Bombertalk Footy Quiz

[GoalSneak]

In 1972 Essendon's senior and reserves full-forwards had an unusual characteristic in common. What was it?

[Rossoneri]

Both wore glasses?

[GoalSneak]

Bingo!

[BenDoolan]

Who was the Reserves full forward that wore glasses?

[Rossoneri]

Is this part of the quiz or don't you know?

If it's the latter, you can ask the next question.

[GoalSneak]

Rod McFarlane. He was our star recruit in 1971 and played the first four games in the seniors. Unfortunately, he turned out to be a bit of a dud but doing a knee certainly didn't help. He topped the reserves competition goal kicking in 1972 without playing a senior game (not surprising as Geoff Blethyn was on fire, kicking 107 for the season) but then left the club.

[BenDoolan]

Rod McFarlane. He was our star recruit in 1971 and played the first four games in the seniors. Unfortunately, he turned out to be a bit of a dud but doing a knee certainly didn't help. He topped the reserves competition goal kicking in 1972 without playing a senior game (not surprising as Geoff Blethyn was on fire, kicking 107 for the season) but then left the club.

Thanks for this GoalSneak! As you can tell, I love EFC history. Glad you are able to contribute significantly in this area.

And Rosso, I had no idea. You can ask the next question....

[robrulz5]

I love EFC history.

Ever read a book called "flying higher?"

[BenDoolan]

I love EFC history.

Ever read a book called "flying higher?"

Yes, I've got it. Been quite a while since I picked it up though. Also have a book called "Those Magnificent Men" which lists every player that ever played for EFC from 1897 - 1987. It gives a dossier on each one. Fantastic read.

I'll ask the next question while I'm here.....

Who am I?

I am a second round selection who has played over 50 games and kicked over 50 goals

I am a best & fairest winner

My debut was worthy of a Rising Star nomination

My first goal in AFL is a very memorable event

[Windy Hille]

I love EFC history.

Ever read a book called "flying higher?"

Yes, I've got it. Been quite a while since I picked it up though. Also have a book called "Those Magnificent Men" which lists every player that ever played for EFC from 1897 - 1987. It gives a dossier on each one. Fantastic read.

I'll ask the next question while I'm here.....

Who am I?

I am a second round selection who has played over 50 games and kicked over 50 goals

I am a best & fairest winner

My debut was worthy of a Rising Star nomination

My first goal in AFL is a very memorable event

I was going to say Michael Hurley but he was a first round selection.

[swoodley]

Has to be Zaharakis

[BenDoolan]

I was going to say Michael Hurley but he was a first round selection.

You are right in your assumptions that you are wrong

[BenDoolan]

Has to be Zaharakis

You Sir, are correct !

[swoodley]

Who am I?

I am a Champion of Essendon

I am a best & fairest winner and former captain

I have also served on the board

I am a one time owner of Sunbury Bus Lines

[bomberdonnie]

Who am I?

I am a Champion of Essendon

I am a best & fairest winner and former captain

I have also served on the board

I am a one time owner of Sunbury Bus Lines

Mark Johnson ?

[Rossoneri]

Don McKenzie?

And WH, Hurley also hasn't won a best and fairest.

[swoodley]

Don McKenzie is correct.

Your turn Ross

[Rossoneri]

What was Dick Reynolds reasoning for not moving Bill Brittingham (sp?) from FF in the 1948 GF?

[BenDoolan]

What was Dick Reynolds reasoning for not moving Bill Brittingham (sp?) from FF in the 1948 GF?

He kept getting the ball - only that he couldn't f****** convert (kicked f****** 2.12). I think Reynolds just kept hoping he'd slot a few just by the law of averages?

Anyway, he never played full forward ever again. Some plodder by the name of John Coleman came along the following year.

[rockhole]

The old man tells me that BB was moved to full back where he could hit a sixpence at 50 metres or should I say, yards.

Dad was sitting in a special section at the "G" for ex Essendon players for the GF and they almost wrecked the place when we drew with Melbourne.