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MY TOP TEN WAVERLEY HAWTHORN MEMORIES.
1. 1991 Grand Final v West Coast
After watching the Eagles pound our ageing side into the Princes Park turf earlier that year I couldnt have imagined we could thump them twice in the finals in a million years. But we did. A memorable effort in Perth was followed up with a thumping powerplay on that freezing Waverley afternoon. Did the social club rock that night!
2. 1989 Semi v Essendon
The Bombers had thrashed Geelong so convincingly in the Qualifying Final that many pundits were tipping them capable of rolling a Hawthorn team that had finished on top three games clear with a 19-3 record. Fools. Most will remember Dermie's fixing up of the Flying Dutchman but for me it was the sensational performance of JD that stands out.
3. 1990 h&a v Melbourne
The Demons went into this game with a 5-0 record and in great form. We had been a bit patchy and needing a win. After a half we were in deep trouble with Dermie injured ( and reported for belting G Lyon ) JD off to Hospital with a fractured skull and G Ayres with a torn hammy. We were also losing the game. No problem. With no fit interchange Conan hobbled down the the goalsquare and proceeded to inspire the side to one of their greatest wins. Never felt prouder.
4. 1984 Semi v Carlton
Just a thumping of a club that had given us hell for so many years. Dipper and Lethal had Blue players literally jumping at shadows.
5. 1981 h&a v Collingwood
I remember the crowd figure was 92,935. Queens birthday Monday and the Hawks came to play. Hundreds sat in the aisles and watched Matthews, Geoff Ablett and Tuck tear them apart. The curtain raiser was the Teal Cup Grand Final of that year between Vic and SA. Players on show included Brereton, Salmon, Steve Wallis, Kernahan, Bradley and Motley.
6. 1987 h&a v Carlton
The two best sides in the VFL played out an absolute classic in what was Alan Jeans' 400th game as a VFL coach. Carlton were right on top in the first half and with Kernahan and Bradley firing, led by about six goals at half time. The lads then fought back like the champion side they were and won a thriller by a point. Dermie took 18 marks on three opponents and the Rat was unstoppable. We were a great side in those days. Our loss in the GF of 1987 was a sporting tragedy.
7. 1992 h&a v Richmond
The day that JD kicked 17. Richmond were helpless against Jason in those days ( he kicked another 12 in the rematch at the MCG ) and Tiger coach Alan Jeans much have wondered what he had gotten into. This match was representative of the year JD had in 1992. 145 goals and over 200 marks should have won him the Brownlow by the lenghth of the Flemington straight.
8. 1988 semi v Carlton
In a match played under water the boys got some revenge for the 1987 GF. Blokes like Ayres ( who broke the Dominators ribs early ) Dipper, Brereton, Platten and JD were simply too tough and talented. A great win that sent the much hated Blues on the way to a finals exit a week later
9. 1978 semi v North Melbourne
A great win against a top class opponent that set up the flag a fortnight later. Once again it was Leigh that led the way in an inspirational performance. Crackers Keenan missed out on the GF when he belted Scotty in this game.
10. 1999 h&a v Sydney
Last match at the ground was appropriately closed out by a huge win against the Swans. The big crowd was a fair tribute to a place that was unfairly regarded in its final years by a City based media. A real shame.
1. 1991 Grand Final v West Coast
After watching the Eagles pound our ageing side into the Princes Park turf earlier that year I couldnt have imagined we could thump them twice in the finals in a million years. But we did. A memorable effort in Perth was followed up with a thumping powerplay on that freezing Waverley afternoon. Did the social club rock that night!
2. 1989 Semi v Essendon
The Bombers had thrashed Geelong so convincingly in the Qualifying Final that many pundits were tipping them capable of rolling a Hawthorn team that had finished on top three games clear with a 19-3 record. Fools. Most will remember Dermie's fixing up of the Flying Dutchman but for me it was the sensational performance of JD that stands out.
3. 1990 h&a v Melbourne
The Demons went into this game with a 5-0 record and in great form. We had been a bit patchy and needing a win. After a half we were in deep trouble with Dermie injured ( and reported for belting G Lyon ) JD off to Hospital with a fractured skull and G Ayres with a torn hammy. We were also losing the game. No problem. With no fit interchange Conan hobbled down the the goalsquare and proceeded to inspire the side to one of their greatest wins. Never felt prouder.
4. 1984 Semi v Carlton
Just a thumping of a club that had given us hell for so many years. Dipper and Lethal had Blue players literally jumping at shadows.
5. 1981 h&a v Collingwood
I remember the crowd figure was 92,935. Queens birthday Monday and the Hawks came to play. Hundreds sat in the aisles and watched Matthews, Geoff Ablett and Tuck tear them apart. The curtain raiser was the Teal Cup Grand Final of that year between Vic and SA. Players on show included Brereton, Salmon, Steve Wallis, Kernahan, Bradley and Motley.
6. 1987 h&a v Carlton
The two best sides in the VFL played out an absolute classic in what was Alan Jeans' 400th game as a VFL coach. Carlton were right on top in the first half and with Kernahan and Bradley firing, led by about six goals at half time. The lads then fought back like the champion side they were and won a thriller by a point. Dermie took 18 marks on three opponents and the Rat was unstoppable. We were a great side in those days. Our loss in the GF of 1987 was a sporting tragedy.
7. 1992 h&a v Richmond
The day that JD kicked 17. Richmond were helpless against Jason in those days ( he kicked another 12 in the rematch at the MCG ) and Tiger coach Alan Jeans much have wondered what he had gotten into. This match was representative of the year JD had in 1992. 145 goals and over 200 marks should have won him the Brownlow by the lenghth of the Flemington straight.
8. 1988 semi v Carlton
In a match played under water the boys got some revenge for the 1987 GF. Blokes like Ayres ( who broke the Dominators ribs early ) Dipper, Brereton, Platten and JD were simply too tough and talented. A great win that sent the much hated Blues on the way to a finals exit a week later
9. 1978 semi v North Melbourne
A great win against a top class opponent that set up the flag a fortnight later. Once again it was Leigh that led the way in an inspirational performance. Crackers Keenan missed out on the GF when he belted Scotty in this game.
10. 1999 h&a v Sydney
Last match at the ground was appropriately closed out by a huge win against the Swans. The big crowd was a fair tribute to a place that was unfairly regarded in its final years by a City based media. A real shame.

