Today marks the 55th Anniversary of the 1965 Premiership – Great memories for Baby Boomer Bombers!
Essendon came from 4th to be Premiers in 1965:
Essendon 2.7 5.10 10.18 14.21 (105)
St Kilda 1.6 4.8 5.11 9.16 (70)
Goals: Ted Fordham 7 goals
Best: Sampson, Fordham, Fraser, Gosper, Davis, Birt
Click here to view footage and highlights from the 1965 Grand Final
During 1965, 31 players proudly wore the red ‘n black jumper.
To the 27 remaining, enjoy your ‘virtual’ reunion and thanks for the memories.
Remembering absent friends: Coach: John Coleman, Bruce Armstrong, Jack Clarke, Brian Sampson and John Somerville.
