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Melbourne Grand Final facts

Bobby McKenzie
in Melbourne Demons

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The MFC website lists some interesting facts about our participation in our 18 GF appearances. Frank 'Bluey' Adams gets quite a few mentions but fact #101is that he holds the record for the shortest GF appearance. 'Bluey', was 19th man in the 1955 GF and raced on the field to replace an injured teammate. Such was his keenness that he collided head on and at full pace* into Collingwood's Des Healy. The impact was so severe that both players were knocked unconscious and took no further part in the game. It was estimated that Bluey's GF appearance lasted less than 15 seconds. A hard to beat record.

* Adams was Australian professional sprint champion and his full pace was FAST!

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    Not only did Healy take no further part in the game, he never played another game. (He also won the Collingwood B&F that year.)

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    The MFC website lists some interesting facts about our participation in our 18 GF appearances. Frank 'Bluey' Adams gets quite a few mentions but fact #101is that he holds the record for the shortest GF appearance. 'Bluey', was 19th man in the 1955 GF and raced on the field to replace an injured teammate. Such was his keenness that he collided head on and at full pace* into Collingwood's Des Healy. The impact was so severe that both players were knocked unconscious and took no further part in the game. It was estimated that Bluey's GF appearance lasted less than 15 seconds. A hard to beat record.

    * Adams was Australian professional sprint champion and his full pace was FAST!

    15 seconds? That's Bushwhacker territory!

    Edited by Dr. Gonzo

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    Perhaps the most sobering fact:

    #102. We have not won one since 1964 !!

    As warm and fuzzy as all that info is, I'd like to win one. Sooner rather than later.

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    FACT: Melbourne has won twice as many premierships as Collingwood in the last 57 years.

    FACT: Collingwood have won multiple flags during the last few decades!

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    I want our 19th GF appearane to be a Beauty....A solid win thanks.

    '88 & 2000 still hurt.

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