The Club (1980) FILMING LOCATIONS

[@jackthegamer4019]

Pom here. Best Sport movie of all time . If it had been made in the US ; it would have bagged an Oscar or two. The Guy who played the Coach put in a brilliant performance.

[@denisepritchard4017]

Jack Thompson Top Aust Actor 💪

[@sliat1981]

Yep. Aren’t you glad we invented our own sport rather than mindlessly following your sports?

[@csm101000]

That was bloody excellent

[@miltonbrownrigg8409]

Great research. It is a classic, and living in this area I remember those scenes.

[@dminalba]

I know nothing about Australian Rules Football but this is a good movie, It's on Amazon Prime just now, You don't have to know about Aussie Rules to love this film, Jack Thompson's moustache in this film is stuff of legend.

[@denisepritchard4017]

Thankyou for all to watch 👍🏼

[@1061andy]

First saw this film years ago on late night TV - brilliantly scripted and acted, full of issues which would resonate with fans of every football code, world wide.

[@cinematicrandomness]

The Club is so underrated. I love the performances, the politics and petty arguments, and of course the characters. It's such an entertaining film. Your video was a nice update from the location featurette that's on the DVD release, which I'm sure you've seen. I love how many of those old sports grounds keep little parts history like the turnstiles, even though they may not be as practical.

[@RevStickleback]

@M I love soccer, being from England, but I think it would be really sad if the game took over in Australia. 'Footy' is a unique part of Australian culture, and I hope it continues to thrive. There's room for both sports, particularly with them being played at different times of the year.

[@boomermcgee2389]

I was lucky enough to enjoy the VFL trrough the 80s and 90s being in the fitzroy cheer squad i have many great memories but the 2 years we spent at victoria park was a great time , making the banners across the road from the ground thursday nights and match day saturdays , It was so different back then not a national league the old suburban grounds were great

[@boomermcgee2389]

​@M no one asked for your opinion on the future of soccer in Australia and it does not belong in this thread good sir

[@mathewhunt2588]

One of the great sport movies of all time with some fantastic quotable quotes. Congratulations on this documentary. Unbelievable!

[@PaulHagl]

Thanks! I wished more people watched it. Feel free to share it 👍

[@garethrichardson7817]

The Club is one of my favourites, a very underrated Aussie film

[@timothysdog6130]

Wow why have I only just discovered this video

[@PaulHagl]

I don't know but share it around if you can. Cheers mate!

[@geoffbrown9006]

This is great! Thanks Paul for making these. A lot of these movies came out when I was still in primary school (or younger) and it's interesting to see how much Melbourne has changed since then. It was certainly a golden age of Australian film then and a good snap shot of life at the time. Thanks again, from Browny.

[@43scout74]

As somebody that grew up around the grounds in their teens, this movie was such a cool find, getting to see what it looked like back then!

[@43scout74]

@M are you okay man?

[@icascone]

Once again, well done finding all these movie locations; especially Jess's house!

[@PaulHagl]

I found it with Google Earth after weeks of searching 👍

[@icascone]

@@PaulHagl Cool! I enjoy your videos even if I haven't seen the movies! :)

[@RevStickleback]

I saw this film in England in 1980, maybe 81 - a strange choice for regular TV in England, but there it was one night. I really enjoyed it, and the clips of the game, even though I hadn't got a clue what was going on. I got to see for real on a trip over to Australia in 2007. Too late for Victoria Park, but the game was 'sold' to me watching a Collingwood v Carlton fixture in May of that year at the MCG. On that, and a further trip a couple of years later, I took in games also at the whatever-it's-called-this-year Dome on the other side of the CBD, Geelong, Adelaide, The Gabba, The SCG, and Subiaco, plus a WAFL game at Fremantle.

[@ronflatter1235]

Brilliantly done. I lived in Melbourne 2004-07 and did get inside Vic Park before the Rush Stand was levelled. Too bad you could not have gotten inside the old ’G. Funny how every stand has been rebuilt since they movie.

[@PaulHagl]

Thanks for watching and the share on Twitter. I appreciate it.

[@deanoobg42]

Thank you fella great stuff loved that film

[@slip-yp6hg]

Not an AFL fan, but I enjoy these videos looking back in time.

[@sliat1981]

Why not? It’s better than that rugby league British shit

[@cameronheidelauf9623]

I absolutely loved the movie the club with the greatest legend Graham Kennedy

[@CinemaMusic55]

Brilliant footage and location then and now shots. Another great Jack Thompson film I remember seeing was Bad Blood, 1982.

[@tonytone5856]

I really enjoyed seeing that.i remember watching the club with my classmates at school in 1986 😂..thanks so much for all the trouble you went to finding the locations.

[@wvs3917a]

You're funnier than the movie,that last bit had me in stitches

[@weldmachine]

Especially trying to kick the footy. At least he got a Goal, lol.

[@maxbarden9196]

Amazing video, thank you for this

[@sliat1981]

As good as Hopkins and Kennedy were it was an absolute bloody disgrace Thompson was not nominated for an AFI award. It was one of his best performances

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

The places look like they had more soul in 1980 than now.

[@dennisneo1608]

You got that right. It almost makes me cry seeing Melbourne then and now.

[@weldmachine]

Money controls everything now. Even Football. Mostly why they changed it to the AFL. Then they can drag the other states into it and make more Money.

[@timjwilkes3019]

Simply brilliant. Thank you for the great work.

[@PaulHagl]

Timothy Wilkes Thank you for your brilliant comment!

[@crashdavis721]

Mate I got a kick out of this, bloody funny stuff and very nostalgic. Thanks, you brought me back to my childhood for 15 minutes

[@dennisneo1608]

I was 11 in 1980, and remember a much better Melbourne than now. Oh, well.

[@andybombers7838]

this is a amazing and it my favourite movies great work phagi

[@PaulHagl]

Andy Bombers Thanks 🙏

[@ngdukic]

Thanks for this, fun to watch, my favorite Aussie comedy. I wonder at times if Eddy Maguire modelled himself on Ted Parker, they are so similar it's almost eerie. If ever I saw Maguire in public I doubt I'd resist the urge to yell "Get back to the pie factory ya fat turd!"

[@dr.biscuits]

I don't have a fucken clue about Aussie Rules..but the film is absolutely one of the best films you will ever see...it's simply brilliant.

[@victoriacook8427]

That was seriously awesome. Great work. I always assumed Geoff’s house must be in East Melbourne, well done on finding that. Part of the novelty of watching The Club is seeing what Melbourne was like when I was a kid and the old VFL days.

[@rubiconnz1754]

Excellent _ thanks for The Memories #Collingwood #Forever

[@sliat1981]

You’re at docklands for the last scene. It wasn’t built until 2000. 20 years after the club was filmed

[@PaulHagl]

Yeah I know. It's the only game I could get into.

[@sliat1981]

@@PaulHagl they won’t let you into the MCG? What did you do?

[@robphilpott43]

Fantastic video, and fascinating to see some of the film locations then and now. Love the humour throughout, and based on the footage at the very end you look like a kid with potential. Great job 👍

[@PaulHagl]

What?? I’m an acknowledge champion. Thanks for the positive review 👍

[@myblueheaven3617]

Mate, Why didn't you go into the boardroom in the old Collingwood social club. It is where they shot a lot of the scenes. They let me in there about 4/5 years ago. The old long table and little cabinet bar is still there. Great video by the way. Love how you found Geoff's house.

[@PaulHagl]

My Blue Heaven I went inside and snooped around. The door was locked for the boardroom. Too scared to ask because I always get a no. I don’t really have interiors in my videos. Thanks for watching.

[@terrythekittieful]

Good video bloke, saw this and the 'Malcolm' one for the first time today. 'On the Beach' with Ava Gardner, Gregory Peck and a young Bill Hunter, have you done that? The old episodes of 'Homicide', they would be well worth trawling through, first stop, Russell Street.

[@SVR1968]

It’s kind of sad that virtually none of the Victorian AFL based teams play at their old suburban home grounds (except Geelong).

[@Magpie_Mark92]

I wish vic park still looked the same now

[@scottnicholson9934]

@MANCHESTER UNITED soccer a sport for people that cant play Football

[@SebCam33]

The wog house at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="772">12:52</a> had me in fits of laughter ... it hasn't chagned at all in all those years .... it's probably exactly the same on the inside as well ..... ha ha ha ................

[@robzelich3982]

Very well done thoroughly enjoyed it 👍

[@bdparlebdp]

I Absolutely love this movie

[@patrickdurees3025]

love these comparisons great work shame some things have to change

[@SebCam33]

Absolutely brilliant - thanks for making this video - you're a star even though you suck at playing footy.

[@tommyandrewd]

Awesome stuff mate, good job!

[@SebCam33]

The boring rectangular building at Kew Junction at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="99">1:39</a> hasn't changed except for the multitude of mobile phone towers on the roof ........ a sign of the times.

[@markdp1983]

very well edited, i have wondered where some of those locations were where it was filmed.

[@pettee1979]

I've been to Ted Parker's house in Bulla Road on a doorknock. Nearly couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that garage!!!!

[@rogase68]

Ha ha. That was brilliant. Well done.

[@danrobinson572]

Good movie a must watch.

[@markbozinovic706]

Jock's factory location would be great. "You don't hear whispers Jock, you start them!" Well put together by the way.

[@UnitSe7en]

I... Just can't hear "Up There, Cazaly" anymore without thinking of Aunty Donna's sketch _"Cock Whisperer"._ Thanks, Aunty Donna!

[@johnseabrook1029]

“I was an acknowledged champion”! Who gave John Howard that line?! That aside, it’s a good trip down memory lane.

[@moonmanhennessey]

Thanks for posting. A good movie to "where was it filmed" would be Oz, A rock and roll road story. Lots of flinders street and melb city etc.

[@billgeorgiou9929]

At the start where you are standing Paul next to the freeway on that exact spot is one location filmed from HOMICIDE episode was "The long weekend"

[@mystq101]

Stick with it, you will grow 👍

[@cameronheidelauf9623]

I played on the old Victoria park couple of times here

[@guild93]

A blu ray release is overdue

[@RPI79]

I was born in '79, so practically an infant when this movie was made. From '93 to '03 I was so obsessed with Collingwood that i used to take the train to Vic Park with my equally obsessed mate and we'd hang around the ground all arvo. Then we'd go home and watch The Club twice. I was a paid up member and went to every match in Melbourne for 3 whole seasons which was pretty tricky for a 15 year old to organise (Waverly was pretty hard to get to) transport for in the 90s. Now, i hate football. I couldn't give a fat rat's you know what about Collingwood and i don't even know any players after the Brisbane GF losses. I guess i didn't take it well and completely turned my back on it all like a heroin junkie going straight. Thanks for the awkardly poignant memories Phagl..

[@RPI79]

@M You're talking to wrong person. I don't like any sports now. Tennis, swimming, round ball, oval ball whatever, i have zero interest in sport. I am actually of Eastern European descent and it made no difference to me aa a teenager. AFL was far and away more interesting than soccer. Now, sport bores the hell out of me.

[@shenysys]

One thing i hate about the AFL, they got rid of the old suburban grounds

[@weldmachine]

The power of Money. The AFL is all about Money. They could not care less about the fans that support the clubs. Football is just another way to sell advertising.

[@terrythekittieful]

One ground they should re-develop is Princes park oval,...the old stadium is showing a lot of wear and tear I heard, they should knock it down or do a 'Wembley' and build a brand new boutique stadium next to it, plenty of space there. Melbourne needs a third stadium really. Carlton and Essendon could be the tenants, and bring back Saturday afternoon games,...there would be ideal. As for the other suburban grounds you talked about, they are only good for training ovals really.

[@westaussie965]

What happened to John Howard by the time he got to All Saints? Wow😂

[@JCStorm76]

He ate himself?

[@namwens1]

Where did you find a copy of this movie at? I've been hunting for ages with no luck :(

[@PaulHagl]

namwens probably bought it 15 years ago. Your best bet is eBay as there are a few for sale there.

[@namwens1]

@@PaulHagl I hadn't thought I eBay. I'll check it out. Thanks!

[@cameronwhyte7223]

I got my copy from Cash converters. But years ago.

[@namwens1]

I ended up getting a copy from eBay for $10 delivered. Arrived yesterday :)

[@cameronheidelauf9623]

Those ticket booths are broad up the only way to see those turning styles from the inside of the Victoria park

[@shenysys]

Woot the flying door mat ! :)

[@shenysys]

Good old Lou Richards, the mouth of the south .

[@PaulHagl]

The Club is available on DVD from Umbrella Entertainment and can be found here www.umbrellaent.com.au/movies/1947-club-the-classic-australian-films.html

[@SebCam33]

4-lane Eastern freeway at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="124">2:04</a> is now 5-lanes.

[@PaulHagl]

Opened in 1977, so it was fairly new.

[@adrianbug8790]

Great video ex-crownie. From another ex-crownie.

[@PaulHagl]

yes indeed!

[@ganderalex]

Bloody brillant. Pity it has the Pies in it

[@thespamdance311]

Great video, but a shocking kick of the footy.

[@davidnelson702]

Whats with the footage from docklands stadium???

[@43scout74]

Me and my friends used to smoke bongs here as teenagers and we once found $400 in the stands during a sesh

[@PaulHagl]

Sounds like fun 🤩

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

Hi Paul, how are you? Wondering that; and also why you changed the spelling of your name, if it's not too personal. Hope you're getting on, well. Best wishes.

[@PaulHagl]

I'm ok, thanks for asking. I changed the channel's name from Phagl Productions to my name Paul Hagl. Phagl is simply the first letter of my first name and second name combined. My videos are still Phagl Producted. That is by me. Best wishes to you too.

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

@@PaulHagl Glad to hear that; and thanks!

[@philhudson...5017]

He's up his mum and his legless sister...... 😂😂😂😂😂🇦🇺🇦🇺... So glad I saw the 70s and the 80s...

[@londonman8688]

the incredible hulk rene kink no 36

[@sliat1981]

They destroyed Victoria park. Collingwood are a disgrace for not going the after their flags in 2010 and 2023

[@rajivmurkejee7498]

I recall some Collingwood supporters ganging up and beating the shit out of some poor dude wearing an Adelaide Jumper after their game at Vic Park Happy days

[@tonycornwill9952]

Vic park

[@timmartindale75]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="59">0:59</a> *paid <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="65">1:05</a> *player's

[@londonman8688]

carn the pies

[@nicolaiitchenko7610]

Collingwood got robbed! BS Collingwood wasn't a flea against the teamsmanship of Carlton. C'arn the Blues

[@tonycostanzo4276]

and you could score heroin up the road in Victoria street

[@denisepritchard4017]

Sensational GOO PIES 💪🥰🫂✊️🖤🤍🖤 VEST EVER FOOTY MOVIE 👍🏼

[@tonycornwill9952]

Vic park