eelcatcher
Reserve Grader
Just watching our successful Grand Finals, oh how things have changed in footy since the 70s.Just wondering if any posters here went to all 8 of our successful Grand Finals.
Who here actually went to all 8 sucessful grand finals?
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Peter C
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In the early days, I went to the loss against Souths in 68, loss against Balmain in GF qualifier in 69,again in 1970 loss against Souths, missed out in 1972 unfortunately, but made it against Cronulla in 73, sweetest win of all as I live in the Shire and all of my friends became Shark supporters, even a few that followed Manly.
Been to most other GF, except 1978 when I was out of the country, I left just after the first semi final loss against cronulla which was tragic, I arrived back a couple of days after the grand final having no idea who won until I asked the cab driver, the rest is history.
The game against Newcastle was tragic, but I think the one against the dogs is the one that hurts the most, as it was during the Super League war, against a team that I have always hated the most.
Been to most other GF, except 1978 when I was out of the country, I left just after the first semi final loss against cronulla which was tragic, I arrived back a couple of days after the grand final having no idea who won until I asked the cab driver, the rest is history.
The game against Newcastle was tragic, but I think the one against the dogs is the one that hurts the most, as it was during the Super League war, against a team that I have always hated the most.
Unfortunately I didn't get to see the '72 and '73 GF live. My first was '76 then '78 but wasn't allowed to go to replay (never forgive mum for that shoulda wagged school). '82 and '83 (no wonder I will always hate Parra). '87 '95 '96 '97 '08 and '11. Missed the '07 ripoff by the cheats.
Great story, Peter C. I was at that stupid '69 match, we had it until very late, if my failing memory serves me, and it should have been us in the GF instead of the 'greatest upset in history'. Of course, nowadays, that is the 'West Tigers' only chance of victory - it really will be the greatest upset in history if they win anytime soon.
Good topic from an ex-Eel!
Good topic from an ex-Eel!
Peter C said:
If Wests always reckoned they were done over by the ref Lawler in the '63 GF cause he put a bet on saints then Wards performance in '95 wasn't any different.
I remember as a kid I'd put the Big League team posters on my bedroom walls but there was only 1 team I wouldn't put up and it was the dogscum.
I was on the hill, it was seriously Ruebner's fault. Man, that guy had big thighs, he was all thighs, if he wasn't a player you'd think he wasn't fit.
Plus, though I never met Bob Batty, how anyone could ever be down on someone called Bob Batty eludes me. Go the Roadrunner!
edit: and hips. Hips and thighs
Plus, though I never met Bob Batty, how anyone could ever be down on someone called Bob Batty eludes me. Go the Roadrunner!
edit: and hips. Hips and thighs
Missed 72 / 73 and not one since
Canteen Worker
First Grader
Watched 72 and 73 on Black and White telly. Saw 76 and 78 from Tamworth on colour telly but haven't forgiven my footy coach for not allowing my School side to play in the 78 GF replay curtain raiser. (We won University Shield that year!)
Was at 87, 96, 2008 and 2011 Grand Finals for the four wins. Also present at 82, 95, 97 losses!! 4 - 3 record and looking to improve!!
Was at 87, 96, 2008 and 2011 Grand Finals for the four wins. Also present at 82, 95, 97 losses!! 4 - 3 record and looking to improve!!
sheridanstand78
First Grader
Iv'e been to six grand finals, 82, 83, 87, 07, 08 and 11. I have seen the highs and the lows of grand final day. Nothing will beat the 08 one where we smashed to smithereens the news limited cheating drizzle and where revenge was amplified by the Beaver smashing Crocker's ribs after what that mongrel did to Brett the previous year.
1982 and 1983 were painful experiences as we lost to our biggest enemy, for me I support Manly and who ever plays the worms.
I remember being burnt to a crisp in 1987 as we dismantled the green machine.
My first memory is the 1973 grand final and I loved the 1976 and 1978 teams for doing the business.
I know this will cause a stir, but NO Manly team was better than the 78 boys. Wow what a team, what spirit and going through what they went through to win for me will always be the ultimate triumph. I was 11 when they won that year and I will always remember the Manly supporters club in the old Sheridan Stand and how they drove the team on. Wonderful memories. As a young fan it left an impression on me that sealed my permanent love for Manly.
1982 and 1983 were painful experiences as we lost to our biggest enemy, for me I support Manly and who ever plays the worms.
I remember being burnt to a crisp in 1987 as we dismantled the green machine.
My first memory is the 1973 grand final and I loved the 1976 and 1978 teams for doing the business.
I know this will cause a stir, but NO Manly team was better than the 78 boys. Wow what a team, what spirit and going through what they went through to win for me will always be the ultimate triumph. I was 11 when they won that year and I will always remember the Manly supporters club in the old Sheridan Stand and how they drove the team on. Wonderful memories. As a young fan it left an impression on me that sealed my permanent love for Manly.
EagleFromMay1967
Sky Punching : send them High as the Clouds
I saw 68 and '70 on ABC TV. Then a little older, I attended the 72, 73, 76, 78 GF and ran from the uni at lunchtime to see the midweek '78 GF Replay. All these at the SCG. Massive thunderstorm at half time - we were all soaked, but what a sweet match. Graham Eadie was supreme.
Since then, i attended the '87 GF, but missed the '96. Saw the 2008 GF on TV with my father, now 89 yrs.
Got back on track recently however have attended 2011. Great seats.
The whole '78 final series i must say, sticks out in my mind as the club's finest effort. But of course 40-Nil is hard to top also.
See Russell Gartner's famous 1978 try here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI5UnfxPe5Y
at the 2:20 mark
Cant wait for this season to start, this off season has been very long.
See u all at the 2013 GF !
Since then, i attended the '87 GF, but missed the '96. Saw the 2008 GF on TV with my father, now 89 yrs.
Got back on track recently however have attended 2011. Great seats.
The whole '78 final series i must say, sticks out in my mind as the club's finest effort. But of course 40-Nil is hard to top also.
See Russell Gartner's famous 1978 try here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI5UnfxPe5Y
at the 2:20 mark
Cant wait for this season to start, this off season has been very long.
See u all at the 2013 GF !
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
bones said:
Ask Bozo?
**** some of you are old bastards 😉
I was there in 95 and have been to all the GFs since 07 so have seen 2 wins
I was there in 95 and have been to all the GFs since 07 so have seen 2 wins
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