Balmey thinks his Ditterich hit was 1978 (from Open Mike interview with Mike Sheahan).
According to AFL Tables, that match was played in Round 3 at MCG, and it was a draw (exactly the same result as occurred in 1980 between these to teams, also in Round 3).
After that 1978 game, Balmey played the following week (against Geelong). In other words, he was not suspended!
According to AFL Tables, that match was played in Round 3 at MCG, and it was a draw (exactly the same result as occurred in 1980 between these to teams, also in Round 3).
After that 1978 game, Balmey played the following week (against Geelong). In other words, he was not suspended!
Only time I liked the white maggots...
