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I have been feeling a tad depressed with the goings on at Carlton recently. Anyway, i was looking through some of my Carlton momentos and came across this photo. I hope it comes out on this site.... it may be a bit blurry - but this is the 1944 team... i think.
This picture sums up for me why i will remain a Carlton supporter - look at Jack Wrout. (Far right - leaning forward) middle row.
Has there ever been a tougher looking footballer? - well...yes, it is the bloke standing behind him - Bob Chitty. But other than him, there are few that could match Wrout.
These guys and hundreds others - john nicholls, kernahan.. and the supporters in the background of this photo... all the supporters from the 60's/70's etc..we owe them to keep supporting.
It is our legacy to pass on. I think we have a duty to all the players and supporters in this photo- as the Carlton Footy club meant something to them. I feel the legacy of Carlton should be carried across generations. It shouldn't be something we pick up and discard... this club is bigger than that. I hope that we all continue our membership next year if not for yourself -at least for these players who played for the club cause they loved it.
Players I recognise in the photo: (which i think was taken in 44...as it was Jack Wrout's last year as a blue)
Jack Howell - far left top row - premiership player 1947
Arthur Sanger - far left front row (not 100% sure about this one) - premiership player 1945
J. Wrout - far right middle row - centre half forward champion - premiership player 1938
Bob Green - 4 from left middle row - premiership player 1938 - 19 kicks in the 38 grand final.
Jim Clark - far right top row - premiership player 1945 and 1947
Rod McLean - 6 from left - back row - 1938 and 1945 premiership player
Jim Mooring - far left - standing... 45 premiership player.