For the third month running the GROGS Committee had to go to the substitutes bench for a replacement after the original guest speaker was forced to call off and for the third month running a super sub emerged! Stepping forward at quite short notice came Heather Dewar, a much respected sports journalist and broadcaster, whose special interest in sport is rugby, something she had in common with everyone else present at this, the final lunch of the very successful 2023/24 GROGS season. This was also the AGM of the GROGS which Chairman, Fergus Neil, conducted with his usual aplomb. He outlined the success of the year, with an average monthly attendance of well over 100, and obtained approval of the Committee’s proposed charitable donations. It was clear from the beginning that Heather was no stranger to the microphone. She spoke easily about her life and career that had recently culminated in her being voted both the Journalist and Sports News Writer of the Year. Here was a very interesting lady who spoke about her whole life’s experience in detail, from her early childhood in Hong Kong, where the Hong Kong 7’s instilled in her a passion for the game. Confessing that John Jeffrey was a hero of hers in those days she hinted that he lost that status as an administrator. She was heavily involved in other sports which stood her in good stead in her future career as a sports commentator. She travelled a lot, studied a lot and worked a lot in a succession of different jobs but never far away from journalism Heather spoke with remarkable honesty about the ups and downs in her life including some of her darker moments but her optimism, determination and positivity were obvious. Covid put brakes on her broadcasting career but before long she was offered a sports journalist position with the Daily Mail. In Heather’s own words “the rest is history”! She referred briefly to her coverage of the MCC and Scottish Cricket scandals but ended with Scottish rugby and the SRU. Clearly not a fan of the outgoing Chief Executive and his unwillingness to accept certain responsibilities she has, nevertheless, faith in the future of Scottish Rugby, with the caveat that the right person is appointed as the new CEO. As one GROG remarked, a “tour de force” with which to end an outstanding season.