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
Ben Cousins Fox Footy promo
youtu.be/AYjfF6Jt7Ek
youtu.be/AYjfF6Jt7Ek
Ben Cousins - Fox Footy Ident. Foxtel. Austar.
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Ben Cousins Fox Footy promo
youtu.be/AYjfF6Jt7Ek
youtu.be/AYjfF6Jt7Ek
The Skoda stadium scoreboard
youtu.be/gPvOpUl_OBI
youtu.be/gPvOpUl_OBI
The Skoda Stadium scoreboard
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The Skoda stadium scoreboard
youtu.be/gPvOpUl_OBI
youtu.be/gPvOpUl_OBI
Rd 9 1986 - Richmond v Collingwood now up on the channel
youtu.be/KFGkJkbrtoo
youtu.be/KFGkJkbrtoo
*FULL GAME* Round 9 1986, Richmond Collingwood, MCG
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Rd 9 1986 - Richmond v Collingwood now up on the channel
youtu.be/KFGkJkbrtoo
youtu.be/KFGkJkbrtoo
Isolated footage of Justin Murphy's 1999 Preliminary Final celebration
November 15, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Isolated footage of Justin Murphy's 1999 Preliminary Final celebration
A day after the Bali Bombing, Australia played Ireland in the 1st Test of the International Rules Series. The emotional broadcast and game is now out of the vault and online.
youtu.be/MczsZvtFCmk
youtu.be/MczsZvtFCmk
2002 International Series - Ireland v Australia 1st Test, Croke Park, October 13
YouTube video by Rhettrospective
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 8:04 AM
A day after the Bali Bombing, Australia played Ireland in the 1st Test of the International Rules Series. The emotional broadcast and game is now out of the vault and online.
youtu.be/MczsZvtFCmk
youtu.be/MczsZvtFCmk
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