Switching channels last night, I happened upon Channel 31 and their "Marngrook Footy Show." Their special guest for the night was Barry Davis.
He is looking very much the distinguished elder statesman these days, with silver hair. He spoke very well and had some interesting things to say about the culture at North under Barassi (desperate to win their first ever flag) as against Essendon (who were kind of resting on their laurels after premierships in 62 and 65). They showed some clips of his playing days. He was very classy, with a beautiful kicking action, and could take a pretty good mark for his size.
Unfortunately, I missed the beginning of the show. Did anyone catch it? I am guessing they might have asked him for his views on Knights and/or Sheedy, which would have been quite interesting to hear. As he quipped himself at one stage, Sheedy was around for so long that most people have forgotten who the coach was just before that!
Barry Davis on Marngrook
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Re: Barry Davis on Marngrook
Ah the great Number 32
Re: Barry Davis on Marngrook
Saw him play his first game. Was clearly evident from that game onwards that he was going to be a star. Had it all; pace, lovely pair of hands, strong and a magnificent kick,
I stil have very pleasant dreams about that half back line...Epis, Shelton and Davis...Has there ever been a better one...anywhere??
I stil have very pleasant dreams about that half back line...Epis, Shelton and Davis...Has there ever been a better one...anywhere??
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Re: Barry Davis on Marngrook
I reckon Wellman Harvey (Wallis) Hardwick would give it a shakepevfan wrote:Saw him play his first game. Was clearly evident from that game onwards that he was going to be a star. Had it all; pace, lovely pair of hands, strong and a magnificent kick,
I stil have very pleasant dreams about that half back line...Epis, Shelton and Davis...Has there ever been a better one...anywhere??