Great to see ROK, LRT, and Nick's goal in the 2012 GF inducted into the Swans heritage list.
Who did the commentary on Nick's goal? I recognise the voice as Craig (can't remember his surname) who does hosting for the AFL.
Great to see ROK, LRT, and Nick's goal in the 2012 GF inducted into the Swans heritage list.
Who did the commentary on Nick's goal? I recognise the voice as Craig (can't remember his surname) who does hosting for the AFL.
Craig Willis.....AFL ground announcer and sometime Swans function MC. Dennis Commetti......legendary TV sports commentator and caller of Malceski's goal during the actual game. Who could forget it....? "Hannerbury to Malceski, is that the Grand Final?! Sydney win the Premiership!!" Blissful words......
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Did anyone go to the function? How was it? AnnieH?
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I know I'm going all nostalgic and off topic tonight (and risk having my posts moved to general footy chat with a new thread title, "Grand Final Memories") but I saw this for the first time earlier this evening and it's pretty damn good. It finishes with the words, "Football Is Awesome. In Any Hemisphere." Sums it up......
Sydney Swans Win the AFL Grand Final. Everyone Goes Nuts. - YouTube
I've just watched the videos on the Swans' website of ROK and LRT accepting their HOF plaques. If the new players weren't inspired by the humility, stories of hard work, and the success of these two players, nothing will inspire them.
I especially loved LRT's slow walk up the red carpet. If it's possible to be self-conscious and embarrassed while still lapping up the attention, that's what his walk epitomised. And ROK looked moved to tears by the memories of his career that were still showing on the screen for the first few minutes he stood on stage.
(On a side note, ROK's suit was cut in such a way to prove he hasn't lost his best aesthetic asset!)
This one's pretty good too! Dramatic but effective and aptly titled!
Yet another 2012 AFL Grand Final montage - YouTube
There's an interview of LRT on SEN posted on the Swans website: Hall of Fame: Glee for LRT - sydneyswans.com.au
Some choice quotes: LRT described his HoF night as "a great celebration of an ungainly career"! He also described Horse having to come to grips with the rugby tactics LRT tended to deploy while playing footy as "the touch finding kicks and knock-ons that plagued my career."
While we're at it, here's a link to another article on the Swans website posted on the occasion of his retirement: LRT's retirement: The fans' tale - sydneyswans.com.au.
Love ya, Warrior.
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