define tough I guess. Different eraHow tough was it though? Some of it was just thuggery. (Not all, of course.)
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define tough I guess. Different eraHow tough was it though? Some of it was just thuggery. (Not all, of course.)
I liked the boy from North Geelong too but a bit of a loose canon,as in hot head at times.Just one thing re that last qtr - how well Gordon Hynes played
Bob Davis actually once said on that League Teams - that Hynes should have been a better player than Goggin - he actually said that - i think there might have been a bit of angst between Bobby and Billy at that time
But Hynes should have played alot more than the 50 odd games he played - because he had alot of natural talent - as evidenced by that 63 last qtr
You would remember Terry Callan no7 he sustained a serious knee injury late in the 1963 season against Carlton that seen Scott get a chance,Callan managed a couple of games in 64 but never got back,Ainsworth I think eventually filled that spot around 66 or 67.Thanks GOB....a really enjoyable half hour watching the 63GF...amazingly clear footage. I was amazed I could remember every player and their numbers....and I was pretty young when it happened. I was a boy fanatic! Only the boy bit has changed!!
The only one that caught me out was Scott...#14...didnt remember him. Thanks so much for the referral. For those who haven't seen it, link is below.
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/older-premiership-wins.1209624/
I liked the boy from North Geelong too but a bit of a loose canon,as in hot head at times.
Have to agree with you SparkleNarkle. Also loved that Rooke kicked the first + last goals, his determination, despite the game being won, kicking that last goal so his mates would get beer, because the Publican promised a free shout for every goal he kicked.Reading through this thread and thinking of the kind of player Max Rooke was, as well as re-watching the 2009 Grand Final on the weekend, Rooke should have won the Norm Smith that day for sure. Chappy played a great game, but when the game was there to be won, Rooke was in amongst it, throwing himself everywhere and playing an inspirational game.
He definitely showed characteristics of someone who is tough that day - resilient, determined and selfless
Peter Featherby
Craig Biddiscombe
Adam Houlihan
Darren Forssman
Steven Handley
Shane Kersten
Ben Graham
Craig Alderdice
Billy Smedts
Murray Witcombe
He wouldn't be in my top 5.I've noticed that Terry Bright isn't getting much of a run ............
I remember going to a Cats function when john Devine was coach. He described Terry as "one of the tough men of football". I knew that we were in trouble then .........He wouldn't be in my top 5.
Seriously?!? Steven Handley would have to be the most unaccomplished key defender that the Cats have had innits best22 on my watch.Peter Featherby
Craig Biddiscombe
Adam Houlihan
Darren Forssman
Steven Handley
Shane Kersten
Ben Graham
Craig Alderdice
Billy Smedts
Murray Witcombe
Devine was tough. You'd think he would know.I remember going to a Cats function when john Devine was coach. He described Terry as "one of the tough men of football". I knew that we were in trouble then .........
Garry Ablett Snr was not tough. He lined blokes up, and ran through them.....nothing tough about that.
Rarely saw him shape up if ever when confronted
For mine:
1. Joel Selwood (captain courageous)
2. Mark Yeates. (Could legitimately fight)
3- Ray Card (actually put the fear of god into people)
4. Ken Hinkley. (Often put his health at risk by taking intercept marks in front of charging forwards). Never shirked it. (Honourable mention to Tommy Lonegran for exactly the same reason)
5. Garry Hocking. (Would take on anyone, including John Worsfold in his beastly prime)
* James Parsons unlucky to miss out
Thought he was the best in the 95 granny, along with Mansfield.Seriously?!? Steven Handley would have to be the most unaccomplished key defender that the Cats have had innits best22 on my watch.
HE
DONE
NOTHING
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with all the names getting thrown around on this thread, I thought that he might get a mention.Liked Mansfield, good player.
Another guy that I would like to give special mention to is Jason Snell. I was heartbroken when he had that career ending break.</3with all the names getting thrown around on this thread, I thought that he might get a mention.
This made me think of Barnesy.Another guy that I would like to give special mention to is Jason Snell. I was heartbroken when he had that career ending break.</3
Underline by John working behind the public bar at the Norlane Hotel in the 60's.Devine was tough. You'd think he would know.
Seriously?!? Steven Handley would have to be the most unaccomplished key defender that the Cats have had innits best22 on my watch.
HE
DONE
NOTHING
!
This made me think of Barnesy.
Underatedly tough cause he was a bit of a character.
Undersized and used to cop a hammering.
Players used to go after him a bit too. Might've made a few enemies in footy circles.
And that broken leg!
Just one thing re that last qtr - how well Gordon Hynes played
Bob Davis actually once said on that League Teams - that Hynes should have been a better player than Goggin - he actually said that - i think there might have been a bit of angst between Bobby and Billy at that time
But Hynes should have played alot more than the 50 odd games he played - because he had alot of natural talent - as evidenced by that 63 last qtr