1997 West Coast @ Whitten Oval

[Twodogs]

Found it on youtube. I have never seen the whole match replayed.

There are some big hits!

[Rocket Science]

Re: 1997 west coast @ Whitten Oval

Found it on youtube. I have never seen the whole match replayed.

There are some big hits!

Oh my lord, what a find.

Sterling work TD.

[FrediKanoute]

Re: 1997 west coast @ Whitten Oval

How good was Leon Cameron? His footskills compare well to modern day players. I know we rave about Gilbee's foot cannon and Suckkers left foot, but Leon Cameron is up there with them.

[The Pie Man]

Re: 1997 west coast @ Whitten Oval

Christ it was cold that day - my old man ended up in hospital a few days later (he was fine)

I remember drinking Fosters Extra behind the Geelong Rd goals - probably the last day it was ever sold.

[Ozza]

Re: 1997 west coast @ Whitten Oval

Always regret missing this game. I was 14 at the time and in year 9 and got the (proper) flu which knocked me around for nearly 2 weeks and this game fell right in the middle of it.

The club released a dvd pack of 6 classic bulldogs games a few years back, so I've got this match on dvd. The 6 matches were;
97 v West Coast
85' 1st semi v North (Beasley 100 goals, Hawkins says best game he's played, Royal 20+ possession and 5 goals.)
97 qualifying final v swans
06' final v Pies
2000 H&A game v Essendon
2015 v Swans at SCG ("mark this day down bulldog fans")

[angelopetraglia]

Re: 1997 west coast @ Whitten Oval

Absolutely freezing that day. Great memories of standing on the Doug Hawkins wing.

[Axe Man]

Re: 1997 west coast @ Whitten Oval

Christ it was cold that day - my old man ended up in hospital a few days later (he was fine)

I remember drinking Fosters Extra behind the Geelong Rd goals - probably the last day it was ever sold.

There is a bloke at my local footy club who loves his Fosters, we stock a small supply just for him.

[Hotdog60]

Re: 1997 west coast @ Whitten Oval

How good was Chris Grant thanks TD

[SonofScray]

Re: 1997 west coast @ Whitten Oval

Wasn't there. Was in Bonnie Doon on Aberfeldie U12s end of season footy trip. Still reeling. Why my parents didn't explain the silliness of my decision to give the footy a miss that weekend.

[Bornadog]

Re: 1997 west coast @ Whitten Oval

I missed this game too as I was living and working in Singapore.

[jeemak]

Re: 1997 west coast @ Whitten Oval

I was standing in the members side pocket at the Geelong Road end, and the roughing up of Gardner happened in front of me. I seriously couldn't get over the size of McIntosh and Gerhig - they clearly looked like they were on the juice.

Fantastic day to be at the footy.

[Twodogs]

Re: 1997 west coast @ Whitten Oval

Wasn't there. Was in Bonnie Doon on Aberfeldie U12s end of season footy trip. Still reeling. Why my parents didn't explain the silliness of my decision to give the footy a miss that weekend.

How was the serenity?

[Remi Moses]

Re: 1997 west coast @ Whitten Oval

Oh god I regret missing this game
Was in the UK on holiday sadly
Remember calling home and it sounded like Michael Gardiner had been murdered on the field
Then saw it and couldn’t believe the overreaction
Loved how we were genuinely hated that year and the agenda from a few at HQ was patently obvious

[merantau]

Re: 1997 west coast @ Whitten Oval

How was the serenity?

Thanks for the belly laugh.

[merantau]

Re: 1997 west coast @ Whitten Oval

Hard to believe th a t it was nearly 23 years ago. I drove down from Bendigo via Daylesford and it was snowing as I passed through Leonards Hill.
It was great to see that game again. What a great player Jose Romero was for us. Thanks for posting. It brings back memories of what was a very emotional day.