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The next in my list of Collingwood Greats.
Jack Regan- The Prince of Full Backs. The rightful owner of Full Back in the Team of the Century.
A local Northcote boy and not only one of the finest footballers to ever represent the Black and White but also one of the finest men.
A magnificent Mark and magnificent kick Regan epitomised style and class. In what was described as the Golden era of Full Forwards Regan stood alone as the Greatest Full Back having wonderful success against Champions such as Pratt, Titus, Mohr and Vallence to name but a few. The legendary Dick Reynolds said Regan was the greatest Full Back to ever play the game.
'He made them earn every goal they kicked against him. It was great to see the way in which he shadowed them or marked or punched the ball away, and then, with great dash and a beautiful kick, sent the ball in the right position for an attack. His quick thinking and unruffled style at critical moments made him a star full-back.'
Bob Pratt shared these thoughts by rating Regan as the greatest Full Back ever.
Originally a forward there is the legendary story where Regan missed a shot at goal to win a game against Fitzroy and we went down by 4 points. He returned to the rooms and said 'Sorry Mr McHale, What can I do?' McHale's reply was 'go and throw yourself in the bloody Yarra and don't come up'.
The next week Regan was sent to the Back Line and the greatest Full Back ever was born.
Let's not forget Regan finished 3rd in a Brownlow missing by two votes and fifth in two others. Team of the Century, Hall of Famer at Collingwood and AFL, Copeland winner, Captain, Victorian Star and Premiership Player.
Jack enlisted and served in the RAAF during WW11.
Still my finest footballing moment when Old Jack and Harry Collier carried me down the Collingwood rooms.
Legends of our great game would turn in their grave if they knew the disgraceful decision that had been made. Jack Regan is the Greatest Full Back to have ever played our game.
Jack Regan- The Prince of Full Backs. The rightful owner of Full Back in the Team of the Century.
A local Northcote boy and not only one of the finest footballers to ever represent the Black and White but also one of the finest men.
A magnificent Mark and magnificent kick Regan epitomised style and class. In what was described as the Golden era of Full Forwards Regan stood alone as the Greatest Full Back having wonderful success against Champions such as Pratt, Titus, Mohr and Vallence to name but a few. The legendary Dick Reynolds said Regan was the greatest Full Back to ever play the game.
'He made them earn every goal they kicked against him. It was great to see the way in which he shadowed them or marked or punched the ball away, and then, with great dash and a beautiful kick, sent the ball in the right position for an attack. His quick thinking and unruffled style at critical moments made him a star full-back.'
Bob Pratt shared these thoughts by rating Regan as the greatest Full Back ever.
Originally a forward there is the legendary story where Regan missed a shot at goal to win a game against Fitzroy and we went down by 4 points. He returned to the rooms and said 'Sorry Mr McHale, What can I do?' McHale's reply was 'go and throw yourself in the bloody Yarra and don't come up'.
The next week Regan was sent to the Back Line and the greatest Full Back ever was born.
Let's not forget Regan finished 3rd in a Brownlow missing by two votes and fifth in two others. Team of the Century, Hall of Famer at Collingwood and AFL, Copeland winner, Captain, Victorian Star and Premiership Player.
Jack enlisted and served in the RAAF during WW11.
Still my finest footballing moment when Old Jack and Harry Collier carried me down the Collingwood rooms.
Legends of our great game would turn in their grave if they knew the disgraceful decision that had been made. Jack Regan is the Greatest Full Back to have ever played our game.
