Club History 1993 - the under appreciated players

[NAB777]

The further little twist on that story is that Simon Madden was doing some part time ruck coaching at Carlton (having retired end of 1992) in 1993, I'm pretty sure.

Correct - Sheedy used Simon as an excuse for not telling Kickett he was out of the team...because Simon was floating around the clubrooms on the Thursday night.

 

[Dave]

I ran on in '93, had no intention was just down at the fence saluting the boys, when The Bomber next to me said " are you coming with me buddy" ? "You first" I replied, well over he went and got absolutely crunched, leaving a pathway for me to hop through.I'm pretty sure I jumped on O'Donell before being crunched myself.
Have a look, punt road end, lap if honour, sticks out like dogs balls once you know what you're looking for

You know I’ve seen that a hundred times, always thought it was one of their cheer squad who couldn’t hack seeing us win it, and it was you you cheeky sod! Nice one.

 

[Mootsy]

From 1:29 - 1:46, this is pure footballing bliss.

Just a beautiful decade of football for Essendon!!

So damn nostalgic!

 

[Doss]

Correct - Sheedy used Simon as an excuse for not telling Kickett he was out of the team...because Simon was floating around the clubrooms on the Thursday night.

I know Simon is arguably our greatest living player and all...but what were we doing allowing him in our rooms two days before the grand final if he was actively involved with Carlton?

 

[Sporno 4 Pyros]

Paul Hills....just floating the suggestion he may have been a little bit lucky to have made this side when you see the names that missed out. He was the most unco player ever to take a running bounce.

 

[Sporno 4 Pyros]

From 1:29 - 1:46, this is pure footballing bliss.

How good is Sandy Roberts commentating?!! Just adds to it, natural enthusiasm about what he is watching. Bugger the "everything sounds better with titanic music" thing...everything sounds better with Sandy Roberts commentating!!!

 

[Pweter]

How good is Sandy Roberts commentating?!! Just adds to it, natural enthusiasm about what he is watching. Bugger the "everything sounds better with titanic music" thing...everything sounds better with Sandy Roberts commentating!!!

Ian Robertson was pretty bloody good too.

 

[Howard Moon]

Paul Hills....just floating the suggestion he may have been a little bit lucky to have made this side when you see the names that missed out. He was the most unco player ever to take a running bounce.

Yep hes one I had in mind...

 

[windyhill]

Ian Robertson was pretty bloody good too.

carlton to the core robertson, this would've killed him.

 

[Howard Moon]

I know wally was suspected only to be in the side to knock a head or two but as much as it pains me to say it, we might not have even made the finals if it wasn't for him way back in the wce jacket wave game!

Butter fly wings and all that, but he took 2 marks in the last quarter, both one handers when man on man, the last one was the one on kicked to salmon for the final goal.

We lose to WCE in that game we are out of the 6 and struggling after losing to nth the week before.

in isolation I reckon the wce jacket wave game is the most important all year.

 

[Pweter]

I know wally was suspected only to be in the side to knock a head or two but as much as it pains me to say it, we might not have even made the finals if it wasn't for him way back in the wce jacket wave game!

Butter fly wings and all that, but he took 2 marks in the last quarter, both one handers when man on man, the last one was the one on kicked to salmon for the final goal.

We lose to WCE in that game we are out of the 6 and struggling after losing to nth the week before.

in isolation I reckon the wce jacket wave game is the most important all year.

Sheedy obviously recognised the importance of it.

 

[Howard Moon]

who won the bnf that year?

I notice O'Donnell lead the kicks, handballs, centre clearances ect by a fair margin

 

[yodellinhank]

who won the bnf that year?

I notice O'Donnell lead the kicks, handballs, centre clearances ect by a fair margin

and theres your answer

 

[Howard Moon]

and theres your answer

They always say bnf in a premiership year is the greatest feather..

Fletcher in 2000 as well.

 

[Runk]

Gary O'Donnell is perhaps one of our most underrated players EVER.

People talk about Watson and Madden and Daniher and Hird and so they should, but O'Donnell was pure class. A magnificent player for the EFC and someone I ALWAYS trusted when the ball was in his hands.

 

[Howard Moon]

Gary O'Donnell is perhaps one of our most underrated players EVER.

People talk about Watson and Madden and Daniher and Hird and so they should, but O'Donnell was pure class. A magnificent player for the EFC and someone I ALWAYS trusted when the ball was in his hands.

Funny, I used to watch the old bomber blitz video weekly, in various states of mind.

I don't think I ever once saw O'Donnell pump a fist or smile or jump for joy once.. in any clip. Every time without fail he'd kick a goal, turn and jog back to the centre with the same robotic look.

 

[Runk]

Funny, I used to watch the old bomber blitz video weekly, in various states of mind.

I don't think I ever once saw O'Donnell pump a fist or smile or jump for joy once.. in any clip. Every time without fail he'd kick a goal, turn and jog back to the centre with the same robotic look.

I think it may have had something to do with the fact he'd spent so much time in the reserves that he just knew how to get on with the job. 50 games or so before getting a look in.

Seeing him with the ball at the end of the 93 premiership is one of my favourite moments in football. He truly deserved that glory.

 

[doug85]

Gary O'Donnell is perhaps one of our most underrated players EVER.

People talk about Watson and Madden and Daniher and Hird and so they should, but O'Donnell was pure class. A magnificent player for the EFC and someone I ALWAYS trusted when the ball was in his hands.

He was also a campaigner hair away from the norm smith.

 

[Runk]

He was also a campaigner hair away from the norm smith.

Equally deserving imo.

 

[mike14]

You look at how we dismantled Carlton, and then how we dismantled Melbourne 7 years later and you really do have to wonder/lament about ho we couldn't jag another cup or two

 

[Doss]

You look at how we dismantled Carlton, and then how we dismantled Melbourne 7 years later and you really do have to wonder/lament about ho we couldn't jag another cup or two

Mosly because there were some other outstanding sides around, and some of our best players missed huge stretches with injury.

 

[Sporno 4 Pyros]

Gary O'Donnell is perhaps one of our most underrated players EVER.

People talk about Watson and Madden and Daniher and Hird and so they should, but O'Donnell was pure class. A magnificent player for the EFC and someone I ALWAYS trusted when the ball was in his hands.

Correct me if I'm wrong but he was a bombers supporter growing up wasn't he?? I think one of the articles I read in the days after this granny he talked about being out on the G having a kick after the '84 flag and how it was a dream come true to play in a flag for us.
He was in the votes from every expert in the next days papers. Very close to winning the NSM.

 

[Sporno 4 Pyros]

I ran on in '93, had no intention was just down at the fence saluting the boys, when The Bomber next to me said " are you coming with me buddy" ? "You first" I replied, well over he went and got absolutely crunched, leaving a pathway for me to hop through.I'm pretty sure I jumped on O'Donell before being crunched myself.
Have a look, punt road end, lap if honour, sticks out like dogs balls once you know what you're looking for

How quick did they do the victory lap back in those days...they would jog the lap and be off in 5 minutes. Now days it takes them an hour to do that lap of honour.

 

[doug85]

Mosly because there were some other outstanding sides around, and some of our best players missed huge stretches with injury.

I was thinking about this the other day. I reckon our club had a horrendous run with injuries from about 94’ to the early 2010s.

It’s probably no coincidence it stopped once we moved to tulla