This will be a great endorsement for the club and the Riverland competition in 2021. The voting panel then independently selected their own teams which were brought back to the full committee for tallying and comparison. During the mid-1950s, West Adelaide, under the coaching of Laurie Cahill and with strong players such as Neil Kerley, Brian Faehse, Doug Thomas, Ken Eustice, Ken McGregor and 1957 Magarey Madalist Ron Benton, became regular finals visitors and finished as beaten grand finalists in 1954, losing the grand final to the Fos Williams led Port Adelaide Most Premierships as a Player: 4 by Jos Dailey, W. Dowling, This page was last edited on 30 January 2023, at 23:46. Each week the club's official photographer Kurt Donsberg will upload images from each round of league games and post them here. function destroyPagination() To celebrate these milestones, the WAFC waited for the completion of our 125th year of competition and selected a Team of the Centuries. Updated: 27 May 2019Source(s): Playing list, Coaching staff. overFlowY = y + renderedHeight + excessHeight - window.innerHeight - window.pageYOffset; Courageous, caring, team man, role model. Leon played 129 games for West Adelaide (1952 - 1961) with his last game being the 1961 Grand Final. West Adelaide Football Club. This process was arduous with some champions being left out. Also written on back 'Football Times' [a Messenger Press publication. Paperwork [removed] indicates photos published in Football Times, but no date, B 75522/65: West Adelaide Players and administrators celebrating a win as the siren goes and as they receive the trophy. Weidemenn's replacement was former Hawthorn (AFL) premiership player from 1991 Andrew Collins. Reports of the finals matches are provided. Copyright 2023 West Adelaide Football Club. History of the Glenelg Football Club affiliated South Australian National Football League . Photographer Ian Parrish, not dated, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/58, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/59, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/60, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/61, Mark Mickan being chaired off by West players. Luders kicked 94 goals in the 22 game minor round and with the 6th of his 7 goals in the 2nd Semi-final against Norwood he kicked his 100th for the season. In 1994, the AFL announced it would award a second AFL licence to a South Australian club. Sung to the tune of The Yankee Doodle Boy. Kerley continued on as a player in 1963 honouring his contract, but the following season he left to become captain-coach of South Adelaide, taking the Panthers from bottom in 1963 to their last SANFL Premiership to date in 1964. After finishing 2nd in 1962 the club lost amongst others Kerley, Eustice, Jeff Bray and Don Roach from their playing ranks leading to a lean spell for the club. In 1877 Port Adelaide joined seven other local clubs and formed the South Australian Football Association, the first organisation of its type in Australia. Free shipping for many products! CHARITY CUP GAME. start = (start > 5) ? Disappointingly for our loyal Westies supporters, past player Sam Durdin has decided to pursue his football elsewhere in 2021. Photographer Richard Walker, dated 30/4/92, B 75522/12: Junior West Adelaide players. Not dated, B 75522/30: West Adelaide Coach Kevin Morris with a number of players, not identified. Dated 4/9/90 See 'contents' for details of individual images. Harbor Victorian Virginia W-WT Reserves W-WT Reserves WFC W-WT U16s W-WT U18s Waikerie Walkerville Wallaroo Wayback Weeroona Bay West Adelaide West Adelaide Reserves West Adelaide Reserves WFC West Adelaide U16s West Adelaide . Roger Luders created history in 1983 when he became the first West Adelaide player to ever kick 100 goals in an SANFL season, finishing with 105 goals from 24 games played. Universal Time Offset: UTC +0 12:30 PM Universal Time conversion to worldwide times: Adelaide * 11:00 PM. No date given, initials I.P. on back of photo, B 75522/75: West Adelaide's Paul Ravesi. Presented by The Golden Ticket - For Medallion Club tickets and Corporate Box tickets at the MCG and Marvel. From the 1899 season the SAFA introduced district football in which players had to play for the club in the district where they lived. West Adelaide players Mark Dreher, Ian Borchard, Neil Kerley, Leon Grosser, Dirk de Yong. originalFirstChild = document.body.firstChild; Things went from bad to worse for the club in 2005 when the team finished with the wooden spoon for the first time since 1979. Candidates from across all eras were then narrowed down to a list of 50, with all their stats and history made available. display = true; (event.clientX + de.scrollLeft) : x; Athens . } Between 1942 and 1945 West Adelaide joined forced with Glenelg in a wartime competition, finishing second, third and fourth in a four-team competition. var originalFirstChild; Not dated, B 75522/26: Player John O'Donohue at work painting a 'Bloods '89' sign. Players such as 1946 and 1947 Magarey Medallist, 1953 All-Australian and 1953 premiership captain Bob Hank, triple Magarey Medal winner (1955, 1958 & 1963), 1956 All-Australian and '53 premiership player Lindsay Head and former Australian Test cricketer Neil Hawke were all star players for the club. The team hit its straps in the 1983 season, winning its first minor premiership since 1962 by two games from Sturt with an 184 record. Ken Eustice would become the club's tenth Magarey Medalist in 1962. The first key part of your list is always the players you already have, to get commitments from your existing players is always a great sign of the direction you are going. SANFLW Team Selections - Round 2 v North Adelaide 4 days ago Upcoming Events View All. All rights reserved. on back of photo, B 75522/71: Player action shot featuring West Adelaide's Robin McKinnon. Nonetheless, the club still struggled and had won only twenty and drawn two of 127 games by the end of 1907, including a second winless season in 1906. Well now it's been happening at schools around the state. Lee has served West Adelaide in almost every official capacity for 29 years: Team Manager, Head Trainer, Recruiting Committee, Accountant and now Club President. The Jack Oatey Medal is awarded to the best player of the SANFL Grand Final. From left to right: John J. McCarthy, Henry R. Head who won the Magarey Medal in 1909 and Alby Klose. Crows player Darel Hart (who had played 18 AFL games for Adelaide during the year but had enough SANFL games to qualify for the finals) kicked seven goals for the Roosters on his way to winning the Fos Williams Medal. Also written on back 'Football Times' [a Messenger Press publication. McNamara is tackled by a Woodville player. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Each era had its pros and cons with regards to evaluating player service, as you will see below. The club played its first game against a side called 'The Young Australians' in 1870 at Glanville hall Estate. West Adelaide started the season well with a 51 record but injuries to key players plus general poor form saw the Bloods lose seven games in a row mid-season. The Oval is located in Richmond, an inner-western suburb of Adelaide. on back of photo, B 75522/70: Player action shot featuring West Adelaide's Brooke Fogden. Lindner's fifth goal was the last of the game, a 65-metre kick on the full from inside the centre square only seconds before the game ended. We thank him for his contribution and wish him the best of luck in the future. South Australian Best and Fairest and Player of the Year. Dated 15/9, year not given, B 75522/16: Twins and West Adelaide players, Roger and Peter Winter, using exercise equipment during training. In 1985 Grantley Fielke, a premiership player from 1983, would become the club's twelfth Magarey Medal winner. West Adelaide repeated as SANFL premiers in 1909 after defeating Port Adelaide by a goal in the Grand Final while "Dick" Head won the club's second Magarey Medal. Wests finished a disappointing seventh in 1955, but would return to form in 1956 where they would again be beaten grand finalists, again losing to Port. No date given, initials I.P. This list may not reflect recent changes. Woodville Oval was the club's base, but home games were played at Football Park. Not dated, B 75522/28: Five junior players and the West Adelaide coach sitting in the stands. *Number in brackets indicated games played for WAFC. Photograph by Richard Walker. During the mid-1950s, West Adelaide, under the coaching of Laurie Cahill and with strong players such as Neil Kerley, Brian Faehse, Doug Thomas, Ken Eustice, Ken McGregor and 1957 Magarey Madalist Ron Benton, became regular finals visitors and finished as beaten grand finalists in 1954, losing the grand final to the Fos Williams led Port Adelaide Photographer Richard Walker; 52-53: West Adelaide player Paul Ravesi during a game, not dated, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/54, West Adelaide's Doug Thomas [who during his career was player, coach and administrator/manager.] 22 Framed Limited Edition Print were made available for purchase, Each print is signed by 14 living members of the team, You will be contacted by the club to organise print number, and framing after purchase, 122 Framed Limited Edition Print were made available for purchase, Official Team of the Centuries Souvenir Book, Includes player profiles for all 22 players and 4 emergency players, Includes statistics on the top 50 selected squad. However, a second straight Grand Final appearance went begging when North Adelaide reversed the previous years result and booked a place in the GF against Norwood (who would win their second straight flag), leaving The Bloods to finish in third place wondering what might have been. 440 Following. 17 February 2018 was a memorable day in the club history when city rivals South Adelaide were defeated with 10-0. During 2013, the club won its first competition since winning the 1987 Foundation Cup (SANFL pre-season) when they won the 2013 Foxtel Cup, defeating WAFL side East Fremantle 4.8 (32) to 2.16 (28) at Football Park, a win worth A$100,000 in prizemoney to the club. positions. South Adelaide Players by Season. Two of Wests best players throughout the 1983 season were unlucky to miss a place in the Grand Final team. The Magarey Medal is awarded to the fairest and most brilliant player in the SANFL. Peter Milsom of West Adelaide Footy Club handing over the teams gurnsey to Bradley Hopkins, 12 years (written on back of photo.) on back of photo, B 75522/79: Mini-league game Port v Woodville. Luders remains the club's all-time leading goal kicker with 558 goals kicked in 162 games played between 1978 and 1986 at an average of 3.4 goals per game. However, Norwood's defensive game held them to just two goal in the final, the Redlegs easily booking a place in the 2012 Grand Final, winning 8.13 (61) to 2.5 (17). Following the 1961 premiership win and subsequent runners-up in 1962, West Adelaide would go through a very lean time. The original artwork has been retained by the Club and will be exhibited permanently at Richmond Oval for the public to view. Date stamped 6 April 1988, B 75522/22: Peter Milsom of West Adelaide Footy Club helping Bradley Hopkins, 12 years, on with his new gurnsey (written on back of photo.) Includes Magarey Medalists, SANFLW Best & Fairest, Ken Farmer Medalists, Jack Oatley Medalists, Fos Williams Medalists & Neil Kerley Medalists. In 1995 Glenn Kilpatrick became West's thirteenth Magarey Medalist when he jointly won the award with Norwood legend Garry McIntosh. Lees knowledge of players past and present made his input invaluable. renderedElement.style.left = (x + 15) + "px"; They then defeated a determined South Adelaide by 21 points in the Preliminary Final and would then come up against North Adelaide, a team they had not beaten since Round 17 of the 1985 season. We are still finalising a couple more exciting recruits that hopefully we can announce over the coming weeks to further add depth to our League side for 2021. } Australian Football. Item 2: Badge featuring a portrait of 'Dick' Head. At the time of selection Neil Kerley said, Its only a great team if champion players miss out. and this is certainly the case with the side selected. Names not given on the back of the photo. The Following week Sturt defeated Norwood in the Preliminary to earn the other Grand Final berth. Copyright 2023 West Adelaide Football Club. WEST ADELAIDE FOOTBALL & FOOTBALLERS CLUB (18922012) Champions of Australia - 1908, 1911 SANFL Premiers - 1908, 1909, 1911, 1912, 1927, 1947, 1961, 1983 Runners Up - 1922, 1954, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1991, 2003, 2012 2012 WEST ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB ANNUAL REPORT 1 OFFICE BEARERS Board of Direc to rs Player no. The club boasts one of the best past players' bars and historical collections of any club in the land and welcomes everyone to be a part of one of the state's historic football clubs. The Bloods got some revenge for their 2003 Grand Final loss to Centrals with a 27-point win in the Qualifying final to book a place against Norwood in the Second Semi-final. Date stamped 26 April 1988, B 75522/23: Rod O'Riley pumping up football's before a junior coaching clinic. No date given, initials I.P. Prior to this, both Port Adelaide clubs had separate administration sites, their own annual report and balance sheets, unique assets and operated a Port Community Club that meted out a pro-rata share of Alberton bar takings between the two entities, as compensation for the Magpies having to leave Alberton and, at one stage, train at Ethelton Oval. 2 AFL Premiership player: (1993, 2004), SANFL Premiership player: (1990), Brownlow Medal: (1993), John Cahill Medal: (2003), Michael Tuck Medal: (1993), Port Adelaide captain: (1997-2000), 5 All-Australian team: (1992, 1993, 1995, 2001, 2003), National Football Carnival Championship (1993), Essendon Team of the Century (Back Pocket), Champions Welcome to the North Adelaide Football Club Photo Gallery, proudly partnered by Burns Ceilings & Building Supplies. The eldest member of the panel at age 93, Brian Faehse (after whom the club grandstand is named) debuted for the composite West-Glenelg side in 1944. Former Norwood premiership player and Crows assistant coach Michael Taylor replaced Morris in 1996 and West would reach a best of third in 1998 before losing to Port Adelaide in the Preliminary final. Initials I.P. After finishing third in 1957, West Adelaide would play in both the 1958 and 1959 SANFL Grand Finals and again would be beaten by the Fos Williams coached Port Adelaide by just two points in 1958 and ten points in 1959. Dated 30/4/92, B 75522/25: Robbie McKinnon of Richmond, spiking with David Toomey looking on, in the beach volleyball game between Lenny's Locals and the Royals. A listing of people who have played for the South Adelaide Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). } //
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