Deemania since 56 6,810 Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 03:35, Demonland said: Expand When signing on to to Dees, Joel was accompanied by his dad, Shaun Smith, who said to the media: 'Joel has a bigger leap than I ever had, better hands, too." With another year of experience now achieved, this could be his moment! 3 Quote
Sir Why You Little 37,472 Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 I have a copy of the photo from the Flash bulb... Quote
Demonland 74,463 Posted February 8, 2019 Author Posted February 8, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 05:11, Sir Why You Little said: I have a copy of the photo from the Flash bulb... Expand Do you have access to a scanner? 1 Quote
Sir Why You Little 37,472 Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 05:23, Demonland said: Do you have access to a scanner? Expand Not at the moment. I would have to find the photo!! been a while.... Quote
In Harmes Way 7,871 Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 Off google https://goo.gl/images/1XCpTA Quote
Sir Why You Little 37,472 Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 05:58, In Harmes Way said: Off google https://goo.gl/images/1XCpTA Expand That’s the shot. She got him right at the peak of his leap, amazing a $10 disposable camera apparently (Remember those cardboard cameras!!) 1 Quote
Ethan Tremblay 31,389 Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 05:58, In Harmes Way said: Off google https://goo.gl/images/1XCpTA Expand Why did she photoshop the crowd out? 1 Quote
BAMF 4,487 Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 Pretty sure I heard Gary Lyon speak about that photo once. For some reason there was hardly any media there that day and that was the only photo that captured it Quote
Deemania since 56 6,810 Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 13:25, BAMF said: there was hardly any media there that day Expand A common, decade-long circumstance for Melbourne FC games, sadly. Limited interest except for those genetically linked at the hip to the red 'n blue. Things were pretty low ... crowds were always far less than expected ... token media coverage to boot. Quote
Deemania since 56 6,810 Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 05:58, In Harmes Way said: Off google https://goo.gl/images/1XCpTA Expand Thanks for this epic photo, IHW; a true moment to remember. SSmith was a very loyal Dee, with some superb assets (as if he did not come from the Kangas to join the MFC). He was more recently quite adamant that Joel was to be a Demon player. Because of Shaun, I have immense faith and hope that Joel is going to be a 'beauty' for the Dees. 2 Quote
Guest Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 On 09/02/2019 at 18:23, Deemania since 56 said: A common, decade-long circumstance for Melbourne FC games, sadly. Limited interest except for those genetically linked at the hip to the red 'n blue. Things were pretty low ... crowds were always far less than expected ... token media coverage to boot. Expand I could be wrong but I think the Gabba was in the process of being rebuilt at that stage. Hence the empty stand. I remember the game was broadcast. But that doesn't account for photographers. Quote
Deemania since 56 6,810 Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 On 09/02/2019 at 20:52, Hillary Bray said: I could be wrong but I think the Gabba was in the process of being rebuilt at that stage. Hence the empty stand. I remember the game was broadcast. But that doesn't account for photographers. Expand On 09/02/2019 at 20:52, Hillary Bray said: I could be wrong but I think the Gabba was in the process of being rebuilt at that stage. Hence the empty stand. I remember the game was broadcast. But that doesn't account for photographers. Expand It was a time, after the big win in '64, occupying the next two decades (at least) that the MFC made up the numbers in the competition, punctuated occasionally by some great, big and unexpected wins when seldom expected. I can remember the stand closure at that time and you a most probably correct about the empty stand but I cannot remember that being the case on the day of that big mark of Shaun's. To me, it does look like the crowd has been eliminated by 'photoshop' techniques, it is so clear.Who knows? Quote
Whispering_Jack 31,368 Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 The game was definitely broadcast on television and from memory, it was on delay in Melbourne. There were certainly photographers there and photographs were taken. I also vaguely recall seeing a flashbulb popping in one of the shots taken off the screen image. My sister was into making ceramics at the time and she made a plate with the image of the mark of the century on it - I’m going to try to find it. Quote
Leoncelli_36 2,264 Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 On 09/02/2019 at 21:16, Deemania since 56 said: It was a time, after the big win in '64, occupying the next two decades (at least) that the MFC made up the numbers in the competition, punctuated occasionally by some great, big and unexpected wins when seldom expected. I can remember the stand closure at that time and you a most probably correct about the empty stand but I cannot remember that being the case on the day of that big mark of Shaun's. To me, it does look like the crowd has been eliminated by 'photoshop' techniques, it is so clear.Who knows? Expand It was during the rebuild of the GABBA stands. You can clearly see the old stands half demolished and the scaffolding. Why would they photoshop the crowd? 1 Quote
Bombay Airconditioning 6,510 Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 05:58, In Harmes Way said: Off google https://goo.gl/images/1XCpTA Expand Is it just me or wasn’t there a better photo of him from front on? Quote
DV8 2,271 Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 On 09/02/2019 at 22:26, Bombay Airconditioning said: Is it just me or wasn’t there a better photo of him from front on? Expand https://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigfooty.com%2Fforum%2Fattachments%2Fshaun-smith-mark-1995-jpg.388419%2F&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigfooty.com%2Fforum%2Fthreads%2Fshaun-smith-mark-of-the-century-1995.1170185%2F&docid=917IfeT1DaPXdM&tbnid=IXYqDAaoXG9QvM%3A&vet=10ahUKEwiTz-KDh7DgAhXWXysKHdjMAcAQMwgxKAowCg..i&w=958&h=720&bih=1058&biw=1920&ved=0ahUKEwiTz-KDh7DgAhXWXysKHdjMAcAQMwgxKAowCg&iact=mrc&uact=8 1 Quote
Rodney (Balls) Grinter 11,064 Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) On 08/02/2019 at 04:43, Deemania since 56 said: When signing on to to Dees, Joel was accompanied by his dad, Shaun Smith, who said to the media: 'Joel has a bigger leap than I ever had, better hands, too." With another year of experience now achieved, this could be his moment! Expand I do like it how the video finishes with a few leaps form Joel, a bit like a teaser for the sequel. With Joel set to be sent forward with more of a license to go for his marks this season, let's hope we see some more serious air time and that highlights reel gets longer and even more impressive as the years go on. Edited February 10, 2019 by Rodney (Balls) Grinter 1 Quote
Sir Why You Little 37,472 Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 On 09/02/2019 at 21:16, Deemania since 56 said: It was a time, after the big win in '64, occupying the next two decades (at least) that the MFC made up the numbers in the competition, punctuated occasionally by some great, big and unexpected wins when seldom expected. I can remember the stand closure at that time and you a most probably correct about the empty stand but I cannot remember that being the case on the day of that big mark of Shaun's. To me, it does look like the crowd has been eliminated by 'photoshop' techniques, it is so clear.Who knows? Expand No. The Grandstands were being built at that time Quote
Sir Why You Little 37,472 Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) On 09/02/2019 at 21:20, Whispering_Jack said: The game was definitely broadcast on television and from memory, it was on delay in Melbourne. There were certainly photographers there and photographs were taken. I also vaguely recall seeing a flashbulb popping in one of the shots taken off the screen image. My sister was into making ceramics at the time and she made a plate with the image of the mark of the century on it - I’m going to try to find it. Expand From the Ch 7 coverage you can see the flash bulb go off. I was working in the ABC newsroom that night logging the game, and watched it many times frame by frame!! Edited February 10, 2019 by Sir Why You Little Quote
La Dee-vina Comedia 17,137 Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 Unrelated to that great mark and the discussion about photography, I saw in one of yesterday's papers that Shaun Smith is one of the players listed as being part of the concussion class action. I hope he's OK. Quote
layzie 34,528 Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 06:55, Sir Why You Little said: That’s the shot. She got him right at the peak of his leap, amazing a $10 disposable camera apparently (Remember those cardboard cameras!!) Expand Magnificent timing. I vaguely remember an interview with her on The Footy Show or a similar program, would be good to see that again if possible. 1 Quote
Dees_In_October 3,515 Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 Every time I see that clip I always watch out for the camera flash. Perfect timing from all involved! Quote
Spud 288 Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 On 09/02/2019 at 20:52, Hillary Bray said: I could be wrong but I think the Gabba was in the process of being rebuilt at that stage. Hence the empty stand. I remember the game was broadcast. But that doesn't account for photographers. Expand It was the last round of 95 on a Friday night and the winner made the finals. The stand was being re-built hence stuff all in the background. Despite Smith's mark we lost and Brisbane's first finals appearance occurred a week later! We finished 9th after capitulating late in the year culminating with that loss, pretty much like 2017!! Quote
hardtack 11,107 Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) On 08/02/2019 at 05:58, In Harmes Way said: Off google https://goo.gl/images/1XCpTA Expand This one is, I think, better as it gives a wider view (same pic I think, just uncropped)... Edited February 11, 2019 by hardtack 1 1 Quote
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