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Oh and dont forget the 30 metre tap to Keogh or, Sheldon cant remember which one .. waiting in the goal square, .I'm not sure if that was measured from 10 rows back or not though.
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Oh and dont forget the 30 metre tap to Keogh or, Sheldon cant remember which one .. waiting in the goal square, .I'm not sure if that was measured from 10 rows back or not though.
Wes Lofts lost all credibility 12 months earlier in the 69 Grand Final when Bill Barrett kicked 8 goals on him ... Mostly in the second half with 4 goals in the last quarter when Richmond put Carlton to the sword.
Hey Miles,
I played a season of superules in 1995 which I enjoyed as we played against many ex AFL players at reasonable grounds like Victoria Patk and Skinner reserve.
One day we were playing against Oak Park (I think) who had quite a few ex AFL players including Harmesy. Our ground was known to be windy and cold and on this day really muddy. Harmesy rocks up with a T shirt, shorts and thongs on a day that was about 6 degrees. Goals were at a premium and the ball weighed a ton. Still remember organising the defence when he had a shot from 50+ out and saying "I'll cover the line" as it sailed over my head for a goal.
Good bloke and stayed for a few afterwards.
There was a rumour that he was a Tigers supporter and continued to barrack for them after playing for the Blues but hoping that was incorrect.
I'd drop off Corowa Rutherglen though. Big player exodus this year with 23 leaving apparently, and they were o.k. only last year. Not sure how East Wagga Kooringal are travelling .Hi BigFrizz36,
That is a great memory to have!! I am jealous. Harmes is my all-time favourite player, even above Jezza, Crosswell, Kouta, Kernahan etc....the whole lot of them. He had just such a vast array of skills and as you mention here his long kicking was next level.
You know with the whole "Harmes barracked for Richmond" scenario, it doesn't worry me. I am sure that support was in some way due to Len Smith being his grandfather. The fact he only played for Carlton is all that is important. He could still support Collingwood, Richmond, East Wagga Kooringal & Corowa-Rutherglen for all I care, the fact is he only played for The Blues.
Hi Kismet,It took a little time, but I finally tracked down a copy of the book, and it's a Carlton Tragic's delight, and I am definitely of that ilk and vintage.
Many thanks to Miles for his work, and I'm even more impressed he found a publisher. I wonder was it difficult?
A great book, both in terms of writing and photographs.
Hi Kismet,
I am glad you found it rewarding! The main aim was to find those rare photos as it depressed me that most of the visual records from that period of Carlton's history have gone missing. For example, there was a super picture of Nicholls holding the cup after the 1968 GF on the front page of The Sun in '68. That is no longer available in print format. There is one similar to it in the book though...but still.
In terms of the publishing, I didn't find it too difficult as I started writing articles way back in 2001. So that is 20 plus years of obstacles or "challenges" if we put it in more optimistic terms. Remember the Inside Carlton magazine that went out to members? I had a few articles in that mag. There was an article on Carlton's best finals players, Brian Kekovich, Bernie Evans & his suspension for the '87 GF & a few others. There were a few pieces for Inside Football as well from the early 2000s and some other bits and bobs.
Now I know why I recognised your name!
Your book brought back many memories, as the '68 was when I started following our club. Some years ago I got to know Percy Jones and Wes Lofts at Perc's old pub in Elgin Street. Wes had a formidable intellect, and for someone known for his ruthlessness on and off the field, was a very caring and generous individual. He didn't talk much about past footy glories (although he always had a slight grin when talking about Peter Hudson fainting from 'sunstroke' when they played against each other), but did enjoy any philosophical cut and thrust. He would've appreciated your work.
I alluded to - that i went to a Carlton v Geel game at Princess Park around 70-71 - i might have gone to 2 games around that time frame - but another memory from that - is in the last qtr of the 2nds ( you know - you get their midway through the last qtr ) this huge roar kept going up when a certain Carlton player touched the ball - and i thought what in the hell is happening here - and it was Serge Silvagni- a fan favourite - and my take/memory on that is - he hadnt been dropped - or coming back from injury - instead - he had retired at the end of the previous year - might have been Carltons runner for a while - and then he decided to make a comeback mid season - i might be wrong on that - but i dont reckon i am .
Yeah Miles - well done - i bought your book - had it about 2 weeks - just flicked through it - mainly looking at the pictures - intend to read it over the Xmas break
I reckon for any book to be top shelf - doesnt matter what topic - i think it is a 50/50 split - the words are very important - but youve got to have great photography as well - and i like yours
Just a couple of final points - i see one of your opening pictures is courtesy of Neil Chandler - he seemed to be Carltons perennial 19th or 20th man in alot of those big finals back in that era
I see you have mentioned re Wes Lofts - that he kept Doug Wade goaless one day - thats a pretty good effort
I alluded to - that i went to a Carlton v Geel game at Princess Park around 70-71 - i might have gone to 2 games around that time frame - but another memory from that - is in the last qtr of the 2nds ( you know - you get their midway through the last qtr ) this huge roar kept going up when a certain Carlton player touched the ball - and i thought what in the hell is happening here - and it was Serge Silvagni- a fan favourite - and my take/memory on that is - he hadnt been dropped - or coming back from injury - instead - he had retired at the end of the previous year - might have been Carltons runner for a while - and then he decided to make a comeback mid season - i might be wrong on that - but i dont reckon i am .
I'm not from that time but remember a video of Fox Footy channel which would indicate your memory spot on.I alluded to - that i went to a Carlton v Geel game at Princess Park around 70-71 - i might have gone to 2 games around that time frame - but another memory from that - is in the last qtr of the 2nds ( you know - you get their midway through the last qtr ) this huge roar kept going up when a certain Carlton player touched the ball - and i thought what in the hell is happening here - and it was Serge Silvagni- a fan favourite - and my take/memory on that is - he hadnt been dropped - or coming back from injury - instead - he had retired at the end of the previous year - might have been Carltons runner for a while - and then he decided to make a comeback mid season - i might be wrong on that - but i dont reckon i am .
Loved reading this book Miles. Was a youngster at this time and some of my earliest favourite players came from this team and this era. It was great to read some details and see photos of these guys that I didn’t know or hadn’t seen before. Especially liked reading about Crane and Quirk who I remember as early favourites of mine. Will be buying a copy for my brother for Christmas.
Also got the book for Christmas and am well on my way through it. Not quite sure why, but my favourite picture is the one on page 7 of Ron Barassi walking through the race after a game in 1967 where he has a black eyeHi Miles - had a quick leaf through of my Christmas Present Copy today - it looks fantastic and photos I’ve never seen - can’t wait to read the copy at my leisure- 1968 drought breaker side finally getting the credit it deserves - hope you have a lash at writing about number 17
Hi Miles - had a quick leaf through of my Christmas Present Copy today - it looks fantastic and photos I’ve never seen - can’t wait to read the copy at my leisure- 1968 drought breaker side finally getting the credit it deserves - hope you have a lash at writing about number 17
Also got the book for Christmas and am well on my way through it. Not quite sure why, but my favourite picture is the one on page 7 of Ron Barassi walking through the race after a game in 1967 where he has a black eye
robert walls said he was the most courageous player he had seen back in his playing days...........the days of clay, barrot, bourke v crane, robertson, quirkGees, he still looks in great shape!