98 games before being forced out by injury, coaching career cut short by illness, dead at 44, what amazing achievements this man realised in such a short time. I would love to see the new Essendon Football Club headquarters named after the great John Coleman.
Yes, me too, first game in 1949 and I was 10 years old. No TV and only radio in Yarrawonga on the Murray River. TWELVE goals in his first game and I was hooked. it was Coleman first and Essendon second for the first 2 years. Been a Bombers fan ever since. SOB!
As a teenager attending the opening round in 1973, it's an indelible memory to have been part of the solemn stillness of a packed Windy Hill, as the club and their Richmond opponents observed a minute's silence before the match. Richmond won the game with one K. Sheedy kicking the winning goal. Sheeds went on to be Essendon's next premiership coach, after Coleman.
Coleman and hudson were not just great full forwards Just geniuses Amazing Coleman's career is cut short tragically of injury And dies young That's unbeleivable
First saw Coleman in the 1950 Grand Final . What a champion , always remember his lightening leads and electrifying high marks and his accuracy kicking goals. Was playing football in the EDFL, when word came down about Coleman’s injured knee , we were shattered.
@J G Pull your head in. Lawn bowls is the most played sport in the world, with 90% of Bowlers living in Australia. And Australian Rules is a must better spectacle than Soccer.
The Late, & Great Essendon Champion, That is the One & Only, John Coleman. He played only 98 Games & Scored Only 537 Goals, But He Still Died way too young at the age of 44 years old.
All any player can do is shine in whatever era they are in, and Coleman shone so very brightly in his. If you put the young Coleman in a time machine and brought him into the present day game, think of what he would have - money he could have only dreamed of, a thoroughly professional environment, the best medical attention (that would have easily fixed the injuries that finally sopped him in the old days) as well as vastly superior training and nutrition etc, etc... I reckon he'd get a game in the AFL alright!!!! The dude was probably ahead of his time as a player and a coach.
ridiculous comment, first of all why even post this, the video is a tribute to Coleman, its not like its a comparison or anything. Second of all how could you say not in the same league as Farmer, if Coleman had played 220 games he probably would have kicked about 1500 goals, if you actually watched the video it says, his form in the season he was injured in was the best of his career, and Coleman was playing in a much more competitive league too
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98 games before being forced out by injury, coaching career cut short by illness, dead at 44, what amazing achievements this man realised in such a short time. I would love to see the new Essendon Football Club headquarters named after the great John Coleman.
He's essendon's best full forward of all time.
98 Games for 537 goals, died way to young.John Coleman is the reason i support the Essendon Football Club.
Yes, me too, first game in 1949 and I was 10 years old. No TV and only radio in Yarrawonga on the Murray River.
TWELVE goals in his first game and I was hooked. it was Coleman first and Essendon second for the first 2 years.
Been a Bombers fan ever since. SOB!
As a teenager attending the opening round in 1973, it's an indelible memory to have been part of the solemn stillness of a packed Windy Hill, as the club and their Richmond opponents observed a minute's silence before the match.
Richmond won the game with one K. Sheedy kicking the winning goal. Sheeds went on to be Essendon's next premiership coach, after Coleman.
Coleman and hudson were not just great full forwards
Just geniuses
Amazing Coleman's career is cut short tragically of injury
And dies young
That's unbeleivable
thank god there is footage of him otherwise people would think he was a urban legend.
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Urban legend means fiction
@@MisterPolitical1 read my comment again
First saw Coleman in the 1950 Grand Final . What a champion , always remember his lightening leads and electrifying high marks and his accuracy kicking goals.
Was playing football in the EDFL, when word came down about Coleman’s injured knee , we were shattered.
He may have been the greatest player of all
@J G Pull your head in. Lawn bowls is the most played sport in the world, with 90% of Bowlers living in Australia. And Australian Rules is a must better spectacle than Soccer.
@J G have you even seen afl. We like the rough sports and that ain't changing.
Coleman was like Bradman and Pharlap people would flock to the ground to just see him play!
The Late, & Great Essendon Champion, That is the One & Only, John Coleman. He played only 98 Games & Scored Only 537 Goals, But He Still Died way too young at the age of 44 years old.
Absolute Legend John Coleman. Wish I saw your games. There will never be another like him.
Respect from a Magpie supporter!
All any player can do is shine in whatever era they are in, and Coleman shone so very brightly in his. If you put the young Coleman in a time machine and brought him into the present day game, think of what he would have - money he could have only dreamed of, a thoroughly professional environment, the best medical attention (that would have easily fixed the injuries that finally sopped him in the old days) as well as vastly superior training and nutrition etc, etc... I reckon he'd get a game in the AFL alright!!!! The dude was probably ahead of his time as a player and a coach.
Yeah people say his jumping and marking ability Was better than anyone they ever seen and this is guys who seen ablett carey so on
he was my great uncle
amazing to hear what the old team song used to sound like.
the bloke average more than 5 goals a game. Incredible.
Go Carlton but well done to you what a legend
the first real high flyer forward, before his time, he passed away too young.
What about Bob Pratt!!
Talking to 2 blokes, 1 a Richmond the other a Collingwood both said they followed Essendon because of Coleman.
The first freak to play Aussie Rules.
Coleman and Hudson both cut down in their prime by knee injuries
Dead at 44. Boomer will probably be playing at that age. But still a true legend.
Anyone here in 2020
No but in 2023 😀
Who was better, Coleman or Peter Hudson?
ridiculous comment, first of all why even post this, the video is a tribute to Coleman, its not like its a comparison or anything. Second of all how could you say not in the same league as Farmer, if Coleman had played 220 games he probably would have kicked about 1500 goals, if you actually watched the video it says, his form in the season he was injured in was the best of his career, and Coleman was playing in a much more competitive league too
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Did he torpedo kick for goal ??
My father seen nearly every game he played and said he usualy kicked flat punts for a set shot at goal.
@@mickwarnie8707 Thank you mate appreciate that
@@williamweir1547 No worries