A look back at the last time St Kilda met Collingwood in an AFL grand final, when in the dying minutes of the game Barry Breen kicked a behind to win St Kilda’s only premiership by just one point. What a golden age for footy commentators as well: “…it’s the most emotional thing I think I’ve ever seen in my life.” “Reg, I just put my lighted end of the cigarette into my mouth.”
Oh when the Saints, go marching in…
A look back at the last time St Kilda met Collingwood in an AFL grand final, when in the dying minutes of the game Barry Breen kicked a behind to win St Kilda's only premiership by just one point.
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Still sends chills up my spine! Was there in 1966 – what a heartstopper. Two other things – how different Football is now and how different are the Commentators!!
That bought a tear to my eye! I’m flying down to Melbourne tomorrow to watch my beloved Saints have another crack at it. This will be the third time I’ve watched them have a go – I’ve been following them for over 40 years…. Please – just this once!!!! Go Saints!
It’s remarkable how different the football was. They say that the game today has more running, and you can see it when you watch this. I was born 10 years after this game, but love watching it.
I’m neutral but would love to see the Saints get up over the Pies.