The year Lloyd played he struggled to make a run but we had another recruit that year that smashed it around the park Robbie Langer Justin's uncle after 1 season he went back to WA and then became a member of the Kerry Packer cricket WSC. Like in football when people ask me do you follow the AFL I say no i follow the Swans and in cricket I follow Casey-South Melbourne then Victoria and a long way third Australia.
I use to love footy when there was split rounds I would go and watch neutral games but that all changed when the AFL when in the early 90' they had a vote at the MCG to push us to merge with Brisbane so that Carlton could play 11 away games in Sydney thanks to mainly Collingwood that didn't happen. I was 1 of only 19 Swannie supporters protesting there that night very disappointing. Also the greed of the AFL plus the Goodsey saga there weak stand on it. I also think the other indigenous players in the league should have made a stand. I am sorry for jumping on my soap box but I love my club from old to new in both sports and couldn't give a toss for any other team.
My Dad was at that game sitting next to none other than Gordon Coventry. After Hoffmans first last quarter goal he leaned over to Dad and whispered "Swans are going to win this" and Dad said "Oh, come on Gordon!" in disbelief. Thankfully Gordon was right....it was one of the great Swans wins. A day to cherish for Dad and all Swans fans.
I just took a photo of the line marker and one of the signs but I am not smart enough to be able to attach them.
When I was a youngster my Gran who was an avid Swans/Port supporter kept a large article from the Port Melbourne local paper which outlined Bob Skilton's career at the time of his retirement. I'm hoping some of you will enjoy the read. Thanks to Dan for sorting out the files for me to post. You don't have to sign up to dropbox to view them just close the sign up box and read away.
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The correct reading order is 2,3,1.
What a great read thanks for sharing. As a latecomer to the game and the Swans I never saw him play but everything I have seen and heard paints a picture of a player who epitomised resilience toughness and loyalty to his team.
Great tribute to Bobby Skilton that has recently been uploaded.
Tribute to footy legend Bob Skilton. Music by Mike Brady ‘Bobby Dazzler’ & the old South Melb song. - YouTube
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