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Fat Jesus said:
Awesome Brother thanks.
I bought the book "the machine"
4 In a row 1927 to 1930.
My son has it now. Great read
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My Uncle Guy. Debuted in 1945 as a 16 year old. Did his knee and career over in 1949.

Guy MOORE

Moore was recruited to Collingwood from the Coburg Juniors.Do you know more about Guy Moore's time at Collingwood? If you have any further information, please email the team at Collingwood Media on forever@collingwoodfc.com.au.
forever.collingwoodfc.com.au
 
neilk said:
My Uncle Guy. Debuted in 1945 as a 16 year old. Did his knee and career over in 1949.

Guy MOORE

Moore was recruited to Collingwood from the Coburg Juniors.Do you know more about Guy Moore's time at Collingwood? If you have any further information, please email the team at Collingwood Media on forever@collingwoodfc.com.au.
forever.collingwoodfc.com.au
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Poor bloke. At least he played a few years for the mighty Pies.
One of Mike Delanty's sons Jack was a super talented footballer.
CHF and did his knee badly and never got a chance. Such a pity.
 
Fat Jesus said:
Poor bloke. At least he played a few years for the mighty Pies.
One of Mike Delanty's sons Jack was a super talented footballer.
CHF and did his knee badly and never got a chance. Such a pity.
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Even sadder was that he lost his battle with cancer at age 45.
 

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While he wasn't what I thought we needed, I do feel for him, and glad he at least has another chance, even if he plays very little games. He's a good bloke when I chatted to him, and sounds like a good character

New Collingwood defender Oleg Markov has credited Craig McRae with preventing him from walking away from football as he pushes for a round 1 berth at Friday’s Pies intra-club match.
New captain Darcy Moore and mid-forward Jordan De Goey will be the star attractions as the Pies play four quarters from 5pm at the fittingly named Hot Pies Summer Family Night, with temperatures expected to reach 38 degrees.

Moore has fully recovered from a worrying leg infection and De Goey is fully fit after late 2022 shoulder surgery.

Moore and De Goey’s availability means Collingwood will feel confident it is creeping closer to full strength for its round 1 clash against reigning premier Geelong.

Markov is only back on an AFL list after stints with Richmond and Gold Coast after an unfortunate recurrence of Charlie Dean’s foot injury, which capped a “bizarre” week for the 26-year-old.

Done with AFL football after two seasons at Gold Coast, he was lured back to train at Collingwood because of the bond he and McRae had shared in five seasons at Punt Road.

They are so close McRae’s daughter Charlie was in the same room when the Pies coach told him Collingwood would instead elevate SA ruckman Oscar Steene.

Then after a single session at Carlton — looking to replace Zac Williams — the Pies realised the extent of Dean’s injury and signed Markov as an additional summer rookie.

The deep-thinking, emotionally intelligent Markov told the Herald Sun McRae’s support had turned the fading embers of his career into a “bonfire” given his constant reassurance.

“A whirlwind is the best way to describe it. To be honest it’s been a bizarre journey and I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Markov said.

“Fly’ has been a really big contributor to me having another crack in the AFL industry. I sat there with him and to be honest I was really keen to move on. Fly and my beautiful partner (former golf pro Becky Kay) put a lot of things in perspective.

“Fly doesn’t look at the fact that I am a skinny, scrawny, tattooed, moustachioed man. He sees all my strengths as a person and footballer and when I am lacking confidence in myself, ‘Fly’ has 10 different words he can describe me as, to get me out of a slump.

“On Saturday ‘Fly’ dragged me aside and we sat down with his daughter Charlie and I was fortunate to hear the bad news from them that Collingwood was going with Oscar. ‘Fly’ explained that was what they needed and I was lucky enough to have a few hugs from Charlie and she kept the tears in and allowed me to leave with a smile.

“It was some pretty deflating news but Fly had filled me with such confidence. I am actually getting a bit emotional now.”

Despite Collingwood’s unenviable decision Markov had no hesitation in accepting their offer only days later when circumstances change.

“I did a medical and training session there at Carlton and then on Thursday my manager said there was an opportunity for Collingwood (given Dean’s injury) and it was a no-brainer for me to come back,” he said.

“(Friday’s game) is a session for us too to get better and make some mistakes and get some bad kicks out. I know there is a spot potentially there (for round 1) but there are a lot of us young men fighting for that spot. It is the one who can be the most consistent to their role and provide as much positivity in that role.

“Fly’ has provided me with his love and support. It was genuine from having that relationship before. There weren’t any white lies, it wasn’t blowing smoke up someone’s bottom.

“Whichever level I play at I will feel valued and needed. I will be ready whether it’s at AFL level to slot in and perform or if I have to play VFL, which inevitably will happen, I am ready to pursue a leadership role in that sense.”
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Fat Jesus said:
I like Markov as well. Let's hope last week's game form from him continues.
Can play on fast smalls and talls.
McRae loves him.
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Markov is good depth but I don’t think he he’s in the conversation to replace Howe in the 22 long term and I haven’t seen any ability from him to play on talls.
 
Bianconeri said:
Markov is good depth but I don’t think he he’s in the conversation to replace Howe in the 22 long term and I haven’t seen any ability from him to play on talls.
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He's in the team now longterm. watch

Only just getting into his prime.
Howe was great but has slowed down of late. Howe will be the depth.
 
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Bianconeri said:
Mate you need to calm down, every time someone disagrees you get the shits and make it personal

Markov was literally last picked on our list. Only got here because Dean was injured. He’s good depth and I’m glad to have him but he’s not in our long term plans.
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Why am I making it personal?
Because I think Markov is going to make it?
Murphy and Markov in our best 22 together.

A few months back most wanted Murphy gone. I was a huge supporter of him and his game. Markov the same. Just in his prime now.
 
Fat Jesus said:
Why am I making it personal?
Because I think Markov is going to make it?
Murphy and Markov in our best 22 together.

A few months back most wanted Murphy gone. I was a huge supporter of him and his game. Markov the same. Just in his prime now.
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Nobody wanted Murphy gone. A few just questioned if he had a place in the best 22 with Frampton’s recruitment.
 
Mollythedolly said:
Nobody wanted Murphy gone. A few just questioned if he had a place in the best 22 with Frampton’s recruitment.
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Many said he wasn't up to it.
It was frustrating. One of the toughest blokes on our list.

Markov will surprise many here as well.
 
If Markov fails give me a serve and I'll be happy to say I was wrong.
Right now Howe is on his last legs.
Obvious
 

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