IT was as if nobody really noticed when Doug Wade became the first of the modern-day goalkickers to reach four figures, writes RON REED
Old Autograph Books: Roger Lowrey
More autographs. Some famous Geelong names from the 1960s.
Almanac History: Moratorium
The Moratorium March, Royalty at the footy, the VFL’s first ever Sunday match, and VFL Park’s first game; 1970 was certainly a happening year for many things political- and footy-wise. This insightful piece from Glen! was posted a couple of years ago and this past weekend marked the 50th anniversary of the Moratorium March. [Well worth remembering – Ed.]
Almanac Local Footy – MCUE v GGGM: Grassroots footy at its best!
Ah, country sport at the local Reserve on a Saturday afternoon! Peter Clark brings us an important clash between two of the Riverina Football Netball League’s amalgamated clubs, MCUE and GGBM. See if you can get your mouth around these two names!
Round 4 – Geelong v GWS: The wisdom of youth
An over-confident Cookie and his young bloke (primary school age) go to Kardinia Park for the contest between their Cats and GWS. It’s an afternoon of history and memory – with sage advice from the young fella. [Super piece – Ed]
Geelong has-beens
Glen D suggests a team based on departed Geelong players
A tale of two forwards
Heard Bill Ryan talking on the Coodabeens on Saturday. He was a club stalwart in the halcyon days of footy, playing 167 games, kicking 220 goals. Memories of my early years as a Cats supporter. I first barracked for them in 1969, their eighth and last finals campaign in a great run. In 1970 they fell [Read more]
Doug Wade’s Apple
After 41.5 years, the identity of the apple-thrower who might have cost Geelong a finals berth in 1970 has been solved. Courtesy of the Geelong Advertiser. http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2012/02/20/308511_news.html
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