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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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    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.
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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.

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

    Thanks for that, settles the issue. Good get.
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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...?

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    Ron Barassi Snr ?

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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)

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    Next quiz... (cant leave it without a question needing to be answered :) )

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

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

    I am...?

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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.

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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.

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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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    Thanks, appreciate that.

    Think there are too many of us that have suffered for so long, and read books of a long gone era.

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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 :)
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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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