Ian Martin tragic
Bencher
Just noticed the NRL TV site has all the GFs from 66 on for viewing. Watching the 68 one which I remember listening to vaguely on the radio but have never seen in its entirety.
The first 5 mins of action include:
Coote leading with an elbow to Billy Bradstreet hitting the ball up. Bradstreet tackles him and belts him on the ground. Coote gets up, plays the ball and decks Bradstreet with a straight right. Referee Col Pearse gives Manly a penalty. Bob Batty misses the shot for goal.
A minute or so later Coote is running the ball again and is tackled. Pogo Morgan comes in to mark Coote and kicks him in the head on the ground first (square up). Pearse gives Rabbits a penalty.
Different game back then...
The first 5 mins of action include:
Coote leading with an elbow to Billy Bradstreet hitting the ball up. Bradstreet tackles him and belts him on the ground. Coote gets up, plays the ball and decks Bradstreet with a straight right. Referee Col Pearse gives Manly a penalty. Bob Batty misses the shot for goal.
A minute or so later Coote is running the ball again and is tackled. Pogo Morgan comes in to mark Coote and kicks him in the head on the ground first (square up). Pearse gives Rabbits a penalty.
Different game back then...