Toast Best footy photos ever

[Obi fella]

Who is he?

Mark Williams. Finished at Essendon.

 

[DT2000]

Mark Williams. Finished at Essendon.

thanks man, just looked him up - he played 4 games for us 2010/11.

 

[skilts]

This.

 

[Blind Turn]

 

[skilts]

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I was there when this mark was taken. For a long time it was the best I'd seen. Before his back was rooted, Murray was a tremendous high mark. I think this was 1958 or 59.

 

[skilts]

THis was taken at the Western Oval, in 1953. Fitzroy kicked a goal from the boot of Ruthven in time on of the last quarter. It was their only score for the whole match. I've heard an unsubstantiated rumour that the Fitzroy players went out on the piss on Friday night, believing the game would be called off.

 

[skilts]

I've never seen that. Its a brilliant photograph....basically a perfect close shot of the two most famous ruckman of league history jumping into the air and jostling for position.

The amazing thing is that Farmer was only six foot five and Nicholls six foot two. These days they'd be just as likely to play on a wing.

 

[skilts]

Simply a brilliant pic. Dont know if it was a still from video or an actual photo.

Always loved this pic from the famous fog match.
Anyone recognise who it is standing with Southby ?
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Skilton being told he'd just won another Brownlow
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Number 38 for Fitzroy was Paul Shanahan. That was the craziest game I've ever attended. After half time, the fog rolled in from Albert Park Lake and this was the scene for the rest of the game. Shanahan was a mate for many years. We opened the bowling together in a Sunday comp. On Saturdays he would turn out for Northcote, where he played a significant role in their 1965/66 premiership, by taking 4/112, in a total of 9/514 by Essendon. Northcote won the game by scoring 5/516. Bill Lawry opened Northcote's innings and scored 282 n.o., and thus was on the ground for its entirety.The game was played over five days, at the Albert Ground.

Unfortunately, Paul died far too early, two or three years ago. At least one of his sons is a member of these boards.

Edit: How apposite that you posted a photo of Skilts as well. The best player I've ever seen - therefore my user name

 

[Prestige Presti]

I think this certainly belongs here.

What a moment.

 

[Fyfetheknife]

reminds me of Steve Smith, bat in air over the 408 symbol at Adelaide Oval

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Thought I better add this...

Pricks are running out of fingers

 

[Shane Hird]

Thought I better add this...

Pricks are running out of fingers

Will end up iconic pics these in 20 years time. Doesn't hapoen often that's for sure.

 

[MightyTiger]

On a more serious note.



Collingwood’s young star John Greening seemed to be sailing towards football greatness and a possible Brownlow Medal in 1972 when he was knocked out in one of the most controversial incidents in the VFL-AFL history. In a game against St Kilda at Moorabbin in 1972, Greening was felled by Jim O’Dea. He was in a coma for days due to severe cerebral concussion. Teammates feared he was dead when they saw him leave the ground on a stretcher in a sickening state. O’Dea was subsequently suspended for 10 weeks. Greening made a brief comeback in 1974, playing three games that season before a further six in 1975-76. But sadly he would never again reach the heights of his early years.

 

[Biffinator]

Albert Collier (and his brother Leeter) = terminator

 

[manboob]

Not a cheap shot at Pies, and hate Cats, but this is actually a great photo showing the body language of the runners up
in a sea of blue & white.

Great photo! Complete bullshit all the Malthouse ass-tonguing that went on that afternoon - after the Cats had just won't the flag!

 

[manboob]

 

[RelaxMax]

I swear I saw a drip of sweat drop from that photo

 

[Tuco]

The most underrated duck in football history

 

[Tuco]

I just love all the old blokes seeing dreams unfold at grand finals

Bob Skilton:

Bob Davis:



Kennedy Snr

 

[krisholio14]

Bobby getting stuck on the dais and being part of that pic is an all time favourite of mine

 

[krisholio14]

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Poor little piggy. He was stoned that day..

True story

 

[Shane Hird]

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

 

[Boultzboi]

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[Biffinator]

"And I too have walked among the lowest of the dead!"