Crossword, Trivia, Answers

[Maggie5]

To kill some time, have put together a set of questions and a crossword for a bit of fun.

1. What tribunal defence did Rod Grinter give for striking Terry Wallace? Thought Wallace's head was the ball
2. I played 43 games for Richmond FC then moved to Collingwood, where I won the Coleman Medal. Who am I? Brian Taylor
3. Two players tied for the Brownlow Medal from different clubs in 1981, yet prior to this achievement they had been teammates at another VFL club with both of them playing over 100 games each for this club. Which club did they previously play with as teammates? Footscray
4. Who began the season and coached Melbourne to the 1997 wooden spoon? Neil Balme
5. Who kicked the first ever goal at Colonial Staduim? Michael Long
6. Which team won the first AFL Grand Final? Collingwood
7. Which one of the following players played at three different teams between 2002 and 2005?

• Trent Croad
• Callum Chambers
• Ben Harrison
• Blake Caracella

8.Which of the following players played for four AFL clubs during the 1990s?

• Tony Liberatore
• Alistair Lynch
• Saverio Rocca
• Richard Osborne

9. When did the AFL introduced the Top 8 end-of-season finals series? 1994
10. Which footballer was once a trainer for Mark Phillipousis? Todd Viney




Answers tomorrow night.

If anyone else has a list of questions please do so or alternatively would like to learn how to put together a crossword, send me a PM

 

[Capital Magpie]

So, is the crossword a cryptic one Maggie5? I need some more clues/letters to get me started.

 

[Maggie5]

So, is the crossword a cryptic one Maggie5? I need some more clues/letters to get me started.

Yes cryptic.

I didn't do it another mod from the cricket board did it for me, there is a cricket one there.

8 across should be easy, one of the favourites on here.

 

[Capital Magpie]

Ah, thank you for the clue.

8 across - DeGoey
I'm hopeless at the rest of the cryptic clues tonight, but a bit better on the footy trivia.


1. Rod Grinter's defence - Wallace used the squirrel grip
2. BT
3. No idea
4. 1997 Melbourne Coach - Greg Hutchison (I googled that. is that right? The same boofhead on TV nowadays with breaking player scandals?)
5. ??
6. The Pies
7. Blake Caracella?
8. Richard Osborne?
9. 1996?
10. Todd Viney

 

[Anzacday]

4. 1997 Melbourne Coach - Greg Hutchison (I googled that. is that right? The same boofhead on TV nowadays with breaking player scandals?)

That's Craig.

 

[Pieman87]

2. Brian Taylor
3. Barry Round and Bernie Quinlan. Were teammates at Footscray
4. Neil Balme was coach at the start of the season
5. First game was between Essendon & Port. I'll guess Lloyd
6. Collingwood (1990)
7. Blake Caracella (Essendon, Brisbane & Collingwood)
8. Richard Osbourne (Sydney, Footscray, Fitzroy & Collingwood)
9. 1994

 

[barrackers]

Spoiler: 3 across

Blues

Spoiler: 1 down

Spicers

Spoiler: 2 down

Malthouse

Spoiler: 4 down

Shaw

 

[Albert Parker]

1. "Squirrel Grip"
2. BT
3. Footscray
4. Neil Balme
5. M Long
6. Collingwood (1990)
7. d/ Blake Caracella (Essendon, Brisbane & Collingwood)
8. d/ 'Tricky Dicky' Osborne (Sydney, Footscray, Fitzroy & Collingwood)
9. 2000
10. Brett Stephen (ex Lion)

 

[Maggie5]

Ah, thank you for the clue.

8 across - DeGoey
I'm hopeless at the rest of the cryptic clues tonight, but a bit better on the footy trivia.


1. Rod Grinter's defence - Wallace used the squirrel grip
2. BT
3. No idea
4. 1997 Melbourne Coach - Greg Hutchison (I googled that. is that right? The same boofhead on TV nowadays with breaking player scandals?)
5. ??
6. The Pies
7. Blake Caracella?
8. Richard Osborne?
9. 1996?
10. Todd Viney

5 Correct so far.

 

[Maggie5]

2. Brian Taylor
3. Barry Round and Bernie Quinlan. Were teammates at Footscray
4. Neil Balme was coach at the start of the season
5. First game was between Essendon & Port. I'll guess Lloyd
6. Collingwood (1990)
7. Blake Caracella (Essendon, Brisbane & Collingwood)
8. Richard Osbourne (Sydney, Footscray, Fitzroy & Collingwood)
9. 1994

7 Correct so far, pretty good.

 

[Maggie5]

Spoiler: 3 across

Blues

Spoiler: 1 down

Spicers

Spoiler: 2 down

Malthouse

Spoiler: 4 down

Shaw

Correct, keep going.

 

[Maggie5]

1. "Squirrel Grip"
2. BT
3. Footscray
4. Neil Balme
5. M Long
6. Collingwood (1990)
7. d/ Blake Caracella (Essendon, Brisbane & Collingwood)
8. d/ 'Tricky Dicky' Osborne (Sydney, Footscray, Fitzroy & Collingwood)
9. 2000
10. Brett Stephen (ex Lion)

7 correct so far, well done.

 

[Maggie5]

Couple of clues for crossword.

Word contains a type of lettuce.
To be certain is to be ....

 

[Albert Parker]

7 correct so far, well done.

1/ Thought Wallace's head was the ball
2. BT
3. Footscray
4. Neil Balme and Greg Hutchison
5. M Long
6. Collingwood (1990)
7. d/ Blake Caracella (Essendon, Brisbane & Collingwood)
8. d/ 'Tricky Dicky' Osborne (Fitzroy, Sydney, Footscray & Collingwood)
9. 1994 for Mcintyre and 2000 for the current system
10. Brett Stephen (ex Lion)

 

[Maggie5]

Crossword answers:

 

[Maggie5]

Have put together another crossword (not cryptic this time) and trivia questions. Is anyone interested?

 

[Albert Parker]

Have put together another crossword (not cryptic this time) and trivia questions. Is anyone interested?

Yep. I'll have a go this time.

 

[Maggie5]

Yep. I'll have a go this time.

Thanks, still some finishing touches and will post tomorrow as trying to work out how posters can enter on the crossword which makes it easier.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[Maggie5]

Here we go, Cross word number 2.

 

[Maggie5]

Trivia questions:

1. Which draft pick, and who did Collingwood trade to get Nathan Buckley?
2. Who was the Number 1 overall draft pick in 1999?
3. Which AFL footballer once legally changed his name for one week, for a sponsor's promotion?
4. What did Sandy Roberts famously yell when a pig ran onto the ground with the words '4 and Plugger' written on its sides?
5. Who captained Collingwood in the 2002 1st Qualifying Final when Buckley was injured?
6. Hawthorn, Sydney and Collingwood star Dermott Brereton controversially donated money to which organisation?
7. How many Collingwood players were named in the Centenary Team of the Century?
8. I kicked 107 goals in one season but did not win the Coleman Medal. I was very easy to spot on the field because of something I wore. Who am I?
9. Which AFL club in 2005 had three brothers on the senior team?
10. Ted Potter played 182 games for Collingwood between 1963-1972. How many goals did he kick during his VFL career?

 

[barrackers]

Trivia questions:

1. Which draft pick, and who did Collingwood trade to get Nathan Buckley?
2. Who was the Number 1 overall draft pick in 1999?
3. Which AFL footballer once legally changed his name for one week, for a sponsor's promotion?
4. What did Sandy Roberts famously yell when a pig ran onto the ground with the words '4 and Plugger' written on its sides?
5. Who captained Collingwood in the 2002 1st Qualifying Final when Buckley was injured?
6. Hawthorn, Sydney and Collingwood star Dermott Brereton controversially donated money to which organisation?
7. How many Collingwood players were named in the Centenary Team of the Century?
8. I kicked 107 goals in one season but did not win the Coleman Medal. I was very easy to spot on the field because of something I wore. Who am I?
9. Which AFL club in 2005 had three brothers on the senior team?
10. Ted Potter played 182 games for Collingwood between 1963-1972. How many goals did he kick during his VFL career?

Spoiler

1. Starcevich, Lehmann and the pick used to draft Chris Scott
2. Josh Fraser
3. Garry Hocking
4.
5. Anthony Rocca
6.
7. 21 with Brown added later, the AFL Carlton one doesn't count
8.
9. Collingwood (the Clokes)
10. None

 

[Maggie5]

Spoiler

1. Starcevich, Lehmann and the pick used to draft Chris Scott
2. Josh Fraser
3. Garry Hocking
4.
5. Anthony Rocca
6.
7. 21 with Brown added later, the AFL Carlton one doesn't count
8.
9. Collingwood (the Clokes)
10. None

Pretty good, 6 right. I am glad you seem to be using your recall and not looking up answers.

No. 7 Should have typed AFL Centenary Team of the Century.
No. 6 the answer is not footy related, more political.

Since you are engaging, here is another one for you.

Q. I played 277 games and kicked 323 goals for my VFL club. However, my South Fremantle (WA) club, even before I had played a senior game, was reluctant to clear me to Victoria so I was forced to stand out of football for an entire season. Who am I? (Clue: Collingwood player).

 

[barrackers]

Pretty good, 6 right. I am glad you seem to be using your recall and not looking up answers.

No. 7 Should have typed AFL Centenary Team of the Century.
No. 6 the answer is not footy related, more political.

Since you are engaging, here is another one for you.

Q. I played 277 games and kicked 323 goals for my VFL club. However, my South Fremantle (WA) club, even before I had played a senior game, was reluctant to clear me to Victoria so I was forced to stand out of football for an entire season. Who am I? (Clue: Collingwood player).

I assumed you meant the AFL team of the century. In terms of the Sth Freo question I'd assume it would be from the 60s, but can't think of they player.

 

[Maggie5]

I assumed you meant the AFL team of the century. In terms of the Sth Freo question I'd assume it would be from the 60s, but can't think of they player.

To celebrate the 100th season of the VFL/AFL, the "AFL Team of the Century" was named in 1996. We were not happy at all.

You want the answer or some info? Yes was from the 60's, was one of my favourite players

Was tall for a rover, but was so skilful at reading the play that he became an instant hit with the Magpies. He played with a level of coolness and calm that meant he could handle any situation.

 

[barrackers]

To celebrate the 100th season of the VFL/AFL, the "AFL Team of the Century" was named in 1996. We were not happy at all.

You want the answer or some info? Yes was from the 60's, was one of my favourite players

Was tall for a rover, but was so skilful at reading the play that he became an instant hit with the Magpies. He played with a level of coolness and calm that meant he could handle any situation.

We'll wait and see if someone else can answer the question. I really need to learn more of 60s and 70s history, my learning has focused more on premiership eras so far.