Roo's first torp?

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Roo's first torp?

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I can't recall another one.


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The photo above was taken by Leigh Henningham, a great Saints man.

This one also posted by a great Saints man.



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Re: Roo's first torp?

Post: # 1696165Post bigcarl »

kosifantutti wrote:

I can't recall another one.
Great picture. Was that Rooey's actual final kick?

On torps, it's a pity they've dropped out of the game almost completely.

A well-struck one is the equivalent to a drawn golf ball. The purest kick in football.

And they are accurate, too, albeit harder to mark.

Doug Wade kicked more than a thousand goals using mainly torps, so maybe they are under-employed when it comes to shots at goal. Answer to our set shot woes? :D :P 8-) :idea: :wink:


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Re: Roo's first torp?

Post: # 1696166Post bigcarl »

kosifantutti wrote:The photo above was taken by Leigh Henningham, a great Saints man.

This one also posted by a great Saints man.

Also a terrific photo. Couple of nice wall posters there. The Champ's Final Kick and Club Legend to Future Club Premiership Star.


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Re: Roo's first torp?

Post: # 1696173Post perfectionist »

bigcarl wrote:...Was that Rooey's actual final kick? ...
Yep. Richmond just kicked it around the back half after that.


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