Peter Clark’s mighty series concludes. Peter has recounted every single victory in Geelong’s history-setting run in the 1952 and 1953 seasons. He wraps up the Cats’ remarkable achievement here. (A marvelous effort – Eds.)
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 5, 1953: Richmond v Geelong – Goninon punts 11 in the wet
Missing their two dominant rovers, the Cats bludgeoned Richmond in Round Five of the 1953 season, with spearhead George Goninon booting double figures. Peter Clark details the victory in the newest entry to his series.
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 13, 1952: Geelong v Melbourne – Geelong in full flight
Peter Clark continues his series on Geelong’s unbeaten run in 1952-53. Today it’s the Round 13 clash against the Demons at Kardinia Park, with profiles of debutant Harry Herbert and Melbourne’s Stuart Spencer.
The Old Footy Record: What do you know about this match?
This must have been some match! These images of an old footy record have prompted many questions about this game. If you can provide further information about the match to The Footy Almanac it will be greatly appreciated.
Almanac History: George Goninon and the “punt drop” kick
Jim Johnson creator of the Stab Punt presents research evidence of George Goninon’s use of a Drop Punt in his success at goal kicking.
The First Drop Punt? Recent research from a kick historian
Jim Johnson is fascinated by kicking styles in Australian football. Here is some of his research.
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