Semi Final, 1978

Carlton	1.2	8	5.7	37	9.12	66	13.15	93
Collingwood	4.3	27	7.8	50	10.10	70	15.18	108

Venue: M.C.G.

Date: Saturday September 16, 1978

Result: Lose by 15 points

Umpires: Ian Robinson, John Sutcliffe

Crowd: 91,933

Goalkickers: K.Sheldon 3, R.Galt 3, M.Maclure 3, T.Keogh 2, V.Catoggio 1, R.Ashman 1

Best: G.Towns, R.Ashman, B.Doull, B.Armstrong, P.Pinnell, G.Southby, P.Jones, D.McKay, A.Jesaulenko

Reports: R.Kink & P.Carmen

Injuries: Nil

Game Review

The old rivals, whilst not the best teams in the competition, were up there, and provided a thrilling game full of great goals (one of Carlton's was a great team goal), great marks (Fabulous Phil Carman), and great fights...EVERYONE!!!

One of my clearest recollections of this game is a young Wayne Harmes throwing punches into Phil Carmen as he had him pinned on the ground in front of the Members stand. In just over 12 months time, Harmes would be forever immortalised close to this very spot when he instead of punching his Magpie opponents, he punches the ball back to Sheldon in the Grand Final for the sealer. This punch would hurt the most, and still does to this very day for all Magpie supporters who remember this famous incident (how can they forget it when we keep reminding them of it).

Carlton fell behind and slowly clawed their way back and hit the front in exciting fashion just before 3 qtr time, only for Collingwood to regain the lead just as quickly. The last quarter (except for Phil Carman's efforts) proved to be a bit of a letdown as Collingwood quickly blew the lead out early in the quarter.

In this game the Blues came in as favorites after two big wins over the Magpies during the year, as well as the Magpies coming off a big loss to the Hawks the previous week. But with good old-fashioned hard bumping, fierce tackling and intense pressure football, Collingwood defeated Carlton by 15 points to advance to the Preliminary Final. Carlton's clever small players were continually harassed, and not able to break clear with their usual regularity. Collingwood did most of the running and used the better teamwork for most of the match. Centre half back Bill Picken was the driving force behind the Magpies great victory. Picken completely eclipsed Carlton's key forward Mark Maclure and continually sent Collingwood into attack with long, clearing dashes. His 22 kicks, eight marks and six handpasses were an outstanding contribution to the Magpies win. Thompson controlled the centre bounces for most of the match and directed his hit-outs to considerable advantage. He also helped set up many attacking moves with constructive handball. Phil Carmen lifted Collingwood with his brilliant play on the forward line, but, along with team-mate Rene Kink, was reported duirng the fiery third quarter. Carlton fought back from a 13 point deficit at half time and hit the front in the third quarter, but their lead was short-lived. Collingwood had an answer to every challenge by the Blues. The Magpies led by 19 points at quarter time, 13 points at half time and four at three quarter time. In the last quarter, Collingwood's all-round strength proved too much for Carlton and they quickly opened up a five goal advantage. The Blues battled the game right out and reduced the leeway in the final minutes, but were no match for a determined Collingwood. Carlton's captain-coach Alex Jesaulenko shifted players throughout the match in an endeavour to get some drive but Collingwood's aggressive tactics stopped the Blues in their tracks. - Tony Greenberg Inside Football

Team

B:	37 Wayne Harmes	20 Geoff Southby	15 Phil Pinnell
HB:	11 Bruce Doull	43 David McKay (vc)	21 Rod Austin
C:	30 Tony Pickett	9 Greg Towns	1 Denis Collins
HF:	25 Alex Jesaulenko (cc)	36 Mark Maclure	12 Barry Armstrong
F:	17 Rod Galt	33 Peter McConville	14 Rod Ashman
Ruck:	28 Peter Jones	8 Trevor Keogh	4 Vin Catoggio
Interchange:	18 Kevin Heath	5 Ken Sheldon
Coach:	Alex Jesaulenko

Gallery

1978 1st Semi - A dejected Mark Maclure & Wayne Harmes after the loss.
1978 1st Semi - Alex Jesaulenko and field umpire Ian Robinson.
1978 1st Semi - Bruce Doull & Phil Carmen.
1978 1st Semi - Carlton finals records for the 70's.
1978 1st Semi - David McKay fends off Shane Bond.
1978 1st Semi - Denis Collins on the burst.
1978 1st Semi - Denis Collins recovers from a high hit.
1978 1st Semi - Harmes battles with Carmen & Doull pins down Dunne.
1978 1st Semi - Jezza & Phil Carmen clash.
1978 1st Semi - Jezza & Phil Carmen clash.
1978 1st Semi - Jezza and Tony Pickett.
1978 1st Semi - Jezza takes a brilliant diving mark.
1978 1st Semi - Jezza; blame me for the loss.
1978 1st Semi - Jones & Doull happy about the report of Phil Carmen.
1978 1st Semi - Jones attempts to spoil Phil Carmen.
1978 1st Semi - Keogh tackles Byrne as Jezza comes in to support.
1978 1st Semi - Mark Maclure attempts to spoil.
1978 1st Semi - Mark Maclure celebrates a goal.
1978 1st Semi - Match Details.
1978 1st Semi - Match Details.
1978 1st Semi - Match Review (page 1 of 3).
1978 1st Semi - Match Review (page 2 of 3).
1978 1st Semi - Match Review (page 3 of 3).
1978 1st Semi - Percy Jones.
1978 1st Semi - Percy Jones.
1978 1st Semi - Pickett restrains Kink as McKay is held back by Barham.
1978 1st Semi - Rod Galt lines up for goal.
1978 1st Semi - Rod Galt marks strongly.
1978 1st Semi - Rod Galt spoils Ireland.
1978 1st Semi - Trevor Keogh about to pounce onto the footy with Armstrong in support.
1978 1st Semi - Vin Catoggio gets a quick kick ahead of Twiggy Dunne.
1978 1st Semi - Wayne Harmes spoils Twiggy Dunne.
1978 1st Semi Final - Footy Record Cover.
1978 1st Semi Final - Match Preview.
1978 1st Semi Final - Player Profiles (pg 1 of 2).
1978 1st Semi Final - Player Profiles (pg 2 of 2).
1978 1st Semi Final - Team List & Selections (pg 1 of 2).
1978 1st Semi Final - Team List & Selections (pg 2 of 2).
1978 1st Semi Match Stats.
1978 1st Semi Match Stats.
1978 1st Semi Team; Carlton vs Collingwood.

Elimination Final | 1979