Carlton's greatest moment of all time

Taff · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2014 5:58 pm

ThePsychologist wrote:

Barassi signing from Melbourne in the mid 60's was a massive moment.

We were a basket case similar to today. Going through our worst Premiership drought. Barassi coming to Carlton was the start of more than 20 years of success.

Absolutely.

Teddy Hopkins · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2014 11:51 pm

DocSherrin wrote:

Teddy Hopkins wrote:

Only the Blues had him and only at PP.

You sure about that?

Really, he was elsewhere? I am shattered.

Fenwick Snap · **Joined:** Fri Aug 17, 2012 12:00 pm **Posts:** 733

82 flag.

First time in our VFL history that we moved clear of the pack in number of flags, overtaking Collingwood who'd held the title for most of the century.

And it was at the height of possibly our greatest period...let's say, '79-82.

And it was against Richmond, who went in as favourites.

2nd place: 70 flag
3rd: 47 flag - perfect finish to a game
4th: 45 flag - came from nowhere to make the grannie
5th: securing Princes Oval, as Doc said
6th: Braddles goal against WC 94 - I was nursing a hangover high up behind the goals - the (packed) joint erupted and I certainly felt better

I haven't even looked at the list. Are any of these on it? Surely 70 has to be.

kkk · **Posted:** Wed May 07, 2014 1:29 am

Fenwick Snap wrote:

82 flag.

First time in our VFL history that we moved clear of the pack in number of flags, overtaking Collingwood who'd held the title for most of the century.

And it was at the height of possibly our greatest period...let's say, '79-82.

And it was against Richmond, who went in as favourites.

2nd place: 70 flag
3rd: 47 flag - perfect finish to a game
4th: 45 flag - came from nowhere to make the grannie
5th: securing Princes Oval, as Doc said
6th: Braddles goal against WC 94 - I was nursing a hangover high up behind the goals - the (packed) joint erupted and I certainly felt better

I haven't even looked at the list. Are any of these on it? Surely 70 has to be.

I haven't looked at the list either but if it's a moment we are taking about, it has to be Jezza's left foot goal from about 65 that bounced through to seal the 70 flag.

Orgasmic!

Fenwick Snap · **Joined:** Fri Aug 17, 2012 12:00 pm **Posts:** 733

kkk wrote:

Fenwick Snap wrote:

82 flag.

First time in our VFL history that we moved clear of the pack in number of flags, overtaking Collingwood who'd held the title for most of the century.

And it was at the height of possibly our greatest period...let's say, '79-82.

And it was against Richmond, who went in as favourites.

2nd place: 70 flag
3rd: 47 flag - perfect finish to a game
4th: 45 flag - came from nowhere to make the grannie
5th: securing Princes Oval, as Doc said
6th: Braddles goal against WC 94 - I was nursing a hangover high up behind the goals - the (packed) joint erupted and I certainly felt better

I haven't even looked at the list. Are any of these on it? Surely 70 has to be.

I haven't looked at the list either but if it's a moment we are taking about, it has to be Jezza's left foot goal from about 65 that bounced through to seal the 70 flag.

Orgasmic!

Yeah, that must've been something in front of the largest crowd ever. Wish I was there.

Teddy Hopkins · **Posted:** Wed May 07, 2014 12:05 pm

Fenwick Snap wrote:

kkk wrote:

Fenwick Snap wrote:

82 flag.

First time in our VFL history that we moved clear of the pack in number of flags, overtaking Collingwood who'd held the title for most of the century.

And it was at the height of possibly our greatest period...let's say, '79-82.

And it was against Richmond, who went in as favourites.

2nd place: 70 flag
3rd: 47 flag - perfect finish to a game
4th: 45 flag - came from nowhere to make the grannie
5th: securing Princes Oval, as Doc said
6th: Braddles goal against WC 94 - I was nursing a hangover high up behind the goals - the (packed) joint erupted and I certainly felt better

I haven't even looked at the list. Are any of these on it? Surely 70 has to be.

I haven't looked at the list either but if it's a moment we are taking about, it has to be Jezza's left foot goal from about 65 that bounced through to seal the 70 flag.

Orgasmic!

Yeah, that must've been something in front of the largest crowd ever. Wish I was there.

Must say I was there and my older brother who had left at half time :razz:

recorded the last five minutes which included Jezza's goal and the Peter McKenna mark that wasn't..

Harry Beitzel's words more like screams are etched in my memory for Jezza's goal.

its bouncing, bouncing, its bounced through. Carlton are going to win the premiership. They're 111 points to 100. blah, blah

For those who don't remember Harry's calling he was the role model for Rex Hunt.

7dominator · **Posted:** Thu May 22, 2014 2:53 pm

At a time when the Club cops a lot of stick, I think they deserve to be congratulated for the quality of the countdown video's.

The addition of the accompanied member interviews is a very nice touch and it admirably covers the topic at hand, vividly highlighting just what Carlton means to them.

It truly is a very emotional journey.

On a personal level the ground shots of the after match celebrations from the 1968 and 1972 (and soon released 1970) Grand Finals show this tall ,skinny kid/youth running madly around the ground.

I am sure my Grandchildren will delight in their silly GF all those years ago!

AGRO · **Posted:** Thu May 22, 2014 3:11 pm

7dominator wrote:

At a time when the Club cops a lot of stick, I think they deserve to be congratulated for the quality of the countdown video's.

The addition of the accompanied member interviews is a very nice touch and it admirably covers the topic at hand, vividly highlighting just what Carlton means to them.

It truly is a very emotional journey.

On a personal level the ground shots of the after match celebrations from the 1968 and 1972 (and soon released 1970) Grand Finals show this tall ,skinny kid/youth running madly around the ground.

I am sure my Grandchildren will delight in their silly GF all those years ago!

Your're like that guy in the hat that appears in all the on ground Melbourne Premiership photos from the 50s and 60s - apparently just an ordinary punter but just wormed his way onto the ground and looked the part so was never evicted.

:clap:

camel · **Posted:** Thu May 22, 2014 3:40 pm

P Diddy!

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2014-0 ... e-old-girl

7dominator · **Posted:** Thu May 22, 2014 4:45 pm

AGRO wrote:

7dominator wrote:

At a time when the Club cops a lot of stick, I think they deserve to be congratulated for the quality of the countdown video's.

The addition of the accompanied member interviews is a very nice touch and it admirably covers the topic at hand, vividly highlighting just what Carlton means to them.

It truly is a very emotional journey.

On a personal level the ground shots of the after match celebrations from the 1968 and 1972 (and soon released 1970) Grand Finals show this tall ,skinny kid/youth running madly around the ground.

I am sure my Grandchildren will delight in their silly GF all those years ago!

Your're like that guy in the hat that appears in all the on ground Melbourne Premiership photos from the 50s and 60s - apparently just an ordinary punter but just wormed his way onto the ground and looked the part so was never evicted.

:clap:

I was that skinny Agro, that I could slide between the iron posts. Certainly I nearly impaled myself on the top of the boundary fence many times during the 60's! :oops:

camel · **Posted:** Thu May 22, 2014 5:01 pm

7dominator wrote:

At a time when the Club cops a lot of stick, I think they deserve to be congratulated for the quality of the countdown video's.

The addition of the accompanied member interviews is a very nice touch and it admirably covers the topic at hand, vividly highlighting just what Carlton means to them.

It truly is a very emotional journey.

On a personal level the ground shots of the after match celebrations from the 1968 and 1972 (and soon released 1970) Grand Finals show this tall ,skinny kid/youth running madly around the ground.

I am sure my Grandchildren will delight in their silly GF all those years ago!

Agree that the member interviews are a great touch.

bondiblue · **Posted:** Thu May 22, 2014 5:20 pm

7dominator wrote:

AGRO wrote:

7dominator wrote:

At a time when the Club cops a lot of stick, I think they deserve to be congratulated for the quality of the countdown video's.

The addition of the accompanied member interviews is a very nice touch and it admirably covers the topic at hand, vividly highlighting just what Carlton means to them.

It truly is a very emotional journey.

On a personal level the ground shots of the after match celebrations from the 1968 and 1972 (and soon released 1970) Grand Finals show this tall ,skinny kid/youth running madly around the ground.

I am sure my Grandchildren will delight in their silly GF all those years ago!

Your're like that guy in the hat that appears in all the on ground Melbourne Premiership photos from the 50s and 60s - apparently just an ordinary punter but just wormed his way onto the ground and looked the part so was never evicted.

:clap:

I was that skinny Agro, that I could slide between the iron posts. Certainly I nearly impaled myself on the top of the boundary fence many times during the 60's! :oops:

Dont tell me you were standing on those monster Fosters cans. That would have been pretty high up.
And if you consumed one of those as a young fella...you'd be high allright

DocSherrin III · **Joined:** Tue Mar 29, 2005 2:09 pm **Posts:** 17216

camelboy wrote:

Agree that the member interviews are a great touch.

You can thank The People's Elbow for much of that...c'mon mate - stand up and take some kudos for once! (Even got your 'good for head for radio' on there as well)... :wink:

moshe25 · **Joined:** Wed May 11, 2005 1:23 am **Posts:** 11671

DocSherrin wrote:

camelboy wrote:

Agree that the member interviews are a great touch.

You can thank The People's Elbow[/color] for much of that...c'mon mate - stand up and take some kudos for once! (Even got your 'good for head for radio' on there as well)... :wink:

Definitely one of the good guys!!!

camel · **Posted:** Fri May 23, 2014 9:54 am

Sam Sunshine · **Joined:** Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:59 am **Posts:** 202

1970 GF for me.

Coming back from 7 goals down at 1/2 time in a GF and against Collingwood!

The way Nicholls held his ground and directed the ball to Hopkins showed how he understood the game.

cecil89 · **Joined:** Fri Dec 29, 2006 2:54 pm **Posts:** 2521

It's a boring choice and it's a moment I obviously didn't see live but IMO Jezza's mark is the clubs greatest moment. It's the most widely recognisable moment in our club's history, if not the history of the game. The commentary and footage has been heard/seen by millions and is widely rcognised as the greatest mark of all time in a game that has traditionally prided itself on the beauty of the high mark. Kids these days can still be heard calling 'Jesaulenko you beauty' in a game of kick to kick. I can't think of any other single event that has remained as iconic. Can understand why others choose specific moments or premierships, but I'd be shocked if Jezza's mark isn't the winner.

In terms of moments in my lifetime the 99 prelim is again an obvious one. I recall a game where SOS played at full forward against the Eagles over at subi, went for a diving mark while on the lead and knocked himself out because he threw himself forward at it with such ferocity. As a kid I'd never seen anyone attack the footy as hard as that before. I still remember it. Andew Walker's mark is a standout, and as previously mentioned, the contest against Essendon** in the early 2000s where we were undermanned, had a few late withdrawals and still got up.

bondiblue · **Posted:** Fri May 23, 2014 3:04 pm

Sam Sunshine wrote:

1970 GF for me.

Coming back from 7 goals down at 1/2 time in a GF and against Collingwood!

The way Nicholls held his ground and directed the ball to Hopkins showed how he understood the game.

History making

bondiblue · **Posted:** Fri May 23, 2014 3:05 pm

cecil89 wrote:

It's a boring choice and it's a moment I obviously didn't see live but IMO Jezza's mark is the clubs greatest moment. It's the most widely recognisable moment in our club's history, if not the history of the game. The commentary and footage has been heard/seen by millions and is widely rcognised as the greatest mark of all time in a game that has traditionally prided itself on the beauty of the high mark. Kids these days can still be heard calling 'Jesaulenko you beauty' in a game of kick to kick. I can't think of any other single event that has remained as iconic. Can understand why others choose specific moments or premierships, but I'd be shocked if Jezza's mark isn't the winner.

In terms of moments in my lifetime the 99 prelim is again an obvious one. I recall a game where SOS played at full forward against the Eagles over at subi, went for a diving mark while on the lead and knocked himself out because he threw himself forward at it with such ferocity. As a kid I'd never seen anyone attack the footy as hard as that before. I still remember it. Andew Walker's mark is a standout, and as previously mentioned, the contest against Essendon*** in the early 2000s where we were undermanned, had a few late withdrawals and still got up.

As a single moment in our history..."aWWWWWWWW Jesaulenko you beauty!"

AGRO · **Posted:** Fri May 23, 2014 4:23 pm

cecil89 wrote:

Can understand why others choose specific moments or premierships, but I'd be shocked if Jezza's mark isn't the winner.

If that wizened old prune Kevin Bartlett had anything to do with it, it wouldn't even be mark of the year.

:roll:

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