MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: The Saints 1966 Premiership team members walk through a guard of honour during the round three AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 9, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. Fellow Tasmanian John Bingley who ran with Collingwood captain Des Tuddenham in the grand final was close to Baldock. This is a photo of a St Kilda thirds yeam. "He's dead-set right. Daryl Griffiths, ruck-rover in '66, says he's excited for Saturday's club hall of fame night and anniversary celebrations. Members of the historic 1966 Premiership team and every living club 'legend' (including Tony Lockett) will be in attendance as we reminisce about one of the most iconic matches and one of our greatest players in the history of Australian football. With about a minute left on the clock, Collingwood were able to work the ball towards their forward line. Full name Daryl John Griffiths . The photo has since been edited to have Baldock in St Kilda colours and sits proudly as a mural at RSEA Park. "All the fellas over the years, we've remained good mates. 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1977. Stars Carl Ditterich (suspended for six games) and Ross Oakley (knee injury in the second semi final) were the two most well-known men to miss the big game, but others were unlucky not to be a part of history. [2], The Final Story - Collingwood v St.Kilda - 1966 VFL Grand Final, 1966 VFL Grand Final - Collingwood Vs St Kilda (Extended Highlights), "Australian Football - Saints make their point - 1966 VFL Grand Final", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1966_VFL_grand_final&oldid=1132346851, This page was last edited on 8 January 2023, at 12:55. Think the year would be circa 58 or 58. On Saturday 9th April, St Kilda Football Club will celebrate the 50 Year Anniversary of the 1966 premiership. [a] The Saints season in 1966 also saw St Kilda win every home game, including the Grand Final rematch in round 8. "He was so solid. He didn't have to say a lot because he could just display it. MORE INFO. "He wasn't a hard-nosed bugger or anything like that. Item specifics Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. One of the timekeepers was an avid St Kilda fan and blew the final siren for more than ten seconds. The club was established in 1873 and its name originates from the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda. All nine played that day. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Ed Sheeran surprised the St Kilda AFL club as he visited the team's training session in Melbourne on Tuesday. Known as Daryl Griffiths. The Premiership photograph at Moorabbin is a doctored image Darrel Baldock in the black-and-white stripes following the Saints' Grand Final triumph. On Saturday 9th April, St Kilda Football Club will officially elevate Robert Harvey as the clubs 8thlegend AND celebrate the 50 Year Anniversary of the 1966 premiership at a dinner at Crown Melbourne. St Kilda Football Club has launched its official 150thanniversary campaign, celebrating the unheralded legends of the Saints the fans! The club plays in the Australian Football League (AFL), the highest league in the country. WEG Knight AFL Herald Sun Grand Final PREMIERS POSTERS Select From 1997 to 2016. Darrel Baldock in the black-and-white stripes following the Saints' Grand Final triumph. Billing also didnt swap his jumper with a Collingwood player. The semi-occasional tease of a second St.Kilda premiership rejuvenates the interest. Forwards Tim Membrey and Max King address the media following the launch of St Kilda's 150 Year campaign. Read more Era: 1960s Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images But he knows it won't be the same without Baldock, Jeans, and fellow premiership Saints Travis Payze and Rodger Head, who died in 2006 and 2012 respectively. Were working to restore it. Jeans taught Griffiths that the harder you work, the more you achieve. St Kilda celebrates their 1966 Premiership victory at their 20-Year Reunion. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. Pleased with my purchase,no problems during this transaction, Millwall FC at the start of the 1965-66 football season UK 1960s OLD PHOTO (#393939014706), Football George Best In Action For Ipswich Town 1979 OLD PHOTO (#295249539092), Nice reproduction of this early post card, OLD POSTCARD SIZE PHOTO REDRUTH CORNWALL ENGLAND SOUTH CROFTY TIN MINE c1940 (#393898161858). Barry Breens wobbly kick to the city end of the MCG which bounced through for the deciding point, Cowboy Neales match-winning five goals and the heroics of Ian Stewart and Ian Cooper are etched into St Kilda folklore. The match, attended by 101,655 spectators,[1] was won by St Kilda by a margin of one point, marking that club's first and only premiership victory to date. The 1966 VFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football game contested between the Collingwood Football Club and St Kilda Football Club, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on 24 September 1966. Ironically, it is the continuing failure which perpetuates the celebrity. Griffiths spoke fondly of Head and Payze, too. The man known as "the Doc" played 119 matches for St Kilda Football Club, and captained the club's 1966 premiership team. "It'll be just a pity that we're a few short, and no doubt as time goes there'll be a few more of them disappearing. Read all of the latest news from the NAB AFL Women's competition. They all know that the club has had its chances. Take a look at the making of the scene with Leigh Montagna and groundskeeper Brett Sullivan in our 150-year membership campaign, which celebrates the REAL legends of St Kilda. We wouldnt have them any other way, the faithful. Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com. As was tradition back in the day, players swapped their guernseys post-match, and unfortunately for the Saints, that custom carried into 1966. Twentieth man Kevin Billing did not get run in the game. "He was a great leader. 58 AFL 2023 Portraits - West Coast Eagles AFL 2023 Portraits - West Coast Eagles. We're going back 50 years, but they're just the same.". with Kay Walsh and 2 others . St Kilda Football Club Hall of Fame and 1966 Premiership Anniversary Celebration. Morrow has been troubled by his legs of late, and won't be heading to the game. "The fellas, their personalities just don't change. It was the 69th annual grand final of the Victorian Football League (VFL), staged to determine the premiers for the 1966 VFL season. Only nine Saints from the 1966 list of 33 remained at the club when they met Hawthorn in the 1971 grand final: Barry Breen, Allan Davis, Carl Ditterich, Jeff Moran, Bob Murray, Brian Mynott, Kevin Neale, Travis Payze and Ross Smith. It's a lesson Griffiths says he has employed in the years since his football career ended. The surviving members of the 1966 premiership team have enjoyed regular catch-ups and stayed connected with emails. He is far right in blazer. Emergencies Ted Schwarzman and Jon Lilley had not played a senior game in 1966, and Lilley had not even made his debut. Read our Privacy Policy. Take a look at the making of Tim Membrey's scene in our 150-year membership campaign, which celebrates the REAL legends of St Kilda. CEO Simon Lethlean says Saints fans can bank on their players understanding the expectations under Ross Lyon as the club prepares to embark on its 150th year. We wouldnt have them any other way, the faithful. Richmond's back to back teams of 73 and 74, as far as I can recall, are the oldest Premiership sides still with a full list to choose from Take a look at the making of Nick Riewoldt's and Lenny Hayes' scenes in our 150-year membership campaign, which celebrates the REAL legends of St Kilda. [a] The Saints season in 1966 also saw St Kilda win every home game, including the Grand Final rematch in round 8 . That they won the 1966 flag was perhaps more surprising given the success of the season prior, in which the Saints finished minor premiers before winning the Second Semi Final in a thrilling one-point victory over Collingwood, and losing to Essendon in the Grand Final. 8x6 PHOTO OF St KILDA FC 1966 PREMIERSHIP CAPTAIN DARREL BALDOCK 2 $6.38 + $0.71 shipping OLD HISTORICAL PHOTO OF ALLAN JEANS AFTER 1966 St KILDA FC GRAND FINAL WIN $4.79 $6.38 + $3.55 shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell? Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Premiership captain Baldock was by all accounts reluctant to trade jumpers, but despite the pleas for the sake of posterity, he felt it was the right thing to do. When members of St Kilda's sole premiership team convene again on Saturday, there will be joy, but also sadness. The 1966 VFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football game contested between the Collingwood Football Club and St Kilda Football Club, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on 24 September 1966. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. INJURY REPORT:Sidelined Saints poised for pre-season. They won the 3rds premiership that year so it can be checked. Your emotions one year after are a lot different to your emotions 50 years later. Use in books requires separate approval. Like Oakley, Des Kennedy injured a knee in the second semi-final, while long-kicking half forward Kevin Roberts had suffered broken collarbone in Round 12. And we wouldnt be here without them. St Kilda then began to work the ball out of defence after winning the boundary throw-in. "Travis was a real trier. Squad Selection: Five new faces to feature on Friday. HB: Verdun Howell, Ian Synman, John Bingley. AU $150.00 + AU $5.00 postage. I'm still excited from the point of view of seeing the players on Saturday. F: Allan Morrow, Kevin Neale, Allan Davis. CEO Simon Lethlean says Saints fans can bank on their players understanding the expectations under Ross Lyon as the club prepares to embark on its 150th year. The photograph of a black-and-white-striped Darrel Baldock holding the Premiership cup aloft is immortalised in club history, with Collingwood skipper, Des Tuddenham, standing behind him in St Kilda colours. He had that will to win, and that 'never give in' attitude. The Footy Almanac - Web Hosting by DISKMANdotNet. Almanac Life: Amy Adams on the London Tube, Almanac Comedy: My Favourite Comedies #3-#2, Almanac Footy History: When Carlton Conquered Canberra. I saw the joy all the bulldogs supporters got last year. To purchase your ticket please visit saintshospitality.com.auor contact Adam (03) 8765 4324, Scott (03) 8765 4317 or send us an email corporate@saints.com.au. Griffiths said Baldock's ability made the Tasmanian a better skipper. Listening to these St Kilda heroes, a recurring theme is how much each is sick of being premiership orphans. It currently stands as the only premiership season for St Kilda since its entry into the VFL. The English singer-songwriter, 32, made a surprise appearance at the club's training . Premiership hero Barry Breen and St Kilda coach Alan Richardson chat at Moorabin on Friday.Credit:Simon Schluter. 2003 Select AFL XL Ultra AFL/VFL Premiership Commemorative PC9 St. Kilda 1966. Not without captain Darrel Baldock, and coach Allan Jeans, both of whom died in 2011. "It'll be great to catch up with all the fellows again after so long," Griffiths said. Leading up to the premiership season, St Kilda had played finals football in both the 1961 and 1963 seasons. 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