1988 NSWRL Panasonic Cup Final - Balmain Tigers v St George Dragons

[blue bags]

brings back a lot of good times
dragons defense very solid

 

[Gareth67]

Loved it blue bags ! Big Craig Young bulldozing his way upfield on those huge legs of his . Peter Gill , a poor man’s version of Rod Reddy , but always gave 100% and the one and only Ricky Walford . All coached by Ted Glossop who knew how to get a team to attack - great viewing buddy .

 

[thebigredv]

Little bit before my time but so good to hear great commentary unlike the dribble we get today. They actually call the game in front of them and call a spade a spade.

 

[Gareth67]

Little bit before my time but so good to hear great commentary unlike the dribble we get today. They actually call the game in front of them and call a spade a spade.

None other than Rex Mossop , known as the ‘ moose ‘ who played for Manly as a prop , who could talk anyone under the table with his eloquent speech . He would leave me “ absolutely flabbergasted ! “ .

 

[blacksafake]

Good memories, thanks Blue Bags.
Albert had a big game.
Not many got past Beattie & Walford was a beauty.

 

[Como Connection]

Somehow I got on to the field at the end of the game amongst the players, can't remember how I did it!
CC

 

[Eatons Hill Dragon]

Remember this game well.
Great step by Johnston for the Walford try.
Everyone’s accidental hero that night, Bert Gordon with an intercept.
Balmain were hot favourites.
Great memories.

 

[Dragon David]

Great game and great to see who was in the Dragons team again. The Tigers defended well in the second half and we could not score but we also defended well to keep them to one try.

Neither team awarded 6 again - hahaha!

OH WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHIN' IN.

 

[OhWhenTheSaints]

Great memories. The only shining light Saints gave me in my entire high school period. Made grand finals the year before and after (85 & 92) but 6 years of dross in between. Dined out on that win for bloody ages. Thanks for posting.

 

[George Sancti]

Thanks Blue Bags, I cannot believe that game was 33 years ago !!

 

[TruSaint]

brings back a lot of good times
dragons defense very solid

Great share.

 

[HenryTatana]

Fond memories indeed. In attendance and the drive home was sweet.

 

[denis preston]

Two things stand out for me in this game. Bertie bloody Gordon was as maligned ( deservedly ) by most supporters in a Stan Gorton type of way. His try won us the game. Craig Young was a shadow of himself the last 2 years of his contract but this game he should ( did ? ) have got man of the match.

 

[VodkaSaint]

I was Lucky Enough to be at that game with my Brother , we had a ball

 

[since77]

Dragons vs Balmain were always great games in the late 80’s both teams very evenly matched.

 

[blue bags]

some of my work mates were tigers fans,
they gave me shit before the game
thinking they had a definite win
I'm thinking nah, not after the dragons great semi final win
tigers had played in 5 finals before they were confident defending champs
they had a great pack of forwards
I laughed for months'

 

[Walpole]

The greatest moment of what was a pretty poor time in the late 80's for Dragons supporters. Will never forget the step Johnno put on backdoor Benny before sending the great Ricky Walford away for a try. Good times.

 

[blue bags]