Universal Love Down Memory Lane

[The Coach]

I was in Maryborough today and the local solicitor very kindly took this out of their window to let me photograph it.
Big John was a local boy.

Tony de Bolfo wrote it up here in 2022 on the 50th anniversary

1972: When 'Big Nick' met the future King

Royalty meets royalty: the day 'Big Nick' met Prince Charles.

www.carltonfc.com.au

Now it could read King meets King

 

[SpiritOfCarlton]

Magnificent. Charles was very lucky that day.

 

[Revenant1995]

'It was hard to accept': The day the AFL said goodbye to suburban footy

Twenty years ago today, suburban VFL/AFL men's footy in Melbourne came to an end. On the anniversary of Carlton vs Melbourne at Princes Park, we talk to Anthony Koutoufides and others, looking back at the memories from suburban grounds, and how the game has changed.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Jatz]

'It was hard to accept': The day the AFL said goodbye to suburban footy

Twenty years ago today, suburban VFL/AFL men's footy in Melbourne came to an end. On the anniversary of Carlton vs Melbourne at Princes Park, we talk to Anthony Koutoufides and others, looking back at the memories from suburban grounds, and how the game has changed.

www.abc.net.au

Fantastic article, a really good read.

Hard not to feel nostalgic about that, albeit I only ever got to the one game at Princes Park (Optus Oval as it was called when I went).

The first footy game I went to was Round 16, 2004 (https://www.blueseum.org/Round+16,+2004).

For all the reasons we know and love, I'll never forget that day. The ticket price for me was $2.20. My Aunty and cousin were huge North fans and we sat together. My scarf blowing in the wind, the smell of the hot pies. My (otherwise timid) Dad yelling 'baaaaaaaaaalllll' and 'come on umpire' as I sat there watching him in equal parts awe and shock.

The game itself was nothing to get excited about (albeit we won!). I will forever remember we quite literally won by 8 points. It didn't matter though, I was absolutely hooked from that moment on.

I don't remember a single other thing from my 13th year on this earth but I won't ever forget that day at Princes Park.

 

[tarczonandjane]

I thought this collection of clips from the club paying tribute to Pribces Park was enjoyable to watch. I’d never before seen the 1970 mark from Alex Jesaulenko. Dare I say that it was a better grab than the 1970 grand final?

20 years on | Iconic VFL/AFL moments at Princes Park

20 years to the day since the last VFL/AFL game at the venue, look back on some iconic moments at Carlton's home across 109 seasons.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[myblueroan]

I thought this collection of clips from the club paying tribute to Pribces Park was enjoyable to watch. I’d never before seen the 1970 mark from Alex Jesaulenko. Dare I say that it was a better grab than the 1970 grand final?

20 years on | Iconic VFL/AFL moments at Princes Park

20 years to the day since the last VFL/AFL game at the venue, look back on some iconic moments at Carlton's home across 109 seasons.

www.carltonfc.com.au

That Hawks demolition footage made my heart smile.
And I agree re the Jezza mark. Wowee!
Great clips.

 

[Aphrodite]

Happy 80th Birthday to the ONE & ONLY JEZZA

Want to see Jezza kick the ton? Then roll the tape to 1970

The great Alex Jesaulenko turns 80 this Saturday

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[swuzzlebubble]

 

[RPCB]

Having a quick look at the first page of this thread and the tweet above, is there another club in the history of our sport that has had as many superstars as we have had at our club throughout our history? Is it any wonder why so many players, past and present supported our club as kids?

 

[swuzzlebubble]

 

[Aphrodite]

Was there

'Jesaulenko. You. Beauty.’

 

[sosos]

Was there

'Jesaulenko. You. Beauty.’

Where's the statue commemorating that?

One of the most iconic moments in the game's entire history.

Travesty that bald, ball dropping cheat from the ferals got one before the real Jezza.

 

[agro]

Where's the statue commemorating that?

One of the most iconic moments in the game's entire history.

Travesty that bald, ball dropping cheat from the ferals got one before the real Jezza.

There should be one in the avenue of champions - it’s a travesty that there isn’t.

 

[The Blueseum]

80 years ago today, 60,000 people squeezed into Princes Park to watch Carlton defeat South Melbourne in the famous 'bloodbath' grand final.

Do you have any stories handed down from relatives who attended on the day?

 

[The Blueseum]

From the Vault Episode One

The Beast interviewing ShaneO about the recruitment of Sticks.

From the Vault: Carlton Recruiting Stories | Episode One

Join Carlton historian Tony De Bolfo and former Carlton recruiter Shane O'Sullivan as they share the stories of how your favourite players joined the Blues.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[Aphrodite]

From the Vault - Episode 2

From the Vault: Carlton Recruiting Stories | Episode Two

Carry on with Carlton historian Tony De Bolfo and former Carlton recruiter Shane O'Sullivan as they delve deeper into the stories of how your favourite players joined the Blues.

www.carltonfc.com.au

From the Vault: Carlton Recruiting Stories | Episode Two shownotes

Shane O'Sullivan and Tony De Bolfo are back with the second episode of From the Vault: Carlton Recruiting Stories.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[Aphrodite]

From the Vault - Episode 3

From the Vault | Episode Three: What could have been

In this episode, Tony De Bolfo and Shane O'Sullivan discuss the ones that got away and how we got Braddles.

www.carltonfc.com.au

From the Vault: Carlton Recruiting Stories | Episode Three shownotes

All the players that could have been. The third episode of From the Vault: Carlton Recruiting Stories has landed.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[Aphrodite]

From the Vault - Episode 4

From the Vault: Carlton Recruiting Stories | Episode Four

Carry on with Carlton historian Tony De Bolfo and former Carlton recruiter Shane O'Sullivan for the final episode as they delve deeper into the stories of how your favourite players joined the Blues.

www.carltonfc.com.au

From the Vault: Carlton Recruiting Stories | Episode Four shownotes

The final instalment of From the Vault reveals how all the big names landed at Carlton.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[ctwenty1]

Was there

'Jesaulenko. You. Beauty.’

just a lazy 5% of the population of melbourne at that time..

 

[agro]

Was there

'Jesaulenko. You. Beauty.’

We need a campaign for Jezza’s statue on the MCG Avenue of Champions - his mark is one of the most iconic event that had happened there in it’s entire history.

 

[RPCB]

Was there

'Jesaulenko. You. Beauty.’

Point yourself out in the crowd or it didn’t happen?

 

[sosos]

We need a campaign for Jezza’s statue on the MCG Avenue of Champions - his mark is one of the most iconic event that had happened there in it’s entire history.

Shouldn't need to. Should be obvious.

 

[Miles Wilks]

Does anyone know the outcome of this poll?
The Herald Sun were trying to ascertain what is Carlton's greatest jumper number.
I am surprised that they didn't include number 7 in the shortlist.

There have been so many premiership players in number 7.
Leehane (1914)
Jamieson (1915)
Carney (1938)
Turner (1945, 47)
Hopkins (1970)
Lukas (1972)
Johnston (1979, 1981, 1982, 1987)
Ratten (1995)

So jumper number 2 is my guess for the chosen greatest guernsey number yet only six premiership players have worn that number.
Eight premiership players in 7.
The other great guernsey number is 25. 25 must have gone close.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/expert-opinion/glenn-mcfarlane/vote-what-is-the-greatest-jumper-number-at-carlton-and-adelaide/news-story/775820efc909b4ac39652dae70306621

 

[Gointocarlton]

I was in Maryborough today and the local solicitor very kindly took this out of their window to let me photograph it.
Big John was a local boy.

Tony de Bolfo wrote it up here in 2022 on the 50th anniversary

1972: When 'Big Nick' met the future King

Royalty meets royalty: the day 'Big Nick' met Prince Charles.

www.carltonfc.com.au

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Now it could read King meets King

Ive always said we are Royalty