Wikipedia:WikiProject Australian rules football/Quiz/Archive1

Q1

Who am I? I was a Brownlow medallist in the 1950s, was captain of my team and had a nickname of coconut (not listed in List of nicknames used in Australian rules or my WP article BTW). I also worked in Antarctica in the early 1970s. -- I@n ≡ talk 13:33, 21 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Neil Roberts (excellent and tough question - it took some research!). ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 16:27, 21 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well done. I didn't mean to start on such a hard one, it's just that that was a bit of trivia I had in my head which I needed share. Your turn Pippu. -- I@n ≡ talk 22:55, 21 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q2

Who am I? With the nickname Bones I transferred from Footscray to Richmond in the early 1970s, played in at least one Richmond premiership of the period, and transferred back to Footscray in the late 1970s. ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 22:59, 21 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Too hard for me. I need a clue -- I@n ≡ talk 04:21, 22 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

You can have a clue after 24 hours! ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 07:13, 22 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

fair enuf! -- I@n ≡ talk 07:57, 22 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Just so you don't think it is just the two of you involved, I'm sitting here wracking my brains over who this could be. --Roisterer 15:11, 23 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

That's a relief, I was wondering! Is anyone else out there? -- I@n ≡ talk 06:31, 24 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes. I feel like I should know this one. The nickname is ringing a bell somewhere. Snottygobble 06:55, 24 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

C'mon Pippu, give us a clue. -- I@n ≡ talk 06:31, 24 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry guys! With all the excitement of the world cup, I forgot about this! Who said I was monocultural when it came to football. His first name is Robert and he had tatts. ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 10:39, 24 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I almost took a wild guess at Robert Lamb before, just because "Lamb Bones" seemed like a reasonable nickname. Now I'm going to have to go with it. Snottygobble 11:35, 24 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Is it Robert McGhie? --Roisterer 12:25, 24 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Correct! Well done, your turn! ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 05:03, 25 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q3

And now for something completely different. Which Brownlow medallist's surname is the Norse word for the royal guard? --Roisterer 05:48, 25 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'll take a stab and say Ron Clegg - sounds mythological to me ;) R o gerthat ^Talk 09:33, 25 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

That's a beauty. I went searching for nordic sounding names, and I came up with two from the last 15 years starting with W. I'll take a stab at Shane Woewodin. ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 10:38, 25 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No. Woewodin does indeed sound Nordic but is not correct. --Roisterer 13:54, 25 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, this is my last throw of the dice: Bob Skilton. ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 16:01, 25 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Michael Voss? -- I@n ≡ talk 16:14, 25 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Uh, no. If it's any help, the word is on this site and the Brownlow Medallist is still playing. --Roisterer 12:30, 26 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Jason Akermanis? ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 14:25, 26 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It's not Akermanis either. To make it easier, with the retirement of Gavin Wanganeen, there are eleven Brownlow medallists still playing. We've already discounted Akermanis and Voss, leaving 9. Then amongst others, you can safely omit Ricciuto, leaving 8 possible candidates. --Roisterer 02:16, 27 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

James Hird. Snottygobble 02:46, 27 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Aye. Have a turn. --Roisterer 06:48, 27 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q4

I played for the mighty Swans in the WAFL, and represented Western Australia in State of Origin matches. After my playing career I held a string of administrative positions in the AFL and WAFL, including Director of the WAFC and Chairman of Selectors of the West Coast Eagles. I also obtained a doctoral degree in history, eventually becoming a Professor of History and one of Australia's most respected, awarded and published present-day historians. I am a Member of the Order of Australia and a recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for university teaching. Who am I? Snottygobble 08:35, 27 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Tom Stannage [1] --Roisterer 13:58, 27 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well done. Your turn. Snottygobble 23:15, 27 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q5

What do Craig Bradley, Barrie Robran and Earl Spalding have in common (outside of football)? --Roisterer 09:42, 28 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Craig Bradley played four first class cricket matches for South Australia and Victoria. Earl Spalding played four first class cricket matches for Western Australia. Barrie Robran played two first class cricket matches for South Australia. Snottygobble 10:16, 28 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well, that lasted all of 34 minutes. Your turn. --Roisterer 02:34, 29 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q6

I guess we need to make these a bit harder.

Who missed out on playing in St Kilda's one and only premiership after doing his knee in the 1966 second semi-final? Snottygobble 03:02, 29 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I know Carl Ditterich missed out, but I thought it was from being suspended - anyway, I'll give him a try first up, just in case he also did his knee! ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 07:45, 29 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'd say Darrel Baldock, but from what I can see, he actually played with the bad knee[[2]]. Anubis1975 10:40, 29 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ross Oakley!! ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 11:00, 29 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ross Oakley it is; well done Pippu. Snottygobble 11:33, 29 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Can we get a reference for this from somewhere? Anubis1975 12:04, 29 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Is this the same Ross Oakley? If so, it needs some work, as it doesn't even say he played AFL, that alone that he played for St Kilda. Anubis1975 12:08, 29 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I found it in The Clubs. Yes, it is the same Ross Oakley, it is well known that he played senior footy in his younger days. ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 12:16, 29 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It is not known well enough that it has made his wiki entry. Anubis1975 08:58, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q7

Throughout much of the 1970s, remembering the highest record score was easy: Carlton, 30:30:210. Then in 1978, Footscray kicked 12 goals in the last quarter at the Western Oval against St Kilda to finish with 33:15:213. Incredibly, Kelvin Templeton finished with 15:9, including 8 or 9 goals in that frenetic last quarter. Believe it or not, St Kilda kicked the first 2 goals of the quarter, and Footscray the last 12! Footscray finished 2nd bottom that year, but Kelvin Templeton topped the goal kicking and they had a record score - almost worth a premiership! However, they were to hold the record for less than one season. Who next broke the record (of the highest score), what was the score and who was it scored against? ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 12:16, 29 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hmmmm. Footscray's record was achieved on 1 July 1978 (Round 13). Collingwood came close in Round 4 the following year, scoring 207. The next really high score I can find was scored on 28 July 1979 (Round 17), with Fitzroy 36.22 (238) defeating Melbourne 6.12 (48). But that is more than a season later. Have I missed something? Snottygobble 01:59, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No, you've got it! Don't you know by now I work off the top of my head - for us scraggers, it was barely a season! ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 02:26, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Incidentally, if I am not mistaken, that 190 point margin still stands as the highest margin ever - that's some margin!! ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 02:28, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yep, it's still standing, and the score itself has only been topped in a single game, by a single point. Snottygobble 02:30, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q8

Getting short on ammo here.

What team didn't win the Brownlow for the most consecutive seasons? Snottygobble 02:28, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Melbourne. ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 06:08, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Melbourne did indeed go 36 years between their third and fourth Brownlow, but some teams have gone longer before winning their first. Snottygobble 06:19, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

~~Fremantle! -- I@n ≡ talk 06:12, 30 June 2006 (UTC)~~ Sorry, being silly. -- I@n ≡ talk 06:18, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

They probably will be. :-) Snottygobble 06:19, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Just for completeness, I think you should also have to tell me the time period that they were Brownlow-less. Snottygobble 06:26, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

North won their first one in 1965 with Noel Teasedale, that's 40 years (remembering they only joined in 1925, the year after the Brownlow was first introdcued), that must be pretty close to the longest. ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 06:35, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

If you're only counting after their 1st win, Hawthorn went 37 years: Col Austen in 1949 and DiPierdomenico in 1986, followed by Melbourne's 36 years: Don Cordner in 1946 and Brian Wilson in 1982. -- I@n ≡ talk 06:50, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

North is what I was looking for. Well done. Snottygobble 08:02, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q9

Which aboriginal player from South Bunbury went on to represent the Blues at senior level? ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 08:59, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I reckon I know... but I can't think of a good Q10. Snottygobble 11:38, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Syd Jackson? Anubis1975 12:51, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Correct - about time you had a go! ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 14:38, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q10

Which player originating from Canberra has played the most AFL/VFL career games? Anubis1975 21:55, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

James Hird. ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 22:43, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

James is very high on the list, but is not the #1. I might add that originating from Canberra, does not necessarily mean they were born in Canberra/ACT. In my books, it means they were recruited from the Canberra competition of the time. Anubis1975 23:45, 30 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Jezza ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 02:59, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Correct! Anubis1975 04:44, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q11

Which celebrated indigenous footballer from Narrogin went on to win the Tassie Medal, some Simpson Medals and play in both of the 1977 grand finals. ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 06:53, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Barry Cable -- I@n ≡ talk 07:30, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes! ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 09:23, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

There's one article I don't think we'll be trying to write for a while. Snottygobble 11:34, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Whatever happened to the man (after the various newspaper reports a year or 2 ago)? I can't remember if or how it was all resolved. -- I@n ≡ talk 01:10, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The police didn't pursue a prosecution. If Cable's injunction against being named in relation to the case is still in force, then we're probably treading a fine line right now. Snottygobble 02:55, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. -- I@n ≡ talk 03:02, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q12

And still in the West ;-)

What was the name of the one-off knockout Cup, and the winning team in the associated "Grand Final" which was held in Perth over one weekend sometime in the 1970s between Claremont, North Adelaide, West Perth, East Fremantle, Port Adelaide, Richmond, Hawthorn and East Perth? -- I@n ≡ talk 02:09, 2 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

the Ardath Cup. ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 05:49, 2 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Sorry, that's not the one I'm looking for. Eeach game comprised two 25 minute quarters plus time on. Early 1970's. -- I@n ≡ talk 07:48, 2 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Rothmans Channel 7 Cup - bloody hell, that was a hard question, but a good one! ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 07:13, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Well done! Over to you. -- I@n ≡ talk 07:48, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  - Whoops, you forgot the winner, but seeing it was so hard I give it to you - Hawthorn defeated Claremont -- I@n ≡ talk 07:51, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q13

I have previously mentioned that Kelvin Templeton kicked 15:9 in one game in 1978. Since that time two famous full forwards have come even closer to equalling Fanning's record of the most goals scored in a single match. Who are these two famous full forwards, and what was their (startingly accurate) goals and behinds kicked on each occasion? (let me know if I haven't been clear enough) ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 09:15, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Jason Dunstall kicked 17.(5?) against Richmond in 1992; Tony Lockett 16.0 against Fiztroy in 1995. JPD (talk) 11:55, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well done JPD, close enough, from memory Dunstall actually kicked 17:1, but you're spot on with Lockett. He did it at the Western Oval when Fitzroy used it as their home ground for a couple of seasons - I remember I walked down at three quarter time and watched the last quarter - there were so few people that everyone seemed to be gravitating towards the end where Lockett was - over to you! ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 22:01, 3 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I thought it was either 1 or 5, guess I chose the wrong one. You're making me jealous with Lockett, though - I could only watch on tv! JPD (talk) 09:47, 4 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q14

Sticking with goalscorers, which test cricketer once kicked 18.2 for Victoria against South Australia in just three quarters? JPD (talk) 09:47, 4 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Laurie Nash. --Roisterer 13:50, 4 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

He did indeed - in 1934. Over to you. JPD (talk) 13:59, 4 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q15

There have been several VFL/AFL coaches who never played VFL/AFL but which former AFL coach played one VFL match? In case there are more than one person who fits this question, the coach was a star in another state who played his one game while briefly stationed in Melbourne with the army. --Roisterer 09:04, 5 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Mick Nunan one game for Richmond in 1971 - great question! ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 10:13, 5 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Mick Nunan indeed. He was doing his national service in 1971 and was temporarily stationed in Melbourne, when Richmond signed him for one game, where he kicked three goals and was one of the best on ground. All round, probably a better memory of the VFL/AFL for him than his later coaching stint. --Roisterer 11:32, 5 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q16

Sticking with Richmond - which two players on their list were recruited directly from Sydney Swans (where they both had senior experience)? ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 00:03, 6 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Darren Gaspar and Greg Stafford. Snottygobble 00:05, 6 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Much too easy! You've just set the record for quickest response - 2 minutes is going to be exceedingly difficult to beat. If anyone does, I might have to come up with a worthy award. Let me see, which book out of my collection would I be willing to part with? Anyone for Reagan's biography? ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 04:20, 6 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I've just put a friendly reminder on Snottygobble's talk page so we can expect a new question soon. --Roisterer 01:50, 10 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q17

Bugger, I forgot all about this. Thanks Roisterer for reminding me. Off the top of my head:

What was unusual about the 1991 AFL Grand Final? Snottygobble 01:51, 10 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Probably that it was played at Waverly because the MCG was being upgraded. I could also add that it was the first time that a non-Victorian team appeared. Thirdly, it would mark the last premiership Hawthorn was to win for the next century (read that in any way you wish!). ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 02:28, 10 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Waverley is what I was looking for. Now try to remember to post a new question ;-) Snottygobble 02:34, 10 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  - I thought the answer had something to do with Angry Anderson ;) R o gerthat ^Talk 11:53, 11 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q18

Which strong marking forward from Sunbury debuted with the Demons in 1991, retiring in 2001 having played his whole career with the same club? ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 04:35, 10 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

David Schwarz (something like that i think). J a s rocks ^Talk 07:59, 10 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Correct! ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 02:06, 11 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q19

Hope this isnt too easy! Which current AFL player has received All-Australian honour eight times. What years did they win it in? J a s rocks ^Talk 03:10, 11 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Robert Harvey, per All-Australian Team. 2003, 99, 98, 97, 96, 95, 94, 92. -- I@n ≡ talk 03:41, 11 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Dam 31 minutes, your turn! J a s rocks ^Talk 03:51, 11 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Q20

Who kicked the last goal of the match in the 2005 Grand Final between West Caost and Sydney? -- I@n ≡ talk 04:23, 11 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Was it Amon Buchanan? Snottygobble 04:40, 11 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Aye. 17 minutes. - I@n ≡ talk 04:46, 11 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Now let us never speak of it again. Snottygobble 05:04, 11 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]