The VFL in the 1950s are synonymous with the dominance of the Demons under Norm Smith and their epic rivalry with Collingwood. But the 50s are remembered fondly out at Barkly Street and are notable also for the emergence of a kid from the Mornington Peninsula, who would dominate the goal square at Windy Hill…
Era, era on the wall: 1949-1959
Filed Under: General Footy Writing Tagged With: Bob Davis, Bob Rose, Charlie Sutton, Collingwood, Dick Reynolds, Footscray, Geelong, Hec De Lat, John Coleman, Lou Richards, MCG, Melbourne, Melbourne Olympic Games, Mopsy Fraser, Norm Smith, Ron Barassi, Roy Wright, Sporting Globe, Ted Whitten, Thorold Merrett











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