VFA/VFL reminiscences (split from NEAFL thread)

[Blood Fever]

When Daniher (Terry) was a Swan in just his 2nd VFL game against the team we trade him to the following year, along with his brother Neil (involved in play at 1:20 wearing No. 2). Teaser Kicked 9 goals at FF before going into the Ruck & winning Brownlow that year (1977). Packed Lakeside Oval & a lovely background shot of the bowling green side of the ground. South ended up making finals finishing 5th (top 5 back then).
1977 RD2 Sth Melbourne Vs Essendon Highlights at the Lakeside Oval - YouTube

Norm Goss on fire. Ended up at Hawthorn sadly IIRC. T.Daniher swapped for Neville Fields. Shocker.

[Sandridge]

When Daniher (Terry) was a Swan in just his 2nd VFL game against the team we trade him to the following year, along with his brother Neil (involved in play at 1:20 wearing No. 2). Teaser Kicked 9 goals at FF before going into the Ruck & winning Brownlow that year (1977). Packed Lakeside Oval & a lovely background shot of the bowling green side of the ground. South ended up making finals finishing 5th (top 5 back then).
1977 RD2 Sth Melbourne Vs Essendon Highlights at the Lakeside Oval - YouTube

Fantastic video KSAS! Thanks! Wonderful to see that old press box/timekeepers box/small scoreboard on the bowling green side!!

[chuckie]

I loved those days South on the Saturday Port on the Sunday.
As much as I have loved watching the success we have had since we have been playing in Sydney my favourite game was in June 1970 South V Collingwood at the Lake Oval at that stage of the year we were the top two teams. It was close all day but late into time on in the last quarter Collingwood led by 17 points and i can remember a lot of people were leaving the ground to catch the train then in what would have been less than 2 minutes we kicked 3 goals Stevie the rat Hoffman kicked two of them to put us in front and even though the siren hadn't sounded everyone just ran onto the ground celebrating. When they cleared the ground and restarted Collingwood won the ball out of the centre charged forward and kick the ball to Peter McKenna who to this day is still the most accurate kick for goal I have ever seen but just as he was about to mark it the siren went and thank god the umpire heard it so the mark wasn't paid and we won. I have looked everywhere on the internet to find a highlight of this game but can't find it. If there was anyone else there that day I think they would have that in their all time favourite games.

[Bloods05]

I loved those days South on the Saturday Port on the Sunday.
As much as I have loved watching the success we have had since we have been playing in Sydney my favourite game was in June 1970 South V Collingwood at the Lake Oval at that stage of the year we were the top two teams. It was close all day but late into time on in the last quarter Collingwood led by 17 points and i can remember a lot of people were leaving the ground to catch the train then in what would have been less than 2 minutes we kicked 3 goals Stevie the rat Hoffman kicked two of them to put us in front and even though the siren hadn't sounded everyone just ran onto the ground celebrating. When they cleared the ground and restarted Collingwood won the ball out of the centre charged forward and kick the ball to Peter McKenna who to this day is still the most accurate kick for goal I have ever seen but just as he was about to mark it the siren went and thank god the umpire heard it so the mark wasn't paid and we won. I have looked everywhere on the internet to find a highlight of this game but can't find it. If there was anyone else there that day I think they would have that in their all time favourite games.

I remember that game vividly. In the same category as the semi-final win over Geelong in '05. Exhilarating.

[Sandridge]

I loved those days South on the Saturday Port on the Sunday.
As much as I have loved watching the success we have had since we have been playing in Sydney my favourite game was in June 1970 South V Collingwood at the Lake Oval at that stage of the year we were the top two teams. It was close all day but late into time on in the last quarter Collingwood led by 17 points and i can remember a lot of people were leaving the ground to catch the train then in what would have been less than 2 minutes we kicked 3 goals Stevie the rat Hoffman kicked two of them to put us in front and even though the siren hadn't sounded everyone just ran onto the ground celebrating. When they cleared the ground and restarted Collingwood won the ball out of the centre charged forward and kick the ball to Peter McKenna who to this day is still the most accurate kick for goal I have ever seen but just as he was about to mark it the siren went and thank god the umpire heard it so the mark wasn't paid and we won. I have looked everywhere on the internet to find a highlight of this game but can't find it. If there was anyone else there that day I think they would have that in their all time favourite games.

I was there, too Chuckie!! That game is my second favourite South Melbourne memory, just behind the game I mentioned in post 21. The win against Collingwood was a Queen's Birthday Monday game and when I jumped the fence to get ready to run onto the ground after the siren, we were 17 points down. I can still "see" Stevie Hoffman kicking the goal that put us in front! And, yes, Peter McKenna marked the ball just after the siren went. And, yes, thankfully the umpire realized the siren came before the mark. In disgust, McKenna snapped the ball over his shoulder and it went straight through the middle!! A fantastic win for us in what turned out to be a fantastic year!

[Blood Fever]

I loved those days South on the Saturday Port on the Sunday.
As much as I have loved watching the success we have had since we have been playing in Sydney my favourite game was in June 1970 South V Collingwood at the Lake Oval at that stage of the year we were the top two teams. It was close all day but late into time on in the last quarter Collingwood led by 17 points and i can remember a lot of people were leaving the ground to catch the train then in what would have been less than 2 minutes we kicked 3 goals Stevie the rat Hoffman kicked two of them to put us in front and even though the siren hadn't sounded everyone just ran onto the ground celebrating. When they cleared the ground and restarted Collingwood won the ball out of the centre charged forward and kick the ball to Peter McKenna who to this day is still the most accurate kick for goal I have ever seen but just as he was about to mark it the siren went and thank god the umpire heard it so the mark wasn't paid and we won. I have looked everywhere on the internet to find a highlight of this game but can't find it. If there was anyone else there that day I think they would have that in their all time favourite games.

Remember the game. Crowd went berserk. We made the finals for first time since 1945. Norm Smith was coach. Miraculous to beat Collingwood in that era. St Kilda beat us in the semi which was Bobby Skilton's only final, although we did lead narrowly at half time.

[bloodspirit]

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[KSAS]

I loved those days South on the Saturday Port on the Sunday.
As much as I have loved watching the success we have had since we have been playing in Sydney my favourite game was in June 1970 South V Collingwood at the Lake Oval at that stage of the year we were the top two teams. It was close all day but late into time on in the last quarter Collingwood led by 17 points and i can remember a lot of people were leaving the ground to catch the train then in what would have been less than 2 minutes we kicked 3 goals Stevie the rat Hoffman kicked two of them to put us in front and even though the siren hadn't sounded everyone just ran onto the ground celebrating. When they cleared the ground and restarted Collingwood won the ball out of the centre charged forward and kick the ball to Peter McKenna who to this day is still the most accurate kick for goal I have ever seen but just as he was about to mark it the siren went and thank god the umpire heard it so the mark wasn't paid and we won. I have looked everywhere on the internet to find a highlight of this game but can't find it. If there was anyone else there that day I think they would have that in their all time favourite games.

I didn't get to watch my first live game till the following year but my older brother was there to see this game. I remember seeing replay of that final quarter on TV & surprised it hasn't been uploaded somewhere. Being the 50th anniversary of that game, thought club might've made mention of it as they're usually pretty good with that sort of thing.

Today also marked the 50th anniversary of the collapse of the West Gate bridge, which the tragedy still resonates today.

[aardvark]

I loved those days South on the Saturday Port on the Sunday.
As much as I have loved watching the success we have had since we have been playing in Sydney my favourite game was in June 1970 South V Collingwood at the Lake Oval at that stage of the year we were the top two teams. It was close all day but late into time on in the last quarter Collingwood led by 17 points and i can remember a lot of people were leaving the ground to catch the train then in what would have been less than 2 minutes we kicked 3 goals Stevie the rat Hoffman kicked two of them to put us in front and even though the siren hadn't sounded everyone just ran onto the ground celebrating. When they cleared the ground and restarted Collingwood won the ball out of the centre charged forward and kick the ball to Peter McKenna who to this day is still the most accurate kick for goal I have ever seen but just as he was about to mark it the siren went and thank god the umpire heard it so the mark wasn't paid and we won. I have looked everywhere on the internet to find a highlight of this game but can't find it. If there was anyone else there that day I think they would have that in their all time favourite games.

I was there that day with my Dad. It was close to the best day of my childhood. Dad died a few months after that game. Sharing that win with him is still one of my fondest memories.

[chuckie]

I can remember when the ground was just sitting idle maybe an amateur team was playing there I was able to get into the ground and there was an area that looked like a tip near the old press box thank god I had my ute because I just grab things and took home.
I have the old line marker, numbers from the scoreboard, signs advertising Swans membership, lights from the light towers. I was able to get into the old press box and there was old score sheets from the district cricket and many more.
I was told why do you want this junk but to me it was my early history and absolutely priceless and I still have it 25 plus years later.

[Sandridge]

I can remember when the ground was just sitting idle maybe an amateur team was playing there I was able to get into the ground and there was an area that looked like a tip near the old press box thank god I had my ute because I just grab things and took home.
I have the old line marker, numbers from the scoreboard, signs advertising Swans membership, lights from the light towers. I was able to get into the old press box and there was old score sheets from the district cricket and many more.
I was told why do you want this junk but to me it was my early history and absolutely priceless and I still have it 25 plus years later.

I am so jealous! Hold on to that stuff, Chuckie. It's gold!

[Sandridge]

I was there that day with my Dad. It was close to the best day of my childhood. Dad died a few months after that game. Sharing that win with him is still one of my fondest memories.

It was a magnificent day and South Melbourne fans were euphoric. I completely understand why sharing it with your Dad has become such a special memory for you.

[KSAS]

It was a magnificent day and South Melbourne fans were euphoric. I completely understand why sharing it with your Dad has become such a special memory for you.

+1

[Blood Fever]

I can remember when the ground was just sitting idle maybe an amateur team was playing there I was able to get into the ground and there was an area that looked like a tip near the old press box thank god I had my ute because I just grab things and took home.
I have the old line marker, numbers from the scoreboard, signs advertising Swans membership, lights from the light towers. I was able to get into the old press box and there was old score sheets from the district cricket and many more.
I was told why do you want this junk but to me it was my early history and absolutely priceless and I still have it 25 plus years later.

South Melbourne district cricket club provided a number of Australian test captains including Armstrong, Hassett and Ian Johnson as well as other test players such as Alan Connolly and Ian Redpath.

[chuckie]

I think they have had more test captains play with than any other world team.