Past VFA Games

An absolute classic match. Williamstown got over the line in what was a thrilling encounter in front of a huge crowd of about 5000 in a game which started in heavy rain. The crowd ringed the ground, and both Stands were packed to the rafters. [img]http://www.vflfooty.com/downloads/images/vlcsnap-25096.png[/img] [img]http://www.vflfooty.com/downloads/images/vlcsnap-43409.png[/img] Here's a snippet of David Dunbars address at 3/4 time: [url=http://www.vflfooty.com/downloads/audio/2003prelim.mp3]Dunbar's address[/url] The game looked gone for Port, but late in the final term, Shannon Motlop kicked two massive goals from about 60meters out kept the Borough in with a chance.. The huge crowd went nuts. Phil Cleary was going beserk in commentary box, but Willy held on for an epic win. [b]Williamstown 17.11.113 Port Melbourne 15.16.106[/b]

To all posters have a happy fathers day.cheers jasonborough

Reading these forums there are obviously some classic games of VFA out there. How about setting up some sort of bittorrent site to share these wonderful games of yesteryear?

I was speaking to my grandfather this morning about how I had discovered this website that allows you to download old VFA games through bittorrent. He suggested that I request someone upload the two following games as they are classics:- 1. The GF of Dandenong Vs Pt. Melbourne in the early 70s that had a wild brawl that included HARPER the full back from Pt. Melbourne. 2. The mid 70s GF of Prahran Vs Preston. Names included Kekovich, McGuinness and Pepi. :D

Which VFA Grand Finals are unavailable due to Channel 0/10 taping over them with other program content? Whoever is responsible for doing that should be shot.

Seeing as it seems some folks here have an extensive archive of past VFA games, it would be remiss of me to fail to ask if anyone would have some old Oakleigh games I can get a hold of. The ones I did have were destroyed in an unfortunate flood :(

2nd Div Grand Final (last quarter) and first half of the 1st Div Grand Final is now up on the front page. Appreciate feedback about the quality/streaming as I am testing out some new software. Also looking at a pop-up player to allow browsing the forum without disrupting playback. Things to look out for in this game... A few brawls in through the game and a Greg Champian song on Phil Cleary! http://www.vflfooty.com/downloads/video/1986gf_p1.html

I just got an email from my friend Martin Duffy in Tasmania. Now Martin runs Duff TV which is the official videographer on the Tassie Devils and Tassie u/18's in Tasmania. He sent me a link with a 60 second clip of some highlights from 2001. Be warned - it contains alot of my crazy commentary, BUT for those that don't like my commentary, turn it down and you'll see Tassie in their first jumper in the VFL plus some snippets of the Murray Kangaroos. A little unexpected flashback at http://blip.tv/file/583106/ Thanks Duffy! Pete.

In another thread, Zebraman wrote: Gotta love how history turns out sometimes Williamstown, Port Melbourne and Sandringham actually have very similar histories when it comes to there most successful periods. From 1939 to 1959 (18 seasons, excluding the war years) the Seagulls won 8 flags. From 1964 to 1982 (19 seasons) the Borough won 8 flags. From 1985 to 2006 (22 seasons) the Zebras won 8 flags. Other similarities include each team defeating a relatively new entrant to the VFA during their periods. In 1958 after a drawn grand final, Williamstown defeated Moorabbin in the replay after logging 3.12 with the breeze in the first term. Moorabbin were reigning premiers but had only been in the VFA a few seasons. Likewise, Waverley hadn't been in the VFA long and were reigning premiers when Port beat them in 1966. Meanwhile Sandringham beat North Ballarat in 2000 the year after the roosters first grand final (but unlike the Panthers and Moorabbin were coming off a loss). Williamstown's first flag in its era was in front of just under 50,000 at the MCG against Brunswick. Ports first in its era was against Willy in 1966 and Sandy's 1985 flag was also against Willy (one of the all time great grand finals, regardless of the result, IMO).

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