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Not sure how or why but I was in the rooms straight after the siren in 1972. I remember Big Nick was absolutely fuming as someone had pinched something out of his bag (its all a bit hazy) Swan Mckay was the bloke who had got us in via a friend and said hello. I have a vague memory of him being crook at the time.Balme actually committed back to back grand final thuggery acts.
He also broke David McKay's jaw during the 2nd quarter of the 1972 grand final. People forget that one because it was not captured on camera, McKay played out the rest of the game and we won the game.
Despite his pain McKay took a magnificent high mark during the 3rd quarter. Later in that quarter when McKay took an uncontested mark Sheedy ran in and hit McKay in the face.
McKay once mentioned that when the game finished he was in so much pain that he did not stay for the premiership cup presentation and drove straight to the hospital.
Balme was reported for this act by the goal umpire who ran about 30 metres out from the goals to book him. A better effort than umpire Robinson a year later.
Balme was suspended for 2 matches.
Big build up to the season opener and what a leap.Just watched Lappins mark from 1999, forgot how good it was
I did! He actually laughed and said he would do the same thing again! True *******Worst dog act I ever saw was that punch on Southby. Has anyone ever asked the thug Balme about the incident?
What a player.
My all time favourite going to the football and watch how he went about it.
The 1 minute 57 second mark and his next moments telling trainers to piss off as there was a ball up in a moment classic Dominator hunger for the contest.
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I suspect this was a photo that was purchased at the souvenir shop. It was the pre-badge era. The back of it signed by Cliff Stewart with salutations to Mrs G.
I conducted the eulogy at my sister's funeral yesterday. The Carlton Football Club is close to the heart in our family. I thought you might like to read what I said about the Mighty Blues. I could have waxed lyrical for hours but I chose these words.
"Kathy loved the Carlton Football Club. We didn't have a choice. Mum decided around 1964 that a Saturday afternoon at the footy was good recreation. I was 7 at the time, Kathy 12 and Louis 14. What a time to hitch a ride. We were privileged to witness three decades of success. 8 premierships came our way in that time. Legends of the game represented the Mighty Blues. John Nicholls, Alex Jesaulenko, Bruce Doull, Stephen Kernahan and Stephen Silvagni were just the tip of the iceberg.
The first premiership was 1968. We always had tickets to the finals games. Mum organised the family with military precision. Queuing for tickets was an art form that required days and days of sustained, disciplined efforts. The last year that mum organised us was 1987. We were all over the MCG that day. I sat down at ground level on the hottest grand final day ever recorded. I had a front row seat to Carlton's 15th premiership.
The 1995 premiership was a bitter sweet moment for me. I couldn't get a ticket for Kathy and I was lucky to get one for myself. I had a standing room ticket but I was happy to get into the game and watch us beat the hapless Cats by 10 goals.
After the post match celebrations I headed home. Immediately my thoughts turned to Kathy who hadn't been at the game. I dropped in and saw her on the way home. What a magical moment! I pulled into the drive and got out of the car. Before I got to the front door Kathy had burst through it and we were both shouting at each other "we've won, we've won!" I put a bear hug on Kathy and picked her up. We danced around like a honeymoon couple on drugs.
The happiest times of our life together were our football memories.
We will now play her favourite song. You can hum it if you know the tune or sing if you know the words."
I conducted the eulogy at my sister's funeral yesterday. The Carlton Football Club is close to the heart in our family. I thought you might like to read what I said about the Mighty Blues. I could have waxed lyrical for hours but I chose these words.
"Kathy loved the Carlton Football Club. We didn't have a choice. Mum decided around 1964 that a Saturday afternoon at the footy was good recreation. I was 7 at the time, Kathy 12 and Louis 14. What a time to hitch a ride. We were privileged to witness three decades of success. 8 premierships came our way in that time. Legends of the game represented the Mighty Blues. John Nicholls, Alex Jesaulenko, Bruce Doull, Stephen Kernahan and Stephen Silvagni were just the tip of the iceberg.
The first premiership was 1968. We always had tickets to the finals games. Mum organised the family with military precision. Queuing for tickets was an art form that required days and days of sustained, disciplined efforts. The last year that mum organised us was 1987. We were all over the MCG that day. I sat down at ground level on the hottest grand final day ever recorded. I had a front row seat to Carlton's 15th premiership.
The 1995 premiership was a bitter sweet moment for me. I couldn't get a ticket for Kathy and I was lucky to get one for myself. I had a standing room ticket but I was happy to get into the game and watch us beat the hapless Cats by 10 goals.
After the post match celebrations I headed home. Immediately my thoughts turned to Kathy who hadn't been at the game. I dropped in and saw her on the way home. What a magical moment! I pulled into the drive and got out of the car. Before I got to the front door Kathy had burst through it and we were both shouting at each other "we've won, we've won!" I put a bear hug on Kathy and picked her up. We danced around like a honeymoon couple on drugs.
The happiest times of our life together were our football memories.
We will now play her favourite song. You can hum it if you know the tune or sing if you know the words."
I conducted the eulogy at my sister's funeral yesterday. The Carlton Football Club is close to the heart in our family. I thought you might like to read what I said about the Mighty Blues. I could have waxed lyrical for hours but I chose these words.
"Kathy loved the Carlton Football Club. We didn't have a choice. Mum decided around 1964 that a Saturday afternoon at the footy was good recreation. I was 7 at the time, Kathy 12 and Louis 14. What a time to hitch a ride. We were privileged to witness three decades of success. 8 premierships came our way in that time. Legends of the game represented the Mighty Blues. John Nicholls, Alex Jesaulenko, Bruce Doull, Stephen Kernahan and Stephen Silvagni were just the tip of the iceberg.
The first premiership was 1968. We always had tickets to the finals games. Mum organised the family with military precision. Queuing for tickets was an art form that required days and days of sustained, disciplined efforts. The last year that mum organised us was 1987. We were all over the MCG that day. I sat down at ground level on the hottest grand final day ever recorded. I had a front row seat to Carlton's 15th premiership.
The 1995 premiership was a bitter sweet moment for me. I couldn't get a ticket for Kathy and I was lucky to get one for myself. I had a standing room ticket but I was happy to get into the game and watch us beat the hapless Cats by 10 goals.
After the post match celebrations I headed home. Immediately my thoughts turned to Kathy who hadn't been at the game. I dropped in and saw her on the way home. What a magical moment! I pulled into the drive and got out of the car. Before I got to the front door Kathy had burst through it and we were both shouting at each other "we've won, we've won!" I put a bear hug on Kathy and picked her up. We danced around like a honeymoon couple on drugs.
The happiest times of our life together were our football memories.
We will now play her favourite song. You can hum it if you know the tune or sing if you know the words."
I remember when you could go to a game and watch the reserves and under 19's play before the seniors.
I used to love those days. Get to PP about 10am and be there all day watching the Blues. Great times
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I suspect this was a photo that was purchased at the souvenir shop. It was the pre-badge era. The back of it signed by Cliff Stewart with salutations to Mrs G.
Yep.Yep that was him...he was my art teacher at school in year 7 and 8. Great Carlton man but boy did he have a temper!!