Unfortunately some of the ML TMA guys who are Essendon supporters have had an influence with SHEED and LLOYD and I think there's another.
Indeed SLOPS is apparantly named after one of ASA's staff, HR not ATC. The abbreviation is based on real name. Amusing none the less.
The one that has always amused me is the Wendy star into Melbourne, apparently named after a retired controller for being the worst route in Melbourne!!!
R S.