After an approach by the Gold Coast Suns to be their next senior coach, Rodney Eade went to see Eddie McGuire to break the news he is leaving.

Rodney Eade: G’Day Eddie, do you mind if I come in?

Eddie McGuire (singing top of his voice): Sky rockets in flight

Afternoon delight! ….. Afternoon delight!

Eade: I won’t miss that every single morning.

McGuire: What do you mean Rocket?

Eade: I’m leaving Eddie. I’m off to coach the Suns. You know, that team up on the Gold Coast? The one with Gary Ablett’s kid.

McGuire: No, I know that. My joke, you didn’t like my joke?

Eade: It’s a good joke Ed. I’ve just heard it before from you. A lot.

McGuire: It’s because your nickname is Rocket. It was in Anchorman. It’s funny.

We had so many funny gags like that Rocket. Remember that time I dressed up as Mr Squiggle and made you stand beside me all night at the Christmas party?

Eade: I just wanted to say I’m very sad to be leaving.

McGuire: People thought that was hilarious. Bucks seemed to smile when I did it. Hard to tell with him though. You’re not leaving because of Bucks are you?

Eade: No, that’s ridiculous.

McGuire: Did they offer you COLA?

Eade: No Ed. I just had the desire to be an AFL senior coach again.

McGuire: If you stick around here you might get a go half way through the season.

Eade: No Ed. I just wanted to tell you that I’ve really appreciated your support and friendship.

McGuire: And the jokes Rocket, the jokes.