brother, Steve 'Bomber' Maclure is another colourful character to have played with Easts during this period. The 1973 premiership side was laden with talent, and many went on to become Sydney AFL legends, including Paul Paitry, Cliff Matson, Kevin Pearson, Garry McAuliffe, Russell Hughes, Ian 'Champ' Allen, Bill Skipper, Wally Dahler, Bruce 'Bones' Hill, Ray Weston, Garry Towle, Alex Peden, Ron Fitzpatrick, Bob Wilton, Rod Schobel, and Keith Liddelow. Easts were runners-up to Wests in 1974 and 1975, but in 1976 bounced back to another premiership victory under the guidance of the legendary Austin Robertson, defeating North Shore by 13 goals. There was a glut of talent in this team, including Bob Claridge (who won the club Best & Fairest that year, and went on to win the Phelan Medal in 1979), Wayne Goss, Paul Bouchier, Ron Williams, Graham Foster, and Grant Luhrs, combining with champions Ian Allen, Bill Skipper, Russell Hughes, and Wally Dahler. Wayne Goss came from Tasmania, and played well over 200 games for Easts, including 6 premierships, and NSW state representation on several occasions. In 1977 Russell Hughes coached the Bulldogs without success, while Peter Physick won the goal kicking, with 63 goals (Peter is currently President of East Coast Eagles club). Bob Claridge took over the coaching in 1978, and the Bulldogs made the finals, only to be beaten by St George in the first semi-final. 1979 saw Alex Ruscuklic (former Fitzroy and Carlton star player) appointed as coach, and his professional attitude to the sport made a big impression on the club, and they remained unbeaten throughout the season until the finals series, losing to North Shore in the Grand Final. Alex's brother, Peter, was the find of the season; he played only three seasons with Easts, but he won the league goal kicking in every year he played, with 136 goals in 1979, 153 in 1980, and a record 213 goals in 1981. He was also awarded the Best & Fairest in 1979 and 1981. 1980 was the Bulldogs 'Centenary Year', and Easts wore a special Guernsey for that occasion (white, with red and blue bands). It was also the first of another five consecutive First Grade premierships. The First Grade side was coached by Austin Robertson, and the Reserves by the legendary John Roberts. Easts made the finals in every grade, with both the Firsts and Reserves winning their premierships. Easts also