James Manson Week: James Manson Versus The Fans of Geelong - Video
It has all been forgotten about now, but there was a time, which lasted for around four decades, when the Geelong supporters were a bit temperamental. The umpires, opposition fans, Kent Kingsley, they all felt their wrath. The sight of black and white stripes was often something that set them off too.
Not too long ago at VFL Park the fans of the Cats went berserk. It might have been a long drive for them but plenty of Geelong fans were there. Probably a very cold day, the Geelong fans were red hot with anger. Their target, an injured opposition player. Not only did their fans fail to keep a lid on it, even a few players were a bit perturbed too.
The Geelong fans who watched the game on TV were just as loud that day, as the commentator suggested that there was something going on. But it was just a moment in a game when a player flew for the mark, was hurt and couldn't take his kick.
James Manson talks about the game versus the Cats:
"Unfortunately this one incident is all I am remembered for. I was certainly feeling the worst for wear and always would take a kick, I was actually pretty accurate within 30 meters (1990 - I kicked 33.12) It certainly was not a set play, something people jumped onto because of intimation by the then commentators."
Not too long ago at VFL Park the fans of the Cats went berserk. It might have been a long drive for them but plenty of Geelong fans were there. Probably a very cold day, the Geelong fans were red hot with anger. Their target, an injured opposition player. Not only did their fans fail to keep a lid on it, even a few players were a bit perturbed too.
The Geelong fans who watched the game on TV were just as loud that day, as the commentator suggested that there was something going on. But it was just a moment in a game when a player flew for the mark, was hurt and couldn't take his kick.
James Manson talks about the game versus the Cats:
"Unfortunately this one incident is all I am remembered for. I was certainly feeling the worst for wear and always would take a kick, I was actually pretty accurate within 30 meters (1990 - I kicked 33.12) It certainly was not a set play, something people jumped onto because of intimation by the then commentators."
I'm sorry you feel this is all people remember you for. That is a shame, but from those memories others can follow, such as James Manson, 1990 Premiership hero.
Never forget Charlie, you are one of only 20 men to win us a flag in the modern era. They can never EVER take that away from you.
I still love ya Jimmy. The only Pie jumper I ever wore had your 30 on it
We need you back Charlie, need your spirit. Give mick a call. it's not right that a Pussy Cat of your own era - Bourke - is our current ruck coach. Come back Charlie!
Go Pies!