Norm Smith Statue

[biggestred 5,093]

being unveiled tomorrow morning outside gate 2

http://www.mcc.org.au/News/Latest%20News/2012/September/Norm%20Smith%20statue.aspx

[Sir Why You Little 37,039]

Where it should be.

[maximum bob 462]

That's great news. It's a lasting tribute to a seminal figure in Aussie rules, no worries about that. A champion of the game along with brother Len. (And Peter who I saw play numerous times in the 2's).

What sticks in my craw is it's called the 'Australia Post Avenue of Legends'.

Until the next sponsor arrives

Here's a radical idea. How about the 'Avenue of Legends'.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

That's great news. It's a lasting tribute to a seminal figure in Aussie rules, no worries about that. A champion of the game along with brother Len. (And Peter who I saw play numerous times in the 2's).

What sticks in my craw is it's called the 'Australia Post Avenue of Legends'.

Until the next sponsor arrives

Here's a radical idea. How about the 'Avenue of Legends'.

As long as the ground remains the MCG forever, I can happily forgive such crass commercialisation outside the ground, even more so when the sponsors are paying for the statues to legends such as Norm

[Deeoldfart 8,033]

Norm's name will be always synonymous with AFL greatness, so long as the game is played. It will be great to have a permanent tribute outside the ground where he created so much history.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Actually it should be MFootballClub greatness, & AFL footy greatness.

NOT the MCC greatness.

Norm Smith - I am Melbourne

[Guest fitness]

[Sir Why You Little 37,039]

you look great Norm. Great to have you back..

[PartyTimeJohnny 537]

finally

[Guest fitness]

Really is impressive. It's hard to see in that photo but the red and blue in the tie is the thing that really stands out for me... beautifully complemented by the grey in the suit and the bronzed (visible) body parts... a magnificent work of art.

[daisycutter 29,616]

I was expecting to seen him in his battered trade-mark over-coat

ah well, such is la vie

[Biffen 12,943]

Could this symbolic act be a curse lifter.

Let's hope.

[Sir Why You Little 37,039]

Could this symbolic act be a curse lifter.

Let's hope.

mark Neeld should take the entire playing list to Norm on the first day of preseason. Lay down the standards that must be kept.

[Deeoldfart 8,033]

I was expecting to seen him in his battered trade-mark over-coat

ah well, such is la vie

Me too daisy, but it looks great none-the-less.

[daisycutter 29,616]

Me too daisy, but it looks great none-the-less.

i'm looking forward to seeing it in the flesh, so to speak.

[Nineteen 159]

The Australia Post appendage makes me wonder why a government body, with a monopoly, would need to pay to promote itself??

I know where the little red boxes are!

[Pennant St Dee 13,179]

Next years trip to Melbourne will be another photo opportunity to go along with the Barassi photo

[old dee 23,792]

Next years trip to Melbourne will be another photo opportunity to go along with the Barassi photo

It really is a shame we don't have more contemporary things to attached ourselves to PSD.

The life of a Dees supporter I guess.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,219]

Let it be known that today, the 24th day of September in this the 2012th year of our lord, the Curse of the Red Fox was lifted from the Melbourne Football Club!*

*Well we hope so anyway.

[Pennant St Dee 13,179]

It really is a shame we don't have more contemporary things to attached ourselves to PSD.

The life of a Dees supporter I guess.

It will be sweet when it happens OD, I have faith I have waited 32 years and think were on the downward run to the Holy Grail now. Not saying it's around the corner but it will come

[Sir Why You Little 37,039]

It will be sweet when it happens OD, I have faith I have waited 32 years and think were on the downward run to the Holy Grail now. Not saying it's around the corner but it will come

Neeld's 2nd year will tell us a lot.

If serious improvement is clearly visible then i will believe you.

At least now the club can no longer hide behind excuses which it basically has done since Norm was sacked by Telegram in '65.

The situation is now fight to survive or die.

In a weird sort of way i like it.

Excuses achieve bugger all.

Today the Froot Loops will be hurting, they almost beat Hawthorn when NOBODY gave them a chance.

But next year it means absolutely nothing.

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,602]

I might have to change my name now... Fantastic and FINALLY!!! let the curse be lifted.

[Biffen 12,943]

I might have to change my name now... Fantastic and FINALLY!!! let the curse be lifted.

Not yet NSC.

Wait †ill we have the cup in hand and the tears of Joy down the cheeks.

[monoccular 17,431]

Actually it should be MFootballClub greatness, & AFL footy greatness.

NOT the MCC greatness.

Norm Smith - I am Melbourne

I remember that awful, unbelievable day so well. "I am Melbourne"!

So like Don McLean's "The Day the Music Died" just a few years earlier - gutted empty feeling.

But, as many have said here, hopefully the inner Demons are now exorcised and we can return to the winning, dominating days.

Back Neeld - he has a steely resolve. Get on board, or get off......no passengers allowed.

[Rob Mac...... 638]

I got Norms Smiths autograph in 1957 or 58! He really didn't want to sign,- "No you don't want mine, I'm not one of the players." I was an 8 year old footy mad Dees fan and said, "I know who you are and I'd like your autograph please!" He kinda looked around hoping no players were looking.