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7 hours ago, DV8 said:

which year is this 'ET' ?

This was taken after the dees won the three-peat grand final in 1957

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    10 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

    This was taken after the dees won the three-peat grand final in 1957

    Thanks, I haven't seen that image before.  I was a 1Yr old, back then.

    I hadn't heard of the Demons, until I was maybe 5Yrs .

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    16 hours ago, dieter said:

    In Barassi's first year as Carlton coach, Nicholls knocked Anderson senseless and essentially legless. In those days they kept players on so Anderson played the next 2 quarters from memory. There's footage of it somewhere on you tube.

     

    These 'flashbacks' of the MFC past stretch for years - over 100 years -  but in the last fifty years there have been some players, teams, incidents, outcomes and matches from which great depths of MFC understanding have been moulded. It is just as important for us to recognise our wonderful history as it is to genuflect on our possible future. The passage of time diminishes our losses and disappointments, but those who have seen, felt and cheered the MFC across the decades have a story to tell and share - and it is one of many facets and hallmarks. Each of these has been inspiring. Each is part of a mortar that binds. For those who have missed much of this history ( possibly only as an age difference ) listen and reflect on the related memories of those who sat through time on the edge of their seats watching the MFC. There is a groundswell of opinion and appreciation that leans towards our history repeating itself - and now is the time to take that step.

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    9 hours ago, DV8 said:

    Cowboy Neale,  Carl Ditterich,  Every club had them.

    We were one of the few with the least.   Biffen, Grinter,  not enough.

    The Cats did they have many mongrel head hunters ?

    I have heard it said, and watched it many times, that a little bloke at Geelong was the toughest footballer ever to win the ball - if you beat him to a contest, or took the ball from him in any way, you were dead, within minutes. Bill Goggin was his name. He was the stand-out at Geelong in the head hunting duties. 

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    7 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    I have heard it said, and watched it many times, that a little bloke at Geelong was the toughest footballer ever to win the ball - if you beat him to a contest, or took the ball from him in any way, you were dead, within minutes. Bill Goggin was his name. He was the stand-out at Geelong in the head hunting duties. 

    I never thought of Billy Goggin as a head hunter, but i didn't see him play much from memory.

     

    7 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    These 'flashbacks' of the MFC past stretch for years - over 100 years -  but in the last fifty years there have been some players, teams, incidents, outcomes and matches from which great depths of MFC understanding have been moulded. It is just as important for us to recognise our wonderful history as it is to genuflect on our possible future. The passage of time diminishes our losses and disappointments, but those who have seen, felt and cheered the MFC across the decades have a story to tell and share - and it is one of many facets and hallmarks. Each of these has been inspiring. Each is part of a mortar that binds. For those who have missed much of this history ( possibly only as an age difference ) listen and reflect on the related memories of those who sat through time on the edge of their seats watching the MFC. There is a groundswell of opinion and appreciation that leans towards our history repeating itself - and now is the time to take that step.

    And I think 'we' (the team, the club) are close to being "Ready".  and willing.

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    On 2/10/2019 at 1:31 AM, DV8 said:

    Yes. and barass beside him.

    Who's in front of Barass...  looks a bit like Parkin, but I'm not sure.

     

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    On the Galahs photo the player to the right of him is Barry Davis of Essendon a tough and skilful half back.

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    6 hours ago, 58er said:

    On the Galahs photo the player to the right of him is Barry Davis of Essendon a tough and skilful half back.

    just to be [censored]........"of essendon and north melbourne"

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    Are you amongst those faces Ethan?

    Can you put names to faces?

    Brian Dixon is in check shirt

    Edited by Moonshadow

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    Purple shirt in wheelchair is Ian Thorogood, obviously Barassi is in there too. The others I’m not sure about right now but will confirm who was in attendance a bit later with the old man. 

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    Going by the second photo:

    Clockwise from Brian Dixon (checkered shirt), Noel McMahon, Clyde Laidlaw, Ian Thorogood, John Lord, Frank Davis, [censored] Fenton-Smith, Ron Barrassi, John Beckwith and Hassa Mann. 

    Can the mods uncensor Fenton-Smiths first name? 

    Edited by Ethan Tremblay

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    1 hour ago, Moonshadow said:

    Are you amongst those faces Ethan?

    Can you put names to faces?

    Brian Dixon is in check shirt

    Hassa Man in front, centre, blue s/sleeve shirt.

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    1 hour ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    Purple shirt in wheelchair is Ian Thorogood, obviously Barassi is in there too. The others I’m not sure about right now but will confirm who was in attendance a bit later with the old man. 

    Pretty accurate. 

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    1 hour ago, Moonshadow said:

    Are you amongst those faces Ethan?

    I’m in the background of the second photo at table 22.

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    8 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    I’m in the background of the second photo at table 22.

    Weren't interested in buying the oscillating sprinkler?

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    4 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

    Weren't interested in buying the oscillating sprinkler?

    Not for $66.90. I make my own sprinklers out of old hoses. 

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    2 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    Not for $66.90. I’ve always made my own sprinklers out of old hose. 

    Cheapskate. You're probably finishing off some strangers meal!

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    2 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    Purple shirt in wheelchair is Ian Thorogood, obviously Barassi is in there too. The others I’m not sure about right now but will confirm who was in attendance a bit later with the old man. 

    Is your grandad doing ok?

     

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    41 minutes ago, dieter said:

    Is your grandad doing ok?

     

    Unfortunately he’s not doing very well, let’s hope he gets to see a few more Dee’s wins though! 

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    The life long friendships and  bond that come from successful teams and premierships. 

    Great champions playing in great teams.  These legends deserve to see another flag and should be on the ground to celebrate and be acknowledged by the current players and fans. 

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    2 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    I’m in the background of the second photo at table 22.

    So this image you show,  is from years of your then 'ET'...   by the way,  did you get home OK ?  ?

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    14 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    I’m in the background of the second photo at table 22.

    the pale green shirt? back only shown with the 2 sheilas?

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    27 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

    the pale green shirt? back only shown with the 2 sheilas?

    Far right under the TV. 

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