Rhett Bartlett
@rhettrospective.bsky.social
Son of a statue
Richmond Football Club Historian.
Famous for his AFL/VFL video vault.
www.youtube.com/RhettBartlett
Richmond Football Club Historian.
Famous for his AFL/VFL video vault.
www.youtube.com/RhettBartlett
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Rhettrospective
Owner of his famous footy video vault.
Should you have any video tapes (of any footy teams/sports/tv shows) taped off the TV, lying around in the garage/cupboard etc - I'm having to have them to digi...
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For those wondering, all the footy tapes I digitise I put up on my youtube channel.
To follow along just click below and then click 'subscribe' to get free updates whenever I upload stuff
www.youtube.com/RhettBartlett
To follow along just click below and then click 'subscribe' to get free updates whenever I upload stuff
www.youtube.com/RhettBartlett
This 1996 ad rings a bell (or a phone)
November 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
This 1996 ad rings a bell (or a phone)
1st Test of 1998 International Rules - Australia v Ireland now up online.
youtu.be/jEsYrcV7H6A
youtu.be/jEsYrcV7H6A
1998 1st International Rules Test - Ireland v Australia, Croke Park, Dublin. Channel 7 broadcast
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
1st Test of 1998 International Rules - Australia v Ireland now up online.
youtu.be/jEsYrcV7H6A
youtu.be/jEsYrcV7H6A
The result of the Hawthorn and Melbourne merger vote in 1996
November 12, 2025 at 7:55 AM
The result of the Hawthorn and Melbourne merger vote in 1996
Who remembers using 'Sports Revue' on the Sanyo VCR?
November 12, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Who remembers using 'Sports Revue' on the Sanyo VCR?
In 1996, Jack Dyer listed who he thinks were the top 10 full fowards in VFL/AFL history.
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 AM
In 1996, Jack Dyer listed who he thinks were the top 10 full fowards in VFL/AFL history.
Journalist Garrie Hutchinson's "Top 10 Most Influential Media" personality in League Football. (published in 1996)
November 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Journalist Garrie Hutchinson's "Top 10 Most Influential Media" personality in League Football. (published in 1996)
I'm surprised the AFL stats/historians are counting the 'Wildcard' Round as a final.
If it's an elimination final, then they should label it as that.
But to me its the last gasp chance for a team in the 'regular season' to make the finals. #AFL
If it's an elimination final, then they should label it as that.
But to me its the last gasp chance for a team in the 'regular season' to make the finals. #AFL
November 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I'm surprised the AFL stats/historians are counting the 'Wildcard' Round as a final.
If it's an elimination final, then they should label it as that.
But to me its the last gasp chance for a team in the 'regular season' to make the finals. #AFL
If it's an elimination final, then they should label it as that.
But to me its the last gasp chance for a team in the 'regular season' to make the finals. #AFL
Ch7 replay of Rd 14 1998 Richmond v Fremantle now up online. It includes the ads!
youtu.be/wr-Zm8Mjpmo
youtu.be/wr-Zm8Mjpmo
Round 14 1998 Richmond v Fremantle, MCG. Channel 7 Replay, host Drew Morphett (incl ads)
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Ch7 replay of Rd 14 1998 Richmond v Fremantle now up online. It includes the ads!
youtu.be/wr-Zm8Mjpmo
youtu.be/wr-Zm8Mjpmo
Nice that we are able to find some 4mins worth of Jim Stynes retirement speech in 1998.
youtu.be/o3oHX17pZ2k
youtu.be/o3oHX17pZ2k
Jim Stynes announcing his AFL retirement at 1998 Melbourne Best and Fairest
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Nice that we are able to find some 4mins worth of Jim Stynes retirement speech in 1998.
youtu.be/o3oHX17pZ2k
youtu.be/o3oHX17pZ2k
When the Tiger hierarchy asked me to document the early years of the Richmond-Tassie connection, their minds were blown.
A love affair that has lasted 113 years.
www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1927807...
A love affair that has lasted 113 years.
www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1927807...
The history of Richmond and Tasmania
Richmond's long-lasting connection to Tasmania kicked into full gear 113 years ago, on the SS Loongana.
www.richmondfc.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 AM
When the Tiger hierarchy asked me to document the early years of the Richmond-Tassie connection, their minds were blown.
A love affair that has lasted 113 years.
www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1927807...
A love affair that has lasted 113 years.
www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1927807...
I think the wrong people are constantly in the ear of the AFL hierarchy.
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I think the wrong people are constantly in the ear of the AFL hierarchy.
If you went to see "Fat Cat" in the Stud Park shopping centre, Rowville, on July 16 1990 have I got exciting news for you .... 3UZ sent a camera crew to record the whole thing.
youtu.be/AE-eJM1mDHY
youtu.be/AE-eJM1mDHY
July 16 1990. "Fat Cat" stage show at Stud Park Shopping Centre, Rowville.
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
If you went to see "Fat Cat" in the Stud Park shopping centre, Rowville, on July 16 1990 have I got exciting news for you .... 3UZ sent a camera crew to record the whole thing.
youtu.be/AE-eJM1mDHY
youtu.be/AE-eJM1mDHY
Feb 13th 1982 Punter to Punter episode now up on youtube and my ROAR podcast feed.
youtu.be/3RMfnDfoPIs
youtu.be/3RMfnDfoPIs
Punter to Punter - February 13th 1982 - Blamey Stakes Day. 3RRR
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Feb 13th 1982 Punter to Punter episode now up on youtube and my ROAR podcast feed.
youtu.be/3RMfnDfoPIs
youtu.be/3RMfnDfoPIs
Bang!
The FULL GAME of Leigh Matthews first time as Collingwood coach, and the day Brian Taylor kicks 8 goals 6 behinds, is now up on my channel.
youtu.be/-WSqyGENrJ0
The FULL GAME of Leigh Matthews first time as Collingwood coach, and the day Brian Taylor kicks 8 goals 6 behinds, is now up on my channel.
youtu.be/-WSqyGENrJ0
*Full Game* Round 4 1986 Collingwood v Geelong, Victoria Park. Leigh Matthews coaching debut.
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Bang!
The FULL GAME of Leigh Matthews first time as Collingwood coach, and the day Brian Taylor kicks 8 goals 6 behinds, is now up on my channel.
youtu.be/-WSqyGENrJ0
The FULL GAME of Leigh Matthews first time as Collingwood coach, and the day Brian Taylor kicks 8 goals 6 behinds, is now up on my channel.
youtu.be/-WSqyGENrJ0
Wanna feel old. 'Who Shot Mr Burns?' was 30 years ago this month. I've just found a Ch10 promo for the part 1 episode.
November 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Wanna feel old. 'Who Shot Mr Burns?' was 30 years ago this month. I've just found a Ch10 promo for the part 1 episode.
Upload: The 1990 touring Irish Gaelic Football team have a dinner ... on air at ABC Radio Perth (6WF)
youtu.be/gLPbN_oc55M
youtu.be/gLPbN_oc55M
1990 Irish Gaelic Football Team Dinner at radio station. ABC Radio Station - 6WF
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Upload: The 1990 touring Irish Gaelic Football team have a dinner ... on air at ABC Radio Perth (6WF)
youtu.be/gLPbN_oc55M
youtu.be/gLPbN_oc55M
Nice little discovery now up online.
John Williamson's first television performance of 'Sir Don'. youtu.be/Vvdr6VfkSjw
John Williamson's first television performance of 'Sir Don'. youtu.be/Vvdr6VfkSjw
John Williamson first television performance of "Sir Don", for the Bradman Museum Telethon 1996.
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Nice little discovery now up online.
John Williamson's first television performance of 'Sir Don'. youtu.be/Vvdr6VfkSjw
John Williamson's first television performance of 'Sir Don'. youtu.be/Vvdr6VfkSjw
1hr 30mins of 1990 3rd International Series Test from the WACA, Perth now up online.
youtu.be/fbj04ts0csk
youtu.be/fbj04ts0csk
November 17th 1990 3rd Test International Series - Australia v Ireland, WACA Perth. (partial)
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 2:39 AM
1hr 30mins of 1990 3rd International Series Test from the WACA, Perth now up online.
youtu.be/fbj04ts0csk
youtu.be/fbj04ts0csk
1hr 30mins of 1990 3rd International Series Test from the WACA, Perth now up online.
youtu.be/fbj04ts0csk
youtu.be/fbj04ts0csk
November 17th 1990 3rd Test International Series - Australia v Ireland, WACA Perth. (partial)
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 2:37 AM
1hr 30mins of 1990 3rd International Series Test from the WACA, Perth now up online.
youtu.be/fbj04ts0csk
youtu.be/fbj04ts0csk
Bert's Family Feud from 2006, starring Doug Hawkins, Nathan Buckley, Wayne Pearce, and Shaun Timmins now up online.
youtu.be/-scMQMkxwEQ
youtu.be/-scMQMkxwEQ
Berts Family Feud 'Friday Night All-Stars' - August 18th 2006. Nathan Buckley, Doug Hawkins,
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Bert's Family Feud from 2006, starring Doug Hawkins, Nathan Buckley, Wayne Pearce, and Shaun Timmins now up online.
youtu.be/-scMQMkxwEQ
youtu.be/-scMQMkxwEQ
Important audio discovery tonight.
In 1985, the then VFL Executive Director Alan Schwab was interviewed on radio for 30+mins about the state of footy, and his time at St Kilda and Richmond.
The audio was rescued by Phil at 3UZ and we've now put it online.
youtu.be/DOZOacRfbc8
In 1985, the then VFL Executive Director Alan Schwab was interviewed on radio for 30+mins about the state of footy, and his time at St Kilda and Richmond.
The audio was rescued by Phil at 3UZ and we've now put it online.
youtu.be/DOZOacRfbc8
Alan Schwab interview on 3UZ April 24th 1985 by Kevin Bartlett, Mike Williamson, Stewie McGee
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Important audio discovery tonight.
In 1985, the then VFL Executive Director Alan Schwab was interviewed on radio for 30+mins about the state of footy, and his time at St Kilda and Richmond.
The audio was rescued by Phil at 3UZ and we've now put it online.
youtu.be/DOZOacRfbc8
In 1985, the then VFL Executive Director Alan Schwab was interviewed on radio for 30+mins about the state of footy, and his time at St Kilda and Richmond.
The audio was rescued by Phil at 3UZ and we've now put it online.
youtu.be/DOZOacRfbc8
Episode 12 of Fox Footy's Young Guns from 2002 now online. Guests are Cameron Ling, and Xavier Clarke.
youtu.be/BOLNVpf3O-E
youtu.be/BOLNVpf3O-E
Fox Footy Young Guns Episode 12: Cameron Ling and Xavier Clarke
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Episode 12 of Fox Footy's Young Guns from 2002 now online. Guests are Cameron Ling, and Xavier Clarke.
youtu.be/BOLNVpf3O-E
youtu.be/BOLNVpf3O-E
Episode 11 of Fox Footy's Young Guns from 2002, now up online. Steven Baker, Scott Homewood guests.
youtu.be/p20J-LLayGo
youtu.be/p20J-LLayGo
Fox Footy Young Guns Episode 11: Steven Baker, Scott Homewood, Matthew Lloyd + Joe Misiti cameos
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Episode 11 of Fox Footy's Young Guns from 2002, now up online. Steven Baker, Scott Homewood guests.
youtu.be/p20J-LLayGo
youtu.be/p20J-LLayGo
Before his Hollywood - Eric Bana released this music video comedy song in 1994.
youtu.be/UwRdlGmD8zo
youtu.be/UwRdlGmD8zo
Eric Bana 2003 music video for "Out of Bounds". AFL impersonation of Rex Hunt, Dipper, Denis Cometti
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Before his Hollywood - Eric Bana released this music video comedy song in 1994.
youtu.be/UwRdlGmD8zo
youtu.be/UwRdlGmD8zo
Having digitised an enormous amount of footage from 1980s and 90s, I got free advise for the AFL who want to slash 'around 3 minutes of total game time'.
Put the ad breaks back to 1 x 30 second commercial. #afl
Put the ad breaks back to 1 x 30 second commercial. #afl
October 30, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Having digitised an enormous amount of footage from 1980s and 90s, I got free advise for the AFL who want to slash 'around 3 minutes of total game time'.
Put the ad breaks back to 1 x 30 second commercial. #afl
Put the ad breaks back to 1 x 30 second commercial. #afl