Blight: The ‘dream’ that made Robran stay at North Adelaide
In 1972, Victorian clubs were circling both Malcolm Blight and Barrie Robran. But when Blight asked his great mate if he’d ever make the jump to Melbourne, Robran’s answer was defiant.
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