Many of the younger posters on this site might not be aware of Sam Weideman's grandfather Murray Weideman who was a star for Collingwood in the 1950s and 60s.

I know this is Demonland and Murray played for the enemy at a time when there was substantial rivalry between the Dees and the Pies but I think there might be some interest in the first "Weed" to play the game at the highest level.

Murray Weideman

I remember reading an article by Herald Sun sports writer Michael Horan a few years ago which gave a personal reminiscence on the Weed from the late 50's when Michael was around 11 years old. 

The young Michael was a mad Collingwood fan and became aware that his hero lived not far from where he lived in West Heidelberg. So one night after school he gathered up the courage to knock on the front door. Mrs Weed, a former Miss Victoria, answered and told the young fellow that the Weed was not home; she then asked him if he would like to go to the game with him on Saturday, and after receiving the obvious answer told him to come around at 11am. 

He was of course on time on Saturday, and helped the Great Man with his Gladstone bag of fresh footy gear. They drove down to Johnston Street and parked near the Yarra Hotel close to the ground. But here's the kicker to the 21st century sensibility - the Weed sat down and had a plate of steak and chips AND a couple of pots! (If memory serves me correctly - it was at least one pot anyway.)

Anyway, it was a cute story. The softer side of the "Monster" that Demon supporters loved to hate. And the grog before the game!!

My memory MIGHT be fading but NO31 RONALD DALE always had him covered.

If any of you youngies ever think to accept that leigh Mathews was the best in the last century then you've never seen Barras or Whitten play !

Son, Mark Weidemann, Sam's dad played a few games with the Pies. Era of Paul Tuddenham I think. 

Why else did they call them MR & MRS FOOTBALL ?

4 minutes ago, radar said:

Son, Mark Weidemann, Sam's dad played a few games with the Pies. Era of Paul Tuddenham I think. 

Sorry don't get the the cnnection

1 hour ago, radar said:

Son, Mark Weidemann, Sam's dad played a few games with the Pies. Era of Paul Tuddenham I think. 

Mark Weideman was early 80s. Paul Tuddenham was late 80s.

2 hours ago, radar said:

Son, Mark Weidemann, Sam's dad played a few games with the Pies. Era of Paul Tuddenham I think. 

 

1 hour ago, Tony Tea said:

Mark Weideman was early 80s. Paul Tuddenham was late 80s.

Geeze I was coached by Brian Beers and that didn' t help me! Go the Balwyn Tigers !