WHEN Jack Borland read a story about Melbourne players who have kicked a goal with their first kick in senior football earlier this year, he noted one omission.
That, of course, was his friend and former St Kilda City teammate, David McGlashan.
David played six games for Melbourne, in 1981 and 1982, wearing the No. 41 guernsey.
He retains his connections today through membership, and watches most games from the Great Southern Stand, sitting alongside Jack and his family. His son, Paul, is also a Melbourne supporter, while his wife and daughter follow Essendon.
A look at the team photo of the day reveals David in the middle of the team, tall and blond, almost directly behind coach Ron Barassi.
Ask him about it now, and David - who runs Facility Management Victoria, managing high rise residential properties - is reflective and somewhat shocked that anyone would recognise his efforts of ‘such a long time ago.’ But, there is no doubt that he has been hiding his brilliant achievement.
A soaring grab over the pack, a quick play on towards the boundary, bouncing three times and a snap from 50 metres out on the left foot, were all part of what was known in its day as The Goal of The Year.
The story has got better with the passing years!
David laughs at the possibility, but remembers the occasion - and the story - fondly.
That, of course, was his friend and former St Kilda City teammate, David McGlashan.
David played six games for Melbourne, in 1981 and 1982, wearing the No. 41 guernsey.
He retains his connections today through membership, and watches most games from the Great Southern Stand, sitting alongside Jack and his family. His son, Paul, is also a Melbourne supporter, while his wife and daughter follow Essendon.
A look at the team photo of the day reveals David in the middle of the team, tall and blond, almost directly behind coach Ron Barassi.
Ask him about it now, and David - who runs Facility Management Victoria, managing high rise residential properties - is reflective and somewhat shocked that anyone would recognise his efforts of ‘such a long time ago.’ But, there is no doubt that he has been hiding his brilliant achievement.
A soaring grab over the pack, a quick play on towards the boundary, bouncing three times and a snap from 50 metres out on the left foot, were all part of what was known in its day as The Goal of The Year.
The story has got better with the passing years!
David laughs at the possibility, but remembers the occasion - and the story - fondly.
‘It was actually a quick snap from the centre, and I happened to be at the front and kicked from around 40 metres’, he says.
It was a moment that etched his name on an elite list, and was one of two kicks that he had for the match. This effort was highlighted a season later by his six goal haul against Collingwood, in the fifth of his six games for the Demons.
David had been selected as a replacement for the suspended Mark Jackson, and despite his heroics was dropped the following week for “Jacko’s” return!
Needless to say, David is happy that his achievement is being recognised after research and confirmation between the Club and the AFL following Jack’s alert, but is surprised that it is so.
He recognises the efforts of Jack in reaching this point, and good naturedly pays tribute to him as former teammate and friend alike.
‘’Jack fed me lace out deliveries in the old St Kilda City days to make me look good!’’ he laughs.
Now, the connections and camaraderie continue, with Melbourne as the common factor, and a first kick goal as a definite shared highlight from both sides of the fence.
It was a moment that etched his name on an elite list, and was one of two kicks that he had for the match. This effort was highlighted a season later by his six goal haul against Collingwood, in the fifth of his six games for the Demons.
David had been selected as a replacement for the suspended Mark Jackson, and despite his heroics was dropped the following week for “Jacko’s” return!
Needless to say, David is happy that his achievement is being recognised after research and confirmation between the Club and the AFL following Jack’s alert, but is surprised that it is so.
He recognises the efforts of Jack in reaching this point, and good naturedly pays tribute to him as former teammate and friend alike.
‘’Jack fed me lace out deliveries in the old St Kilda City days to make me look good!’’ he laughs.
Now, the connections and camaraderie continue, with Melbourne as the common factor, and a first kick goal as a definite shared highlight from both sides of the fence.
