India in the 2023 World Cup.
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BDPScarface
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Thank you.
Oh... that's a bit of a let down. The idea of an incursion into VFL territory, even if the "war" was over, was fascinating to me. Pretty disciplined from all state associations then, across codes too. I'm fairly certain before 1988, Rugby League, both Queensland and NSW, didn't even attempt "propaganda" (excepting the ACT with the NSW RL Canberra Raiders from 1982).
It makes the VFL venturing up to the Sydney and Brisbane a real nice niche.
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Although it (starting in positions) had been suggested many times it was not until November 1890 it was included in the amended rules for the 1891 season.I have a question (that probably doesn't require a whole thread of its own):
When did the player positions become formalised (back pocket, back flank etc) and did the terminology evolve from early days to the more stabilised form of the game by the time of the VFL -to early 1920's.
(I would also note, that the current usage of the term 'Substitute' in the modern game is an affront. Such a player is a Reserve and should be referred to as such.)
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There's also the Rugby League Tables site, which may be of interest if you're not aware of it: Rugby League Tables & Statistics
Can you tell me who this Cf james (essendon player from 1890s) is
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CENTRAL AUSTRALIA'S WEALTH UNDEVELOPED - Surveyor Tells of Mineral Fields - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954) - 3 Apr 1930
Gold, wolfram and mica can be won in abundance in Central and Northern Australia, according to Mr C. F. James, an officer of the ...
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According to Pennings' Vol 5
Essendon had a John Frederick Chase "Fred"1878 -1882, 31 - 40 games.
The only James listed by Pennings Pre VFL for Essendon
Perhaps the same person?
Essendon had a John Frederick Chase "Fred"1878 -1882, 31 - 40 games.
The only James listed by Pennings Pre VFL for Essendon
Perhaps the same person?
The article was from 1930, and said he played senior football 30 years earlier for Essendon. So it should be more like 1900 when he played. It could well be he was with the Essendon Association team, and this chap might be some sort of a possibility, though this is from 1908:Can you tell me who this Cf james (essendon player from 1890s) is
CENTRAL AUSTRALIA'S WEALTH UNDEVELOPED - Surveyor Tells of Mineral Fields - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954) - 3 Apr 1930
Gold, wolfram and mica can be won in abundance in Central and Northern Australia, according to Mr C. F. James, an officer of the ...
This chap was in the right area at the right time to have been that player, born in 1885 which would be reasonable, and obviously a good match for a C. F. James:
I can't see anything that suggests he was working/living in the northern parts of Australia at any stage, and the article suggests the footballer should have been doing that from c. 1918-1930 at least.
i remember someone saying that football was played in the Altunga goldfields in the 1900s
I found this:
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I found this:
WINNECKE'S GOLDFIELD. - Winnecke's, June 21. FRESH WATER STRUCK. - Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954) - 18 Jul 1903
The event of the last fortnight has been the striking of a good supply of fresh water in the Government well. The contractor (Mr. McKillop) did not expect to cut such ...
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Looking for Teams that finished last during minor round but won Grand final
Fitzroy Maroons 1916
Mowanjum Hawks 1991...
Fitzroy Maroons 1916
Mowanjum Hawks 1991...
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Could someone please explain the difference between "Centre" and "followers" (excl. ruck) in present day, and also the original purpose of the Ruck-Rover?
I always assumed the player in the middle of the scrimmages doing the heavy tackling (i.e. Kirk/Rowbottom) was the centre as they covered the least amount of ground of the three. I would have thought Chad was the rover, Heeney (being slightly taller) the RR and Rowbottom the Centre, But lately I've noticed Rowbottom is often named as the Rover. So how does it work?
I always assumed the player in the middle of the scrimmages doing the heavy tackling (i.e. Kirk/Rowbottom) was the centre as they covered the least amount of ground of the three. I would have thought Chad was the rover, Heeney (being slightly taller) the RR and Rowbottom the Centre, But lately I've noticed Rowbottom is often named as the Rover. So how does it work?
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Darryl Gerlach (Ess)
Randall Gerlach (PAM)
Darryl Gerlach (Ess)
Randall Gerlach (PAM)
Goldfields FL (as a four team league)
Railways - 1931
Boulder City - 1935
There were dozens of leagues pre-WWII in WA that had either three or four clubs participating. It was a rare occurrence but not unique.
A slight twist came in the 1980 Escort Championships Grand Final.
The ball was in transit between Malcolm Blight's hands and feet when the siren sounded. The ball was kicked from inside the centre square and was marked by Kerry Good.
Good kicked a goal with a set shot. The siren had been rung continuously for 31 seconds at the moment Good kicked the ball.
The goal was scored as a result of two kicks after the siren.
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Sav Rocca was a coach for my son’s junior team and achieved this at the end of training one night (wasn’t deliberate!)
Sorry no video but it’s etched into my mind!
gregcollins
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Has a team ever started with a scoreless first quarter with the other team scoring only 9 points from 10 shots in a grand final then coming from 14 points down at 3/4 time to win the match by 6 points.
Attached is the wind direction for the game at Narrandera on Saturday View attachment Screen_Recording_20240917_110039_BOM Weather.mp4
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Attached is the wind direction for the game at Narrandera on Saturday View attachment Screen_Recording_20240917_110039_BOM Weather.mp4
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gregcollins
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Other interesting statistics for any history person from this grand final.
Note: Year in brackets when last time.
1) Ganmain Grong Grong Matong (GGGM) was undefeated (2018) coming into this game. 2011 was the last time a team went through the whole season, and that was them;
2) GGGM and Collingullie - Wagga (C-W) dominated the season with C-W only losing to GGGM (1979 in South West District Football League);
3) Lowest score equal winning score, which was C-W 7.6 - 48 to GGGM 5.12 - 42 in 2022 it was GGGM 6.12 - 48 to Collingullie Glenfeild Park 4.7 - 31;
4) Last time, a team went into a grand final undefeated and lost was Ariah Park - Mirrool in 1979. For Collingullie, to defeat a team in this situation was in 1982 in Riverina District Football League, which returned to the name of Farrer Football League in 1995.
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Anyone have the week-by-week winners of AFLW Mark/Goal of the Year? I can find the overall winners and random highlights videos of nominees but no clear list of the actual winners from before this year.
1986 being when the VFL went national
Given the usual "We saved you" v "We had to destroy the world to save it" arguments
What was the state of the of the individual
VFL SANFL and WAFL clubs circa 1985
which ones were deep in debt ?
Given the usual "We saved you" v "We had to destroy the world to save it" arguments
What was the state of the of the individual
VFL SANFL and WAFL clubs circa 1985
which ones were deep in debt ?
The VFL was almost wound up in 1986.
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Saving football: New documents reveal how close the VFL came to shutting down
In 1986, the Victorian Football League came perilously close to being shut down. Thirty years on, never before seen documents reveal how close the end nearly came.
