bush demon

That was a dreadful day, not unlike the John Greening king-hit in early 70s. These days AFL have codified king-hitting in the guise of CTE-inducing "football acts" where any player on the ground can get his head pounded at any time.

There was a long-drawn out media saga in 1998 where Fremantle were trying to poach one of our champions, Steven Tingay. Thankfully it didn't come to pass.

There's always MMA, if you like that kind of physical injury. Hopefully some kind of class action in the distant future will clean up this carnage and lighten the pockets of some of these Sports executives, hopefully the AFL as well.

https://www.nfsa.gov.au/latest/1964-vfl-grand-final-rare-footage-rediscovered#:~:text=Found%20among%20a%20collection%20of,long%2Dunheard%20live%20television%20commentary.

How heavenly ironic, finding it in Perth, where we found our 13th premiership.

SENSATIONAL. I'm loving the 3rd quarter, and Mrlbourne's hard scrapping in windy conditions.

I'd have to "look at the tape" and see of Buckley really said that.

If he has that he should get the keys to Melbourne.

In primary school the technical term was "stacks on the mill".

Just listening to this - esp the bit about "it's not about the wins and losses" is so inspirational. Need to have this guy leading us into the future in a managerial/entrepreneurial role.

We win next week and it's polyarmory...

Only on the condition that a brass band plays at half-time...

Wow, what a great read for times like these: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/roll-up-your-sleeves-and-do-something-the-money-men-and-funnyman-behind-melbourne-20250314-p5ljk6.html?btis

Ever Since Steven Tingay...

The speculation over Jackson's move first to W.A, then back to Casey sheds very reminiscent of 1970s legend, Arthur "Two-Sheds" Jackson:

After twenty plus years somoene finally uses "complemented", instead of "complimented". You must have gone to Melbourne Grammar, Dr Gonzo.

Absolutely. Brodie should have been given a tall-running mid role.

Ray Biffen as well.

I think Cowboy Neale would "fit" into this illustrious group, although he was a bit of a swing man.

Next religious comment will be seconded.

A world of highly paid professionals ...and anonymous, gutless sledgers.

Time to stop berating MFC players (premiership heroes included) if you are a Melbourne supporter. Or do it to their faces at a training session, and get feedback in real time.

Given the recent coat-hanger that got four weeks I reckon KP'S report must be worth five.

Maybe his skill-set is being on the receiving end of turnovers and that is the role he is effecting. Who on here would know otherwise...

That's a bit like saying Melbourne wouldn't have won their five premierships (in the '50s) because John Coleman would have dominated the Dees. PS The Tardis is a useful vessel, but only if Rose is aboard...