bigbob

Thanks, Deeman (I am glad it is only 33 years ago, I feel younger already). By the way, a vignette in mind was the day the tank-like "Diamond Jim" Tillbrook steamed top speed out of full back at the 'G with only Alex Jesualenko standing flat footed in the way about 30 metres out from goal. "Diamond Jim" put the ball under his arm to run through him, but at the last moment Jezza did the cutest of side-steps like a matador, stealing the footy, leaving big Jim careening on his football-less way. Alas, the comedy continued when Jezza, under no pressure, missed the easy shot at goal. Another classic moment - would be nice if someone could make a video collection of these (or perhaps they have?).

I have wondered for over 40 years what had happened to Glen Swann, mainly because I saw him play just one game but it was one of the most impressive I have ever seen (was it his debut?). Have asked around and checked the web over the years but no luck - great to see discussion of him and others on this message board. As David Cordner was described previously, Swann was also a "blue blood blonder hair 6'4" adonis", whom I saw play at the MCG in 1973 and boot 8 goals. Moreover, I recall a number of them being torpedoes from 60-70 yards from near the boundary. Quite tall for those days and wonderfully fast and agile and a strong mark plus a monster kick. I assumed he must have gone off to the bush because there seemed no limit to his potential but perhaps he did just fizzle out. Did anyone else witness his golden day at the 'G and those torps?