1935: Watch Out For That Truck
Grand Final History
English - June 03, 2024 02:23 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBSports History Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Collingwood and South Melbourne play each other seven times, but only one can win the 1935 VFL premiership. It was a year that saw the first night game between VFL clubs and beer came in cans for the first time, two pivotal moments in history. Footscray made their bid for worst jumper of all time and the Magpies almost forfeited a game. North Melbourne and Hawthorn struggled while the league promised to help Rugby Union. Meanwhile Richmond was looking for alternatives to Punt Road for a home ground. And a truck played its part in Grand Final History.
Join us as we delve into the captivating history of 1935, where football, innovation, and world events intertwined to shape a memorable year.