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One for the seniors on the forum, and others interested. Hope this is the appropriate thread.

Today, 17 August 2025 we played our last home game in Hobart, defeating Richmond by 48 points.

On 17 August 1985, we played our last home game at Arden Street, defeating Richmond by 50 points.

I didn't get to Hobart this time, but I was there at Arden Street.
Same here Bertie :thumbsu:
 
One for the seniors on the forum, and others interested. Hope this is the appropriate thread.

Today, 17 August 2025 we played our last home game in Hobart, defeating Richmond by 48 points.

On 17 August 1985, we played our last home game at Arden Street, defeating Richmond by 50 points.

I didn't get to Hobart this time, but I was there at Arden Street.

Great stat!
 

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I believe that was the game that StK won with a very late kick (maybe even on or after the siren) that was called a goal but replays show it was clearly a behind.
the old lady with the glasses , as kids we use to sit behind them every home game. Colourful language for a young tacker back then
 

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An image of Arden Street I hadn’t seen before. Judging by the player “cutouts” on the smaller stand next to the main grandstand it must be no later than 1972.
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That scoreboard was erected in 1969 I believe. Not sure when those player cutouts were taken down. Early 70s sometime.
 
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I'm trying to remember who was on them ?
. Aylett
. Foote
. Teasdale
. Spencer

Bertie22
Hmmm. You are probably on the money Hoj. The only other name I would throw into the mix is Dwyer. I honestly cannot remember. I agree with the Whippet that it was all gone after 1972. The new changerooms were ready for 1973. Can be verified in NMFC historical footage of the first game of 1973 and the warm up before. Was attached to the back of the Social Club that was open around 1967 I think.
 

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Was a great day. From high up in the Western Stand my little 13yo heart dared to believe after Johnny Burns kicked that early goal. Ran down to the fence in the last quarter but couldn’t penetrate the police cordon. Enjoyed watching Frankie Gumbleton looking incredulous as it dawned on him that we were going to win. Never will forget that day.
 
Hawthorn v North 1964

Take a look at this match in May 1964 Glenferrie oval. Hawthorn versus North. . Our captain, Mick Aylett was crunched by Dirty Des Dickson. It ended Ayletts career. I was actually at the game and I remember watching Aylett carried off the ground with a badly broken forearm. The video only shows the last quarter. Every North player is determined to "even-up". Classic. #33 Mike Delanty (ex Collingwood) runs at a Hawthorn opponent, lifts his elbow and lands a perfect clip across the Hawks face. Free kick, no report. There were Hawks going down all over the ground. This team were real hard Shinboners.
 
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