For any Victorian who lived through the 1970s and early 80s, “Up There Cazaly” is unforgettable:
The song was recorded in 1979, intended as a promotion for Channel Seven’s VFL coverage, and the following year, it was used in the film version of David Williamson’s The Club.
According to Wikipedia, The single, released on the independent Fable Records label, sold more than 250,000 copies and became the largest-selling Australian single ever released up to that time.
Since then it has entered Australian folklore as a song synonymous with the sport of Australian Rules Football, and has been a feature as part of the pre/post-match entertainment of many VFL/AFL grand finals.
Roy Cazaly was a champion footballer for St Kilda and South Melbourne in the 1910s and 1920s, noted for his high-flying marks. Here is the song:
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