Blue Heelers Season 7 Episode 23 The Game
- January 1, 1970
- 44 min
The show "Blue Heelers" follows the daily lives and work of the police officers in the fictional town of Mount Thomas. In season 7, episode 23, titled "The Game," tensions rise in the town as the annual footy match between Mount Thomas and Wendouree is fast approaching.
Senior Constable Tom Croydon (played by John Wood) is a loyal supporter of the Mount Thomas team and is eagerly preparing for the game. However, when a group of Wendouree supporters arrive in town, they are met with hostility from some of the locals, including Tom's own daughter Kelly (played by Jane Allsop). The tension only grows when an altercation occurs between the two groups at the pub.
Meanwhile, Constable Wayne Patterson (played by Grant Bowler) is investigating a string of burglaries that have been occurring in the area. When he discovers a possible connection between the burglaries and some of the Wendouree supporters, tensions between the two towns reach an all-time high.
As the game approaches, the police are on high alert for any potential violence or trouble. Tom and Kelly both struggle with their allegiances to their town and their love for the game, while Wayne tries to solve the burglary case before things escalate even further.
"The Game" is a tense and emotional episode that explores themes of loyalty, rivalry, and community. It showcases the unique challenges that small towns face and the importance of keeping the peace in difficult situations.