Long live the running bounce of the ball

[jonmac1954]

What about Gabbo's great run, bouncing (fumbling) and goal?

For that era a big man running that far was totally NOT happening but the big bloke did it.

[Skids]

Brilliant post LH!
I'm with you here, especially on breaking lines, opening up the forward half and confusing opposition.

The first game I saw live at the MCG was the day, Easter Monday, when Micky did that run. You know, 30 years later when I tell youngsters about that day and fumble thru u tube looking for the replay, the hairs on my neck start to stand up. The crowd noise was something I'll never forget.

I don't know if you can find it, but Nathan Buckley's goal.that led to that centre bounce was also a great running goal. Bucks won a contested ball on the HB flank, hand passed over the top, ran hard to recieve it back, had one or two bounces and drilled it from outside 50... it was just his 4th or 5th game in the Black & White.

It was also the day that Peter Daicos was paid tribute to with a lap at half time. Josh in his arms, who was crying coz he was scared of the mascot when Peter was interviewed.

Can anyone find and post links to those 2 bits??.

The Pies v Blues reserves game was a cracker as well, finished in a draw. Getting there early, we were lucky enough to watch that game too.

[uuuuu..... The LoneSTAR]

Love a good run-bounce-GOAL and this bloke could kick them!!.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUkPCRpXHXs

[LaurieHolden]

5 running bounces taken in the GF.
Two in the 2nd quarter, one to Markov and one to Sidey.
Then one each to Sidey then McCreery in the third.
One to McCreery in the fourth.

I also recall someone saying it's the 1st game we've won this year with Naicos not taking a running bounce. Is this correct?

[LaurieHolden]

What about Gabbo's great run, bouncing (fumbling) and goal?

Here y'go @RudeBoy



I've also updated Bobby Hill's montage in the OP. Has there been a better exponent of the running bounce in our colours. Bloke is simply electric when he gets his wheels going.

[WhyPhilWhy?]

Only watch to the 22 second mark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8SA5ixbWFA

[The Black and White Lion]

What about Josh Daicos' goal of the year contender Round 19, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1K9CkHqKP8

[LaurieHolden]

I reckon #45 Wil Parker is going to be a beaut. That's some real poise and composure to back your skillset, take a couple of bounces and kick truly.

Attach him to Sidey in the pre-season.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_Au90zS5ZE ... 5udHRnMnUz

[piedys]

I reckon #45 Wil Parker is going to be a beaut. That's some real poise and composure to back your skillset, take a couple of bounces and kick truly.

I yelled at TV for him to keep running for another 10 metres or so; nobody was near him, or really, interested in attempting to chase him down.
Still a great goal, but would have loved a few more metres just for the theatre of it.