1970

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1970 Summary

1970 was the year that the home and away season was expanded to 22 games, from 20 the year before. For the first time since the competition had expanded in 1925, clubs would play every other club twice during the season. After reaching the Grand Final in both of the previous years, and winning a flag in 1968, a lot was expected of Carlton in 1970. And the club delivered, winning in our third successive Grand Final, to register our 10th Premiership by defeating Collingwood by 10 points at the MCG. Against this level of success was the fact that the Blues of 1970 were a young team, with three of our youngest ever teams representing the Blues in 1970.

Solid form in the first two games of the season saw the Blues with 2 wins going into a round 3 match against Richmond, the side that had beaten us in the Grand Final in 1969. Carlton dominated the first half, leading at half time by an even 5 goals. The Tigers improved in the second half, narrowing the gap to 12 points at three quarter time. An inspired 8 goal last term from Richmond sunk the Blues, and the Tigers registered a 13 point win. The club would bounce back to win its next three games, giving Carlton a 5-1 start to the season and second place on the ladder behind Collingwood.

A 77 point thrashing by South Melbourne in round 7 seemed to rob the team of confidence, at as a result the Blues lost 4 in a row from round 7. This saw the club slump to sixth place on the ladder, one game out of the eight and 4 games behind top spot.

A round 11 thumping of Melbourne seemed to restore the teams confidence, and eight straight wins had the Blues back firing and back into second spot on the ladder, only one game behind Collingwood in top spot and 2 games ahead of third placed St Kilda. In fact, from round 11 on, the club would only lose one more game for the home and away season, a heavy defeat to ladder leaders Collingwood in round 19. A 16 win, 6 loss record saw the club sitting on second place on the ladder at the end of the regular season, 2 games behind Collingwood and 2 games ahead of St Kilda.

The most successful teams of 1970, Collingwood and Carlton would meet in the second Semi Final, with a place in the Grand Final at stake. In a game that would be close all day, Carlton's more accurate kicking would keep them in the match, but the Pies would run out 10 point winners. The Blues would play the following week, against St Kilda in the Preliminary Final to attempt to gain a chance at revenge on the Pies in the Grand Final. Inaccurate kicking by both sides kept the game close in the first half, with Carlton enjoying a 12 point lead at the break. The Blues steamrolled the Saints after the main break, kicking 11 goals to 3 in the second half to more than double St Kilda's score.

In the Grand Final Carlton would be hammered by Collingwood in the first half. The Magpies kicked four goals to none in the first quarter and six goals to four in the second quarter, to lead by a massive 44 points at half time. Collingwood appeared to have the game and the flag sewn up, but the game was not lost. Ron Barassi famously instructed the Blues players to "handball, handball, handball" and play on at all costs in the second half. By the 14 minute mark of the third quarter, Carlton had kicked seven goals straight to trail Collingwood by only 3 points. In one of the most famous Grand Final comebacks of all time, the navy Blues would go on to win, 17.9 (111) to 14.17 (101).

Interestingly, the Blues had played their three traditional rivals, Essendon, Richmond and Collingwood in three consecutive Grand Finals.

The Blues's goal-kicking record in a season record was smashed by "Jezza", who would kick 115 goals. He was the first Blue to achieve this milestone, and the only one in our history to become a 'Centurion'. Jezza was our leading goal-kicker for 3 years in succession, with 1970 being the second year in the pattern.

Ladder

Pos	Team	Wins	Draws	Losses	Points	For	Against	%
1	Collingwood	18	0	4	72	326.377.2333	241.263.1709	136.5
2	Carlton	16	0	6	64	308.298.2146	273.273.1911	112.3
3	St Kilda	14	0	8	56	267.324.1926	211.266.1532	125.7
4	Sth Melbourne	14	0	8	56	273.276.1914	260.268.1828	104.7
5	Geelong	12	0	10	48	284.245.1949	266.307.1903	102.4
6	Richmond	12	0	10	48	289.295.2029	289.264.1998	101.6
7	Footscray	11	0	11	44	240.288.1728	272.262.1894	91.2
8	Hawthorn	10	0	12	40	334.260.2264	284.282.1986	114
9	Fitzroy	9	0	13	36	247.292.1774	310.295.2155	82.3
10	Melbourne	6	0	16	24	238.277.1705	287.321.2043	83.5
11	Essendon	6	0	16	24	242.282.1734	303.310.2128	81.5
12	Nth Melbourne	4	0	18	16	221.248.1574	273.351.1989	79.1

People of 1970

Captain: John Nicholls Coach: Ron Barassi Leading Goal-kicker: Alex Jesaulenko - 115 goals Best & Fairest: Adrian Gallagher

Milestones

Debuts: Barry Mulcair, Peter Fyffe, Gary Lawson-Smith, Mark Amos, Andy Lukas, Trevor Keogh, John O'Connell, Brian Walsh, Paul Hurst

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Gallery

1970 - Vin Waite.
1970 Rd 10 - Vin Waite plays 50th game.
1970 - Perce Bentley & Vic. Team Selection.
1970 - Social Notes (06/06/70).
1970 - Jezza set to break Soapy's record.
1970 - Ex Blue Greg Hardie wins Baz Medal.
1970 - Jezza Adidas Advert.Pic: Football Life.
1970 - What makes Big Nick tick (page 5 of 5).
1970 - What makes Big Nick tick (page 4 of 5).
1970 - What makes Big Nick tick (page 3 of 5).
1970 - What makes Big Nick tick (page 2 of 5).
1970 - What makes Big Nick tick (page 1 of 5).Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Blues Coach Ron Barassi.Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Ted Hopkins kicks long.Pic: Football Life.
1970 Rd 4 - Jezza snaps for goal.Pic: Football Life.
1970 Rd 7 - David McKay Vs Sth Melb.Pic: Football Life.
1970 Rd 7 - Brent Crosswell & Kevin Hall chase footy.Pic: Football Life.
1970 Rd 7 - Crosswell & Robertson.Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Syd Jackson with a young fan.Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Syd Jackson.Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Ex Blue Ron Auchettl.Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Quote from future Blue Brian Walsh (July 1970).
1970 - Future Blue Brian Walsh (July 1970).Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Future Blue Tony Southcombe (July 1970).Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Carlton Team Photo.Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Brent Crosswell at training.Pic: Football Life.
1970 Rd 19 - Full house Vs Magpies.Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Big Nick leads out the Vics.Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Big Nick tosses the coin with Polly Farmer.Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Barassi and the Blues chances in Sept.
1970 - Carlton's Sept. prospects.
1970 Rd 9 - Serg Silvagni & Barry Gill.Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Ron Barassi addressing the troops.Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Coaches never smile!!!Pic: Football Life.
1970 Championship game Vs Sturt - Big Nick.Pic: Football Life.
1970 - Carlton Coach Ron Barassi.Pic: Football Life.
1970 Prelim. Final - Syd Jackson takes a screamer.Pic: Football Life.
1970 Rd 3 - Jezza takes a screamer against the Tigers.
1970 Rd 16 - Jezza battles for the ball.
1970 Rd 16 - Jezza kicks long.
1970 Rd 16 - Jezza takes a strong grab.
1970 Rd 16 - Alex had a great day.
1970 Rd 16 - Jezza the Perfect Footballer.
1970 Rd 16 - Jezza BOG.
1970 Championship Game Vs Sturt - Percy Jones is reported.Picture: Footy Week.
1970 - Wes Lofts.
1970 - Jezza kicks the ton but no title.Pic: Football Record.
1970 - Jezza settles Jackson down.
1970 Rd 22 - Jezza's 100th goal creates history.
1970 - Carlton FC Functions.
1970 Rd 8 - Syd Jackson.
1970 Rd 8 - Nicholls & Waters at the coin toss.
1970 Rd 8 - Jezza shoots off a handball.
1970 - Jezza & McKenna: Two flag tallies.
1970 - 13th time Barassi & Rose oppose each.
1970 - Big Nick's club finals record.
1970 2nd Semi - Player Profiles.
1970 2nd Semi - Team List & Selections.
1970 2nd Semi - Team List & Selections.
1970 2nd Semi Match Preview (pg 2 of 2).
1970 2nd Semi Match Preview (pg 1 of 2).
1970 2nd Semi Football Record.
1970 2nd Semi - Jezza flies to spoil Clifton.
1970 - John Nicholls.
1970 2nd Semi - Match Summary.
1970 Prelim. - Barassi Vs Jeans.
1970 Prelim. - Nicholls equals record.
1970 Prelim. - Jezza the sharpshooter.
1970 Prelim - Player Profiles.
1970 Prelim. - Match Preview (pg 2 of 2).
1970 Prelim. - Match Preview (pg 1 of 2).
1970 Prelim - Team List & Selections.
1970 Prelim - Team List & Selections.
1970 Prelim. - Football Record.
1970 Rd 17 - Big Nick in ruck duel.
1970 Second Semi - Adrian Gallagher.
1970 Prelim - Jackson takes a ride on Quirk.
1970 Prelim - Barassi addressing the troops.
1970 Prelim - John Nicholls in ruck duel.
1970 Prelim - Serge Silvagni keeps the ball alive.
1970 Prelim - An injured John Goold.
1970 Prelim - Jezza goes down in pain.
1970 Prelim - Jezza shoots for goal.
1970 Prelim - Blues knock out Saints.
1970 2nd Semi Vs Collingwood.
1970 Prelim. Final Vs St Kilda.
1970 2nd Semi - Jackson Vs Adamson.
Bert Thornley 1970
Serge & Rita Silvagni 1970
1970 GF Crosswell Puts The Blues In Front
Brent Crosswell And His Father Darryl 1970 Premiership Dinner
1970 Grand Final Nicholls & Jenkin Jump High
A Sweet Taste Of Victory For Jezza 1970 Grand Final
By A Nose McKay Takes Another Mark In The 1970 Grand Final
Grand Final 1970 Goold & Nicholls Battle For The Ball
Oh The Joy Vin Waite With The 1970 Premiership Cup
Sergio Silvagni Caricature 1970
1970 GF Jesaulenko Dives But Misses His Man
1970 GF John Goold Jumps High Over Magpie Con Britt
1970 GF Nicholls & Silvagni Hunt The Ball
1970 GF Percy Jones Cops A Shove In The Back
1970 GF Robert Walls Picks Up Under Pressure
1970 GF Scoreboard Each Quarter
The MCG Is Packed To The Rafters Grand Final 1970
1970 Herald Premiership Poster
$1970 Grand Final Carlton\'s Cheer Squad In Full VoiceImage courtesy of John Devaney$

1970 Grand Final Carlton\'s Cheer Squad In Full VoiceImage courtesy of John Devaney
1970 Grand Final Prelude Look At That Crowd!Image courtesy of John Devaney
Action from the incredible last quarter of the 1970 GF.jpgImage courtesy of John Devaney
Marking Contest In The First Quarter Of The 1970 Grand FinalImage courtesy of John Devaney
1970 SSF Lofts Outmarks McKennaImage courtesy of The Age newspaper.
Sergio Silvagni And Robert Walls Train At The MCG 1970Image courtesy of Carlton Football Club
1970 Grand Final Ragsy Goold & Percy Jones After The SirenImage courtesy of The Age newspaper
$1970 GF John Nicholls Leads The Blues\' Lap Of HonourImage courtesy of The Age newspaper$

1970 GF John Nicholls Leads The Blues\' Lap Of HonourImage courtesy of The Age newspaper
1970 Grand Final Carlton Timekeepers' Report CardThis is the original Timekeepers' Report Card for the 1970 Grand Final, submitted by Carlton official Ralph Madge. It was later autographed by Blues coach Ron Barassi, and captain John Nicholls. Image courtesy of Carlton Football Club.
Jesaulenko's Mark In 1970 GF Image From The CrowdThis image was taken from the crowd by Bruce Porter. Provided courtesy of Carlton Football Club.
Members Of The Carlton Cheer Squad At The 1970 GFImage courtesy of Carlton Football Club
1970 Grand Final Vin Waite Shoots Out A HandpassLeft to right: Graeme Jenkin, Vin Waite and Brent Crosswell.
Collingwood Vs Carlton 1970 Peter McKenna Kicks Goal No. 100Round 19, 1970 at Victoria Park - Collingwood full-forward Peter McKenna kicks his 100th goal of the season against Carlton.
Collingwood Vs Carlton At Victoria Park Early 70sImage courtesy of The Age newspaper.
1970 GF Barassi In The Quarter Time Huddle.Edited image- originally submitted by Bombasheldon.
Brent Crosswell Caricature 1970
1970 GF John GooldEdited image - originally submitted by blueycarlton.
1970 Grand Final Siren!
1970 Rnd 9 v Hawthorn 1970 Rnd 9 John Nicholls v Hawthorn Age June 01
1970 PF Neil Chandler Flies For A MarkAmended image- originally submitted by Bombasheldon.
Barry Mulcair Shoots Out A Handpass 1970 Grand Final
1970 GF David McKay Gets His Kick Away
1970 Carlton's Premiership Team Is Reunited With Umpire Don JolleyImage courtesy of Carlton Football Club.
1970 Rd 8 - Syd Jackson & Lee Adamson.
1970 Rd 5 - Big Nick & Carl Ditterich contest the footy.
1970 Carlton Injury List 2 of 2 1970 Carlton Injury List 2 of 2 The Age June 09
1970 Carlton Injury List 1 of 2 1970 Carlton Injury List 1 of 2 The Age June 09
1970 Rnd 1 v Essendon - Lofts and Waite at Princes Park 1970 Rnd 1 v Essendon at Princes Park Wes Lofts and Vin Waite Age April 06 p28
1970 Rnd 20 v Hawthorn at Glenferrie Jezza and McKay 1970 Rnd 20 v Hawthorn at Glenferrie Alex Jesaulenko and David McKay Image: Age August 17
1970 - Barry Mulcair wants to go home.
1970 - Sandhurst's Best & Fairest Geoff Southby.
1970 - Daryl Guuterson letter.
1970 - Daryl Gutterson.
1970 2nd Semi - Syd Jackson is reported for striking Lee Adamson.
1970 - Ex Blue; Werribee's B&F Winner John Comben.
1970 - Big V vs SA; Jezza in action.
1979 Rd 5 - Ian Nicholl being assisted by the trainers.
1970 - Sunday Observer Awards; Jezza.
1970 Rd 8 - Vin Waite and Barry Gill.
1970 Rd 8 - Brent Crosswell flies for a one handed mark.
1970 - VIC vs WA; Big Nick & Polly Farmer at the coin toss.
1970 2nd - Syd Jackson & Lee Adamson exchange words.
1970 - Syd Jackson at training.
1970 Rd 17 - John Nicholls & Russell Crow contest a boundary throw-in.
1970 - John Goold at VFL Park.
1970 2nd Semi - Alex Jesaulenko & Bert Thornley chase the loose footy.
1970 2nd Semi - Robert Walls kicks for goal.
1970 Rd 5 - Alex Jesaulenko flies for a mark over Bob Murray.
Vin Waite crashes the pack - 1970 Grand Final
1970 - Carlton vs Sturt; Doull flies over Friedrichs.
1970 Carlton vs Sturt; Shearman wins toss watched by Nicholls.
1970 Carlton vs Sturt; Adrian Gallagher on the burst.
1970 - Carlton vs Sturt; Peter Jones marks in front of Chessell.
1970 - Carlton vs Sturt; Alex Jesaulenko marks in front of Sandy Nelson.
1970 - Carlton vs Sturt; Syd Jackson marks in front of Brooks.
1970 2nd Semi – Jones flies with Goold & Waite in support
1970 Rd 8 - Carlton vs Collingwood at VFL Park.
1970 Rd 14 - John Nicholls marks.
1970 - Ron Barassi & Alex Ruscklic at Barassi's furniture store.
1970 Rd 9 - Reserves Teams Line-ups.
1970 - Carlton Training notes (28th March).
1970 - VFL Practice Match Schedule.
1970 - Former Blue; Nth Footscray Reserves Coach Ernie Spence.
1970 - Former Blue Ernie Spence.
1970 Ch 9 Advert Age April 17 P26 Capture
1970 Peter Jones Push Ups Age April 10 P21 Capture
1970 First Game VFLPark Article One Of Two Age April 17 P25 Capture
1970 First Game At VFL Park Article Two Of Two Age April 17 P 25 Capture
1970 Social Notes 30 May
1970 RD 22 Carlton V Melbourne Crowd.Charlie Curnow 2025
1970 RD 22 Carlton V Melbourne Crowd.
1970 RD 22 Carlton V Melbourne Crowd.Tom De Koning 2025
1970 RD 22 Carlton V Melbourne Crowd.
1970 Prelim Ian Robertson Marking
1970 Championship Match Carlton V Sturt.