- Oct 28, 2009
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Ozzie's quote ....
What are your most treasured memories from your playing days with Fitzroy?
I still can’t get it out of my head when Micky Conlan kicked that goal in the 1986 Elimination Final against the Bombers out at Waverley.
.... who can ? As a great man once said " 'scuse me while I kiss the sky ". Not easily forgotten.
I might be a touch biased, however, the embrace between Osborne and Conlan after the goal goes down as one of the best in Australian sporting folklore. If I was to generate a list I would rank:
1. John Landy helping Ron Clarke to his feet during competition
2. Norm Provan and Arthur Summons' sportsmanship in the mud
3. Conlan/Osborne: The relief shown on Conlan's face is priceless. Ossie virtually had to hold him up for a second so Mick wouldn't fall.
Other podium nominations may include Merv Hughes' tongue lashing of Allan Border purely for the comedy element and Pat Cash jumping into the stands of Wimbledon to embrace his old man.