Backwards 50 metres
Did Gardener or Slapovitch ever get official recognition for their joint world backwards running efforts in that game?
I had forgotten that Slappo tried to tell a very young Pav he was a naughty boy, but had to do it while backing up at speed.
And Dale Kickett, if you are reading this, I have never varied from the belief that you are one of Freo's greatest players. Mainly for your footy ability, courage when you knew that others were going to get a big hit in on you, and your loyalty to your teammates.
What happened that day was not started by you, and was in no way your fault. I think that a media vilification was put in place on you to take the spotlight away from some pretty dirty tactics from Read, Gardener and others in the eagles side. Hold your head high because from that day on, Freo were never bullied into submission.