Geoff Tunbridge had 2 sons who were above average country footballers in the Ballarat Football League.

Peter represented the BFL on many occasions and wasn't far short of AFL standard IMO.

Its too bad they couldnt take the next step,but interesting to know that they had some talent.

Perhaps Mister Tunbridge needed to have a few more wrigglers than Mrs Tunbridge.

I had a few relatives live, when youngins. before growing up and moving to various parts of the state. (mothers side)

I heard many tales of some of my uncles bunny rabbit executions.

Next clue, with some thought on the 3rd clue, this could blow it wide open.

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

During my time at Melbourne I played in 3 winning grand finals

I am .....?

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

I was on Melbourne list for 2 years before finally playing my 1st senior game.

I am .....?

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

The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, and where I was recruited from have something in common

I am .....?

Amended the 3rd clue.

Edited February 2, 201312 yr by Deevoted

Any relation to the Closter who played for Geelong?

Great great uncle I believe, or something like that.

Any relation to the Closter who played for Geelong?

Great great uncle I believe, or something like that.

I remember Billy, he played for Redan. No joshing.

He was "drafted" (or how ever you came to a club in the 50's) to Footscray and played for the vic 2nds. He played in 2 North Melbourne reserves premierships as well.

He has a framed premiership blazer from 54 and a great photo of him and EJ Whitten both of which I hope to enherit one day the blazer is incredible

Next clue, with some thought on the 3rd clue, this could blow it wide open.

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

During my time at Melbourne I played in 3 winning grand finals

I am .....?

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

I was on Melbourne list for 2 years before finally playing my 1st senior game.

I am .....?

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

La Clementina, and where I was recruited from have something in common

I am .....?

No idea what La Clementina is, even though I looked it up. I'll try Syd Anderson.

No idea what La Clementina is, even though I looked it up. I'll try Syd Anderson.

I'll agree, it was a bit too hard to search and verify with the 3nd clue, so I amended the 3rd clue. With some research it might ring a few bells.

You can have another guess, in light of the change to the clue. Its a vague clue, but someone might get it.

Plus Syd Anderson was named earlier.

Edited February 2, 201312 yr by Deevoted

Peter Marquis

Ring a bell?

maybe this painting is La Clementina

maybe this painting is La Clementina

He looks nothing like the player in this clue. thank goodness.

Peter Marquis

Ring a bell?

Certainly does ,top tough defender. incorrect... phone a friend?

Richie Emselle

Ian McLean

Jack O'Keefe

Shane McGrath

Seeing this is a guessing quiz, may I hazard a guess and say that the reference in Q1 to three winning grand finals might not necessarily mean three winning Senior grand finals?

Seeing this is a guessing quiz, may I hazard a guess and say that the reference in Q1 to three winning grand finals might not necessarily mean three winning Senior grand finals?

You may I hazard a guess if you wish to do so.

Brett Bailey

Brett Bailey

Damn I was hoping to go all the way on this one .

Well done Tim. You got our man!

Brett Bailey

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

During my time at Melbourne I played in 3 winning grand finals

I am .....?

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

I was on Melbourne list for 2 years before finally playing my 1st senior game.

I am .....?

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

The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, and where I was recruited from have something in common

I am .....?

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

After leaving Melbounre I went to play with Geelong. I played in 2 premerships with a VFA / VFL club.

I am .....?

Ans = Bret Bailey (fondly know to some as 'mumbles)

A utility player, Bailey was recruited to Melbourne from St Peters. Bentleigh (St.Peter / 3rd clue reference)

He played in Melbourne's 1983 Under-19s premiership and was a member of another premiership team the following year, in the reserves.Bailey had his best year at the club in 1987. He kicked the winning goal in the Panasonic Cup final and was the only Melbourne player to appear In all 25 league games that they played, which included three finals. His 486 disposals for the season was second only to Greg Healy at the club and he also kicked 20 goals.In 1990 he made his way to Geelong, via the pre-season draft, but would only make one appearance for his new club.

Bailey was a dual premiership player at Sandringham, in 1992 and 1994.

Geoff Tunbridge

From doing my Supercoach / DT teams I notice there is a Tunbridge listed with the Weagles, distant relation to Geoff?

Damn I was hoping to go all the way on this one .

Well done Tim. You got our man!

Acknowledgements to WJ who got me thinking laterally!

Acknowledgements to WJ who got me thinking laterally!

I agree, I think WJ was finally onto it. I was relucant to name St.Peter in that clue. I had a feeling our resident snoop dog, would latch on to that reference lol

But credit to yourself for working it out, nice work

Thanks Tim (good get) & Deevoted,

I was on to St. Peter's in East Bentleigh because my sons played junior footy against them and I knew the club was in Melbourne's old Metropolitan zone. When I couldn't think of a triple premiership player who fitted the bill, I started thinking of the possibility of Under 19's, Reserves and Night Premierships and I was going to go with Bailey who I knew had a record of playing in a few different (but not senior) premierships at the club. I decided to be sporting and dropped the obvious clue.

St. Peter's used to be one of the feeder clubs for our Under 19's. Luke Beveridge's parents (John & Rosa) were involved in coaching/administration and I know it produced Luke, Brett Bailey, the Fidge brothers and Paul O'Brien (so there were a few tough boys in that lot).

From doing my Supercoach / DT teams I notice there is a Tunbridge listed with the Weagles, distant relation to Geoff?

No relation.

From doing my Supercoach / DT teams I notice there is a Tunbridge listed with the Weagles, distant relation to Geoff?

Unlikely, a WA boy who was drafted by GWS. Been back in WA on the Eagles rookie list for 2 years.

Thanks Tim (good get) & Deevoted,

I was on to St. Peter's in East Bentleigh because my sons played junior footy against them and I knew the club was in Melbourne's old Metropolitan zone. When I couldn't think of a triple premiership player who fitted the bill, I started thinking of the possibility of Under 19's, Reserves and Night Premierships and I was going to go with Bailey who I knew had a record of playing in a few different (but not senior) premierships at the club. I decided to be sporting and dropped the obvious clue.

St. Peter's used to be one of the feeder clubs for our Under 19's. Luke Beveridge's parents (John & Rosa) were involved in coaching/administration and I know it produced Luke, Brett Bailey, the Fidge brothers and Paul O'Brien (so there were a few tough boys in that lot).

No relation.

Ah those were the days. St Peters had 2 teams running in parallel in the junior section. Played my first few years of footy there. I remember playing against Paul O'Brien who was in the other St Peters team. He was flashy and evasive and always hard to catch, until I just watched his hips. Nailed him with some good tackles after that. Fond memories of an old fashioned pie night when a few Melbourne players came down to Bailey Reserve since we were in their 'feeding' zone - Max Walker and Greg Wells (and I think either Tony Sullivan or Stan Alves??). Very early seventies. I got to play 3 games in the little league in the demons colours because of our location in their zone.