Nine Victorian AFL stars traveled internationally in 1967 to challenge County Meath, the All-Ireland champions, in a historic football match.
Synopsis
Nine Victorian AFL stars traveled internationally in 1967 to challenge County Meath, the All-Ireland champions, in a historic football match.
Synopsis
Harry Beitzel, a former umpire, took a bold step in 1967 by organizing a tour for a group of Victorian AFL stars to challenge County Meath, the All-Ireland champions. Many of these players, including Ron Barassi and Alex Jesaulenko, had never traveled outside Victoria. Beitzel mortgaged his house to fund the trip, which included stops in Darwin, Hong Kong, Paris, and New York. The Galahs reconnects fans with these iconic figures and their efforts to foster international competition in football.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet AFL legends like Ron Barassi and Jesaulenko.
- See how Harry Beitzel organized an international sports event.
- Find out about the players' first experiences abroad.
Did You Know
- In 1967, a group of Victorian AFL stars traveled to Ireland for a match.
- Harry Beitzel mortgaged his house to fund the trip for the team.
- Most players had never owned passports before this journey.
- The trip included stops in Darwin, Hong Kong, Paris, and New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who organized the trip for the Victorian AFL stars to challenge County Meath?
Harry Beitzel organized the trip and mortgaged his house to make it happen.
What year did the Victorian AFL stars travel to Ireland?
The Victorian AFL stars traveled to Ireland in 1967.
Name two players who were part of the team that challenged County Meath.
Ron Barassi and Alex Jesaulenko were two of the players on the team.
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