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Deeoldfart Trident

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No, Bob McKenzie missed the 1954 GF V Footscray because of suspension. (He had a fist fight with North Melbourne's Percy Johnson in the preliminary final). He did NOT miss playing in the1948 GF draw V Essendon because of suspension. He was out injured.

These facts are verified in the 'Encyclopedia of Melbourne Players' (Holmesby & Main).

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gsmith12 Redleg

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These facts are verified in the 'Encyclopedia of Melbourne Players' (Holmesby & Main).

The fight in '54 is mentioned, nothing however about the '48 GF draw.

Deeoldfart Trident

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The fight in '54 is mentioned, nothing however about the '48 GF draw.

It's mentioned under Doug Heywood, which is where this discussion started.

gsmith12 Redleg

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It's mentioned under Doug Heywood, which is where this discussion started.

Thanks for that, settles the issue. Good get.

red and blue forever Redleg

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alright, time for another clue...

Who am I ..... (1st Clue)

I had the chance to play in two grand finals, but missed one due to injury

I am...?

Who am I ..... 2nd Clue)

Debuting in 1936 I played 58 games and kicked 84 goals

I am...?


red and blue forever Redleg

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Ron Barassi Snr ?

seems the second clue was a big help... congrats.

Who am I ..... (1st Clue)

I had the chance to play in two grand finals, but missed one due to injury

I am...?

Who am I ..... 2nd Clue)

Debuting in 1936 I played 58 games and kicked 84 goals

I am...?

Who am I ..... 3rd Clue)

My son would eventually join the club under the first ever father son rule.

I am...?

Who am I ..... 4th Clue)

My Initials are R.B.

I am...?

I am Ron Barassi (Snr)

red and blue forever Redleg

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Alan la Fontaine

first cab off the rank again... well done

Who am I ..... (1st Clue)

A year before I was recruited by Melbourne I kicked 247 goals in 24 matches

I am...?

Who am I ..... 2nd Clue)

I was a playing coach and I captained Melbourne to 3 premierships

I am...?

Who am I ..... 3rd Clue)

I won the Keith 'Bluey' Truscott medal four times the most of any player (equal with Jim Stynes)

I am...?

Who am I ..... 4th Clue)

My Initials are A.L.F.

I am...?

I am Allan La Fontaine

the next couple I am going to do will be a bit more cryptic.

stingrays Demon

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Bit lucky there. I went to La Trobe University when it was in it's infancy, and we sometimes used Parade College as a change room. Used to be a heap of stuff about our ex-skipper on the walls. A stat that stuck in my head. Probably all gone now, 45 years later.

gsmith12 Redleg

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first cab off the rank again... well done

Who am I ..... (1st Clue)

A year before I was recruited by Melbourne I kicked 247 goals in 24 matches

I am...?

Who am I ..... 2nd Clue)

I was a playing coach and I captained Melbourne to 3 premierships

I am...?

Who am I ..... 3rd Clue)

I won the Keith 'Bluey' Truscott medal four times the most of any player (equal with Jim Stynes)

I am...?

Who am I ..... 4th Clue)

My Initials are A.L.F.

I am...?

I am Allan La Fontaine

the next couple I am going to do will be a bit more cryptic.

Keep up the good work R & B, a difficult task going along nicely.
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Think there are too many of us that have suffered for so long, and read books of a long gone era.

I lived through the majority of that long gone era...sigh :)
red and blue forever Redleg

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alright, time for the next one I think..

as previously mentioned I shall attempt to be more cryptic with the next couple we will see how it goes...

Who am I ..... (1st Clue)

I had a choice of sports to choose from to play professionally but ditched the round ball one for the oval ball one

I am...?

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