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Yeah, they weren't on the panel. Must have been radio. But, Doug Bigelow is another one who was on that panel. Also remember eagerly waiting for each week's edition of "Footy Week", which Harry pioneered. If I remember correctly, it was distributed via a Supermarket chain. Harry was certainly a "larger than life" figure, and huge in footy back in the 60's. His demise was very sad.

Sad to hear it. Well I remember the day when Harry reigned supreme over the ABC TV Footy Panel. Was joined by the likes of "Chicken" Smallhorn, Tony Ongarello, Doug Heywood and a few other notables whose names escape me at the moment. RIP, Harry!

Spot on Nasher! He was really embarrassed by the performance. I, too, had no doubt he would back up his strong words with a strong on-field performance. Was very pleased to see it. Looking forward to tomorrow night's banter with Jack R...!

Just watched last night's AFL 360. Jordie was definitely stung by the bad performance. Here's what he said: "We went through it today [the game]. I had a bad game. There's no doubt about it. But, I think I can sit here and say I haven't had too many like that and, I mean, the proud person that I am, I'll be bouncing back this week in a big way." So, here's to seeing him putting in a blinder against the doggies, and, hopefully, push aside his detractors!

Someone mentioned in another thread the idea of Col Garland being retained on the coaching panel. Dunno if they had inside knowledge, but it's just been announced that Col has been appointed as the Player Development Coach of the women's team. Well done, Col!

Found myself staring at the banner, and wondering what on earth it meant. Thanks for the explanation. Nice! (And, long may it fly!)

I'm convinced!

Maybe Glenn read your post and plagiarised it!

Two of our three Father-Son lads are going very nicely at the moment. And, from all reports, sounds like the third (young Smithy) is also showing some early signs of blossoming over time. Nice to see!

Hmm. Putting doubts into an old, senile mind, now JJC! LOL I must admit I reckon I recall Danny using the drop kick on frequent occasions. But, I could be wrong. Can anyone (with a little clearer memory) help us out?

Mono there was a more recent exponent of the art. Danny Hughes used to use the drop kick out of full back with great aplomb. Think he was pretty much the last guy at the MFC to use it.

With all the crap our team has served up in recent years, it's just as well we had our own Dunny on the ground! (Sorry, guys! Couldn't help myself!) Seriously, I think he's still a very important cog in our backline. Very pleased for him to be able to be part of the recent success.

Now, THERE'S a thought...! LOL

Fitzy? Oops! Guess he aint on that list! (But, he WOULD be the tallest, if he was...)

It's one thing to perform in the pre-season games. It's an entirely different ball game come the season proper. I really hope he is able to step up and be a really good player for us. Would be a great story.

And he's been playing THUGBY up until now? Gazza should be ashamed of himself allowing his son to degrade himself in that way!

Apparently he mentioned at training this morning that he'd love to nail down the wing spot. Noticed on Saturday he seemed to do a few nice things down back as well as forward, so the wing seems like it would be a good spot for him. He's certainly a joy to watch in action. Some of his moves are majestic!

I agree. Wouldn't be the first time a guy was de-listed, rookied and then gone on to finally make something of his career. I'm very please for him, and also really hope he can prosper under Roos & Co. Clearly they can see something in him. Otherwise, wouldn't have given him this life line.

Where's Ron Casey (the Melb version!!) and Tony Charlton when you need 'em??

Gerard Whately, by a country mile. I believe this guy cut his teeth on horse racing, and it shows. His description of the action is precise and first class. He gets a heap of description into a few, well chosen words. Heard him recently on radio broadcasting the cricket. He actually described what was happening. These days, so many of the comentators are so full of themselves that they just prattle on with whatever's on their mind, and totally ignore the action on the field.

No probs, Old Dee. The memory of many things is fading fast, unfortunately. It's just that I have this vivid memory of Danny kicking out with some raking drop kicks near the end of his days at Melbourne. When you guys questioned it, I really thought I was losing it. But, at least whoever wrote that bio I referred to earlier was obviously suffering from the same delusions as me! Anyway, all good!

You guys were starting to make me think "Old-timer's Disease" had set in even harder...until I found the following on the internet... "An excellent kick, he combined dexterous use of the body with superb ..... the most conspicuous feature of his play was his prodigious drop kicking. ..... Recruited locally, Danny Hughes made his league debut for Port Adelaide in 1981 " So, maybe my memory aint as bad as some of you claim. LOL

Stuff the torp! Bring back the drop kick! (LOL) Who remembers the days when Danny Hughes used to kick in after a point was scored? He would consistently send the ball into the centre of the ground with those long, raking drop kicks! Think he was just about the last exponent of the drop kick. Ah! Memories!