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| Author: | bluedog [ Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2019-04-12/former-carlton-forward-rod-galt-dies-on-gold-coast Quote: FORMER St Kilda and Carlton ruckman/forward Rod Galt, who topped the Blues’ goalkicking table in season 1978, has died on the Gold Coast at the age of 67. 
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| Author: | Blue Vain [ Sat Apr 13, 2019 6:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
67 and 2 young kids. Very sad. |
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| Author: | ianh [ Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
Very sad. Never quite a fixture in the team but good enough to win the goalkicking in 1978 and a loved personality around the club. Also as I recall active in the players union and after footy made a fortune in business. |
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| Author: | bondiblue [ Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
Galty was highly regarded at Carlton and valued as a prized recruit. He had it all when he was switched on. He liked to live life as many did in the 80's. Had his footy card when he was at StKilda. Galty was good fun. Got to meet him through his brother Greg, who I played footy with and my first Premiership Coach. Great family. Had the best pad on the Gold Coast. He knew hpw to have fun. 67yo ... gone too early. Kids will miss him: they're soooo young. RIP Spooky |
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| Author: | AGRO [ Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
If someone can post his iconic photo of the Carlton Bluebirds that would be a fitting tribute. 
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| Author: | AGRO [ Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
There was a game against North Melbourne in 1978 at Princes Park, he marked everything in sight and kicked 5 or 6 goals, probably the best game he ever played, he really was an enigma. 67 way to early. Condolences to his family. |
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| Author: | dannyboy [ Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
very sad, condolences to the family, far too young. |
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| Author: | Sydney Blue [ Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
AGRO wrote: There was a game against North Melbourne in 1978 at Princes Park, he marked everything in sight and kicked 5 or 6 goals, probably the best game he ever played, he really was an enigma. 78 rounds 11 and 12 kicked 6 against tiges and saints.67 way to early. Condolences to his family. His best game that year was at Arden Street where he kicked 5. I still remember the headlines Jezza's Blues crush The Roos It had a picture of Barass glaring over at Jezza Very sad when they go young Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | MIL [ Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
Very sad to lose Spook. Him and Sellers at FF and CHF....the blonde bombs !! |
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| Author: | AGRO [ Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
Sydney Blue wrote: AGRO wrote: There was a game against North Melbourne in 1978 at Princes Park, he marked everything in sight and kicked 5 or 6 goals, probably the best game he ever played, he really was an enigma. 78 rounds 11 and 12 kicked 6 against tiges and saints.67 way to early. Condolences to his family. His best game that year was at Arden Street where he kicked 5. I still remember the headlines Jezza's Blues crush The Roos It had a picture of Barass glaring over at Jezza Very sad when they go young Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk For some reason I remember that round 9 game versus North Melbourne at Princes Park in 1978. North Melbourne had won there first 8 games of the season and we had started the season poorly, we had won the past two games with Jezza as coach, but North started as overwhelming favourites. There was a huge crowd and the outer was sold out - but they were still selling walk up seats in the Hawthorn/Pratt Stand for $5 each (I think it was $5), I don’t know where I found the $5, but it was a bit of money for a 16 year old back in 1978. It was a beautiful day and it was a thrilling match for 3 quarters until we broke them in the last quarter to win by plenty. Galt marked everything that came his way that day to bag six goals, as you say he may have played a few better games later in the season but that day has stuck in my mind for 40 years and it marked our return to dominance as a top side for the next 4 years. Vale Rod Galt.
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| Author: | MarkNo3 [ Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
Loved watching him as a kid in 78 79. Most memories were from games in ressies at PP when I was 8 yo. Could never understand why he wasnt in firsts more but after reading that article I think I know - would have been a great character to meet. RIP |
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| Author: | camel [ Tue Apr 23, 2019 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
Thanks for sharing the old tales. 
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| Author: | Sydney Blue [ Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
AGRO wrote: Sydney Blue wrote: AGRO wrote: There was a game against North Melbourne in 1978 at Princes Park, he marked everything in sight and kicked 5 or 6 goals, probably the best game he ever played, he really was an enigma. 78 rounds 11 and 12 kicked 6 against tiges and saints.67 way to early. Condolences to his family. His best game that year was at Arden Street where he kicked 5. I still remember the headlines Jezza's Blues crush The Roos It had a picture of Barass glaring over at Jezza Very sad when they go young Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk For some reason I remember that round 9 game versus North Melbourne at Princes Park in 1978. North Melbourne had won there first 8 games of the season and we had started the season poorly, we had won the past two games with Jezza as coach, but North started as overwhelming favourites. There was a huge crowd and the outer was sold out - but they were still selling walk up seats in the Hawthorn/Pratt Stand for $5 each (I think it was $5), I don’t know where I found the $5, but it was a bit of money for a 16 year old back in 1978. It was a beautiful day and it was a thrilling match for 3 quarters until we broke them in the last quarter to win by plenty. Galt marked everything that came his way that day to bag six goals, as you say he may have played a few better games later in the season but that day has stuck in my mind for 40 years and it marked our return to dominance as a top side for the next 4 years. Vale Rod Galt. You needed courage to drink it even as a 15 year old I couldn't stomach it. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | kezza [ Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
That is very sad news. I remember him well, wore number 17 if I am correct. RIP |
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| Author: | AGRO [ Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vale Rod 'Spooky' Galt |
Sydney Blue wrote: AGRO wrote: Sydney Blue wrote: AGRO wrote: There was a game against North Melbourne in 1978 at Princes Park, he marked everything in sight and kicked 5 or 6 goals, probably the best game he ever played, he really was an enigma. 78 rounds 11 and 12 kicked 6 against tiges and saints.67 way to early. Condolences to his family. His best game that year was at Arden Street where he kicked 5. I still remember the headlines Jezza's Blues crush The Roos It had a picture of Barass glaring over at Jezza Very sad when they go young Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk For some reason I remember that round 9 game versus North Melbourne at Princes Park in 1978. North Melbourne had won there first 8 games of the season and we had started the season poorly, we had won the past two games with Jezza as coach, but North started as overwhelming favourites. There was a huge crowd and the outer was sold out - but they were still selling walk up seats in the Hawthorn/Pratt Stand for $5 each (I think it was $5), I don’t know where I found the $5, but it was a bit of money for a 16 year old back in 1978. It was a beautiful day and it was a thrilling match for 3 quarters until we broke them in the last quarter to win by plenty. Galt marked everything that came his way that day to bag six goals, as you say he may have played a few better games later in the season but that day has stuck in my mind for 40 years and it marked our return to dominance as a top side for the next 4 years. Vale Rod Galt. You needed courage to drink it even as a 15 year old I couldn't stomach it. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk As I recall Courage were North’s major sponsor - did you ever try Courages low alcohol offering “Ace Lager”. Yech!!!! 
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