on back of photo, B 75522/79: Mini-league game Port v Woodville. 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. 2022 AFL Draft Hub; 2022 AFLW Draft; 2022 AFL Mid-Season Draft; 2021 AFL Draft Hub; 2021 AFLW Draft; 2021 AFL Mid-Season Draft; 2020 AFL Draft; 2020 AFLW Draft Official website of the West Adelaide Football Club. West Adelaide became one of the power teams in the SANFL following the resumption of full-scale competition in 1945. No date given, initials I.P. 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. The club played its first game against a side called 'The Young Australians' in 1870 at Glanville hall Estate. The 26 photographs have not been digitsed, but can be requested and viewed in the Somerville Reading Room, as items B 75522/86-112. The West Torrens club was founded in 1923, and the Birkalla Rovers was founded . SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES. Updated: 27 May 2019Source(s): Playing list, Coaching staff. A WAFC Hall of Fame Club Legend, multi-capped state player and one of the most famous football names in South Australian football, Neils insights as both Captain of the club and coach over many eras helped focus the panel in many debates on players and their roles and positions for this team. Brians assessments were invaluable to the panel and his contribution and memory of events was second to none as a voting member of the panel. 440 Following. 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. 22 players were then selected along with four interchanges and four versatile emergencies. Western have not been beaten this season and are top of the competition ladd Every era has had challenges but West Adelaide, in each of these years since 1897, has produced champion players and teams. x - overFlowX : x; The photos are not dated. 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. Eddie Hocking (born 6 January 1970) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).. In his place for his third run as West Adelaide coach was Neil Kerley, who himself had been controversially sacked as coach of the club after taking them to the 1962 Grand Final. on back of photo, B 75522/72: West Adelaide's Paul Ravesi. 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). The vice-president of the WAFC is the main reason this wonderful project was established and completed. 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. The West Adelaide Football Club and Past Players and Officials are sad to announce the passing of 1961 Premiership Player and Life Member Leon Lovegrove. on the panel. Courageous, caring, team man, role model. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. If you would like further information about this album, please Ask Us, Game matches, players and staff of the West Adelaide Football Club, 112 photographs : black and white, colour ; 23.2 x 30.2 cm or smaller, South Australian National Football League, Australian football matches -- South Australia, Australian football for children -- South Australia, Australian football teams -- South Australia -- Adelaide, Australian football teams -- South Australia -- West Adelaide Region, Australian football players -- South Australia -- Adelaide, Australian Football -- Coaches -- South Australia, B 75522/1: Outside view of the clubrooms of the West Adelaide Foootball Club on Richmond Road. In one of the photos a woman is walking behind him across the oval. James "Sorry" Tierney was the club's first ever winner of the Magarey Medal in 1908. Item 2: Badge featuring a portrait of 'Dick' Head. overFlowX = x + renderedWidth + excessWidth - document.body.offsetWidth; The photos are not dated. Players; Coaches; Grounds; Articles; Community. Call the Family Violence Information Line 0800 456 450. { The club participated in the SAPFL while the SAFL was in recess from 19161918; The club merged with, List of Port Adelaide Football Club players (before 1997), List of Port Adelaide Football Club players, "Every player who has played in the SANFL The list", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Port_Adelaide_Football_Club_players_(before_1997)&oldid=1133743343, Port Adelaide Football Club (SANFL) players, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 08:44. Club legends like Dick Head, Bruce McGregor, Neil Kerley and Brian Faehse donned the Red and Black. B 75522/84: Players during a muddy game. NRL Tipping Competition 2023! South Australian National Football League, David Clarke (Australian footballer, born 1980), Mike Collins (Australian footballer, born 1953), Alan Crawford (Australian rules footballer), Bryce Gibbs (Australian rules footballer), Jack Graham (Australian footballer, born 1916), Brian Roberts (Australian rules footballer), Matthew Rogers (Australian rules footballer), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:South_Adelaide_Football_Club_players&oldid=804445643, This page was last edited on 9 October 2017, at 01:39. The West Adelaide Team of the Centuries is unique in that it spans three centuries (1897-2017). BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Bruce McGregor became the club's fourth Magarey Madalist when he won the award in 1926. West Adelaide Football Club - 57 Milner Road, Richmond SA 22 March 2023 7:30pm - 10:30pm 2023 U18's Season Launch . It was a tough decision for him but family always comes first and we respect his decision and wish him all the best. We will be saying goodbye to Jack Agostino who has decided to go back to Renmark to give back to the club that gave him his opportunity as a young boy. Photographer Bryan Charleton, 1 October, 1983, B 75522/63: West Adelaide Players and administrators celebrating a win as the siren goes and as they receive the trophy. Colours, badge and . Medallist, Michael Minuzzo Club Legend, Brian K Faehse Life Member, Steven Rabbett Steven Morris, drafted to the Richmond Tigers (father-son rule) Friday 28th October 2011 Rory Laird, Rookie draft pick #5, Adelaide Crows Life Member, Simon Munn Under 18's List & Stats Surname Given Game s Goals AHMAT-WATKINS Hassan 10 10 ANSPACH Jake 10 1 Advertisement for PGH Bricks and Pavers in background. This award has since been won by Westies Adam Cooney and of course Mark Ricciuto. Lee has served West Adelaide in almost every official capacity for 29 years: Team Manager, Head Trainer, Recruiting Committee, Accountant and now Club President. 2017 was also the anniversary of our 1927 and 1947 premierships. Following such a dramatic drop in form, Rehn resigned as coach following the 2005 season and was replaced by former Crows teammate Wayne Weidemann for both 2006 and 2007. The West Adelaide Football Club is 1 of 10 teams competing in the SANFL Statewide Super League. Written on back: 'Rookie of the year' John O'Donohue was presented with a compact disc player from manager Bill Rawlings of Patawalonga Motor Inn. Davids ability to fight for players across all eras of football brought about a great balance of representatives over the 3 centuries of the clubs existence and his input was invaluable and of great guidance to all the panel members. All rights reserved. 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. start = (start > 5) ? No date given, initials I.P. Dated 18/5/90, B 75522/19: Harrie Nelson of Newton, Promotions Officer with West Adelaide Football Club. These licences were eventually sold to the two AFL clubs giving them independence from the SANFL. { excessHeight = 20; The club won its fourth premiership in five years in 1912 after again defeating Port Adelaide in the grand final before finishing their Golden Era with a third placing in 1913. Eventually a consensus was reached, sometimes based on character, and when two players seemed identical statistically. A spot had finally opened and it was announced that in 1997, one year later than expected, Port Adelaide would enter the AFL. West's fortunes were about to change and the club would enter what is known as its "Golden Era". A collection of photographs from the Messenger Press relating to the West Adelaide Football Club, featuring action shots from games, player portraits, training sessions and other club related activities. The photos are not dated. Yee Yee Farm. Not dated, B 75522/20: John O'Donohue and Bill Rawlings. Not dated, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/49, Romano Negri training with the Crows. 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 { The ground record crowd for Richmond Oval was set in Round 5 of the 1969 season when 15,742 turned up to see Westies take on a Glenelg side coached by none other than Neil Kerley. West Adelaide, which has earned a reputation amongst its fans as being "consistently inconsistent", would win through to their next grand final in 1991. Westies won their eighth premiership when Kerley coached the team to a 21.16 (142) to 16.12 (108) win in the Grand Final in front of 47,129 fans at Football Park. Gibson Turner wont be returning to the club in 2021. West Adelaide Club Website Based in the inner western suburb of Richmond, West Adelaide has won nine premierships, four of which came during a glorious run in the early 1900s. 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. The Eagles end the minor round in 2nd position, but . The West Adelaide Football Club are proud to present the team selection for the WAFC Team of the Centuries. A collection of photographs from the Messenger Press relating to the West Adelaide Football Club, featuring action shots from games, player portraits, training sessions and other club related activities. [citation needed], A song written dedicated to the West Adelaide Team by Reg Stoneham 1911. Photographer Stuart Hannagan, B 75522/62: Grand Final 1983. Dated 27 September, 1983, B 75522/18: West Adelaide player on an exercise bike. Not dated: 21. *Number in brackets indicated games played for WAFC. This process was arduous with some champions being left out. Name Era Seasons Debut vs; 1: KENNEDY, George D (capt.) Not dated, B 75522/28: Five junior players and the West Adelaide coach sitting in the stands. (WFLA) A Tampa Bay area mom says a man kept tabs on her with a GPS tracker. In 1995 Glenn Kilpatrick became West's thirteenth Magarey Medalist when he jointly won the award with Norwood legend Garry McIntosh. A capacity crowd saw West Adelaide christen their new home with a 12.11 (83) to 10.13 (73) win over neighbouring club West Torrens. West bounced back a week later to record a 13.10 (88) to 10.7 (67) win over North Adelaide in the Preliminary Final to book a place in their seventeenth SANFL Grand Final, and their first against Norwood since the Bloods 1961 premiership. Paperwork [removed] indicates photos published in Football Times, but no date, B 75522/66: West Adelaide Players and administrators celebrating a win as the siren goes and as they receive the trophy. Photographer Mark Brake, dated 22/7/87, B 75522/31: West Adelaide Coach with junior players in the stand. Not dated, B 75522/14: Junior West Adelaide players. No date given, initials I.P. Photographer Richard Walker, dated 30/4/92, B 75522/7: West Adelaide player Grantley Fielke in a shoe shop at Westfield Arndale. No date given, initials I.P. No date given, initials I.P. destroyPagination(); #strongertogether. No date given, initials I.P. Dated 16/1/91, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/50, West Adelaide player Craig Williams, dated 1986, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/51, West Adelaide player Peter Winter, dated 1987. Joint major partners. renderedWidth = renderedElement.offsetWidth; Cassandra is currently on. After finishing third in 1928 and 1929 followed by in the absence of star goalsneak "Dickie" Bennetts who was banned for three years for kicking an umpire fifth in 1930, West Adelaide slumped badly in 1931 to last with only two wins before bouncing back to fifth in 1932 only half a game from the finals. The lights have seen an increase of attendances at the ground with the first game under lights attracting the grounds current record night crowd of 6,133 for the opening game of the season with West defeating North Adelaide 14.19 (103) to 4.7 (31). Not dated, B 75522/29: West Adelaide Coach Kevin Morris and another man in the football stands. Photographer Richard Walker. After missing the finals in 1999 and 2000, for 2001 West Adelaide hired former premiership captain and best and fairest winner Ian Borchard as coach. Possibly published in West-Side Messenger 3/4/91, B 75522/33: West Adelaide player Larry Watson, 1 March, 1983, B 75522/34: West Adelaide player Greg Summerton, 1 March, 1983, B 75522/35: West Adelaide player Rodney Welch, 1 March, 1983, B 75522/36: West Adelaide player Mike McGinness, 1 March, 1983, B 75522/37: West Adelaide player Mark Mickan, 1 March, 1983, B 75522/38: West Adelaide player Mark Mickan, 1 March, 1983, B 75522/39: West Adelaide player Justin Mackie, 1 March, 1983, B 75522/40: West Adelaide player Grant Porter, 1 March, 1983, B 75522/41: West Adelaide player Peter Winter, 1 March, 1983, B 75522/42: West Adelaide player Roger Winter, 1 March, 1983, B 75522/43: West Adelaide player Mark Mickan, not dated, B 75522/44: West Adelaide player Shane Malcolm, not dated, B 75522/45: West Adelaide player Brett Pianta, dated 4/3/91. We have already 37 players including Kaine Stevens, Tom Keough and Logan Hill re committed which should show members and supporters that the players do believe we are heading in the right direction and with a quality, experienced coach coming in to the program for the next two years the light at the end of the tunnel is clearly not far away. The 1954 final was marred by a brawl which broke out at half time of the match when angry Port supporters set upon Wests players as they attempted to enter the dressing room located in the Sir Edwin Smith Stand. The margin of 108 points persisted as a record for fifty-two years. Not dated, B 75522/9: West Adelaide's Doug Thomas, [who during his career was player, coach and administrator/manager.] Paperwork [removed] indicates photos published in Football Times, but no date, B 75522/67: West Adelaide players with winning trophy. 1: 1-5-1897: BISHOP, Enoch John Thomas: 2: 1-5-1897: MESECKE, Adolphus Charles: 3: 1-5-1897: BAIRD, Gabriel - 4: 1-5-1897: DAY, George - 5: 1-5-1897: DEAN, G: 6: . Not dated, B 75522/30: West Adelaide Coach Kevin Morris with a number of players, not identified. The post would later end up hanging over the Bar in the West Adelaide Footballers' Club. The club would play its nemesis Port Adelaide in the 1962 grand final and once again would go down by a heartbreaking three points to the Magpies. //]]> Luders tally of 558 goals places him 14th on the list of all-time SANFL goal kickers. The roll call of Sandgropers to make their mark at the Port Adelaide Football Club makes for this week's Easter six-pack. on back of photo, B 75522/76: David Wittwer, West Adelaisde, marks strongly in front of Des O'Dwyer, Woodville West Torrens. 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 . on back of photo. Sung to the tune of The Yankee Doodle Boy. Damian Cupido. These players are mentioned below on the Departures List. 87 posts. A slump ensued before the club required to finish third and beat Port Adelaide in the first semi before Sturt knocked the inexperienced Bloods out in the preliminary. Will Mead has decided to go back and play local football. . Early in the 2011 season coach Andrew Collins had his contract extended for a further two years tying him to the club until 2013. } Club legends like Dick Head, Bruce McGregor, Neil Kerley and Brian Faehse donned the Red and Black. Images from club events will also be posted here. List of Glenelg Football Club Players. 0 : start; The West Adelaide Football Club had no home ground to call their own until the planning and building of Richmond Oval in the early 1950s. var display = false; Following the 1993 season, Kerley was not retained and he was replaced by 220 game player Geoff Morris who led the team to second last in 1994, but improved to fifth in 1995. Era 6 saw the AFL become a professional league. 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. All match results are detailed with many photographs. Brian Faeshe was one of the driving forces in the formation of Richmond Oval while still a player with West Adelaide. ], Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/47, West Adelaide player Stephen Mager. 26 x 26 pillow inserts This chart shows a view of problem reports submitted in the past 24 hours compared to the typical volume of reports by time of day. The ground was used for training and junior games until it was ready for league use in 1958. After having played in thirteen finals series and six grand finals between 1946 and 1963 for two premierships (1947 and 1961), the club would only reach the finals another five times (1968 fourth, 1969 third, 1976 fifth, 1977 third and 1981 fifth) between 1964 and 1982. No date given, initials I.P. Mid Western Football Association . Australian Football. The record attendance for a West Adelaide home game was set at Richmond Oval in 1969 when 15,742 attended the Round 5 fixture against Glenelg. The following 142 pages are in this category, out of 142 total. According to brief notes attached to the photographs (now removed), some of the photographs were published in the West-Side Messenger, or Football Times. In the 2000s the grandstand at the oval was named the B. K. Faeshe Stand in honor of the former champion player, coach and administrator of the club. Written on back: some serious studying. 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. Photographer Richard Walker, dated 30/4/92, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/55, Fitzroy player Darren Wheildon, dated 22 March 1995, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/56, Scott Simister, during a match between West Adelaide and Glenelg. { ], Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/46, West Adelaide player Mark Ricciuto, dated 4/3/91. 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 It was the first ground purpose built for Australian Rules Football in Australia, pre-dating the VFL's Waverley Park by twelve years. The following year 2016 it again collected the wooden spoon which it has repeated in the last 3 consecutive seasons 2019-2021. Collins was criticised in the media for resting his "star" players over the final three rounds after West had already been assured of third place and the "double chance" in the finals. Page 5 of 5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, byLee Harradine Fri Mar 18, 2022 4:33 pm, Vale Robert Bernhardt | Notice from Bernie Conlen. [2] The SAFA would subsequently become the SANFL. West Adelaide players mow the grass at Richmond Oval. else start = (isNaN(start) || start < 0 ) ? The club used the showgrounds until the end of 1939 when it was taken over by the Australian Army following the outbreak of World War II. As a voting member of the panel, his assessment of players and especially their ability not only to dominate key positions, but have the durability to be versatile in other positions helped enormously with our problem of choosing a balanced interchange and list of emergencies. The club slumped in 1910 to finish in fifth place before repeating their 1908 double success by winning the 1911 SANFL Premiership defeating Port Adelaide in the Grand Final and Essendon to win the Championship of Australia. Bob was a volunteer in the property room for 5 years and part of the 2015 premiership year, operated the scoreboard at times and was on the history committee. Photographer Ian Parrish, not dated, B 75522/58: West Adelaide player Mark Mickan, not dated, B 75522/59: West Adelaide's Peter Milsom, not dated, B 75522/61: Mark Mickan being chaired off by West players. on back of photo. Possibly published in the Weekly Times, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/57, Happy Eddie Hocking, West Reserves. on back of photo, B 75522/81: Action shot, West Adelaide v Norwood. renderedElement.style.left = (x + 15) + "px"; 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 Phone 8352 4022. { * 1988 and 1996 matches were under State of Origin rules. Not dated, B 75522/26: Player John O'Donohue at work painting a 'Bloods '89' sign. } Football in South Australia at this stage was yet to be organised and there were several sets of rules in use across the state. Left to right: Matt Ellis, Kevin Morris, Adam Goodfellow. alert(message); Players were also to be selected in their normal playing { Tony Fielke, Nathan Willmott, Darren White, Adrian O'Dea. The football club played its first match against a team called the "Young Australians" on 30 July 1870 at North Park Lands. On 16 February 2014, Richmond played host to an AFL pre-season game in the 2014 NAB Challenge between Adelaide's two AFL teams, the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide. No date given, initials I.P. Neil Balme is named as Senior Coach and Peter Schwarz is named as the inaugural Captain. 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. 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 Mike Collins (Australian footballer, born 1953) Myke Cook. However, that was the high point for the Bloods during the 1970s as they fell dramatically to ninth in 1978 in what was to be Williams' last season of coaching league football before again finishing last under coach Trevor Hughes in 1979. The club finished third in 1946 before winning its sixth premiership in 1947 defeating Norwood 10.15 (75) to 8.15 (63). 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.) Umpires: Tobias Medlin, Craig Fleer and Leigh HaussenJack Oatey Medallist: Chris Schmidt, Best: Schmidt, Porplyzia, Stevens, Schiller, Tuck, Helbig The Bloods would continue to perform poorly as they finished second last in 1980 and Trevor Hughes was sacked following the season. 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