"In 1971 Ron Barassi asked me to join him as his assistant at Carlton and I knew then what I never had. I found Barassi's coaching the ultimate... it changed me from a fellow who was dejected and disappointed at not being successful as a coach to a winner in a club which had a tradition of success..."  

These are the recollections of the former North Melbourne club champion and coach Keith McKenzie, in a speech he penned for a keynote address more than 30 years ago. The speech was hidden amongst Keith's papers for more than three decades. In this episode, Keith shares Barassi's secrets.

"In 1971 Ron Barassi asked me to join him as his assistant at Carlton and I knew then what I never had. I found Barassi's coaching the ultimate... it changed me from a fellow who was dejected and disappointed at not being successful as a coach to a winner in a club which had a tradition of success..."  <br><br>These are the recollections of the former North Melbourne club champion and coach Keith McKenzie, in a speech he penned for a keynote address more than 30 years ago. The speech was hidden amongst Keith's papers for more than three decades. In this episode, Keith shares Barassi's secrets.

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"In 1971 Ron Barassi asked me to join him as his assistant at Carlton and I knew then what I never had. I found Barassi's coaching the...