Resource The NMFC History thread

[WatooRoo]

It represents the Courage Brewery, who were Norths major sponsor at the time.

I wondered about that myself I thought it was the Le coq sportif logo as the gurnsey maker

 

[Hard_to_Beat]

I wondered about that myself I thought it was the Le coq sportif logo as the gurnsey maker

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[royals1922]

A history of the 1970s and the NM logo

Ross Henshaw

1974 -the smooth look with the smooth guernsey

1975 Premiership look

the Harry Potter wizard look 1978 with the Courage crest

1982 and a little more sedate with the Budget logo

 

[gokangas]

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Absolutely the worst beer ever brewed but at some stages the only beer available in the NMFC Social Club. I had my wedding in the social club and part of the deal was CUB beer only - they serves it in Courage jugs so as not to be seen to break their contract.

 

[Mr Reliable]

I think it was a golden cockerel on a red background. From the other end of the ground at the MCG in the drawn grand final my late father (a Ron Barassi loving, Melbourne supporting, ex-POW of the Japanese) thought we were sponsored by the Japanese Government.

Even if we had been, he would have barracked for North ahead of Collingwood.

 

[mark73]

Absolutely the worst beer ever brewed but at some stages the only beer available in the NMFC Social Club. I had my wedding in the social club and part of the deal was CUB beer only - they serves it in Courage jugs so as not to be seen to break their contract.

You were looked after in the social club though. If you worked or did a gig there Robert Smith always looked after you. That's one of the reasons Essendon kept trying to poach him.

 

[kangaroo7]

Here's a great action shot from 1946. The identifiable North players (in the dark shorts) are: Don Kemp (No. 2) , Alf Clay (No. 15) and Jack Harrison (No. 10). Those three comprised the North back line in this match against Collingwood which North lost by 10 points.

 

[fabulousphil]

Just to let anyone know who is interested ...Tom Wilson Ex North Melbourne footballer in the 1880/90's ?, and co-founder of East Fremantle football club in 1898 was recently inducted in to the WA Football Hall of fame.

Hard to beat may remember him and the discussion surrounding him we had.

 

[see see]

Don't know how I missed it but I just stumbled on this thread. An absolute ripper.

Ten stars to all who have contributed.

 

[see see]

It represents the Courage Brewery, who were Norths major sponsor at the time.

RDB rocking the double denim look, respect

 

[Hard_to_Beat]

Lou Richards loses one of his famous bets and has to piggy back Mick Nolan down Arden Street (1978)​

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[Hard_to_Beat]

NMFC 1928. The famous white V jumper

 

[Hard_to_Beat]

1975 grand final star John Burns

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[Hard_to_Beat]

The great Barry Cable

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[Greater Gattsby]

NMFC 1928. The famous white V jumper

I wonder how it would look like if it were to be worn today..? What about a monogram.

Ohh here's something that I prepared earlier.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Lou Richards loses one of his famous bets and has to piggy back Mick Nolan down Arden Street (1978)​

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That was a great day! We were all over the news.

 

[Old Shinboner]

The great Barry Cable

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Great photo. I like those that show a bit of the old Arden Street ground. I had a reserved seat under the outer shed in the photo for our last game v Richmond in 1985. There were only about 6,000 people there. Amazing to think that a game against Richmond would only draw that many.

I miss those old days....

 

[Twinkletoes]

I had a reserved seat under the outer shed in the photo for our last game v Richmond in 1985.

Same here OS, in Row C, right on the aisle.

 

[fabulousphil]

I have not gone through this whole thread, but some interesting stuff here for North people, apoligies if already posted.

http://www.boylesfootballphotos.net.au/tiki-index.php?page=Arden+Street,+North+Melbourne

http://www.boylesfootballphotos.net...d+Group+at+North+Melbourne+Ground+-+mid+1930s

 

[Twinkletoes]

Thanks fabulous. Great pics I don't remember seeing before:

Caldwell and Carter. Superb!

Excellent work mate, thanks.

 

[fabulousphil]

Thanks fabulous. Great pics I don't remember seeing before:

Caldwell and Carter. Superb!

Excellent work mate, thanks.

Remember seeing Arthur Caldwell as a kid in a photo with Brunswick Football club, probably in the early 1900's i guess, think Brunswick were known as the Pottery workers in those days, due to the number of brickworks around the area.

 

[fabulousphil]

Remember seeing Arthur Caldwell as a kid in a photo with Brunswick Football club, probably in the early 1900's i guess, think Brunswick were known as the Pottery workers in those days, due to the number of brickworks around the area.

Stuffed that up, it was Ex prime Minister John Curtin not Arthur Calwell



early 1900's ...Brunswick Football club.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Curtin

 

[Hard_to_Beat]

Tremendous contribution phil.



Clarrie Nolan (44 games, 31 goals, 1925 to 1928)

Won Norths goal kicking in 1928 (24).

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[Hard_to_Beat]

Frank Lording (possibly Hotham/North Melbournes first state representative)

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Lording was a capable footballer and was selected for the Victorian team in the first Inter-colonial football match against South Australia on the Tuesday 1st July 1879 which the Victorian team won. The Hotham Football club later became the North Melbourne Football Club and he was selected as state representative in 1879 and 1881.​

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[Hard_to_Beat]

W. "Bill" Russ (A very rare picture featuring the short lived monogram jumper)

59 games, 16 goals, 1925 - 1928

A member of Norths inaugural 1925 VFL side which beat Geelong.

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