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Giga Bite - May 23rd, 2013

Happy 46th birthday to ALLAN BARTLETT, who played 11 games for Adelaide in their debut season of 1991. At 188 cm, he was clearly quite a bit taller than his 403-game namesake, Kevin, which is reflected in the anagram of his name - TALLER (BLATANT). - Andrew Gigacz
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Giga Bite - May 22nd, 2013

On this day in 1982, Carlton defeated Sydney by 102 points at Princes Park. There have been 11 VFL/AFL matches in history decided by a margin of 102 points and the Blues have been involved in five of them, winning four and losing one. - Andrew Gigacz
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Posted by Andrew Gigacz, Yesterday
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Giga Bite - May 21st, 2013

Essendon's JOHN SOMERVILLE made his debut on this day in 1960, kicking two goals against Carlton. Somerville played in Essendon's 1962 flag side but missed the 1965 premiership after he was knocked unconscious behind play in the Preliminary Final and had to be taken from the field. That moment was perhaps best captured by the anagram of his name: JOHN'S ILL - REMOVE. - Andrew Gigacz
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Posted by Andrew Gigacz, 21st May
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Giga Bite - May 20th, 2013

On this day in 2000, Carlton 20.9 (129) d North Melbourne 15.9 (99) at Princes Park. That match remains the only one in VFL/AFL history to have finished with a final score of 129 v 99. - Andrew Gigacz
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Posted by Andrew Gigacz, 20th May
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Giga Bite - May 19th, 2013

RAY STEELE, who played 42 games for Richmond between 1940 and 1943, was born on this day in 1917. A player who may or may not have been known for his good peripheral vision, he was an anagram of ALERT EYES. - Andrew Gigacz
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Posted by Andrew Gigacz, 19th May
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Giga Bite - May 18th, 2013

On this day in 1996. Fitzroy won its last ever match in the AFL, defeating Fremantle 16.11.107 to 10.16.76. Fitzroy had also been involved in the only other game to finish with a score of 107-76, losing to Melbourne in May 1929 at the MCG. - Andrew Gigacz
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Posted by Andrew Gigacz, 18th May
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Giga Bite - May 17th, 2013

West Coast and North Melbourne, who meet tonight at Subiaco, have played each other once before on May 17th. In 2008, the Kangaroos won a thriller 13.11 (89) to 12.11 (83). The match, North Melbourne's home game, was played at Carrara on the Gold Coast in front of 6,354 spectators. - Andrew Gigacz
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Posted by Andrew Gigacz, 17th May
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Giga Bite - May 16th, 2013

Happy birthday to Cash Fitzgerald, born on this day in 1921. Fitzgerald played three games for Hawthorn in 1947 and remains the only player in VFL/AFL history to have Cash as a first name. Coincidentally, the only player to have the surname Cash, Pat Cash Senior, was also a Hawthorn player. - Andrew Gigacz
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Posted by Andrew Gigacz, 15th May
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Giga Bite - May 15th, 2013

Between 1943 and 1954, VFL football was played on May 15th on three occasions. On each of those occasions, a draw was registered. North Melbourne and St Kilda drew on May 15, 1943, Essendon and Richmond tied exactly five years later and Fitzroy and St Kilda finished level on that date in 1954. - Andrew Gigacz
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Posted by Andrew Gigacz, 15th May
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Giga Bite - May 14th, 2013

On this day in 1898, Essendon opened their season with a 10.10 (70) to 2.5 (17) win over Fitzroy. It remains the only game in VFL/AFL history to finish with a final score of 70 v 17. The Bombers will face the Lions (of the Brisbane variety) this Saturday but a repeat of that score is unlikely under the roof at Etihad Stadium. - Andrew Gigacz
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Posted by Andrew Gigacz, 14th May
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Giga Bite - May 13th, 2013

Tonight's St Kilda v Carlton match will be third time the two sides have met on May 13th. In 1967, Carlton pipped the Saints by 5 points, 11.14 to 11.9 in front of 44,382 fans at Moorabbin (the third-highest crowd in history at the venue) and in 2000 the Blues prevailed 15.19 to 11.16 at Docklands. - Andrew Gigacz
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Posted by Andrew Gigacz, 13th May
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Giga Bite - May 12th, 2013

Happy 116th birthday to RAY ELLIS, who played two games for Geelong in 1923. As hard it may be to believe, he really is an anagram of REALLY IS. - Andrew Gigacz
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Posted by Andrew Gigacz, 12th May
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Giga Bite - May 10th, 2013

Prior to today, Geelong and Essendon have met on four occasions on the 10th of May. Essendon were triumphant in 1902 and 1947 but the Cats won out in 1975 and 1980. In all four matches, the "away" team has been the victor. - Andrew Gigacz
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Posted by Andrew Gigacz, 10th May
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Giga Bite - May 9th, 2013

Happy 127th birthday to ALBY INGLEMAN, who played 21 games for Carlton between 1905 and 1908. Presumably he was one to keep a close watch on the oval-shaped, air-filled piece of leather, as he's an anagram of MAN EYING BALL. - Andrew Gigacz
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Posted by Andrew Gigacz, 9th May
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Micro Noises 27

Gigs looks at omens for Essendon and Geelong, and makes a case for a West Coast v North Melbourne Grand Final in 2013.
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Posted by Andrew Gigacz, 8th May
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Andrew Gigacz

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Joined 6th Jun 2012

Last seen 11th Feb 2013

Teams

AFL: Western Bulldogs (VIC)

Local: Williamstown (VIC)

About Me

Footy-head since I fell in love with the game in 1973 after receiving the Murfett "Aussie Footy" game for my 8th birthday. Born and bred in the western suburbs, I'm a passionate FOOTSCRAY supporter. David Smorgon might like the name Western Bulldogs, but they'll always be Footscray to me and many others.

Favourite Players

Robert Groenewegen, Bob Murphy

Favourite Moment

1. In a reserves game in 1978 at the Western Oval, from deep in the pocket at the Barkly St end, Peter Welsh sent a handball towards a team-mate in the goal square. He overcooked it and it went straight through the big sticks. The goal umpire thought he'd kicked it and signalled a goal, putting the Dogs in front against Essendon just before the final siren. The sight of the Essendon cheer-squad going nuts at the injustice will always be a highlight for me. 2. Footscray's next flag. It won't happen overnight, but it WILL happen. Won't it?

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