Episode 102 - 1971 Part 2

In the second half of the we get deeper into the 1971 season,we have much to discuss, including The absolute fall from grace of the swans, A big player swap happens involving the tigers and saints. One game late in the season is affected by a thick soupy fog, Collingwood hit some late season issues with their captain, Peter Hudson closes in on Bob Pratt’s 150 goals in a season record, and the grand final is one of the most brutal deciders we have discussed in a while. And finally, have we found a successor to dick condon???? All this and more…….

Part 2 will focus on the teams finishing 4th to 1st as well as the brownlow medallist. 

 

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Thanks to Anthony Lehmann for his input with this episode, as well as the Hawks museum publication "Kennedy's Commandos: The story of the '71 Hawks" to order a copy of this book email hawksmuseum@hawthornfc.com.au or call (03) 9535 3075