What became of the 1966 heroes? In the conclusion to his wonderful review of St Kilda’s 1966 season, Peter Clark lets us know the answers.
1966 and all that: Round 18 – St. Kilda v Hawthorn
August 5, 2020 by 8 Comments
It is Round 18 of the 1966 home and away season, and Peter Clark takes us back to what was an enthralling round of pre-finals football.
1966 and all that: Round 16 – St. Kilda v South Melbourne
July 22, 2020 by 7 Comments
The Saints have a big win in the wet, but suffer an injury to a star in the process. Peter Clark’s coverage of the 1966 season reaches Round 16.
1966 and all that: Round 15 – Geelong v St. Kilda
July 15, 2020 by 10 Comments
Potential finalists Geelong and St. Kilda put on a football exhibition down at Kardinia Park. And Peter Clark’s father shares his memories of that historic Grand Final day in September, 1966. Peter Clark invites you to add a comment to explain where you were on that day.
1966 and all that: Round 14 – St. Kilda v North Melbourne
July 8, 2020 by 2 Comments
After a loss the previous round, St Kilda were forced to make six changes to their team, then hosted North Melbourne in a match dominated by inaccuracy in front of goal. Peter Clark’s coverage of the 1966 season reaches Round 14. [And it was the weekend when England won the 1966 World Cup – Ed]
1966 and all that: Round 11 – St. Kilda v Footscray
June 17, 2020 by 2 Comments
St. Kilda returned to Moorabbin and also returned to the winning list against Footscray. Peter Clark’s coverage of the Saints’premiership season reaches the split round.
1966 and all that: Round 10 – Collingwood v St. Kilda
June 10, 2020 by 8 Comments
A journey to Victoria Park for a top of the table clash turns into a disaster for the Saints. Peter Clark continues his coverage of St Kilda’s famous 1966 VFL season.
1966 and all that: Round 9 – Richmond v St Kilda
June 3, 2020 by 4 Comments
St Kilda suffers their first loss for the season against Richmond, Round 9 1966. Peter Clark continues his absorbing recount of St Kilda’s premiership year.
1966 and all that: Round 6 – St Kilda v Fitzroy
May 13, 2020 by 9 Comments
The Saints remain undefeated after their big win against Fitzroy in their VFL 1966 Round 6 clash. Peter Clark continues his weekly review of St Kilda’s 1966 premiership year.
Remembrance of things past – sort of: 1966 and all that!
May 9, 2020 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck was 17 in 1966 , his Matriculation year. He has always been a passionate Saints fan and remembers their premiership year, and his. Braham mentions here that he started to write about sport, and study it. [Braham has been a world leader in the field of professional players’ unions across codes and countries. It was a privilege and pleasure to work with him on the VFL Players’ Association HIstory – and to continue to publish him here on the Almanac site – JTH]
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