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    Which AFL teams do Fitzroy fans support?

    That would've been a very interesting scenario had Fitzroy merged with the Adelaide Crows, Terry. Roylion's mention of the 1996 merger offer triggered my subconscious about the Fitzroy Lions' massive win (516-0) over the Elizabeth Eagles in the Adelaide amateur competition last year...
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    Wanted - "the Footballer" magazines

    Hi langers1971, "The Footballer" magazine - published by the VFL Players' Association - was an absolute ripper and as far as I know, the final edition was the only one published in 1981. I think (but am not certain, based on 1981) that I have the complete set of 27 magazines (1977=6, 1978=8...
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    Research Recent Deaths

    Thanks very much for this information about the late, great Ted "Square" Kilmurray, mianfei. You're not wrong about East Perth being a midtable club in the late-1940s to mid-1950s. In the days of the WAFL "final four", the Royals finished fifth in seven of nine years between 1947 and 1955. In...
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    Royals thread Forever Boys

    It goes without saying that the boys in blue and black will give it their best shot, fuelled by the pain of defeat in 2025. South is a very, very good side, but anything can happen on Grand Final day and we just need a bit of luck to go our way. After losing their first five games of 2025, it's...
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    News Vale Robert Walls

    Rest In Peace, Robert, and sincere condolences to your family, friends and the broader football community. Thank you for your time at Fitzroy, both on the field and in the coach's box.
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    Royals thread Forever Boys

    Mighty Eagles, what most impressed me about our win over arch-nemesis Claremont was that after conceding four unanswered goals in the first half of the opening quarter, we only conceded four more goals for the rest of the game. It's hard to see who will drop out to accommodate Shayne Hille and...
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    When did you know we were in trouble

    1986, when Ross Oakley was appointed chairman and CEO of the VFL.
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    RIP Ian Redpath

    Ian Redpath was my first "favourite" cricketer, having been privileged to see him score 171 against the To and Froms and share a 219-run partnership with Greg Chappell (108) on the latter's Test debut, in Perth's inaugural Test in 1970. Having read an entertaining recent interview with him on...
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    Royals thread Forever Boys

    I agree, Boogyman, particularly the tribute to Taylor North who was an unsung player but a great club man (44 league + 87 reserves + 19 colts = 150 games all up). Unfortunately, losing Mitch Crowden and Angus Schumacher to the SANFL is not ideal if we plan to go one better in 2025. Jedd Edwards...
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    Royals thread Forever Boys

    And if he can develop greater consistency, Boogyman, Tom Medhat also has good claims to be in the 2025 forward mix.
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    Fitzroy Captains

    Welcome aboard, royboy 56. To my knowledge, Brian Brown never captained Fitzroy's senior side, unless he filled in for one game. However, even that would be very unlikely given the number of experienced players that were at Fitzroy during Brian's time there.
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    Royals thread Forever Boys

    The boys were very focused and singleminded today, kranky al. With a record 82 hitouts, Scott Jones was absolutely sensational. However, I believe he was reported for rough conduct against Swans tagger Jehb O'Donoghue in the third quarter. I didn't see the incident in question, but fingers...
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    East Fremantle Sharks Supporters Thread

    According to the WAFL website, andana, Fraser Turner hails from South Adelaide. https://www.wafl.com.au/player/fraser-turner
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    VAFA Premier A 2024 - No Game this week

    I may well be mistaken, killer, but this looks like a scene from that brilliant Michael Palin series, Ripping Yarns, with the episode in question being "Tomkinson's Schooldays".
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    RIP John Blackman

    I never had the pleasure of meeting John Blackman, but loved his passion for Fitzroy and his marvellous sense of humour. RIP John and condolences to your family.
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