When did the POT KICK disappear from the game ?

Question

I've been told of its existence by old-timers when I first started playing many moons ago but have always wondered where it fitted in. Any
idea, stats or records ?

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Edit: Modern parlance is place kick. Pot kick I gathered came from the player making a "pot-hole" in the turf with the heel of his boot to stand the ball in.
Old timer may have played for Port pre WW2 and was club strapper for many years after the war when he moved to the Adelaide Hills. Oops! better explain that too - During & after WW2 footwear was scarce and many players would only have 1 pair of shoes or workboots.
This blokes job was to nail on sprigs then remove them again after the game.
He also strapped up feet with padding
to keep them tight in the boot thus reducing rubbing & blisters and the odd sprig tack that went through. Tough times !

Answer 1

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I think Owen Abrahams from the Gorillas(Fitzroy)was the last player to do a place kick in the VFL.
He played during the fifties so that will give you a guide.

Dave McNamara kiced the ball some phenomenal distance with a place kick.
I think it may still be a record.

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Asker's Comment:

Excellent info - thanks.

Answer 2

Not sure what you mean by 'pot kick', what is it? You don't mean the place kick do you? Just never heard of any kick referred to as a 'pot kick'.

Answer 3

It's called a place kick --- like they still do in the rugby codes. It's now virtually disappeared, though not against the rules. One can still use the place kick in today's football.

Answer 4

How old was the old timer...I've been watching the footy for a long time and I've never heard of a Pot Kick.

Answer 5

thanks for asking this question.
it has been so long since i have heard this expression as well.
looks like you have a couple of good answers though.
cheers mate!