In August of 1987 I was 16 and visiting Australia with my family (I'm from the USA). Being a big footy fan at the time I was hoping to catch a game. By chance we met some people who were big Carlton supporters and even though my family had moved on to Sydney I flew back to Melbourne and they took me to a game. I am almost positive they played North Melbourne and it was one of the greatest games, in any sport, I have ever seen. if I remember correectly the Blues were down by 3 goals with about two minutes left. They scored two times and as they assembled for the bounce after the second they still needed one more but time was very much against them. They won the bounce, tipped it out wide and someone (I don't remember any of the player's names) ran towards goal and let one go from 50. As soon as the ball left his boot the horn sounded and the ball sailed through for the win. I was jumping up and down, I couldn't believe it. I've been a Blues fan ever since.
Here is the question. Since that was 17 years ago I am not sure how solid my memory is. I think I've got all the facts straight but as we get older we tend to embellish and I'm curious if anyone else remembers this game?
On another note, what has happened to the Blues? For various reasons I am just getting back into following footy this year and it seems they have been struggling of late. Any special reason?
Here is the question. Since that was 17 years ago I am not sure how solid my memory is. I think I've got all the facts straight but as we get older we tend to embellish and I'm curious if anyone else remembers this game?
On another note, what has happened to the Blues? For various reasons I am just getting back into following footy this year and it seems they have been struggling of late. Any special reason?