I went to Braybrook High (or Brah-brook Grammaah, as we liked to say 😄) and sport was a big deal back then - especially football.
Senior inter school matches were played on Wednesday mornings, often with League players umpiring (Magpies’ Colin Tully did 3 of ours, got to know him well).
Talent...
I’ve read that story a couple of times before. Each time it brings me to the point of tears of despair.
I remember the level of abuse he suffered and can’t blame him for his reactions.
I’ll never really understand how guys like Syd Jackson, the Krakouers and Gil McAdam coped as well as they...
Having lived in Geelong, I know - for certain - there will be supporters down there complaining about the umpire bias against them.
And not just tonight.
They succeed despite having the football world trying to do them in.
Just said to my wife, “a bit of a guess, but I reckon they might interview S Myth after the game…”.
She said, “how do you know?”
I’m a dead set genius, aren’t I?😆