AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL IN QUEENSLAND A Proud and Wonderful History The Queensland Australian Football Hall of Fame has been launched in this the 150th year of the game to recognise the extraordinary contribution of players, coaches, administrators, volunteers, teams and events to the development of the game. There will be 150 inaugural inductees. They will comprise the 100 nominations for the Queensland Team of the Century, chosen in 2003, plus the five nominations for the Coach of the Century, and the Umpire of the Century. In addition, 40 people have been chosen from other parts of the football family to recognise their outstanding service and contribution, and for ability, sportsmanship, integrity, commitment and character. MORE INFORMATION WANTED This information booklet profiles briefly the inaugural 150 inductees of the Queensland Australian Football Hall of Fame. Many of the details included were kindly supplied by prominent football historian Greg Parker and the Hall of Fame inductees or their families, and for that the organizers of the function are most grateful. But the job is not done. This is an important document in Queensland Football history and will continue to grow. If you have information or photographs that are relevant please contact Velocity Sports – Murray Bird (0433) 001588 –
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[email protected] 1 QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 2008 Graham Adams A Sandgate junior who was a key player with Windsor-Zillmere through the 1980's. Made his debut in the finals of 1981 as a 15-year-old, playing in a premiership under Frank Gumbleton, and won another flag in '88.