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Magpie And Saint Stars 1966

by Lisa Albergo — Wed, 2010-09-22 21:16 — Last Updated: Mon, 2010-09-27 06:56

Most of the players who made up the Grand Final teams in 1966 would be unfamiliar to fans of today. However, there were some whose names would be known to even the most casual fans of the game.  read more »

1966 Grand Final

by Lisa Albergo — Wed, 2010-09-22 00:20 — Last Updated: Tue, 2010-09-28 19:39

There was drama even before the game. Star forward Darrel Baldock suffered a bad knee strain several weeks before the Grand Final and, unknown to the media or fans, further aggravated it during the team's final training session before the big game. Coach Allan Jeans called an immediate halt to the training session but did it in a manner which concealed the truth from the reporters.  read more »

St Kilda Collingwood 1966 Season

by Lisa Albergo — Mon, 2010-09-20 20:54 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-09-22 19:20

In 1966 the Magpies and Saints, like the teams of today, had a host of stars. Collingwood had Des Tuddenham, Len Thompson and Ray Gabelich to name a few. Tuddenham was captain and Thompson would win the Brownlow Medal six years later. The Saints had Darrel Baldock in their forward line and young ruckman Carl Ditterich. Baldock debuted in 1962 and Ditterich a year later. Ian Stewart also debuted in 1963. All three would go on to become League and club legends.  read more »

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