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The day that lives on in infamy …

Whispering_Jack
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40 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

On this day, 28 July, in 1979 ...
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Who's "Fitzroy"?

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    1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    On this day, 28 July, in 1979 ...
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    bad kicking is bad footy

    at 12.6 we are still in it

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    Zach Galifianakis Ngapa GIF

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    1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    On this day, 28 July, in 1979 ...
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    I reckon 186 was worse. The 21 PF atoned to a degree but until we return the favour to the cats in full I won't be able to forget it. I hope I get to see it.

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    I reckon this thread has been worth it for the gifs. Well done to all concerned.

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    1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    On this day, 28 July, in 1979 ...
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    WTF bring this up🤮

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    21 minutes ago, BDA said:

    I reckon 186 was worse. The 21 PF atoned to a degree but until we return the favour to the cats in full I won't be able to forget it. I hope I get to see it.

    Me too. I hope it happens in my lifetime 🙏

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    1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    On this day, 28 July, in 1979 ...
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    I was at that game gee those were the days...

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    These are the fond memories that are always a pleasure to look back on. This, 186 and our 148 point loss versus Essendon.

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    4 hours ago, Roost it far said:

    I was there with my Mum out at Waverley. Stayed till the end, tough day at the office. 

    Extremely brave effort.

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    27 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    On a happier note, we did get up to beat Essendon on the following Saturday. Robert Walters kicked nine goals.

    This fact always astounds me 🤣

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    Unusual tactics that year.

    From Demonwiki for 1979:

    "The club was so desperate for a competitive advantage that they had a consultant who practised a process called 'eyeballing', where players were encouraged to sit with knees touching and stare into each other's eyes, then be frank about their feelings towards their teammates contribution."

    Imagine touching knees with Big Carl or Fabulous Phil Carman!

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