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A tale of two ruckmen (and two Bernies)

A tale of two ruckmen (and two Bernies)

In 1981, Don Scott took a vow of silence within the walls of the Hawthorn Football Club. Another big, affable Hawk, refused to notice.

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Bernie Jones rucking against Ian Hampshire. Bernie Quinlan watches on.

Last year, I sent this photo to our family friend, Hawthorn legend Don Scott, complimenting him on his leap. I mentioned in the message the whole-of life-symmetry of future Brownlow Medallist Bernie Quinlan sharing the frame, just as they now share mowing duties in a Mornington Penins…

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