February 13, 2012

Fitzroy v South Melbourne

Garry Wilson

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.

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First grand final

1975 VFL grand final

The first grand final I can remember taking an interest in, aged 8, was North Melbourne’s win against Hawthorn in 1975. It was North’s first premiership and I listened on the radio, as matches weren’t live on TV until 1977. In fact, I recall visiting the boy next door and listening to it with him [...]

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Steven Stretch

Steven Stretch

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:

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The greatest VFL performance ever

VFL logo

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 [...]

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Fitzroy’s last premiership

Fitzroy’s last premiership was in the VFL reserves in 1989:

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