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[Snake_Baker]

Wayne Schimmelbusch captain of the 1987 Victorian team

 

[Registered User]

Grouse photos.
Jee, don't the logo-free jumpers on Greig, Moss and Lethal look unusual?

Baker was obviously a star on his day. I've never found out why he didn't play more; I assume he was injured, right? I vaguely remember him hobbling around in the reserves with a bandaged knee.
He was shipped off to Geelong for one year in 1975; came back to North; kicked the bags in both the '77 and '78 Grand Finals; played only 4 games in '79, and that was it.

 

[muttley45]

21 year old Keith Greig represents Victoria v South Australia.

He had only played 44 games of VFL football.

I know every player there except L. Richards standing between Greigy and Rantall, if you know, what was his first name, and who did he play for ?

 

[Snake_Baker]

I know every player there except L. Richards standing between Greigy and Rantall, if you know, what was his first name, and who did he play for ?

Laurie Richards (Fitzroy) via Western Australia

 

[muttley45]

Laurie Richards (Fitzroy) via Western Australia

Cheers for quick reply Snake.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

1973 Brownlow Medallist Keith Greig does a lap of honor on the M.C.G on Grand Final day

2nd place Graham Moss and 3rd place Leigh Matthews follow.

That is awesome - when did the tradition start and end?

 

[D23D]

Waverley circa the 1974 North v Richmond second semi final

North got off to a shocking start registering 0-0-00 to Richmond 5-7-37 in the 1st quarter.

Richmond eventually won the match by 21 points

That was the last year of the 'centre diamond' right?
How long had it been used before that year?

 

[Snake_Baker]

That was the last year of the 'centre diamond' right?
How long had it been used before that year?

1) Yes
2) 2 years (1973)

 

[Snake_Baker]

Luke McDonald and Nathan Hrovat - Victoria under 16's in 2006

 

[giantroo]

Luke McDonald and Nathan Hrovat - Victoria under 16's in 2006

 

[Twinkletoes]

Hrovat the same height as Wines.

 

[jimandphilbadge]

Luke McDonald and Nathan Hrovat - Victoria under 16's in 2006

My take away's from this is 11 years later Daniher still can't grow facial hair, Jack Viney was born with a solid :sternlook and Sam Heavyside is an outstanding name for a guy that looks like Ronnie Corbett sitting on the big chair.

 

[big_e]

My take away's from this is 11 years later Daniher still can't grow facial hair, Jack Viney was born with a solid :sternlook and Sam Heavyside is an outstanding name for a guy that looks like Ronnie Corbett sitting on the big chair.

And Serge Campaigner...

 

[kangaroo7]

This WEG cartoon appeared in The Argus after North defeated Geelong in the 1950 preliminary final. After trailing by as much as 39 points,North staged a great second half recovery led mainly by their captain Les Foote. It was North's first finals match win after losing the first semi-final to Carlton in 1945 and going out in straight sets after finishing on top in 1949. Unfortunately Essendon was too good in the Grand Final.

 

[kangaroo7]

Argus and Age cartoons relating to the 1958 first semi-final Fitzroy v North Melbourne. North won with the last kick of the day.

 

[kangaroo7]

Argus cartoons relating to North's first finals appearance (curtesy of a win over Essendon in the last round), and the subsequent First semi loss to Carlton.

 

[Old Shinboner]

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Argus cartoons relating to North's first finals appearance (curtesy of a win over Essendon in the last round), and the subsequent First semi loss to Carlton.

I like the galloping gasometer!

 

[Pykie]

Wally Carter coaches the Big V team against Tasmania in 1962

Anyone else notice T.W Sherrin in the back row?

 

[giantroo]

 

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[giantroo]

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110911546

• The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995)
• Sun 24 Sep 1978
• Page 24
• VICTORIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE: preliminary final, North Melbourne 14.12(96) d Collingwood 12.12(84) Move by Barassi fires North to victory

MELBOURNE: North Melbourne won its way into its fifth successive grand final with a 12-point victory over Collingwood in the preliminary final at VFL Park yesterday largely due to a move by coach Ron Barassi.

The loss was a further setback in finals for Collingwood which last won a premiership in 1958. Barassi ensured that Collingwood's dynamic Phil Carman was out of the game from the first bounce by moving the Roos' captain, dual Browniow winner, Keith Greig, on to him. Carman in his efforts to beat the brilliant Greig gave away free kicks and he was moved.

However, another surprise from Barassi was not successful. Bill Nettlefold replaced the high marking Phil Baker in the original 20 because the selectors believed that he would handle the damp conditions better.

Nettlefold did little to justify his place. Halfway through the first quarter about 14 players rushed to where Collingwood's centre halfback Bill Picken, and North's Arnold Briedis were arguing behind the play.

Some of the players began to jostle and wrestle with each other but Collingwood's captain, Len Thompson, rushed in with umpires and trainers to break up the trouble.



Tough play



Thirty four free kicks were awarded in the first quarter in which tough play was a feature.

But except for some hot-tempered comments between players there was far less trouble later in the game with the umpires making no reports.



When North lead by 14 points at three quarter time Collingwood looked doomed.

However, the Magpies found new life to score three goals in four minutes, which put North on the defensive because it only lead by nine points.

Phil Carman, who did not have a good day, Worthington and Ray Shaw kicked the goals.

But Collingwood had too many weary players to make the most of its scoring opportunities.

Collingwood forward, Ross Dunne, climbs above a North Melbourne player during yesterday's match.



North's defence also played well as a unit to restrict Collingwood's chances.

Many of the 73,354 fans — a record for a preliminary final at VFL Park — began to leave

the ground before the end of the game. North's winning margin was only 12 points but it should have been greater because several deliberate shots hit the post.

Next Saturday's grand final at the MCG promises to be a tight tussle, and on yesterday's

form North must stand a strong chance of defeating Hawthorn and retaining its championship rating.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110911546

• The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995)
• Sun 24 Sep 1978
• Page 24
• VICTORIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE: preliminary final, North Melbourne 14.12(96) d Collingwood 12.12(84) Move by Barassi fires North to victory

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MELBOURNE: North Melbourne won its way into its fifth successive grand final with a 12-point victory over Collingwood in the preliminary final at VFL Park yesterday largely due to a move by coach Ron Barassi.

The loss was a further setback in finals for Collingwood which last won a premiership in 1958. Barassi ensured that Collingwood's dynamic Phil Carman was out of the game from the first bounce by moving the Roos' captain, dual Browniow winner, Keith Greig, on to him. Carman in his efforts to beat the brilliant Greig gave away free kicks and he was moved.

However, another surprise from Barassi was not successful. Bill Nettlefold replaced the high marking Phil Baker in the original 20 because the selectors believed that he would handle the damp conditions better.

Nettlefold did little to justify his place. Halfway through the first quarter about 14 players rushed to where Collingwood's centre halfback Bill Picken, and North's Arnold Briedis were arguing behind the play.

Some of the players began to jostle and wrestle with each other but Collingwood's captain, Len Thompson, rushed in with umpires and trainers to break up the trouble.



Tough play



Thirty four free kicks were awarded in the first quarter in which tough play was a feature.

But except for some hot-tempered comments between players there was far less trouble later in the game with the umpires making no reports.



When North lead by 14 points at three quarter time Collingwood looked doomed.

However, the Magpies found new life to score three goals in four minutes, which put North on the defensive because it only lead by nine points.

Phil Carman, who did not have a good day, Worthington and Ray Shaw kicked the goals.

But Collingwood had too many weary players to make the most of its scoring opportunities.

Collingwood forward, Ross Dunne, climbs above a North Melbourne player during yesterday's match.



North's defence also played well as a unit to restrict Collingwood's chances.

Many of the 73,354 fans — a record for a preliminary final at VFL Park — began to leave

the ground before the end of the game. North's winning margin was only 12 points but it should have been greater because several deliberate shots hit the post.

Next Saturday's grand final at the MCG promises to be a tight tussle, and on yesterday's

form North must stand a strong chance of defeating Hawthorn and retaining its championship rating.

34 free kicks in the first quarter!

 

[giantroo]

Must watch!

 

[giantroo]

Btw that video had me tearing up.