Random thoughts and observations
The commentary at the end of the video says the Fitzroy faithful dare dream of their first premiership in 35 years.
I wish that was what we were dreaming for today!
In 1979 it didn’t seem so long ago since Fitzroy had last won a premiership in 1944. I thought we would win a flag between 1979 and 1986, but it wasn’t to be.
Footballer Steven Stretch is generally regarded as a distinguished South Australian (West Torrens) player who made his mark in the AFL with Melbourne. I remember him as the most consistent player for Fitzroy in 1995-96. He was a reliable defender who floated across half-back and initiated many attacking moves. I thought he was the best of the club’s recruits. Steven’s son Billy, 14, is in line to be considered as a “father-son” selection for Melbourne if he makes the grade. According to Wikipedia:
Fitzroy is my favorite part of Melbourne, not just for the football team that once existed, but the character of the place. Here are some early photos that capture some of that, courtesy Picture Victoria. This shows Smith Street, with Fitzroy on the left and Collingwood on the right. Some of the crowd watching a [...]
Possibly the best performance ever by a VFL/AFL team in the home and away season occurred in round 13, 1983 when Fitzroy defeated North Melbourne at the Junction Oval. It was more than half way through the season, with North on top of the ladder and Fitzroy third. Fitzroy totally obliterated the Kangaroos to win [...]
Browsing YouTube earlier tonight I discovered a film reference to Boulevard of Dreams (1988), starring John Waters, in which he whispers “Carn the mighty Roys” to his unborn child. The only other cinematic reference to Fitzroy Football Club that I’m aware of is a segment in The Club showing highlights of a semi-final against Collinggwood. [...]
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