On Face Book his passing was posted but I searched Wickepedia and Death notice for no affirmation
But Bendigo Advitisor has a piece commemorating his sport achievement and passing
Please anyone can shed light on this as it’s been not brought to light on any TV sports and if untrue that’s disturbing
Vale #16,#9 Colin Tully (1945-2020)
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Presumably, it is true or the Bendigo Adevrtiser wouldn't have published this: https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/st ... sses-away/
It's behind a paywall but it's obvious what the story is.
Sad news. Like many players in those days, he didn't stay in the VFL for his entire career. He left Collingwood after 92 games at the age of 25. His last game for us was against the Old Enemy, exactly 50 years ago today.
It's behind a paywall but it's obvious what the story is.
Sad news. Like many players in those days, he didn't stay in the VFL for his entire career. He left Collingwood after 92 games at the age of 25. His last game for us was against the Old Enemy, exactly 50 years ago today.
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Yes, as a Bendigo resident I can sadly confirm that Colin passed away. He was a popular taxi driver here for years and would occasionally attend the Bendigo Collingwood supporters club meetings. A truly decent man. RIP Colin.
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Bazboy is correct. Tully was probably the best exponent of the drop kick in the VFL. He would regularly kick the ball 60 metres out from full back.
Unfortunately, he was also a tad slow and this was exposed in the 1970 GF when he found himself manning the fast and nimble Ted Hopkins, who came on in the 2nd half and almost single handedly won the Flag for the blues. I can remember seeing Colin Tully looking to our coaching bench (on the boundary) almost pleading to be moved off Hopkins. Unfortunately Bobby Rose refused to make the change.
Unfortunately, he was also a tad slow and this was exposed in the 1970 GF when he found himself manning the fast and nimble Ted Hopkins, who came on in the 2nd half and almost single handedly won the Flag for the blues. I can remember seeing Colin Tully looking to our coaching bench (on the boundary) almost pleading to be moved off Hopkins. Unfortunately Bobby Rose refused to make the change.
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Yes, I thought you’d take it hard, wpt. It’s really difficult when our sporting heroes go, not least because we can still them running, kicking, marking etc like they’re still 22.
His kicking was a joy. Apart from the wonderful drop kicks, I remember quite a few spirals towards the Yarra Falls End from the wing with the wind that we all thought went 90 yards (but probably really went about 125 yards or more...).
Very sad, indeed.
His kicking was a joy. Apart from the wonderful drop kicks, I remember quite a few spirals towards the Yarra Falls End from the wing with the wind that we all thought went 90 yards (but probably really went about 125 yards or more...).
Very sad, indeed.
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watt price just doesn't have the same ring about itBazBoy wrote:Of your treble user name I know Bubba Price still with us
Also Ricky Watt
That was a mighy centreline.
Thomspon taps the ball to Tully who drop kicks a goal from more than 60 yards out. I was there; I heard it on 3KZ with Harry Beitzel and special comments from "Chicken Smallhorn" (unfortunate surname) the best way to watch the footy when you were young. Your imagination ran wild.
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