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Year of the Dogs (1997)

play Coarse language – low
clip 'We've got to wear it'

Original classification rating: M. This clip chosen to be PG

Clip description

The Footscray Football Club plays Collingwood and is narrowly defeated. Their coach, Terry ‘Plough’ Wallace, gives the players a roasting after the game.

Curator’s notes

by Damien Parer

A well-made sequence that captures the pace and excitement of an Australian Rules game, the pain of losing, and the passion and determination of the coach. His end speech is wonderful.