2017 EJ Whitten Legends Game Etihad Stadium - Victoria vs All Stars

[Twodogs]

Matera was before my time. What was he like?

Super player, well deserved his Norm Smith because no one turned it on in a big game like Peter Matera.

He was subject to one of the first super contract offers (from Melbourne) but knocked it back.

Once he got going on his wing he was unstoppable. I would have loved to see him and Doug Hawkins at his mid 80s best slug it out on a wing but Doug just missed playing Matera at his best. Matera would have had Doug for pace but ball smarts and his bull like strength in the contest (and the fact he was Doug Hawkins) would won the Hawk the day.

[westdog54]

Yeah good, more a small leading forward than a crumber. Had a lot of success on Subiaco

Matera was before my time. What was he like?

Super player, well deserved his Norm Smith because no one turned it on in a big game like Peter Matera.

He was subject to one of the first super contract offers (from Melbourne) but knocked it back.

Hate to burst everyone's bubble, but it was Phil Matera that was playing last night.

Not that Phil wasn't a fine player in his own right, great forward, but couldn't hold a candle to Peter.