While we in the footy world are saddened by the death of the GREAT Ronald Dale Barassi, we (Carlton)
lost another.
Donny Nicholls, brother of you know who has passed away.
Donny didn't reach the heights John did, but he did play 77 games for the Blues, no mean feat.
Legend has it Carlton recruiter Newton Chandler arrived at the Nicholls' home in Maryborough, seeking the signature of a promising centreman, Don Nicholls. Mr Nicholls had to give his consent to Donny's recuitment. He did so on the proviso that the Blues also consider taking '' the big fat kid on the bike in the back yard''.
While I can't claim that is ''exactly'' how it went down , it's a great Carlton story.
RIP Donny.

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A great story, indeed.

RIP Don Nicholls

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Until each team plays each other the same number of times, the AFL, as a fair dinkum competition, cannot be taken seriously.

He (Mr Swann) said the honour and pride associated with the club's traditional navy blue jumper was priceless.

Is Don is Good

RIP Don

Thanks for the games and for bringing your younger brother down to the club.

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