the dresses? - Hang on! (QUIETLY) What the fuck? What are you doin'? Nothin'.
What's this about? - Oh, Tahlia sent 'em.
- Tahlia? Yeah, there was a note.
Somethin' about a launch.
You off? Yeah.
What? I know what you're gonna say, but - I want you to take this.
- I don't need money from you.
- I'm gettin' a job.
- Well, till then - For emergencies.
Just - I'm not gonna use it.
just take it.
Good luck with the interview.
- Make sure you let me know how it all goes.
- Mm.
Oh, by the way, that dress you'd nail it.
In here, babe! Have you seen my charger? Top drawer! How was your night? - Good.
Yours? - Yeah, can't complain.
Look, I know you think this camp is a mistake, but I don't know what else to do.
Right, they're not gelling, they're not a team.
Well, they have to meet you and you have to trust that they can do it.
Yeah, they don't believe I can get 'em back to the grand final.
It's not your fault.
You didn't give away that 50m penalty.
(SIGHS) RADIO COMMENTATOR: We're all disappointed with the Southern Jets.
How do you play off in a grand final and have pre-season form as ordinary as this?! We've got Darren from Doncaster on the line to weigh in.
Darren, what d'ya think? DARREN: Brian Rickards and Andrew McLeish reckon no one inside the club blames Davies for his brain snap, but the way they're playin', it's a bloody disgrace! Yeah, there's no cohesion, the players aren't talking to each other (PHONE CHIMES) KATH: Hey, gorgeous.
It's fine.
I spoke to my publicist and she says it's gonna be OK without the boys.
Well, I'm not surprised.
So, who is coming? Maddy, Jessie, you Paige? Kath, I dunno what else you want me to do.
OK? I did what you asked, I tried, I even sent her some options.
Options? OK, I I know where your head's at, but I promise you, it is not the same as last time.
I didn't know what Georgie's size was.
And I'm pretty sure that I felt Paige out and she's definitely a 10.
A Country Road 10.
(SIGHS) (PHONE CHIMES) KATH: Can you be at my place at two o'clock? You are talking to a woman who just made partner.
Oh, Maddy.
Congratulations.
About bloody time too.
I'm about to buy myself something that I don't even know that I want yet.
That the kids can't break.
Within budget.
So whatever you've got going on at your place needs to be bigger than that.
Let me put it this way, Tahlia sent Paige some dresses.
What is wrong with her? Why does she keep doing that? (SCHOOL BELL RINGS) I think it's important kids have a sense of community and support, no matter what academic level they are at.
Uh, I had a teacher who helped me when I was a kid.
She'd put in a real effort at my school, made a big difference.
She's the reason I wanted to become a teacher.
You are enthusiastic, excited.
I can tell you've never taught full-time.
I've done a lot of pracs.
A kid took a crap on my car bonnet last week.
Broad daylight.
I bet you never thought of that when you decided to become a teacher.
Uh, my my last prac was at Casterton High.
Uh, they offered me a full-time position.
Um, but I had to turn them down.
Why? Oh, 'cause I moved to Melbourne.
Well, why did you move to Melbourne? For the experience.
I've never uh, never taught in the city before.
So you opted for experience over a full-time job? Yeah.
And-and my boyfriend got a job here.
- It-it's not just any job.
- What's he saving the world, is he? No, no, he, um, plays football - for the Southern Jets.
- Oh You're going out with one of the new recruits? Yeah.
Yeah, you follow the footy? I've been barracking for the Southern Jets since I was a kid.
Lifetime member.
Have you met Connor Marrello and Tahlia? - What are they like? - They seem really nice.
I knew it.
'Course they are.
- Getting back to the interview - Yes! Sorry.
Your resume seems adequate for someone your age, but most teachers starting at this school start in the same place, the casuals pool.
Even then it can take a while to get days.
- Don't you think we can find something? - Don't think so.
- You could take Jim's classes! - What?! Well, you're always saying that your plate's too full, being vice principal and tryin' to teach.
It'll only be a couple of days a week, but what do you think? ((LAUGHING) Yes! Oh, thank you! Thank you so much.
OK! I won't let you down.
- (PHONE RINGS) - Oh! (PHONE CONTINUES RINGING) - Hello? - What are you doing right now? Kath? You have my number? The girls and I are gonna take you shopping for the launch.
Oh that sounds really nice.
I-I can't make it.
What, are you busy? Yeah, I've got I've got plans with, um, work colleagues.
Uh, I think I just got a job teaching at a school, and, um, they wanna take me out to celebrate, so we're gonna go to one of those fancy restaurants with, like 10 courses and they take them out really slowly.
So, um, it'll - it'll probably be quite late - Paige? Can I give you a word of advice? Sure.
Don't talk so much when you lie.
Uh, where shall I meet you? Now, can I get you a drink? We've got pretty much everything.
- Wine, spirits - Bourbon and Coke? (DOORBELL RINGS) - MADDY: Hi, we're here already.
- Look, I know we've only just met but I also know how important you are to Daniel.
And if he has the kind of break-out season we're all hoping he'll have you need to be prepared.
- For what? - This life in the spotlight.
Look, don't get me wrong, there's lots of perks - but there's also a lot of pressure.
- Mm.
You're about to have every inch of your life scrutinised, and we want you to be prepared.
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACH) I've got a car waiting.
You ready to go? Almost.
I didn't mean to offend you with the dresses.
Oh, no, they were lovely.
- It's just I don't look you.
- (CHUCKLES) No one looks like Tahlia.
Sorry.
The only reason I look like this is because of Botox.
And Fraxel.
- There's nothing wrong with your face.
- Well, it's preventative.
- You also do cryotherapy, laser - Threading.
- Colonics.
- Fillers.
No, I don't.
This is natural.
- Really! Your cheeks? - Genetics.
- I hate you.
- Hm! OK, I don't understand most of what you just said.
- Is colonics the one where you - That's the one, yes.
Yeah, nah, I don't wanna do that.
Great.
Well, we've got that sorted, then.
(FUNKY MUSIC) I'll take a whiskey neat, chase it with a gin and juice I just can't control my feet when I get a little bit loose - Step aside - Nah-nah, nah-nah, nah-nah - Nah-nah, nah-nah, oh yeah - Step aside - I love this! - Hey? Mm, I dunno if that'll work with her shape.
T-Tahlia, I can't afford this.
- Don't think about it.
- I have to pay for it.
- Even then.
- MADDY: Oh! - Oh.
- Oh, I love that! - I've got that in blue.
- This plus your boobs equals whatever you want for the rest of your life with Daniel.
Yeah.
I I can just get underwear from Kmart.
- Or somewhere that doesn't charge - $265.
It goes under your clothes.
You can't even see it! This is a good start.
OK.
I dunno how but you're taking up all the room.
- I'm on the edge.
- Shove.
She's been in there a very long time.
Should I go and check on her? No! She's not ready for you to see her naked yet.
- It took me years to work up to that.
- What's she wearing? My favourite was the Dior.
Paige, are you OK? Yep, um, almost ready.
- Have you got the shoes? - Wearing them.
Good.
Come on.
This I love.
- Who picked that? - I did.
- It's very elegant.
- Classic.
- I love that.
- It's boring.
I like the shoes.
Look it, with the right accessories Exactly.
I can dress it up, I can dress it down.
And it's not that expensive.
Listen, I know it's all a little bit steep but consider it an investment.
A chance to make a statement, - build a profile.
- Nah, I don't want a profile.
Well, you're gonna have to make this lifestyl - work on a teacher's salary.
- Tahls - What? - not everyone's you, darling.
Look, I'm just saying with the right profile you'll be able to get most of this stuff for free.
Why would people give you stuff for free? Look, I'll give you a head start.
Um, go in there, put on something decent and I will post a photo of us.
- What's your handle? - Oh, I don't I don't have one.
- What? - I mean, I did, I just deleted it because it was takin' up too much room on my phone.
OK, I don't know what to do with that.
Right.
That's it.
I'm off.
I'm buying this.
If you have to think too hard about anything you probably don't even want it.
Buy everything else.
Look, I know you're trying to help, but I'm Daniel's girlfriend.
That's it.
I'm not interested in becoming, like, a WAG.
Not not that there's anything wrong with that.
Its just You've all got so much goin' on for you.
You're smart, successful women but Tahlia, you're much more than just Connor's girlfriend.
- I'm his fiancée.
- Ex actly.
Right.
You buy the dress, I'm getting you the shoes.
- (LAUGHS) I can't let you do that.
- No.
I insist.
Honestly, consider it a gift.
A-a-a "welcome to the club".
No, no, you're right.
I should get the shoes and the dress.
and that, um, top skirt.
- It's a top.
- Exactly.
Versatile.
That's why I like it.
I should get a few things, actually.
Yep.
What's the damage? Actually, don't tell me.
DANIEL: (OVER ANSWERING MACHINE) Hi.
This is Dan.
You know what to do.
You're busy or they've confiscated your phone.
(GIGGLES) They're probably buggin' it right now.
Um I've done something stupid - and I - WOMAN: (OVER PHONE) Thank you.
Your message has been sent as a text.
(PHONE BEEPS) Yep.
OK.
Paige.
Hey, look, that was weird.
- I'm sorry, I-I wanted to check.
Are you OK? - Fine.
Look, you know this is a test, right? - A test? - It's nothing personal.
She does it with all the new girls.
It's kinda like risk assessment.
It makes sense when you know where Tahls has come from.
She sent you a bunch of offensively small dresses too? Mate, I was pregnant with JJ at the time.
There were a lot of parts of me that were never going to fit - into a strapless gown.
- Ha! Tahlia can be tricky but stick with her.
Once she figures you out she's actually a pretty decent person.
I think I name-dropped Dan to get a job.
That's nothin'.
Wait till you have to get a kid into day care.
(LAUGHS) - Shit, Connor.
One job.
- (SIGHS) Two jobs.
Yes! What the fuck, Connor?! RADIO ANNOUNCER: The Southern Jets' pre-season form has copped pretty of criticism and for good reason.
But going back to camp this close to the season is a bold move from Rickards, with a lot of people asking, how bad are things at this embattled club? (ALL SHOUTING) - Hey.
What the fuck was that? - Yeah, great play, mate! - What the fuck was that about? - What the fuck's your problem? - Get out of his face! - Cut it out, Jack! - Bust it up! - No! No, no, no, no, no! - (WHISTLE BLOWS) - Get off him, Jack! You're second half's a clanger, mate! - Easy, easy.
- What the fuck! - Hey, hey, hey, break it up! - Break it up, Jack! - Here we go! - Here we go, yes! Oi.
What's that about? Couldn't tell ya.
MAN: Oi.
Back on it.
(INDISTINCT SHOUTING) Two at a time you run cross-country to the river.
Paddle 3k's upstream, shoulder your kayak, run back to the beginning and do it all again.
You start in pairs, staggered intervals and you finish in pairs.
Rusty, you're with Jack.
You two, sort your shit out! (BREATHING HEAVILY) (CAMERAS CLICK) - (LOUD MUSIC THUMPS, PHOTOGRAPHERS CLAMOURING) - Tahlia! - Tahlia.
- Over here, Tahlia.
- Tahlia! Well done, Tahlia.
- Tahlia! - I'll find the girls.
- Yeah.
Tahlia! Over here, Tahlia! - Tahlia.
- Over here, Tahlia.
- Smile right in the camera please, Tahlia - Over here, Tahlia.
- Tahlia.
- Tahlia! - And turn, a little head here, Tahlia.
- Tahlia.
Name? Ah, Paige Dunkley.
Paige! - If you could just keep moving - Oh, just my mates Yeah, they'll see you in there.
Ah, any suggestions? MAN: Most people put their hands on their hips.
Helpful, thank you.
We should get in there.
Hey, how ya goin'? I'm sweating between my boobs so that can't be good.
Just a three-quarter turn, shoulders back and head over the fence.
What?! Three-quarter turn, shoulders back, over the fence.
Now say "prune".
- Prune.
- Prune.
So, tag, tweet, share, enjoy! And be part of the Tahlia by Tahlia Woods journey.
Thank you so much for coming.
- Yeah! - (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) Did we miss it? No, that was it.
The media wall's basically the whole event.
Now we drink.
Hey.
What's goin' on? Hm nothing.
Come here.
Don't move.
Do you think you know everything about Brian? Uh, I dunno.
But you share a life together.
- You trust him.
- Yeah, of course.
I went through Connor's stuff today and I found out that he's adopted.
Oh.
You knew? I was there when he signed up.
Look, I thought he would've told you by now.
He knows everything about me.
He knows that when I went to school I-I kissed a boy for lunch money, he knows that my stepdad kicked me out when I was 16, and he didn't tell me this? I mean, why doesn't he want me to know who he is? Tahlia we've got a couple more brothers to see.
Yeah, just one minute.
Hey I'm sure Connor has his reasons and none of them are about you, OK? Has he met his birth mother? I dunno.
I bet you fuckin' love me.
(BOTH GROAN, GASP) 500 to go! Push it, Fletcher! Jack! Oi! Where's Jack?! What happened?! Ladies! How are you? Having a good time? - Fine.
- Great! Mm! - Package winning me - Tahlia! Hi.
Got a sec? I would won't be a moment.
Sure.
I know what you're doin'.
- What? - With the dresses.
I get it's not personal and you do it to everyone, but that still doesn't make it OK.
So I'm asking you to stop, please.
I know it probably doesn't seem like it, but I'm actually tryin' to help you.
At the end of the day, everybody's gonna treat you like you're here to be judged.
- That's not fair.
- I know that.
That's why I'm just tryin' to protect you.
Oh, and I hit on Daniel.
It was all part of the test, obviously.
How'd he go? He passed.
You're lucky, aren't you? (MOBILE PHONE RINGS) (PHONE CONTINUES RINGING) Dan! Where are you? (GARBLED WORDS, SIGNAL BREAKING UP) Dan, you you there? - I come now - Well, I-I can't hear you.
Paige? Paige, Paige, can you hear me? Oh, wait.
I got you.
Don't move.
Stay there.
(SIGHS EMOTIONALLY) I don't know what's happened.
(SOBS) I should have stopped.
We're in water and they were ahead, and then - Are you OK? - Jack! He's he's dead.
('BRINGING THE HOUSE DOWN' BY CLOVES) What was I thinking? Trying to put words in your mouth (CAMERA FLASH POPS) You didn't believe it That we could turn it around REPORTER: In breaking news, the football community is reeling with the death of Brownlow winner Jack Davies from the Southern Jets Football Club.
To keep it together To bringing the house down I can see it burning out REPORTER: The apparent drowning occurred while players were involved in a routine training exercise near Yarra Junction.
Feel it burning out While the circumstances remain unclear, he was reportedly pulled from the water by team-mate Rusty O'Reilly, who tried to resuscitate Davies before police and emergency services arrived.
Tragically, he died at the scene.
Whoo-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh Whoo-ooh-ooh-ooh And I won't stop trying to keep that fire burning.
The cops reckon it's unlikely Jack's head injury was caused by falling out of a kayak.
If there's anything you wanna say, anything at all, now would be the time.
I dunno what you want me to say! PAIGE: I saw Rusty with Jessie at Kath's place.
They were havin' a seriously intimate chat.
What if they're havin' an affair and that's why Rusty and Jack hated each other? It's game day and - I just had a dream about Roger Federer.
- Ooh! You have been waiting years to ruin my mum's day with our engagement and now all of a sudden you're not ready? I went looking for your birth certificate, and you know what I found? She's not even your real mother! You've just endured the hardest two weeks of your life at this club.
You've been told to keep your heads down and your mouths shut! Well, not today! You've got the opportunity to make a statement about who Jack Davies was, and what he meant to this football club! - (FULL TIME SIREN)