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  • langers1971
    • Aug 2025

    r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

    15 1991, Footscray v essendon at western oval, it was essendon who were 2nd at the time, against the dogs, who were 11th at the time and struggling.

    After a low scoring first half, Essendon held sway, leading 4.3.27 to footscray 1.10.16, then in the 2nd half, the game changed, the doggies took over, and in a boilover, won 11.23.89 to 6.7.43. it was one of 9 wins that the dogs had that year, and a draw, to finish the season in 10th spot.

    The dogs kicked 10.13.73 to 2.4.16 after halftime.

    The most remarkable thing about this game though, was that in the 2nd half, Peter Foster had a shot for goal at the left hand end, which clearly missed, yet it was given as a goal, and after the all clear was given, Foster runs up to the goal umpire to shake his hand!

    i am trying to get a hold of this game on replay, but cannot find it anywhere. I have tried name a game/sports delivered, ch 7, tried both clubs, the afl, torrents, youtube. It seems nobody has it at all.

    If anyone thinks they can assist here, and maybe have it on tape somewhere, i would love to hear from you.
  • bulldogtragic
    The List Manager
    • Jan 2007
    • 34289

    #2
    Re: r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

    Croc Media I think is owned by Craig Hutchison, I think. But Croc Media produce some TV, the trade radio and radio stuff etc, etc.

    I would try a producer there. I imagine is the exec producer tells them to get footage for some project, those producers know where to get it from to do their jobs.

    But it's only a guess.
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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    • Bornadog
      WOOF Clubhouse Leader
      • Jan 2007
      • 66828

      #3
      Re: r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

      I just checked my tapes again and couldn't find it.
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      • langers1971

        #4
        Re: r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

        Originally posted by bulldogtragic
        Croc Media I think is owned by Craig Hutchison, I think. But Croc Media produce some TV, the trade radio and radio stuff etc, etc.

        I would try a producer there. I imagine is the exec producer tells them to get footage for some project, those producers know where to get it from to do their jobs.

        But it's only a guess.
        i have tried Croc Media, they cannot help at all

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        • bulldogtragic
          The List Manager
          • Jan 2007
          • 34289

          #5
          Re: r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

          If worst comes to worst I'm sure like Civil War re-enactors in The States, 36 of us on WOOF (plus umpires) could re-enact it for you. I get dibs on being Fossie.
          Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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          • westdog54
            Bulldog Team of the Century
            • Jan 2007
            • 6686

            #6
            Re: r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

            Can still remember that miss being awarded.

            Drew Morphett was calling the game and it was something to the effect of "that one drifting of to the left... No its a goal!

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            • Twodogs
              Moderator
              • Nov 2006
              • 27656

              #7
              Re: r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

              Originally posted by westdog54
              Can still remember that miss being awarded.

              Drew Morphett was calling the game and it was something to the effect of "that one drifting of to the left... No its a goal!

              You're right thats exactly what he said. I can hear Drew in my head now with the utmost certainty calling a point then the suprise and doubt when it was paid a goal.
              They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.

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              • westdog54
                Bulldog Team of the Century
                • Jan 2007
                • 6686

                #8
                Re: r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

                Originally posted by Twodogs
                You're right thats exactly what he said. I can hear Drew in my head now with the utmost certainty calling a point then the suprise and doubt when it was paid a goal.
                With the added effect of a deathly silent crowd until the goal was awarded.

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                • Twodogs
                  Moderator
                  • Nov 2006
                  • 27656

                  #9
                  Re: r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

                  Originally posted by westdog54
                  With the added effect of a deathly silent crowd until the goal was awarded.

                  When Fozzie first headed for the goal umpire I thought he was going to tell him he missed the goal and he should change his decision (because that's the sort of thing Foster would have done) but when he shook his hand everybody cracked up.
                  They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.

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                  • Remi Moses
                    WOOF Member
                    • Jan 2009
                    • 14785

                    #10
                    Re: r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

                    That's the only thing I remember about that game.
                    That year was such a disappointment after the great 1990 season.

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                    • jeemak
                      Bulldog Legend
                      • Oct 2010
                      • 21843

                      #11
                      Re: r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

                      The tape exists, and it's either with the ABC or 7 sport. They're just too lazy to help you.

                      Don't give up.
                      TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.

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                      • Twodogs
                        Moderator
                        • Nov 2006
                        • 27656

                        #12
                        Re: r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

                        Originally posted by jeemak
                        The tape exists, and it's either with the ABC or 7 sport. They're just too lazy to help you.

                        Don't give up.

                        Yep. This. Drew Morphett called it for the ABC so it's out there somewhere.
                        They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.

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                        • LostDoggy
                          WOOF Member
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 8307

                          #13
                          Re: r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

                          There's also a Leon Cameron goal called by Morphett around the same circa that missed by a foot but was given.

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                          • Bornadog
                            WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                            • Jan 2007
                            • 66828

                            #14
                            Re: r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

                            Originally posted by jeemak
                            The tape exists, and it's either with the ABC or 7 sport. They're just too lazy to help you.

                            Don't give up.
                            did you know ch7 destroyed a lot of the old tapes by taping over them. Not sure what remains of the ABC tapes. I believe the AFL is trying to build up its library as well. Langers has been trying to get this game for a long time
                            FFC: Established 1883

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                            • KT31
                              Bulldog Team of the Century
                              • Jul 2008
                              • 5454

                              #15
                              Re: r15 1991 doggies cause an upset over the bombers

                              Originally posted by bornadog
                              did you know ch7 destroyed a lot of the old tapes by taping over them. Not sure what remains of the ABC tapes. I believe the AFL is trying to build up its library as well. Langers has been trying to get this game for a long time
                              I heard a few years back the ABC had done a similar thing.
                              It's better to die on our feet than live on our knees.

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