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[muttley45]

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

 

[Groucho]

I was only at the Arden street one Bertie. Not much of a crowd I thought, was able to sit on the terraces and watch no problem.

 

[gerry101101]

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!

 

[Bertie22]

I was only at the Arden street one Bertie. Not much of a crowd I thought, was able to sit on the terraces and watch no problem.

Apparently 7300 in attendance. We probably sat next to each other Groucho. I hope I was polite...my dad was. Great memories!

 

[ferball]

I was at that game. And at Bellerive today.

 

[ferball]

We didn't play there much that year tho did we?

 

[Twinkletoes]

I was only at the Arden street one Bertie. Not much of a crowd I thought, was able to sit on the terraces and watch no problem.

Same here Groucho.

 

[Hojuman]

 

[LuvtheKangas]

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.

 

[Hojuman]

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.

Was sitting out the front of the social club. Can't believe the ARC could get that wrong

 

[Bend_It_Like_Brown]

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[Whippet1]

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.

 

[Kanga Glory]

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

 

[kangaroo7]

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.

 

[Whippet1]

That scoreboard was erected in 1969 I believe. Not sure when thore player cutouts were taken down. Early 70s sometime.

Pretty sure I can remember them from my first year(1972)attending Arden Street games. The next year they were gone along with the mini stand.

 

[Hojuman]

Pretty sure I can remember them from my first year(1972)attending Arden Street games. The next year they were gone along with the mini stand.

I'm trying to remember who was on them ?
. Aylett
. Foote
. Teasdale
. Spencer

Bertie22

 

[Bertie22]

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.

 

[Hojuman]

50 years ago to the day. Give us a wave if you were there.

 

[gokangas]

50 years ago to the day. Give us a wave if you were there.

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One of my life's greatest days.

 

[kangaroo7]

50 years ago to the day. Give us a wave if you were there.

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Yep. Great day.

 

[Whippet1]

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.

 

[Hojuman]

 

[Twinkletoes]

50 years ago to the day. Give us a wave if you were there.

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Loved it.

 

[Gumble Frankieton]

 

[NMFC49]

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.