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    Herb Henderson. 90 years young.

    Just saw this on Western Bulldogs True Supporters FB page. Herb was a marvellous player at full back and his understanding with Wally Donald in the pocket was something to behold. I had the privilege of watching the last few years of their careers.
    Henderson was the only full back of his era that had the skills, determination and mental toughness to handle John Coleman - both really great players. Happy Birthday Herb.
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    My father use to talk about Herb and told me how great he was.
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    Re: Herb Henderson. 90 years young.

    Quote Originally Posted by merantau View Post
    Just saw this on Western Bulldogs True Supporters FB page. Herb was a marvellous player at full back and his understanding with Wally Donald in the pocket was something to behold. I had the privilege of watching the last few years of their careers.
    Henderson was the only full back of his era that had the skills, determination and mental toughness to handle John Coleman - both really great players. Happy Birthday Herb.
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Henderson

    1954 premiership player as well.

    Happy Birthday!
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    Re: Herb Henderson. 90 years young.

    Small wirey full back. Had the wood on the great Coleman.

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    Re: Herb Henderson. 90 years young.

    Quote Originally Posted by BornInDroopSt'54 View Post
    Small wirey full back. Had the wood on the great Coleman.
    Yeah i think he played on Coleman 4 times and only conceded 8 goals which was outstanding.

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    Re: Herb Henderson. 90 years young.

    Quote Originally Posted by merantau View Post
    Just saw this on Western Bulldogs True Supporters FB page. Herb was a marvellous player at full back and his understanding with Wally Donald in the pocket was something to behold. I had the privilege of watching the last few years of their careers.
    Henderson was the only full back of his era that had the skills, determination and mental toughness to handle John Coleman - both really great players. Happy Birthday Herb.
    Is Herb the last of the premiership team Merantau?

    I read somewhere 5-10 years ago that there were only 4 remaining.

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    Re: Herb Henderson. 90 years young.

    I believe there are still five - Herb, Don Ross, Doug Reynolds, Jim Gallagher and Ron Stockman. I hope I haven't made an error here. Hopefully someone will corroborate or correct.
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    Re: Herb Henderson. 90 years young.

    Quote Originally Posted by merantau View Post
    I believe there are still five - Herb, Don Ross, Doug Reynolds, Jim Gallagher and Ron Stockman. I hope I haven't made an error here. Hopefully someone will corroborate or correct.
    Angus Abbey who was 19th man would be another.

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    Re: Herb Henderson. 90 years young.

    Quote Originally Posted by Nuggety Back Pocket View Post
    Angus Abbey who was 19th man would be another.
    Thank you. I knew you would be able to give me a chop out.
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    Re: Herb Henderson. 90 years young.

    Quote Originally Posted by Nuggety Back Pocket View Post
    Angus Abbey who was 19th man would be another.
    Up until Jacob Aarts debuted for Richmond this year Angus Abbey was #2 on the alphabetical list of every V/AFL player ever behind Vic Aanensen.
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    Re: Herb Henderson. 90 years young.

    Quote Originally Posted by merantau View Post
    I believe there are still five - Herb, Don Ross, Doug Reynolds, Jim Gallagher and Ron Stockman. I hope I haven't made an error here. Hopefully someone will corroborate or correct.
    I used to play pool on Friday nights in the front bar of the Barkly hotel with Doug Reynolds. He was a bit of a pool sharp
    back in the day. He'd pretend not to be any good until the bet was made then he'd pull out the party tricks.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: Herb Henderson. 90 years young.

    He wrote Cantelope Island and Rockit didn't he ??
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