The way they played in the prelim against Collingwood, they were never going to lose this. I heard an interview with Leon Baker years later. His record in Grand Finals is ridiculous playing in winning GF teams in 80, 82, 83, 84, 85 and then when he finished at Essendon went back to the bush and played in winning GF teams in local sides.
Contrast that to Paul Weston's Glenelg career where he played in 5 losing grand finals and then another losing GF with the bombers in 83 before cracking it in this match... What a player he was and he would've been mighty relieved they won this day.
"Is that a mark to Essendon? Or a Hawthorn mark?" Landy hilariously hopes at 21:26 , as Roger Merrett stands alone holding the ball over his head. Landy had a shocker the last quarter, clearly cracking the shits because Hawthorn were losing.
One of my favourite GF's (from a Richmond supporter). Peter Landy getting all stroppy in the commentary box. The crowd reaction when Baker put Essendon in front (he had a pretty handy two weeks coming off 6 in the prelim). Hard to believe that champion Hawthorn team fell in such a hole.
We'd been to nearly every Dons match for the three previous seasons. We were getting closer with every game to them and had high hopes after the second-semi. Had tickets to the GF the previous season and went to the Cox Plate instead of witnessing the mauling but couldn't get tickets to this....we were jumping up the living room walls by the end....
They rarely suspended players for reportable incidents in grand finals until it was pointed out the grand final was the games showcase.Ironicly, the league decided to get tough in 1990 and Terry D was the first victim of the policy change.His punishment was so severe, it virtually finished his career.
Sheedy made the moves In that last quarter and it paid of. Bradbury to the Forward line was Brilliant. Brilliant time for football not thid Flood bullshit.
@@Vaxman80 .. grandfinal numbers were down all through the 80s. Hawthorn has since grown it's membership base thoigh ... through canabalising sons of Melbourne supporters
Matthew Vicendese 110,000 went the previous year so that blows your theory away. Here’s the reasons why it was lower than usual. ‘The attendance of 92,685 was the smallest at an MCG grand final for 29 years. The match was the first grand final played in the aftermath of the off-field dispute between the League, which wanted to stage the grand final at VFL Park, and the Melbourne Cricket Club and the Cain state government, which wanted to stage the grand final at the MCG. Under the terms agreed to in early 1984, an area in the Members' and Olympic Stands was set aside for 44,000 MCC and VFL Park members, but only 31,000 attended, leaving a large vacant area at the top of the Olympic Stand. Uncertainty about the new arrangements, accusations that the demand for members tickets had been overestimated, and breezy and cool conditions in the wake of a heavy overnight hailstorm were all considered to have discouraged many spectators from attending.’ From Wikipedia but nonetheless accurate.
Quite probably the happiest 35 minutes of my life. What a day it was.
“This premiership is Sheedy’s premiership with his tremendous moves Bob!” ..said Lou. That commentary stuck in my mind ...
We've been shit since Sheedy left. Sad
From the saddest footy day (grand final 1983) to this triumph!
Great to Re live such a great time in our clubs History. Awesome Team !
Thankyou for the upload
Leons blind turn could be favourite goal in 45 years of watching footy...
There was some excellent play going on there, they looked unbeatable.
Iconic.
Yeah, deserves to be on the GF history highlights reel.
PAUL WESTON! What a last quarter performance.
Spot on mate. I have watched him play for Glenelg and he was a workhorse but his efforts on this day were incredible
@@ben2976
He was a hugely important part of the Sheedy jigsaw....so reliable and consistent.
@JG-bw6lu mate,.STOP WANKING YOURSELF.Everyone knows soccer is SHHHHIIIIITT.
What a great quarter of footy by that great Essendon team.
Always loved the Bombers trainer goin off at Dipper after Walsh got knocked out.
(WCE fan)
The way they played in the prelim against Collingwood, they were never going to lose this. I heard an interview with Leon Baker years later. His record in Grand Finals is ridiculous playing in winning GF teams in 80, 82, 83, 84, 85 and then when he finished at Essendon went back to the bush and played in winning GF teams in local sides.
Contrast that to Paul Weston's Glenelg career where he played in 5 losing grand finals and then another losing GF with the bombers in 83 before cracking it in this match... What a player he was and he would've been mighty relieved they won this day.
@RalphvsSam if only Rene Kink had been allowed to stay for another year! Poor bloke.. so many losing GFs
"Is that a mark to Essendon? Or a Hawthorn mark?" Landy hilariously hopes at 21:26 , as Roger Merrett stands alone holding the ball over his head. Landy had a shocker the last quarter, clearly cracking the shits because Hawthorn were losing.
A very memorable last quarter.
One of my favourite GF's (from a Richmond supporter). Peter Landy getting all stroppy in the commentary box. The crowd reaction when Baker put Essendon in front (he had a pretty handy two weeks coming off 6 in the prelim). Hard to believe that champion Hawthorn team fell in such a hole.
We'd been to nearly every Dons match for the three previous seasons. We were getting closer with every game to them and had high hopes after the second-semi. Had tickets to the GF the previous season and went to the Cox Plate instead of witnessing the mauling but couldn't get tickets to this....we were jumping up the living room walls by the end....
Atmosphere and the football was way better TOUGH miss them days!
I remember this game well. ESPN at 3am after work with pizza and beer! Awesome!
Awesome Era 4 the Mighty Bombers
Peter Landy had a shocker; Lou Richards was amazing.
Peter Landy is still a better commentator than some of the ones you hear nowadays
Landy's a Hawthorn fan so he was being pessimistic throughout the call.
Be careful what people say about the great Peter Landy
Robert DiPierdomenico GRUB
Sheads. Masterstroke
what a last qtr, and i was there!!!!
7:41 and 33:155 classic goals in my opinion
great to watch this in 2018 bring
on 2019 is don is good go dons
"Hawthorn in Complete disarray"
September 29 1984
Essendon 14 21 105
Hawthorn 12 9 81
Hawks fans that think they have never choked need to watch this
I'll be sure to bring this up whenever they feel like talking about 2008
@@pizzaparker9464 also tell em they lost 2012 from bad kicking
Was dipper suspended for the clash with walsh
Believe it or not I think he got off, but I stand to be corrected.
I can't quite remember either but l thought he was suspended for that.
They rarely suspended players for reportable incidents in grand finals until it was pointed out the grand final was the games showcase.Ironicly, the league decided to get tough in 1990 and Terry D was the first victim of the policy change.His punishment was so severe, it virtually finished his career.
Worth 6 weeks these days
The dipper/walsh clash was accidental in my book no need for the umpire to report dipper
Timmy......
Dipper; what a thug
Dipper what a thug
Pasrt Hellene Lou (Panamopoulos) Richards
Yes, and his cousin, Charlie Pannam.
13:23 How is that sport? Going for the man and not ball.
Leon Backer
15:10
Sheedy made the moves In that last quarter and it paid of. Bradbury to the Forward line was Brilliant.
Brilliant time for football not thid Flood bullshit.
they dont play footy like this any more.
Eades kick is not a good one it's a bad one. a piece of commentary that always stuck in my mind for some reason
Lowest grandfinal crowd since 1957. With a minnow club like Hawthorne in the game, no wonder.
Matthew Vicendese There has been a hailstorm the night before, along with accompanying cold weather, which contributed to depressed numbers!
@@Vaxman80 .. grandfinal numbers were down all through the 80s. Hawthorn has since grown it's membership base thoigh ... through canabalising sons of Melbourne supporters
Matthew Vicendese 110,000 went the previous year so that blows your theory away. Here’s the reasons why it was lower than usual. ‘The attendance of 92,685 was the smallest at an MCG grand final for 29 years. The match was the first grand final played in the aftermath of the off-field dispute between the League, which wanted to stage the grand final at VFL Park, and the Melbourne Cricket Club and the Cain state government, which wanted to stage the grand final at the MCG. Under the terms agreed to in early 1984, an area in the Members' and Olympic Stands was set aside for 44,000 MCC and VFL Park members, but only 31,000 attended, leaving a large vacant area at the top of the Olympic Stand. Uncertainty about the new arrangements, accusations that the demand for members tickets had been overestimated, and breezy and cool conditions in the wake of a heavy overnight hailstorm were all considered to have discouraged many spectators from attending.’ From Wikipedia but nonetheless accurate.
@@RCT1963 typical MCC boys club members not showing up
When you think about it it wasn't really that impressive. 23 points is nothing
sliat1981 its 24 points and a win is a win
A 9 goal quarter... so 54 points minimum not including behinds. Yeah not that impressive.
Yeah after 83 smashing, and last prmiship 65 you you would think Hawks would win again, but 23 points for Essendon supports was a big margin
Biggest ever 3 quarter time deficit to come back and claim the premiership in VFL/AFL history.....
What I’m saying is you see those point being overcome all the time in regular games