Swans v Giants Elimination Final 2021

[The Big Cat]

True...part of the charm.
But Windy Hill, Prince's Hill and Arden st were not much better.
Ah, the whiff of stinking mud. Loved it.
And when you got on the ground for a kick after the game...up to your knees in it.
I don't realy kow how they could even kick it after a few minutes of each quarter...and only one ball used for the quarter as well.
Going home stinking..

Glenferrie oval was the worst. No grass just ankle deep mud. No wings either just a straight boundary down each side. No way it could be called an oval.

[royboy42]

Glenferrie oval was the worst. No grass just ankle deep mud. No wings either just a straight boundary down each side. No way it could be called an oval.

And the passing train drivers on the horn as opposition players kicked for goal.
But I did see the great John Kennedy play one of the best rucking games I ever saw there one day.

[Blood Fever]

And the passing train drivers on the horn as opposition players kicked for goal.
But I did see the great John Kennedy play one of the best rucking games I ever saw there one day.

Hawks were the toughest team when Kennedy was coach. At Glenferrie, they used to turn the game into one massive pack of players and leave Hudson one out in the forward line. He was virtually unbeatable one on one. Way before modern tactics came in. Compared to now, game was a lot simpler. Saw him kick at least 12 there one day. The crowd in the old art deco stand near the goals at one end used to go off. The ground is now public space but the stand is still there. Hawthorn East Melbourne used to play district cricket there. Played there a few times- very short straight boundaries but you were a chance to run 5 if you hit it deep and square!

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And the passing train drivers on the horn as opposition players kicked for goal.
But I did see the great John Kennedy play one of the best rucking games I ever saw there one day.

Royboy- reckon this post definitely qualifies you as 'father' of this site. Even before my time!

[The Big Cat]

Hawks were the toughest team when Kennedy was coach. At Glenferrie, they used to turn the game into one massive pack of players and leave Hudson one out in the forward line. He was virtually unbeatable one on one. Way before modern tactics came in. Compared to now, game was a lot simpler. Saw him kick at least 12 there one day. The crowd in the old art deco stand near the goals at one end used to go off. The ground is now public space but the stand is still there. Hawthorn East Melbourne used to play district cricket there. Played there a few times- very short straight boundaries but you were a chance to run 5 if you hit it deep and square!

I went to Glenferrie one day optimistic that South had a great chance because Hudson was injured. They replaced him with this kid from the Ressies called Michael (Gladys) Moncrief. I think he kicked 8+ goals that day and of course we lost. I remember terracing on the railway side of the ground was so steep they had metal railings to stop people falling forward onto the ground.

[grarmy]

A week has passed. It was insightful to read over the posts and take a measure of the mindset of RWO following that game. Few gems stood out - calls for young guys still learning their craft to be traded; a mention or two of Matt80; English usage lessons; Lud, who pointed out the real culprit in our loss i.e. the match committee; Barry, whose posts read like those of a meth head. The anger of my 'ol mate Stevoswan; and highlights of the calculated savagery and cruel violence of Toby Greene. What a week.

[Blood Fever]

A week has passed. It was insightful to read over the posts and take a measure of the mindset of RWO following that game. Few gems stood out - calls for young guys still learning their craft to be traded; a mention or two of Matt80; English usage lessons; Lud, who pointed out the real culprit in our loss i.e. the match committee; Barry, whose posts read like those of a meth head. The anger of my 'ol mate Stevoswan; and highlights of the calculated savagery and cruel violence of Toby Greene. What a week.

Post of the year!

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I went to Glenferrie one day optimistic that South had a great chance because Hudson was injured. They replaced him with this kid from the Ressies called Michael (Gladys) Moncrief. I think he kicked 8+ goals that day and of course we lost. I remember terracing on the railway side of the ground was so steep they had metal railings to stop people falling forward onto the ground.

That rings a bell. They certainly were the bad old days. Kennedy used to stand on top of the coaches box dressed in an old coat and roar throughout the whole game. Very intimidating arena. Spectators were very close to the game.

[mcs]

A week has passed. It was insightful to read over the posts and take a measure of the mindset of RWO following that game. Few gems stood out - calls for young guys still learning their craft to be traded; a mention or two of Matt80; English usage lessons; Lud, who pointed out the real culprit in our loss i.e. the match committee; Barry, whose posts read like those of a meth head. The anger of my 'ol mate Stevoswan; and highlights of the calculated savagery and cruel violence of Toby Greene. What a week.

Did you expect anything else grarmy?

[royboy42]

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Royboy- reckon this post definitely qualifies you as 'father' of this site. Even before my time![/QUOTE]

I fear you may be right, mate. I saw Coleman. Dick Reynolds,Jack Dyer. And now, Bud. Been very lucky.

[Blood Fever]

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Royboy- reckon this post definitely qualifies you as 'father' of this site. Even before my time!

I fear you may be right, mate. I saw Coleman. Dick Reynolds,Jack Dyer. And now, Bud. Been very lucky.[/QUOTE]

Great stuff!

[Velour&Ruffles]

I went to Glenferrie one day optimistic that South had a great chance because Hudson was injured. They replaced him with this kid from the Ressies called Michael (Gladys) Moncrief. I think he kicked 8+ goals that day and of course we lost. I remember terracing on the railway side of the ground was so steep they had metal railings to stop people falling forward onto the ground.

Those railings are still there, now overgrown with plants. It's a bit of a Planet of the Apes vibe looking at it.

[Nico]

People talk about Toby Greene being a thug but he pales into insignificance compared to the dirtiest player to play the game; Leigh Matthews. He deliberately went out of his way to hurt people and got away with it. I am sure Royboy and Blood Fever remember his disgraceful acts.

[TheBloods]

People talk about Toby Greene being a thug but he pales into insignificance compared to the dirtiest player to play the game; Leigh Matthews. He deliberately went out of his way to hurt people and got away with it. I am sure Royboy and Blood Fever remember his disgraceful acts.

Dipper was the worst ive seen . Filthy rat of a player , made Plugger look like a kitten ! Something about those scumthorn players . Sorry if this offends , not my intention just my opinion

[KTigers]

Dipper was the worst ive seen . Filthy rat of a player , made Plugger look like a kitten ! Something about those scumthorn players . Sorry if this offends , not my intention just my opinion

I think all the cameras and slow-mo replays they have these days have helped weed most of the violence out of the game over the last
thirty or fourty years as this technology and the overall media coverage has grown. The game is a lot cleaner than it used to be, and
that is a good thing. The people who want to fight should just go off and become boxers or cage fighters, and be prepared to be hit back.

[Blood Fever]

People talk about Toby Greene being a thug but he pales into insignificance compared to the dirtiest player to play the game; Leigh Matthews. He deliberately went out of his way to hurt people and got away with it. I am sure Royboy and Blood Fever remember his disgraceful acts.

Great player but involved in some of the most violent unprovoked acts in history. King hit and knocked out defenceless opponents on at least 5 occasions.

[Roadrunner]

Great player but involved in some of the most violent unprovoked acts in history. King hit and knocked out defenceless opponents on at least 5 occasions.

So true Nico. Our Ken Boyd was an angel compared to him. I was only a kid but Kenny missed more games than he played- or so it seemed!