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North Melbourne v Carlton: Round 9 ancient history
Football has an innate ability to invade our memories and recycle the past. A reminder of youth. A reminder of a garage and a cat. Of bullets and tools. Of a clock and an old radio.
North Melbourne lost badly to Carlton in round 9, 1978
The Snake at full-forward
The white board contained a list of Ron Barassi’s physical, mental and tactical demands. Words to influence his men to win the 1977 grand final replay between Collingwood and North Melbourne.
Phil Baker: Mark of the year - 1978
The final sentence, straight down the guts when we can, long bombs to Snake, highlighted the faith Barassi had in his full-forward. Read more
