THE APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 1952 - 2012 the History of the Applecross Junior Football Club 1952 - 2012

THE HISTORY OF THE APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 1952 - 2012 The History of the Applecross Junior Football Club 1952 - 2012

Incorporating the Mount Pleasant Junior Football Club 1960 - 1985

By Drew Gaynor

Foreword Contents

I am delighted to provide the foreword for "The History of the Applecross Junior Football Club” to mark the 60th anniversary of teams representing this wonderful Foreword I club. I have had a lifelong association with football at all levels and I can honestly Contents ii say my true passion and enjoyment lies with seeing community clubs thrive and Interviews and Assistance iii prosper. As we strive in Western Australia to build a brand new 60,000 seat world Introduction iv class stadium, I am always reminded that the Australian Rules code exists because

of community footy. The 1950s and 1960s - The Early Years 1

My son Brad played at Applecross JFC. Like every junior who has played there, he The 1970s and 1980s - Consolidation and Merging of Rival Clubs 18 benefitted from the work of the many officials, parents and volunteers who helped The 1990s and 2000s - Bigger Club, Better Facilities 29 him train and play. Junior sports clubs engender lifelong friendships and teach our Moving Forward 46

young people to be part of the community. Most importantly, Brad had fun at Applecross which is easily the most important ingredient sport brings to our lives. Mount Pleasant Junior Football Club 47 Ovals and Clubhouse 51 There have been some famous football names associated with the club - Neesham, Balme, Krummel, Lang, Annear, Coughlan - even Bon Scott gets a mention! I am Road Trips 59 however delighted that the lamington drives, the committees and the volunteers Jumpers 60 get equal billing. The commitment by volunteers to keep this club going over 60 Club Emblems 61 years is heart-warming. The extraordinary and meticulous work to compile this Year Books 62 information and collect the photographs has produced a beautiful book that will Registration Days 63 bring back great memories for all involved with the club. Parade Days 64 I commend Drew for his labours and to all of the contributors. To all those Trophy Presentation Events 65 involved with AJFC congratulations and well done. I hope you enjoy the book as Social Functions 67 much as I did. East Fremantle Combined Sides 69 Ron Alexander Representative Teams at WAFL and AFL Games 70 Coaches, Managers and Committees 71 Ron Alexander began his career with East Perth where he played 98 games from 1971 to 1975. He was a member of its 1972 premiership team and won the club's fairest and best award in 1974. He moved to Fitzroy in 1976 and captained from 1979 - 80, Applecross Umpires 72 playing 133 games. He represented WA 13 times and Victoria twice and was awarded a Simpson Medal against Victoria in 1974. Whilst in Melbourne he gained a degree in Physical Education and was President of the VFL Players Asso- Premierships and Grand Finals 73 ciation. From 1982 he captain/coached East Fremantle taking them to the grand final in 1984 and 1985, Presidents 74 the latter winning a premiership. In 1986, he coached them to a third grand final but were runners-up. In Senior and Junior Club Awards 75 1987 he became the inaugural coach of the West Coast Eagles. He is currently the Director General of the Department of Sport and Recreation. Ron was involved with the Applecross Junior Football Club from 1989 Best and Fairest Winners 76 - 1992. During this time he was a committee member and mentored and assisted coaches. Club Medals 77 Honorary Life Members 78 Player Life Members 79 WAFL and VFL - AFL Players 83 Message from the Author Best endeavours have been undertaken in presenting the history of the Applecross Junior Past and Present Players 87 Football Club as an accurate account through research, interviews and available documents. Team Photos 102 Misrepresentation of historical facts, photos and records of names may have unwittingly occurred.

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Interviews and Assistance Introduction

Interviews Assistance This book is a historical account of the club from its origins as an inaugural member of the East Fremantle District Junior Football Competition in 1952 to the end of season 2012. Whilst June Musto and June Samers Maureen Gathercole this means that the club has been in existence for 61 years, 2012 marks its 60th anniversary of fielding teams. This account seeks to tell the story of the club’s history, not only from a Rae Grant Bryant Roberts statistical perspective but also from an anecdotal view from past players, volunteers and Bill Taggart Roger Sands parents. The story of this club is rich and varied from the early days, when there were two Graham Owen Vic Cizeika Applecross clubs; the juniors (Under 16s and 18s) and the sub juniors (Under 12s and 14s) and whilst separate, worked closely together. It outlines the merging of the two clubs into one Don Lang and John Rowan Sue and Chris John club in 1967 and then with Mount Pleasant Junior Football Club in 1985. As a result, the Mount Don and Joan Williams Geoff and Paul Larsen Pleasant Junior Football Club is afforded special recognition given its place in the Applecross Norm, Doug, Michael and Cameron Stirling Neil Balme story. There were a number of jumper changes, each with its own significance. The club’s relationship with Gairloch and Shirley Strickland ovals is also explained and how this Les and Eleanor McCarrey Graham Cargeeg relationship has continued for nearly 50 years. Peter and Ian McCarrey Tracy Lewis-Price There have been many volunteers who have undertaken administration, coaching, team Graeme Hoad Kevin and Michele Hart managing and other roles and have donated their time unreservedly. Some have come from Gavin and Kim Maisey Trevor Dunn high positions in government, industry and sport. A number of volunteers are referenced in the George, Elizabeth and Richard Mavros Tony and Steve Clarke book and there are many more who have not been but are equally acknowledged for their contribution on the club’s journey. Likewise, there have been countless sponsors over the Brian McCullough and Kevin Owens Max and Peter Van Helden decades with too many to mention but all are acknowledged and thanked. Without the Jim and Marilyn Neates John Sharpe volunteers and sponsors, the club would not have survived.

Nick and Mark Neates Paul Ruiz The club is held in high esteem for its integrity and a commitment to its duty to develop young Alec and Joan Raphael Paul Moss people, through the code of Australian Rules Football, into good citizens by teaching the Murray and Stuart Edgar John Hender values of sportsmanship, competitive but fair play and working together as a team. It has been at the forefront of innovation, such as the introduction of the code of conduct for players and Brad Millane Brad Brown parents, the umpire red and yellow card system, online registration and support of female Ross and Neil Ashby and Roley Edmeades Paul O’Connell players. The club has won 26 premierships from 48 grand final appearances.

Terry Howells Peter King As the story is vast, the book is broken into three areas. First is a narrative of its history loosely Peter and Lee Wylie and Craig Campbell Allan Drake-Brockman divided into eras. This is followed by greater descriptions of ongoing themes such as the John and Fay Wright Gavin and Glenn Miller grounds, social events and registration days. The latter parts of the book are dedicated to facts such as player and volunteer awards, Life Members and team photos. Also listed are all Harry Neesham Mike Tesser players, as far as can be determined, who have played for both clubs, which totals some 2,200 Bruce Hurrell Rob Pascoe of which 39 have gone on to play WAFL, VFL and AFL.

Glenn Stewart Jamie and Joe Merillo There are many missing stories from players, parents and volunteers which would fill volumes Peter Lawrence George Christie and therefore it is a superficial record at best. The book is a pictorial account of the club with words complementing the pages. In this respect, it tries to capture the essence of the club Brad Ethell and Tammie Prigmore Mal McGowan from a human perspective as any junior sporting club, including the Applecross Junior Football Club, is the sum of the people - players, volunteers and parents. The author acknowledges those who contributed to the book through interviews and/or providing documents and photos. Many others not listed helped in some way. The Applecross Junior Football Club’s 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 committees are also acknowledged for their support for this project. Particular Special Thanks thanks to Maureen Gathercole - historian at the East Fremantle Football Club - for providing player statistics, photos and annual reports, which proved invaluable. Also to Les McCarrey, Kathy Williams, Lisa Special thanks to my wife Helen and sons David and Michael for Rich, Neale Billington and Wendy Macdougall for additional editing assistance, Dominic McKenna for legal their support and patience whilst researching and writing this book. advice and Tuan Ngo for data collection.

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It is difficult to determine the origins of the first club colours and the design of the jumper. It has been The 1950s and 1960s: The Early Years suggested that the club adopted the Coburg Football Club colours as Bill Bateman may have been involved with Coburg Football Club but this cannot be confirmed. Establishing the first Under 15s team in 1953 was The junior club and sub junior club difficult with players coming from many areas other than Applecross and was made up of boys aged 12 to 14 years. June Musto and June Samers recall that the jumpers and socks they washed each week were On 31 December 1951 the West Australian National Football League created the Under 15s junior football wool and took some time to dry in winter as they had to be washed by hand given their tendency to shrink competition for all districts. This led to the formation of the East Fremantle Junior Football Council on 1 April in the washing machine. Both were on the ladies auxiliary that use to host players’ teas from time to time. 1952. The inaugural junior clubs of the competition were Melville, East Fremantle, Mosman Park, North Fremantle and Applecross. However, Applecross did not field a team in the first year. It is unclear why this occurred, but anecdotal information suggests that, given the haste in the establishment of Applecross, there was little time to form a team. Other information suggests that whilst the club was listed as created on 1 April 1952, it did not actually commence until the season was under way and therefore planning went into fielding its first team in 1953. The club’s origin is a result of a desire by the East Fremantle Junior Football Council to establish Australian Rules Football in Applecross and Mount Pleasant. Rugby League had taken a foothold in the area at senior and junior levels and a junior team had commenced playing its games on the new Gairloch Oval. Local Aussie Rules lovers were also aware of the growth in Rugby League and hence moved, with the support of the East Fremantle Junior Football Council, to establish football in the area. The local grocer William Bridger approached Frank Samers (first Secretary) about forming a junior football club. Frank then asked his good friend Syd Musto (first

Above: Left to Right: Frank Samers (Secretary), Barry Dalton President) to be part of the new club. These two (1955 U/16s Vice Captain), Syd Musto (President), gentlemen then approached Bill “Boomer” Bateman Rae Grant (Captain), Bill Bateman (Coach). to coach the team. Below: 1955 U/16s at their season wind up at Bibra Lake.

Above: The 1955 ladies auxiliary pictured at the season wind-up and trophy day at Bibra Lake. Left to Right - Mrs McAtee, Mrs Bateman, Ruby Owen, June Samers, June Bertram and Mrs Oats. Inset: June Musto and June Samers when interviewed. Below: William (Bill) Bridger who had the idea of a junior football club in Applecross. The trophy presentation event in the early years was usually at Bibra Lake. The club also did not have an oval as at the time, Gairloch Oval was used by Rugby League and was too small for games and Shirley Strickland Oval had not been developed. These obstacles were overcome and the team based itself at Melville Reserve on the corner of Stock Road and Canning Highway (where the Palmyra Junior Football Club is now situated) and co-habitated with the Melville JFC. Whilst Melville and Applecross alternated their games, Applecross trained on the hockey oval parallel to Canning Highway where the Melville Recreation Centre is now situated. However, as the players came from as far as Bicton, sometimes the boys from this area trained at Melville Reserve and the Applecross boys trained at Gairloch Oval. In 1957 a third team, the Palmyra Sub Junior Football Club, was established and located at Melville Reserve. In the mid 1950s, the East Fremantle Junior Football Council invited the foundation clubs to award Life Membership to a volunteer who had helped start the junior competition. Frank Samers and Syd Musto nominated Bill Bateman as the club’s first Life Member for his effort in putting the first team together. This was awarded in 1956 but only three years later in 1959, Bill Bateman passed away.

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As he was living in Fremantle, he sought and received a clearance to East Fremantle where he played 13 games and was captain of the reserves in 1953 and 1954. He was approached by East Fremantle committee man John Clark to coach the new 1958 Applecross Under 18s. Bill agreed on the condition that the team was called the “Bulldogs”, stemming from Bill’s past association with Footscray. It is alleged that the South Fremantle Football Club complained about the nickname which was dropped soon after.

Numbers were tight initially and only nine boys were available for the first training run. More joined and the team performed strongly in its first year. Bill recounts a story about the preliminary final against Melville JFC. Melville was five points up with a minute to play and Bill was surprised to see his fullback John Bertram come up the ground. Melville won the ball The Applecross RSL hall - Kintail Road in its original form. on its half back line and launched an attack. Streaming through the As the club did not have a clubhouse, meetings usually took place at the Applecross RSL hall on Kintail centre, John stopped the Melville Road and at parents’ homes. The junior football competition quickly expanded from the original Under 15s ball carrier in his tracks and won competition in 1952 to include Under 17s in 1953. In 1954 this was reorganised into an Under 16s and 18s the free kick. He was 50 metres competition. During this period, the Under 18s was an inter-district competition with teams from Mosman out and booted it truly to win the Park in the north to Rockingham in the south. Of interest is the periodic participation of YMCA and Navy game. Bill could not watch the (Leeuwin Barracks) teams. The fielding of a YMCA Under 16s side in 1955 was unusual as it was only the kick! There is also another story The first premiership side. The U/18s 1959 (above) and their return to second time this organisation had fielded a team in a local junior competition. the club in 2008 (below) which also included some of the U/18s 1958 from the following week in the It was not until the 1958 season that Applecross JFC had grown sufficiently to field an Under 18s side as grand final against East Fremantle grand finalist side. Coach Bill Taggart circled in both photos. well as the Under 16s side. This year also saw the first change of club jumper design with the gold V on about Don Lang who, going into maroon being replaced with the gold and maroon stripes. The Under 18s were very fortunate to secure Mr the game, had a suspect leg. The Bill Taggart as their coach. Bill had an interesting history prior to coming to the club. Originally from Victoria, trainer ruled him out but Don he was approached by the great Norm Smith in 1949 to join Fitzroy but Footscray would not release him. In approached Bill asking to be 1950, after playing for the Footscray reserves, Bill decided to come to WA and commenced playing with included in the team as he had Subiaco (29 games). Incidentally, he met his future wife on the passage from Port Melbourne to Fremantle. not played in a grand final and was convinced he could run out the game. Bill thought hard and said “out you go” much to the protest of the trainer. Don played a big part in the game but unfortunately the team went down to the powerful East Fremantle side.

With only four East Fremantle district sides in the combined East Fremantle/South Fremantle Under 18s competition, the coaches used to ensure that players were drilled in the East Fremantle style of play. The Under 18s had some new faces in 1959 which took it one better than 1958 and brought home the first premiership flag for the club with a win over Melville. John Rowan had taken over the captaincy from Graham Owen who was now too old for the Under 18s. John was the first player from the club to play for East Fremantle and Bill Taggart went on to coach the East

The 1958 U/18s grand finalist side. Fremantle 3rds in 1962 and to a premiership in 1963.

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There were many interesting characters at the club in the early years but none more so than Harold Jahn and his famous 1934 Dodge “club car”. Harold played at the club from 1954 to 1958 and bought the Dodge for 60 pounds. The Dodge was painted maroon with gold stripes on the bonnet reflecting the club colours. The The 1960 U/16s training at the developing Shirley Strickland Oval (left) and at East Dodge turned up at games from Fremantle Oval (right). Coach Graham Owen captained the 1958 U/18s grand finalist side. 1958 to 1961 and honked loudly when Applecross kicked a goal. It This recount of the 1960 Under 16s season culminating in a flag is by coach Graham Owen. was first painted in club colours for Harold Jahn’s AJFC club car. Harold’s younger brother Les, is the 1958 Under 18s grand final “Season 1959 was not too successful. So in the off season past President Syd Musto, new President Bill Houghton and Secretary Frank Samers did a remarkable recruiting job for the new look of Applecross, pictured. Harold later cut the roof off the car to make a convertible. and driven onto the banks of East including myself, an ex Applecross player, as the coach of the team. Fremantle Oval. When coming home from the 1958 grand final, Harold was pulled over by the police and asked if the car was a mobile cross walk! The 1960s saw further success for the junior club in terms of The first training run at Stock Road Melville had twenty on the track. After the first run, the excuses I got for player growth and premiership flags. The beginning of the 1960s witnessed the powerful Under 16s side. running late were colourful with the best being “My turn to milk the cow tonight and I couldn’t catch it”. I then thought “what have I got?” The signs were there in 1959 when it won the Lightning Carnival and the team went on to win the 1960 and 1961 grand finals, being undefeated in 1961. This was a terrific achievement on the 10th anniversary of the The season opener was on 23 April 1960 and there was a complete turnaround from the 1959 season. The

club’s foundation. This team then progressed to the Under 18s and won the 1962 grand final making it four first few games were won by big margins and it was hard to keep a lid on it, until 14 May when my team of premierships in four years. “Hollywoods” came back to earth playing East Fremantle. Applecross was beaten 8-14 to 2-3. A reality check meeting was required and the mums in the ladies auxiliary organised a players’ tea.

After this event, everyone became equal and attitudes became one and the team turned, wanting to win for Applecross and not just themselves. People in the local shopping centre were talking about the boys. Aussie Rules was gaining on rugby league which had a strong hold on the district with a senior team in the late 50s and 60s. The boys went on to win all the other games, some by the slightest of margins.

Grand Final day arrived against arch rivals East Fremantle. Holding form, players held a meeting to discuss the team - who was in, who was out. These boys had come of age and those who didn’t make the team volunteered for all sorts of jobs on the day. The crowd that day was 90 per cent cheering for East Fremantle.

The side that ran out had a number of players that would go on to play league football. Names that are known like Neesham wore the Applecross jumper that day. The usual forward flankers played in the back line which they called a master move. It was a tough encounter with the final score: Applecross 6.6 to East Fremantle 6.3. Ken “Skinny Wings” Musto who hadn’t kicked a goal all year, scored the sealer!”

The 1960 U/16s presented jumpers to the 2009 16s team at the season opening Sundowner at the Gairloch Oval clubhouse.

Neville Page, the 1959 U/18s ruckman, being visited in Fremantle Hospital by team mates and committee

after the U/18s grand final win. Neville broke his leg in the third quarter. Visiting Neville are (left to right)

Mr Jones (committee), John Rowan Senior (committee), Bill Houghton (committee), John Rowan (captain),

Steve Berringer (player), Charlie Adams (committee), Alan Pearce, Lindsay Jones and Gary Adams (players).

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In 1962 the Under 16s and 18s moved to the new Shirley Whilst the sub junior and junior clubs were Strickland Oval from Melville Reserve. In the same year, a separate clubs, there was liaison between the new competition was established, the “Ex-Scholars”, two. This was probably because the parents which catered for the 18 to 23 year olds. The Ex-Scholars involved with the junior club also had children in was the forerunner of the Sunday League and wore the the sub junior club. Several officials and same jumper as the junior club. coaches moved from one club to the next, such as Dick Hilton and Syd Howells who coached at During the mid 1950s, there were moves to provide club both the sub juniors and the juniors at various football for younger grades outside of the primary school times. Syd Musto and Frank Samers held competition. From the early 1950s Applecross and Mount volunteer roles in the two clubs as well as the Pleasant primary schools, amongst others, had partici- Ex-Scholars. This co-operation was evident in pated in a school competition named the “Temperance the 1962 year book which was an League” and played at their respective school grounds. amalgamation of the three clubs into one The League commenced in the 1930s with the older high publication. By 1962, there was a pathway for school competition called the “Temps” and the younger boys and young men wishing to play football primary school competition called the “Cobbers”. The from 10 to 22 years with the sub juniors, juniors Applecross Primary School jumper was red with a white V and Ex-Scholars League, all named Applecross and Mount Pleasant jumper black with a gold V. and wearing the gold and maroon striped The club-based sub junior competition was established in 1957 commencing with an jumper. Under 14s grade with teams from the South Fremantle and East Fremantle districts. There Right: Bill McAtee (on right) on his way to the were originally seven teams and three of these were from the East Fremantle 1964 Mexico City Olympics. Bill played district, being Palmyra, East Fremantle and Fremantle Police Boys. In 1959 over 100 games for the club through the an Under 12s grade was added to the competition. The year 1959 also saw 1950s and also played for East Fremantle.

the Applecross Sub Junior Football Club (ASJFC) established and join the Below: The U/18s premiers in 1962. competition fielding an Under 12s and an Under 14s. The first President of the new sub junior club was Dick Larsen. The club opted for the same gold Above: Vince Lovegrove with Bon and maroon striped jumper as that of the junior club and Ex-Scholars rather Scott and in the U/18s 1963 side. than the Applecross Primary School strip. Below: The first U/12s side in 1959.

The early 1960s produced one of the more colourful players of the club in Vince Lovegrove. Vince went on to sing in bands with Bon Scott prior to ACDC, then manage at various times ACDC, Cold Chisel and the Divinyls. He also had a career in print media writing for such magazines as “Go Set” and in current affairs television. Vince sadly died in a car accident on 24 March 2012.

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The early to mid 1960s saw a number of players graduate from the junior club into the Western Australian Football League (WAFL), with most going to East Fremantle ranks, including John Rowan, Don Lang, Steve Berringer, Bill McAtee and Neil Dedman. A full list of players is displayed later in the book. Harry Neesham was the most decorated WAFL player from the club with 76 league games, 3rds best and fairest (Ken Walton Medal) in 1963, league side best and fairest (Lynn Medal) and grand final player in 1964. He also coached the Mount Pleasant Under 16s in 1964. He was an East Fremantle premiership Players received a Service Award certificate for loyalty to the club once they completed their playing days. player in 1965, reserves best and fairest (Henry Jeffery Medal) in 1969, colts coach in 1969 (premiers) and captain coach of the reserves side in 1970, before also taking on coaching the league side for the second half of the season. Neil Dedman and Don Lang also played in the 1965 premiership side. Harry played just 11 games for East Fremantle in the 1965 home and away season before being drafted into National Service to undertake officer training in Sydney. At the time, he was also being assessed by Geelong.

When East Fremantle qualified for the finals, some behind the scenes negotiation with the army got Harry to play in the finals. He had not played footy for 11 weeks but played in all finals that year, catching planes from Sydney on the day. For the grand final, he caught a 7am flight on Saturday from Sydney which landed at Melbourne and Adelaide before arriving in Perth at 12.45pm. He went straight from the airport to Subiaco Oval, where he had a shower and rubdown before running out onto the ground. This game is where he got his nickname “The General” for directing players in the middle in the last quarter. From this, his Above: Don takes the mark. From left: Dennis Cometti (WP), Trevor Sprigg (EF), younger brother Gerard was nicknamed “The Don Lang (EF) and Craig Baker (WP). Little General”. Harry unfortunately incurred a bad ankle injury on duty in Vietnam in 1966 and that, along with some other football injuries in later years, saw him retire from the league side at the end of 1970 season. Left: Don Lang and John Rowan (on right).

Opposite Page: The West Australian with the dash for the Grand Final and about Harry Neesham going to Vietnam in 1966.

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Applecross Primary The sub junior club was becoming a Grade 7s with their school force with the Under 14s claiming competition premiership flag. grand final success in 1964, which Applecross Primary School football was the club’s 6th premiership. jumpers in the 1950s and 60s were There were many boys competing red with a white V. for spots in the teams each week as the Under 12s and Under 14s were only permitted one team each. The 1965 sub junior year book reports that there were 70 boys competing for 20 spots in the Under 12s. In this era, selection was talent-based and many boys each week did not get a game. However, the club managed to play 49 boys through the Under 12s team during the season. To provide games for the boys who missed out, social games become a regular occurrence with games set up with schools such as Castledare, Clontarf and Bindoon. For Bindoon games, a bus was organised for the day trip and back to back games Vic Cizeika with coach Alan Watts after the first sub junior were played, so there was plenty of premiership in 1964 (6th overall for the club). Vic won a number sleeping on the return journey. of best and fairest awards at the club through the 1960s.

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In 1966, the sub juniors decided to change their jumper to the Saint Kilda style jumper for the 1967 season after the President and respected sporting commentator, Oliver Drake- Brockman, gained St Kilda support for the club to wear the St Kilda jumper. Oliver arranged for VFL legend Ian Stewart to present the jumpers to the boys at the 1966 trophy night. This was a remarkable achievement as Ian had just been part of St Kilda’s first VFL premiership and had won the Brownlow Medal for the second successive year. Ian went on to win another Brownlow in 1971, making him one of only four players to win three Brownlows. He was one of the first inductees into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996 and was elevated to Legend status the following year. In the early years, the sub junior teams played on the Applecross Primary School oval but pressure on the ground made the club look for alternatives. Gairloch Oval was the choice and negations commenced with the Melville Council. In 1965 the club moved to Gairloch Oval and secured its long-term use in 1966.

Oliver Drake Brockman for 6PR’s “Match of the Day” Coincidentally, in 1965 the junior club decided to change its jumper for season 1966. The players asked the Above: Article in The West Australian about dual (at the time) Brownlow medallist Ian Stewart presenting the St Kilda jumpers at the 1966 trophy night. committee if they could change the Right: A local article about one of the jumpers being lost in the first season. design from the stripes to a single Below: The 1967 U/12s in their new jumpers with coach Frank Preston. gold stripe on maroon, similar in design to the new East Fremantle league team jumper. The committee agreed on the condition that the play-

ers raised the funds for two jumper sets for the Under 16s and the Under 18s. The players attacked the fund raising drive undertaking busy bees, car washing events and odd jobs. They were successful in raising the funds and the 1966 season saw the The 1967 U/18s in their new junior club jumpers. players take to the field in the new jumpers.

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The sub junior clubs form their own East Fremantle competition The merging of the sub juniors and the juniors into one Applecross Junior Football Club

In 1967 the East Fremantle district clubs of the existing joint East Fremantle/South Fremantle sub junior The year 1967 was also a milestone for the two Applecross clubs as discussions commenced on competition met to discuss breaking away from the competition. Applecross initiated the concept by amalgamation into one Applecross Junior Football Club. There had been some discussion between the two Secretary Les McCarrey writing to all other East Fremantle-based clubs on 13 July 1967. The seven East clubs which was formalised with a letter from AJFC Secretary Brian McCullough to ASJFC Secretary Les Fremantle Clubs (Applecross, Attadale, Melville, Palmyra, Mount Pleasant, East Fremantle and Brentwood) McCarrey on 27 July 1967. Agreement was reached by the end of the year. There are no records available met on 13 August 1967 to discuss the matter. At this meeting, the motion to form a separate East from the AJFC of ratification but minutes from the ASJFC committee meeting held on 8 August 1967 read: Fremantle Under 12s and 14s competition was narrowly defeated. However, some clubs wanted to defer “Committee representative Smith reported that the junior club is fully in favour of amalgamation. They the decision until respective club committees had met to give the matter further consideration. On 17 believe that this would result in greater numbers for the combined club with a single bank account and each September 1967, the seven clubs met again and passed a motion to form their own East Fremantle sub team would have a manager and property man to assist the coach. It was hoped that Gairloch Oval could junior competition commencing in season 1968. All clubs, however, resolved to maintain close ties with the be further enlarged sufficiently to enable the whole club to be based on Gairloch Oval and work towards South Fremantle clubs through a joint lightning carnival each year. clubrooms at the ground. The amalgamation was proposed to operate from the beginning of next season (1968). A considerable amount of discussion ensued. A motion was moved by Mr Hood and seconded by

Far left: Mr Ritchie that the cub agree to the amalgamation under the title of the Applecross Junior Football Club” Phil Edmiston in action who played from 1966-69 in the U/12s and U/14s. Phil is currently an Auskick coach at the club.

Left: Bob Pickering addressing his 1965 U/12s home at Gairloch Oval.

Opposite page: “I’ll play full back!” Bob Pickering with the same team in the Manning JFC change rooms before running out onto the field. Note the traditional white shorts away and black shorts at home.

Below: The 1967 U/14s.

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The 1970s and 1980s Consolidation and Merging of Rival Clubs

The new amalgamated club embraced the 1970s with great enthusiasm. The combined club now had the benefit of greater experience and expertise in administration, coaching and team management. Brian McCullough, Secretary of the junior club, continued in this role and Brian Oliver moved into the President’s role. The combined club now provided for teams from Under 12s through to Under 18s. The club had two jumpers through the early years of the merger with the Under 12s and 14s sporting the St Kilda style jumper and the Under 16s and 18s the gold and maroon jumpers.

In 1969 the East Fremantle Junior Football Council introduced the Under 10s and Under 12s reserves competitions to cater for growing player numbers although prior to this it seems an unofficial Under 10s inter-club competition had been operating as early as 1967. An Under 14s reserves was added in 1971 and the team had immediate success with a premiership in the same year, which was the club’s 13th flag. The Under 14 firsts team narrowly lost its grand final in the same year in controversial circumstances with a disputed goal. In the same year the club convinced the Above: Bruce Hurrell (left) who played for Mount Pleasant JFC in the 1960s seen here as an East Fremantle league player putting on a football clinic. Bruce was a trainee East Fremantle Junior Football Council that a smaller ball teacher at Applecross Primary at the time. Photo from The West Australian circa 1968. should be introduced for the Under 10s and 12s. Negotiation in the late 1960s between the club and Melville Council saw Gairloch Oval extended and widened and the construction of the change rooms which opened in time for season 1972.

Top Left: The 1970 U/12s displaying their grand final runners up shield. Left: The 1970 U/10s getting ready for their team photo. Below: The 1971 U/18s.

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This period also saw many siblings come through the club such as the Neates brothers in Nick, Paul, Mark Of interest in 1971 were the written football and Stephen. The talented footballers played at the club from 1967 to 1982 and won many club awards. In projects the Under 12 players undertook. These addition, Nick won the Under 16s East Fremantle district best and fairest award in 1971 and Stephen the were voluntary and were popular with the players. same award for the Under 12s in 1977 and the Under 15s in 1981. Probably the most siblings and sons There were three projects set for the season and who have played for the club are the McCarreys with seven players over two generations. This period one of the topics was “How to play a position”. The spans the early 1960s through to 2010 which covers over three quarters boys were given 8-10 weeks to complete with one of the life of the club. There were other notable families through the years project reportedly being 24 pages long! Winners of who either had multiple siblings or generational players such as the the projects were Kim Costello (Project 1) and Bonds, Stirlings, Hoads, Hopkins, Edgars and Olivers to mention a few. Mathew De La Hunty (Projects 2 and 3). There were also monthly newsletters titled “Applecross The 1970 East Fremantle district best and fairest for the Under 12s was Junior Footballer”. Jim Miller was the editor and very close being won by Kim Maisey who defeated Rod Lester-Smith of each edition could be up to 20 pages long. The Brentwood JFC and Clay Shimmon of Ardross JFC in a count back after a newsletter contained general activity around the tie in the votes. Kim also won the award for the Under 14s in 1972. He is club, such as social events and raffles, committee pictured left receiving a club award from Mr Ron Renfrey, long-time East proceedings, exposés on certain players and indi- Fremantle Junior Football Council Secretary. Other dual East Fremantle vidual team reports. There was also a report on the district best and fairest winners were Tony Clarke for the Under 16s in Ex-Scholars side. 1969 and Under 18s in 1970, Glenn Stewart for the Under 12s in 1968 and Under 16s in 1972, Mike Farren for the Under 17s in 1973 and 1974 In 1972 negotiations commenced between the East and Stephen Cutt for the Under 14s in 1979 and Under 15s in 1980. Fremantle sub junior and junior competitions to Stephen won the Under 15s count with 36 votes with the runner up well amalgamate into one entity which were concluded behind on 18 votes. in time for the 1973 season. Also, in 1972 the WAFL ruled that age groups would change from The late 1960s and the early 1970s saw the club grow with it fielding two even to uneven num- Under 10s, 12s and 14s, an Under 16 and an Under 18s in 1971. It was bers in 1973. This the club’s 20th year and player numbers swelled to 180. This was a big meant that eligible club for the period, especially given that there were three other junior years would change to football clubs in the area: Mount Pleasant, Ardross and Brentwood JFCs. Under 11, 13, 15 and The introduction of Ardross JFC in 1969 meant that it was difficult to 17. The trial of the new operate four junior clubs and the Ex-Scholars at Shirley Strickland Oval. age groups lasted two The Under 16s and 18s trained at Gairloch Oval which made it years and then reverted challenging to cater for all of the teams with the older teams needing back to even years for more space to train. Some training sessions were undertaken at other season 1975. In revert- venues, including the eastern end of Tompkins Park adjacent to Melville ing to even years, the Beach Parade and the reserve between Heathcote and the South of WAFL also introduced Perth Yacht Club. modified rules for the Under 10s, including the abolition of premierships and ladders. Whilst the early 1970s saw a large number of boys at the club, numbers went into steady decline from this point through the mid to late 1970s. This was also the case for Brent- wood, Ardross and From Top to Bottom: Kim Maisey Mount Pleasant JFCs. Tony Clarke The Neates brothers. Coach Kevin Owens addressing his U/14s in 1972 Glenn Stewart Left to right: Mark, Nick, Paul and Stephen. when playing against Melville JFC at Marmion Reserve.

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The unfortunate passing of Gary Bond. Gary played over 100 games for the club. His father Bill Bond was a

stalwart of the club and awarded Life Membership and brothers Russell and Alan played at the club.

The primary reason was the maturing of the suburbs in terms of children and Booragoon, as a new suburb, had not yet began to produce children of junior football age in any great quantities. By 1976, Applecross had reduced in size to one team in each of the Under 12s and 14s and in 1977 to just an Under 12s team. However, this solitary team delivered a premiership to the club, its 14th, which was a remarkable achievement. Stephen Neates kicked 73 goals for the season! This team moved to the Under 14s with an Under 12s added in 1978. Interestingly, the new junior club of Bullcreek-Leeming played its very first game against the Under 12s in 1977 at Gairloch Oval.

About this time, a group of parents went to great effort in rebuilding team numbers. Amongst these were Don and Joan Williams, Murray and Maurine Edgar, Fred Lawrence, Norm Stirling, Peter and Dixie Lawrence, Richard Lewis and Bob Hopkins. Coaches were in short supply so Don Williams coached the Under 12s and the Under 14s in the same year. Joan was the manager of both teams and washed both sets of Above: jumpers each week as well as another team’s jumpers! The West Australian 27 October 1977. Don also went on to play a role in the East Fremantle Right: Junior Football Council in the 1980s. A notable figure Extract from the 1978 East at the club during these times was Phil Cutt, who Fremantle Junior District Year played at the club in the early 1970s and returned to Book. The East Fremantle U/18s Jim Miller (above) and Ian McCullough were the club coach the Under 15s in 1980 to a premiership. This photographers in the late 1960s - early 1970s and took best and fairest winner David many of the photos shown in this book from this era. was the club’s 16th flag. (Boo) Watson.

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The club did not have large reserves of funds so the ladies auxiliary was resurrected and co-ordinated fund raising activities. These included wine and cheese nights, morning teas, bring and buy days and fashion parades. The most successful, however, was the lamington drives. Parents met on a Friday night a couple of times per year in which is now the main change room, to cut the sponge slabs, mix the chocolate icing and sprinkle the coconut and these nights doubled as social events. One lamington night was particularly remembered for coconut and icing being hurled around the change room which required some cleaning up after the fun. Huge amounts of lamingtons were produced with the first batch of 80 dozen selling in two weeks. It is thought that one production run produced close to 250 dozen. Needless to say, production went well into the early hours of Saturday morning. The lamington drives were very profitable for the club and at the time, its major source of revenue.

There were some household names involved with the club in this period such as Warren Martin of “Archie Martins” and Tom Wardle of the “Tom the Cheap” grocery chain whose boys also played at the club. The canteen was expanded at this time with a sausage roll oven being added and the donation, by the Martins, of a hotdog warmer.

Sometimes you win… Sometimes you lose… that’s footy.

Above: Coach Don Williams addressing the 1980 U/13s White Division players after the grand final loss to Attadale at Marmion Reserve. Note on the position board that James Kirwan played his 50th game. James is sitting on the left looking at the camera. Below: The same team which won the flag the year before which was the club’s 15th. Stuart Edgar in the back row of the 1979 side, played over 100 games for the club and his brothers Douglas and Malcolm also played at that time. Stuart was Auskick Co-ordinator at the AJFC in 2009 and his boys play at the club.

The 1980 U/15s grand final win. Above and below right: Warming up prior to the game. Below left: Coach Phil Cutt with the premiership flag.

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Player numbers began to recover in the late 1970s and early 1980s with the club fielding four teams in The 1980s was one of change at the junior football district level with East 1982 and six teams in 1983. However, with the growth of teams there was a decline in parent volunteer Fremantle junior football returning to uneven years in 1980 starting at Under support. Not surprisingly, this occurred from time to time at Applecross over its history and indeed at all 11s and the introduction of a special nine year old competition. This seems junior sporting organisations. Club documents reveal that the 1983 President Bill Henderson wrote to all to be the beginning of something akin to the present Auskick. A third level in parents stating that there had not been a quorum at the AGM and that it would have to be rescheduled. each age group was also added. The club’s 30th anniversary was reached in Secretary Norm Stirling followed this up with a letter indicating that at the rescheduled AGM, the club would 1981 and suitable celebrations took place. In 1982, the East Fremantle have to consider options if support was not forthcoming. These included fee increases to provide Junior Football Council decided to move to single year age groups professional coaches and managers, merging with another club or the disbanding of the Applecross JFC. commencing in season 1983. A number of the clubs opposed this ruling and Fortunately, enough parents came forward for volunteer positions. However, this was the first consideration sought to have it overturned which ultimately failed. Season 1984 saw the of merging with another club and the logical choice was Mount Pleasant JFC. Co-incidentally, Mount club consolidate with the necessary parent support. Pleasant was experiencing similar circumstances and also considering a merger with Applecross. The club also had success in 1984 with the 13s White Division team. Under former West Perth player Joe Merillo and Assistant Coach Peter Waterman’s direction, the team won the club’s 19th premiership. Some of these boys repeated the feat in the 13s the following year for the club’s 20th flag. Joe’s son Jamie was in both teams and is one of six club players who went on to play at the AFL level. He played for Fremantle Football Club and also for the West Perth, Claremont and Peel Football Clubs in the WAFL. Jamie will be coaching a 10s side at the club in season 2013.

The merger of Applecross and Mount Pleasant JFCs

Although the club had been growing from one team in 1978, it was still a small club. The competition for boys from sports such as soccer and the move to single age groups challenged the smaller junior clubs to field teams. Applecross and Mount Pleasant JFCs already had a history of ad hoc mergers for older age groups through the 1970s and early 1980s and it was clear that there was going to be a consolidation of clubs in this area.

The East Fremantle Junior Football Council understood these pressures and supported consolidation to enable clubs to be sustainable. The first merging in the area took place between Ardross and Brentwood JFCs at the end of 1981 to form the Karoonda JFC (which in recent years has renamed itself Booragoon JFC). Anecdotal information suggests that discussion on a merger between the Apple- From top: cross and Mount Pleasant The 1982 East Fremantle U/13s best and fairest winner Ben Lawrence. The 1980 - 9 years old team. JFCs took place in 1984. The 1982 U/11s and the player sheet from the grand final which was The 1984 premiership 13s team. However, it did not sufficiently played at Karoonda Oval. This was the club’s 17th premiership. Half time for the 1980 U/11s. progress.

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Notwithstanding, it was understood that this was the junior club of the Applecross - Mount Pleasant suburbs which drew from both clubs’ heritage. The joint AGM took place on 22 September 1985 at the Shirley Strickland Pavilion. The momentous occasion was not lost on the parents of both clubs with over 150 people in attendance. Both Presidents presented their last individual club reports and then moved to formally wind up their clubs. The new club representing Mount Pleasant and Applecross was then created. The first committee of the new club was an even representation with Joe Schapper as President (MPJFC), Andrew Bell as Vice President (AJFC), Norm Stirling as Secretary (AJFC) and Alan Dastlik as Treasurer (MPJFC). The new committee moved quickly as there was plenty to do with a priority to secure the new sets of Hawks jumpers. One revenue possibility Joe Schapper was to seek a recoup of the $7,000 investment the Mount Pleasant JFC had made in the Shirley Strickland Pavilion in the 1960s. However, Melville Council rejected the idea. The new club also approached the senior AFC to request jumpers from the Hawthorn Football Club. Forerunner to the merger of the clubs. Eight teams were envisaged for the 1986 season Above Left: The 15s Mount Pleasant-Applecross 1985 team who played in the Mount Pleasant strip. which was close to a record number. To ease into Above Right: The 13s in the Saints strip. This team brought home the club’s 20th premiership. the new arrangements, registration day was held These boys would go on to play in the new colours of the merged clubs in 1986. at Gairloch and Shirley Strickland ovals.

Further discussion between the The Presidency changed three times in 1987 due clubs occurred during 1985 and to exceptional circumstances. Craig Campbell, agreement was reached to merge who played football at both clubs in the 1960s and the clubs at the end of that season. then coached at MPJFC, resigned from the The Stirlings Several financial, legal and Clockwise from top left - Cameron, Doug, Norm, Presidency before he could begin duties due to his governance matters needed to be and Michael. Norm was Secretary for 10 years coaching commitments with the East Fremantle and all boys played over 100 games for the club. addressed at both clubs to lay the Colts. His wife, Dianne, stood in only to have to ground work for merging, including resign at the beginning of 1987 due to unforeseen agreement from the East Fremantle commitments. Peter Wylie then took over the Junior Football Council. Presidency for the remainder of the season. Registration days and end of season trophy days Other issues had to be considered, in the late 1980s moved to Shirley Strickland Oval such as where the teams would play as the clubhouse was superior in space. Also, in and train given the immediate these times each team had a “Players’ Tea” increase in teams. Agreement was usually hosted at the house of one of the team reached that the 9s-13s would play members. This was designed for parents to get to at Gairloch Oval and 14s-17s would know each other as well as a team bonding play at Shirley Strickland Oval. exercise. Training for the 9s, 10s and 11s would be at Gairloch Oval and all In 1988 the club arranged a player pre-season other teams at Shirley Strickland camp at Rottnest Island for a weekend in late Oval. March. About 50 players and adults attended and The new “Hawks” jumpers for the 1986 season. stayed at Kingston Barracks in the “Sergeants’ Importantly, both clubs agreed to Mess” accommodation. The following year in 1989, retire their current jumpers which for Applecross was the St Kilda style jumper and for Mount Pleasant the the camp was planned as an end of season event black and yellow coloured jumper. Both clubs also saw an advantage in aligning the new junior club with to be held at Woodman Point camp. However, the the amateur Applecross Football Club (AFC). The AFC had grown out of the original Ex-Scholars club. As East Fremantle Junior Football Council altered the the AFC had the Hawthorn jumper and called itself the “Hawks”, this was adopted as the new junior club’s last game dates after the club had paid its deposit jumper and nickname. There was discussion about the new junior club being formally titled the so the camp was deferred until 1990. In lieu of this, Applecross - Mount Pleasant JFC but it was felt that, as the new club wanted to align itself with the a “Players’ Tea” in the form of an indoor cricket amateur club, this would not meet the two clubs’ intentions. Kingston Barracks on Rottnest Island. night and dinner was arranged.

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The 1990s and 2000s Bryant Roberts took on the role of President from John Bigger Club, Better Facilities Wright in 1991, which was the club’s 40th anniver- The decade commenced with the major reform of “Regionalisation” proposed to the junior football districts. sary. Further changes to Regionalisation was a concept developed by the Football Development Trust to address the diminishing rules were made for the 9s number of teams at junior clubs across the metropolitan area. For the East Fremantle district, it would be an and 10s limiting tackling to amalgamation with the South Fremantle district totalling 24 clubs. There were a number of objectives protect the ball carrier and including teams of equal ability playing each other and to ensure there were adequate teams in each age to give the young players group, especially in the older age groups. The concept was put to the East Fremantle Junior Football greater confidence to get Council on 3 September 1990. It was unanimously rejected mainly because Regionalisation would offer the football. A Code of little as the East Fremantle district had good team numbers relative to other areas. However, it did acknowl- Conduct was also insti- edge that at some future point, teams from 15s and above may see the benefits of playing in a pool of gated by the WAFL for all teams and this would be periodically reviewed. This was also the position of the South Fremantle Junior players, coaches and par- Football Council. All other junior football districts supported Regionalisation. The Football Development ents. As with 1990, the Trust tried again in 1992 to convince the East Fremantle and South Fremantle Junior Football Councils to club again fielded only four amalgamate and offered a stand alone option if the concept of Regionalisation was supported but the teams in 1991. Registra- proposal was again rejected. tion day in 1992 saw West Coast Eagles players In 1990, the 17s played in the grand final of the Toyota Cup and won 14.10 to 7.8. This was the 21st flag for Adrian Barich and Michael the club. Player Ron Kang recalls “This group had been playing together since the 13s and by the time the Brennan attend to the de- 17s came around, we all knew each others’ abilities and just clicked like a machine. In the grand final, we light of the players and were a champion team, not a team of champions. There was contested pack marking, winning the loose parents. The end of season trophy day was held at Shirley Strickland Oval. The incoming President Trevor ball in the middle and desperate defensive efforts. At one stage the opposition was attempting a shot on Dunn and the new committee organised a dinner event for outgoing and long-serving volunteers at the goal but was met with an ‘on the knees’ smother. The ball was turned over and we cleared from our back Booragoon Hotel on Riseley Street to show their appreciation. line. The mind set was that there is no way I will let you kick this goal”. Unfortunately an incident In 1993 player numbers were growing again and for the first time for some years there were two 9s teams took place between the named the “Hawks” and the “Saints”. An innovative idea was developed for the 9s by the committee and teams three minutes before coaches where the squad would train together and players would rotate in blocks of four weeks, so all the end of the game which played at some point in the season with each other in the squad. In 1994 Freeball became the Peewees was sensationalised on the and the club quickly embraced the concept. President and Peewee parent Trevor Dunn ensured that there front page of the evening was plenty of parent participation. The pre-competition team concept turned into Auskick in the early 2000s. paper, The Daily News. The In the mid 1990s the club was innovative in developing a Club Manual to provide a guide for incoming issue did not take away committee members on various volunteer roles. from the terrific team win. Ron Alexander, who had In the late 1980s the con- been involved with the cept of pre-competition ac- club, sought permission to tivity continued to develop. use the manual to form This was called “Freeball” the basis of the informa- and in 1990 the Football tion pack provided to Development Trust moved many junior sporting or- to standardise the structure ganisations by the Depart- across all of the junior foot- ment of Sport and Recrea- ball districts. A major spon- tion. The same concept sor came on board in Peters was resurrected in 2011 Ice Cream which provided for future committees titled The 17’s - premiers 1990. footballs and “Fun Freeball the “Policy and Operations Note player Brad Millane who played half of his junior football career Birth Certificates” indicating Guide”. at MPJFC and half at the AJFC. Brad went on to play 133 games. when a player commenced He currently has sons playing at Applecross and is coaching at the club. Freeball. The 15s in action against Rostrata JFC in 1992.

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In 1994 the “Peewees” commenced. The club started with about 30 Peewees in that year.

Another innovation proposed by the club to the East Fremantle Junior Football Council was the red card - yellow card system which is currently in use by all junior football councils across the state. There is an amusing story about two AJFC players in a team being reported. The President was contacted to represent both players at the Tribunal. When he made further enquiries, it turned out the two players had been wrestling between themselves. This posed a dilemma for the Tribunal and both got off with a reprimand. The club then stood down both players the following week and told them to sort out their personal differences! 1995 also saw the 13s win a flag - the 22nd for the club. The player - coach connection. In 1997, the club had sufficient funds to refit the teams with new jumpers and training apparatus as most of Richard Mavros coached for several years after he himself played at the club. This end of season plaque, the equipment was beyond its expiry date. It was a much overdue refurbishment for the teams. That year hand made by the players from the 15s premiership side for season 1997, sums up their appreciation. also saw the club win its 23rd premiership with the 15s side. The team was particularly strong and Below: Grand final day 1997. produced Andrew McCarrey, who has played for the East Fremantle Football Club and currently for the South Fremantle Football Club and Mark Coughlan, who played for Perth and Richmond Football Clubs.

The 1995 13s premiers.

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To match the state and local govern- 3 ment grants, fundraising was under- 1 taken with the centrepiece being a gala night at the Leopold Hotel. With better canteen facilities, the club began to generate significant revenue from game days. Coralee Polain organised the running of the new facil- ity after commissioning. Coralee set many operating procedures that are still in practice today. 1999 also saw 2 some innovative team activity for the 5 14s with a pre-season camp at Park- erville and a netball game against the girls from St Christopher's. By all Kevin Hart addressing his 10s team in 1999 at Troy Park. accounts, the netball game was great fun and sharpened up the boys reflexes against quality opposition in a game foreign to the players. This game was repeated the following year. Year 2000 saw the club welcome the new millennium with increased player numbers with over 240 registrations including 70 Auskickers. The Sundowners were particularly popular with the new clubhouse and canteen being a good home for the events. In this year, the 13s won the club’s 24th flag. However, the club was also honoured to receive the Champion Club Award 4 from the East Fremantle Junior Football Council. It won this award by practising youth development, football development, social development and ensuring the players enjoyed their football. The opening of the clubhouse extension on 1 August 1999. The 1999 committee - (left to right) Bob Hart, Brad Ethell, Charlie Bass, Nigel Moffatt, Gavin Cockran, The 14s Grand Final 2001. Graeme Donovan and Zaga McCarrey (1). President Charlie Bass (2). Graeme Hoad (3). Official cutting of the The 14s side over the course of the day. The 14s went through the season undefeated. ribbon (4). Doug Shave MLA, Mayor Katherine Jackson and the Applecross 10s team (5).

Another milestone was reached in 1999 with the opening of the new clubhouse which was extended from the original structure that was built in 1972. The clubhouse was opened by the local member, Hon Doug Shave MLA and the Mayor of The City of Melville - Katherine Jackson. The extension provided the club with a purpose-built canteen/kitchen and a large room for committee meetings and other official events.

Pre-game warm up. Up goes the banner.

The 14s competing against St Christopher’s girls in netball in 1999. The victorious team. After game celebrations.

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Brad and partner Tammie Prigmore, who was Registrar, offered to represent the club at the meeting in Melbourne at their own expense. On arrival, Brad and Tammie were looked after by Hawthorn FC, including an invitation to the MCG to watch Hawthorn play Carlton on the Friday night. More importantly, they attended the meeting the following day which included various local and country football clubs along with the Army and the Navy who President Brad Ethell with WC Eagles Football great Ron Alexander revisiting the club in 2002. were also looking to align with Hawthorn His son Brad played at the club from 1989 to 1992 player Rowan Jones addressing players. FC. Applecross JFC was the only inter- and Ron was on the club’s committee. state club at the meeting and became the This was reflected in President Gavin Cockran’s 2000 club report which made special mention of the 15s first junior club outside of Victoria to enjoy that whist the team had not won many games, it had stuck together because the boys enjoyed playing footy an affiliation with Hawthorn FC. The affilia- with each other and for the club. Success is measured in many ways. The 50 year anniversary of the club tion came into force in 2003. was marked in 2001. It had come a long way and with its new facilities, the future looked bright. The 14s From this association grew the idea to followed their success in 2000 (as the 13s) with another premiership making it 25 for the club. The team update the club’s jumpers. The club de- went through 2001 undefeated. In somewhat of a rarity, the club organised the 11s lightning carnival at signed the new jumper reflecting the Haw- Shirley Strickland Oval which made $3,000 profit thanks to the work of Nigel Moffatt, Greg Polain, Paul Kerr thorn logo and received the support of -Sheppard and Mike McCormack amongst others. Hawthorn for the new design. The club The Applecross - Hawthorn affiliation then embarked upon identifying sponsors In 2002, new President Brad Ethell was alerted by committee members Sue John and Jamie Robinson of for new sets of jumpers for each age an opportunity regarding sponsorship and affiliation with the Hawthorn Football Club. Sue made contact group. The new jumpers began to be intro- with Geoff Ablett, brother of Gary, who indicated that the Hawthorn FC was looking to forge affiliations with duced in 2005 and were progressively a number of clubs throughout Victoria and particularly junior clubs. Whilst it had not considered inviting rolled out with Auskick being the last group clubs from other states, it informed Applecross that there would be a meeting of interested affiliates at in 2008. Glenferrie Oval to discuss what it could offer affiliates and in turn what was expected from these clubs. In 2003, the club developed a “Junior Foot- Geoff invited the club to join the meeting. ball Philosophy” based on the Football Development Trust’s Code of Conduct. The document further added to the values the club wanted its players, coaching staff and parents to undertake. The 2003 year book had the philosophy on the back page. Club player numbers dipped in this year because of the loss of its 16s and 17s who could not field sides. The 10s team won its lightning carnival played at the end of the regular season. Above: Article in Melville Times in February 2004.

Left: The new jumper design was drawn from the updated Hawthorn Football Club logo. The Above: The McCarrey brothers played at the club from the early the 1990s to club reversed the colour scheme primarily mid 2000s. Left to right: Robert, Andrew, Iain and Michael. for effect but also as a brown on gold Cousin Zach McCarrey also played until season 2010. jumper was too similar to other teams in

Left: Andrew playing for East Fremantle. the East Fremantle District.

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That winning feeling! Above: The 14s grand final win 2007. Left: Coach Ian McCarrey with Captain Ben Ford.

The club won its 26th premiership in 2007. The 14s team had been competitive the year Left: The 2005 12s team in front of the old clubhouse logo. The logo was replaced in 2008. before but with the influx of a few new players, including some Clontarf boys, the team be- Season 2006 saw new committee members come came a very good unit. In a twist of fate, the on board with Drew Gaynor as President, Jane team played Rossmoyne again, as occurred Adamson as Registrar and Paul Moss as Secre- in the previous 14s grand final of 2001, winning 8.12 to 5.4. Although not having tary. Michele Hart remained as Treasurer and Brad further premiership success, the side stayed together through to the 17s. Also Ethell stayed on in an advisory role to guide the in 2007, the committee initiated a Strategic Plan and Marketing Plan to set the new committee. The 17s combined with Melville club’s direction for future years. The Strategic Plan was reviewed in 2011. JFC which was a genuine merger with the team The Marketing Plan identified the need for new banners, apparel, team jackets playing in the Applecross jumper but training and and clubhouse signage reflecting the branding of the club. It also produced a playing home games at Melville’s Marmion new milestone game banner (opposite page). In the first significant piece of Reserve. The coaching panel comprised coaches infrastructure since the building of the clubhouse in 1999, the club installed from both clubs and the manager from Melville. A training light towers at Gairloch Oval in 2008. This was a positive step for better number of boys from this team reached their 100 use of the oval during train- game milestone in this season. ing nights by providing for

staggered training sessions for teams. The two towers were installed at the southern end of Gairloch Oval, which had the extra benefit of providing lighting at Sun- downer functions. The lights were officially commissioned New club jackets were distributed on trophy day 2008. to all players in 2008-2009.

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In 2007 the club had the good fortune to secure Hawthorn Football Club President Jeff Kennett and Fremantle Football Club President Rick Hart as speakers for a gala dinner at Tompkins Park. Unfortunately, Mr Kennett notified the club that he could not attend due to unforeseen circumstances. The club cancelled the dinner but was assured by Mr Kennett that he would attend another event when possible. This occurred in May 2009 when the club put on a roast beef carvery lunch after Auskick on the Saturday morning. Mr Ken- nett stayed at the club for some time and enjoyed talking to players and parents. To commemorate the event, Mr Kennett gave The 14s in action at Shirley the club a player-signed Hawthorn jumper Strickland Oval in 2010. and the club presented him with a promo- John McGarrigal, head coach of the Auskick program at the club addresses the juniors. tional jumper. The club also produced a Hawthorn jumper which it asked Mr Kennett to sign and is now displayed in the clubhouse. Mr Kennett wrote about the event in the Hawthorn newsletter saying:

Juniors’ season ends on high “I stayed on in Perth after our game to present a Hawthorn jumper to the APPLECROSS Junior Football Club program and the high standard of Drew Gaynor said the effort put ended the season on a high after junior football in the East Fremantle into the club’s Auskick program Applecross Junior Football Club. Applecross is affiliated with Hawthorn and commissioning its new training district. had been recognised through the has about 250 players competing in teams from Auskick up to 16s level. lights and being awarded the NAB The club won the award for its award. Just outside Perth, Applecross has access to a wonderful ground and has “It is a credit to the club commit- AFL State Auskick Centre of the growing participation numbers from its own clubrooms. I have invited any of their members who travel to Mel- Year award. 45 in 2007 to 113 in 2008, increas- tee and coaching staff who have Article in the Melville Times. The club won the award after previ- ing female player participation, worked very hard to increase our bourne to get in touch with the club to show them our facilities at Waverley”. ously winning the best Auskick cen- accommodating children with dis- player numbers and to provide the tre award in the East Fremantle jun- abilities and engendering a family best possible environment for all ior football district. friendly environment where parent children to learn the wonderful The state award reflects the hard participation is encouraged. game of Australian Rules foot- work the club put into its Auskick Applecross JFC President ball,” he said. Above: Melville Times - September 2008.

Another key priority was to rejuvenate Auskick. A massive effort went into recruitment at surrounding schools, including appointment of new coaches and the purchase of new equipment and jumpers for the players. Auskick was also restructured so that Pre-Primary - Year 1 players and Year 2-3 were grouped respectively and the program was moved to 10.30 on a Saturday morning.

This resulted in a huge jump in the number of registrations in Auskick. The club was recognised for this work by being awarded firstly the East Fremantle District Best Auskick Centre and then taking out the Best Auskick Centre in Western Australia prize in 2008. Auskick Co-ordinator John McGarrigal and Auskick coach Andrew Browne, attended the evening to receive the award.

The numbers have been sustained since then which has resulted in more competition teams from the 9s and above now playing for the AJFC.

Left: Auskick award now sits in the display cabinet at the clubhouse. President Paul Moss exchanging jumpers with Mr Jeff Kennett - May 2009.

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Season 2009 was one of consolida- In a first for Applecross, a major club sponsor offered to sponsor through the club, a charitable organisation tion after the huge increase in at the club’s discretion. The Clontarf Football Academy was chosen and funds were channelled towards Auskick numbers in previous years. achievement award programs within the curriculum at Clontarf. The AJFC has had Clontarf players in its Eight competition teams were fielded teams many times over the years and has a strong relationship with Clontarf. as well as Auskick. The club showed Registration day in 2009 also raised just over $1,000 towards the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Rather than its inclusive spirit in 2009 when, at contributing to the general appeal, the club thought it more appropriate to direct the funds to a junior football late notice, a 13s team from Boora- club in one of the devastated towns. With some investigation, President Paul Moss identified the Kinglake goon JFC could not be listed and Football Club, which had an Auskick program, as an ideal recipient. Paul made contact with the Auskick co- most of these boys applied to join the ordinator at Kinglake Football Club and committed the club’s funds to helping it re-establish its Auskick AJFC. With the help of the new par- program for season 2009. They had 40 - 50 players and sadly lost one family in the fires. The co-ordinator ents, the club divided the boys evenly was taken aback and grateful for the club’s contribution and assured the AJFC that the funds would be put into two groups and trained the two to good use. teams as one squad. There was a The Father and Sons game concept was resurrected in 2009 and continues to be derby between the two teams during played. Fathers versus players was first introduced in the late 1960s where the the season which was only two fathers at the club played that year’s Under 14s side. The game was played for the points the difference and probably “Shield of Shame” which was awarded to the losing side. The shield was made of the best game of the season. The The Canadian Connection. a wooden spoon and a single eye on a pine base painted in the club colours. The following year, the teams reduced to The 2008 14s said goodbye to Alexander Kilty-Tripp modern games pits dads at the club against players 14 years and older. The game one team and a number of these (pictured with football) who returned to Canada after a period is played at the end of the season and played in good spirits and mindful of injury. boys were still playing together in the in WA. The team signed his jumper and Coach Craig Thompson The game in 2012 was played between the Annual General Meeting and trophy 16s in 2012, showing how teams can had it framed as a memento. “AK” played 70 games for the club and developed a love for Aussie Rules. presentations making the day a major event on the club calendar. be moulded and friendships made.

Billed as the “Dads V Lads” game - Gairloch Oval August 2010.

Above: Tina Waddell (pictured with football) celebrating her 50th game with her 12s team mates and the senior women's East Fremantle side. Right: Ava Pike, Rebecca West and Kyla Sanchez in action in the 11s.

The club supports females participating in junior football and in 2009 it celebrated Tina Waddell as the first female player to reach 50 games. Tina is currently playing U/16s women's league and trying out for the State U/16s. Other girls are following in her footsteps at the club. Kyla Sanchez in the 11s team in 2012, was the second female player to reach this goal. In this team there are two other female players who are The 17s in their final year (2010) at the club. on track to reach the same milestone. Note the special training jumper that they used in pre-season inter-club games (right).

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As part of the Strategic Plan for the club, investment was made into a “Train the Trainers” program. This high performance coaching program was about giving the coaches new skills in fitness and performance training to develop players to play to the best of their ability. The club undertook two training Auskick jumper presentation 2010. sessions with one for the Auskick and junior competition coaches and one for High performance coaching session. Between seasons 2009 the youth competition coaches. The A 17s player in 2010 going to a game. and 2010, the WAFL sought five junior clubs to trial online registra- program was a great success. tion. Conscious of the workload and after the retirement of a long-standing Registrar, the incoming The club reached its 60 year anniver- Above: Bring on the other clubs! Players “graduating” from Registrar and retiring President Paul Moss with support from the committee, put the club's name forward. sary in 2011 and a gala night was held Auskick in 2011 ready for inter-club competition footy in 2012. There were a number of incentives offered, such as a $500 donation to the club and a waiver of some of on 27 August at the South of Perth It’s the last day of Auskick at Gairloch for the season. Players the online set-up fees. The club worked with the WAFL to get the online registration process set up for both Yacht Club. The function was full with have handed back their Hawks jumpers for the year and get to Auskick and the competition teams in time for registration day in 2010. The club offered members the wear their favourite footy jumpers. many attending to celebrate this event. opportunity to register online or by the more traditional method in 2010. The trial was a success and President Eric Cain commenced the generally welcomed by parents, such that the club decided to go fully online in 2011, only allowing manual night with an oratory of the history of the registrations where families had no access to online facilities or a credit card. In 2011, about 95 per cent of club. Between the dancing and socialis- registration fees were collected using online registration. The AJFC was one of the first junior clubs ing, an auction was held that raised nationally to trial online registration and the first to go fully online in WA. Competition teams dipped slightly significant funds for the club. Comple- to six in 2010 but Auskick continued to grow. The 14s made the finals but unfortunately could not capitalise menting current parents and volunteers on their effort in the home and away season. were past players from the 1950s, through to recent times. Player numbers in 2011 remained the same as 2010 primarily because two older teams did not continue.

Right and below: Auskick 2011.

Images from 2010. Clockwise from top left: Coach Ashley Cranenburgh gives instruction to the 13s at Shirley Strickland Oval. The 12s at quarter time on a cold morning. Big win at Shirley Strickland. 14s players celebrate after a win.

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Moving Forward

This narrative of the Applecross Junior Football Club concludes at the end of season 2012. The story of the club now moves forward into its 7th decade. However, if history is a guide, the future looks bright for the club. It is expected that dual teams in the 9s to 12s will be realised by 2015. The aspiration of the club is to build numbers to 400 players to ensure that players have teams in which to participate from the 9s through to the 17s. The club has been assisted in reaching that target by being located in the East Fremantle junior football district which has a good reputation for providing ideal conditions for junior football. It has produced a disproportionate amount of WAFL and VFL - AFL players for its player pool.

Over recent years the club has been more active in recruitment in its traditional catchment suburbs of Applecross and Mount Pleasant. However, many families voluntarily travel from outside this catchment as the club has a reputation for providing a very good environment for players not only to learn the game of The two 9s teams in 2012 playing a “derby” at Gairloch. The club is building numbers to sustain teams in Australian Rules Football but also other important life skills. The club is effectively a resource providing for its own right up to the 17s. The picture sees a set of gold jumpers with a brown V being used for the game. the local youth, their families and the wider community. The investment in Auskick a few years The club is one of the few junior football clubs that has access to two grounds in Gairloch and Shirley earlier continued to pay dividends in Strickland ovals. As in the past, the question of operating from two grounds seems to be again topical due 2012 with the club fielding two 9s teams to increasing demand on limited facilities and grounds within the City of Melville’s boundaries. If the club and two 10s teams. Along with the 11s, was to consolidate to one ground, it would be Shirley Strickland Oval due to the inadequate size of Gairloch 13s, 15s and 16s, this meant that the Oval to accommodate all teams for games and for training. However, should relocation to Shirley Strickland club fielded eight teams and Auskick Oval be considered at some point in the future, it will require a big investment in new clubrooms and was again just below 130. For the first training lights. time in the club’s history, player num-

bers passed 300. The club’s objective is In the meantime, another season beckons and like every year for the past 61 years, planning for 2013 has to have about 40 children in each age commenced to ensure that the players can enjoy a game of footy on a weekend in winter and we can all group of the Auskick program and to enjoy a sausage in a bun or bacon and egg burger from the ever present BBQ. field two teams in each year of the 9s- 12s age group and one team in each year of the 13s-17s age group. The club is seeing some talented players coming through the younger teams which will reflect in better performance on the field. The year already saw the begin- Above: The 13s last training night before their 2012 finals campaign. nings of this with the 13s making the finals, despite a number of players “playing up” a year. The club is financially solid and is well placed for the future. Season 2012 could be seen as the club’s 60th anniversary again due to the fact that it was the 60th year of fielding junior football teams.

10s Brown 10s Gold 11s 15s 16s

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Mount Pleasant Junior Football Club A brief history prior to the 1985 merger with Applecross

The Mount Pleasant Junior Football Club existed from 1960 to 1985. The club colours were gold and black and the club was sometimes known as the “Mounties”. There was a strong rivalry between Mount Pleasant and Applecross JFC in the 1960s and 1970s with Canning Highway the boundary. Whilst Applecross commenced with a junior club and then a sub junior club, Mount Pleasant started in the two competitions simultaneously in 1960 with Under 12s and 14s in the sub juniors and an Under 16s in the juniors. The majority of boys joining the new club came from the Mount Pleasant Primary School, as occurred with Applecross and Applecross Primary School. Records indicate that the Mount Pleasant Primary School team commenced earlier in 1954 in the Temperance League. It is not entirely clear where teams played until the commissioning of Shirley Strickland Oval in 1962 but it seems that the Under 12s and Under 14s played at Mount Pleasant Primary and the Under 16s played their “home” games at North Fremantle oval.

Des Hoare, from the East Fremantle Football Club, demonstrating handpassing to Roger Sands of the Mount Pleasant Primary School side in 1962 at a school clinic. Des also played cricket for WA and played one Test for Australia. Unlike Applecross Primary, the school had the same jumper as the Mount Pleasant sub junior club. Most of these boys played for the Mount Pleasant JFC. Note the boy in the front row on the left is Neil Balme.

From 1962 the club co-habitated at Shirley Strickland Oval with Applecross JFC and the Ex Scholars. However, some Under 12s and later Under 10s continued to play games at Mount Pleasant Primary. Brentwood JFC arrived at Shirley Strickland about 1963 and Ardross JFC in 1969. Brentwood and Ardross both existed until 1981 when they merged to become the Karoonda JFC and moved to Karoonda Oval. Mount Pleasant JFC did not win any premierships in its early years but quickly improved and experienced a purple patch when it won six premierships in four years from 1967 to 1970 with flags in 1967 (Under 14s and 16s), 1968 (Under 14s), 1969 (Under 16s and 18s) and 1970 (Under 16s). The club played in other grand finals through the 1970s and 80s leading up to the merger with Applecross but added only one more flag with the Under 13s in 1982. The club’s first trophy event in 1960 was held at the St Benedict's School Hall. Other trophy nights in the 1960s were held at the Applecross District Hall but some were also held at the Canning Bridge Rowing Club. The 1961 event was a tea prepared by the ladies auxiliary, followed by trophy presentations and then a reel to reel movie.

Top: The first U/12s side - 1960. Above: The U/18s at half time at Shirley Strickland Oval in season 1962. The U/14s - 1972.

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The club produced some outstanding players and had a number of East Fremantle District Stalwarts of the club through the 1960s, best and fairest winners including Bruce Hurrell (1963), Bob Williams (1964), Max Puddey 1970s and 80s include Presidents Roy (1968), Neil Johnson (1969), Mark Jones (1971), George Christie (1974), David Watson, J. Morphett (1964/65), Ray Quartermaine Hancock (1978), Peter Van Noort (1979), Stephen Cutt (1979) who also won a best and fair- (1968/69), J. Blackwell (1970/71), Ian est at the AJFC in 1980, P. Kelly (1980), Brett Schapper (1983) and Peter Stone (1984). A Bushell (1975, 76 and 77) and Peter Wylie number of players played WAFL including David Bushell, Bruce Hurrell, Ron Turner, Glenn (early 1980s). Noteworthy secretaries in- and Gavin Miller, Bob Williams, Peter and Max Van Helden, George Christie and Shane Ellis Roy Morphett clude R. Priest (1964/65) R. Biddiscombe who also played for the West Coast Eagles. The club did not award any Life Memberships during its time. (1971/72) and Mal McGowan. Neil Stewart coached at the club for nearly a decade Probably the most decorated player from the club was Neil Balme. Neil played over 50 through the 1970s and Alex Weir was a games in the Under 12s and 14s before moving from the area. Neil played four games for long-serving player and then coach. Some Subiaco in 1968 before being snapped up by Richmond where he played 159 games from former Applecross players coached at 1969 to 1979. He was a Richmond premiership player in 1973 and 1974. He then went on Mount Pleasant including Harry Neesham to coach Norwood in the SANFL from 1980-90 (13 games as captain coach in 1981 and (Under 16s-1964) and John Bertram 82). In this time, Norwood won premierships in 1982 and 1984. Neil is a Life Member of (Under 16s 1960-61 and Under 14s, 1962 Richmond and Norwood. He also coached Woodville-West Torrens in 1991-1992, Mel- -63). There is an amusing story about bourne Football Club from 1993-97 and was All Australian coach in 1994. Neil Balme John Bertram (who won the preliminary final for the Apple- cross Under 18s in 1958 with the last kick of the day) as coach of the MPJFC Under 14s. John thought that a poor team performance the previous Saturday in wet and muddy conditions called for the team to toughen up. On Tuesday training at Shirley Strickland Oval, he had the boys run and slide through the mud. On Thursday most of the mothers turned up with their sons to training with the mud-stained jumpers and shorts for him to clean before the game on the Saturday. John did not undertake that training drill again!

Like most clubs in established areas, the 1970s saw the club reduce in size due to the lack of players with some of the older teams merging with other clubs, usually Apple- The U/13s premiers 1982. Note Vic Miraudo (3rd from cross JFC. Teams also went on road trips with one nota- right) who is seen attending BBQ duties earlier in this book. Vic’s son Che has been at the club some years. ble adventure for the Under 16s in 1977 being a trip to Adelaide to play a Woodville junior team. The following year this side narrowly lost its grand final to Attadale by a goal after 10 minutes of extra time when the scores were level at full time. There were some notable social events at the Booragoon Hotel such as the fathers “Ballet Review” in the mid 1970s. Coached by Mrs Stewart, the dads performed impeccably in front of a packed audience. Other reviews included “Cinderella” and musicals. These events were major fundraisers for the club and were promptly sold out.

The club won its 7th and final flag with the 13s in 1982. Craig Camp- bell who played at both clubs in the 1960s and coached many sides at the MPJFC in the late 1970s and 1980s was the coach of this side. Top Left: Graham Cargeeg receiving his award from club great Ray Quartermaine at a MPJFC trophy night. He was also involved in the admini- Top Right: 1963 Trophy Night - Under 18s side. In the picture include: Richard Morphett, Bob Williams, Ron Turner, Bruce Hurrell, Keith Lawrence, Robert Shepherd, Graeme Hoad, Peter Lewis, P Hewett and Graham stration in the merged club post Horn. Note: Graeme Hoad (arrow) also played at Applecross and was later President of the AJFC. His sons 1985. The Campbell family spon- played at Applecross JFC. Bottom Left: Roger Sands (U/18s) receiving an award at the 1967 trophy night from sored the Senior Club Person his coach Cedric Smith. Bottom Right: Award winners for the U/16s on the first MPJFC Trophy Night in the St Benedict's School Hall in 1960. L-R: Peter Larsen, Neville Bignell, Bob Munson, John Bertram (Coach), Award board which is still in use Peter Van Helden, Rod Baker, Bob Gauntlet (Captain), J Turnbull, Bruce Hurrell and Keith Lawrence. today. Max Van Helden Bruce Hurrell David Bushell

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Ovals and Clubhouse

Applecross JFC is one of very few junior clubs in the East Fremantle junior football district that has access to two grounds. Today Auskick (5-8 years) and junior teams (9-12 years) play at Gairloch Oval and youth teams (13-17 years) play at Shirley Strickland Oval. Over its journey, the club has enjoyed an ongoing relationship with Gairloch and Shirley Strickland ovals. However, the reason why the club is at these grounds has a colourful history.

Shirley Strickland Oval The Early Years - The Juniors move to Shirley Strickland from Melville Reserve Better facilities for players is a priority for the club. The change rooms block in 2012 which is old and worn out. After nine seasons of co-habitation with Melville JFC at Melville Reserve on the corner of Stock Road and Canning Highway, the juniors commenced playing home games at the recently completed football oval at The pressure on Shirley Strickland Oval eased slightly in the early 1970s with the junior teams of Ardross Shirley Strickland in 1962. This was in co-habitation with Mount Pleasant JFC as well as the Ex-Scholars, and Brentwood JFCs starting to access the new Karoonda Reserve. About this time, Gairloch Oval was who also moved there in 1962. The rugby ovals at Shirley Strickland had been completed about two years further extended and whilst not clear exactly when, it seems at this juncture the AJFC relocated games earlier which was used by the Applecross Rugby League Club. Applecross and Mount Pleasant JFCs had from Shirley Strickland Oval to Gairloch Oval. Whilst there were some amalgamated teams with Mount been training on the rugby ovals since about 1960. The Brentwood JFC also operated from Shirley Pleasant JFC on an adhoc basis, the club’s direct game day relationship with Shirley Strickland Oval Strickland from about 1963 onwards, making it four football clubs and rugby league at the reserve. ended until the merger of the Mount Pleasant JFC and the Applecross JFC in 1985. From this point, teams moved back to Shirley Strickland Oval in 1986 with the 14s to 17s training and playing at the oval. This has continued to the present day.

Shirley Strickland Oval Today Shirley Strickland Oval is a purpose-built football ground with a good playing surface. However, the change rooms, which were built in the early 1980s, are now dilapidated and in need of replacement. Interestingly, the construction of the change rooms was instigated by the Mount Pleasant JFC. Former Mount Pleasant President Peter Wylie (who was also President of Applecross JFC post merger) was involved in the design and construction of the change rooms with Melville Council. In recent times the club has attempted to provide better facilities for teams at Shirley Strickland, including player marquees, a new scoreboard and BBQ facilities.

Shirley Strickland Oval in its infancy. Above: The U/16s training on the lower rugby field in 1960 looking west towards Mitchell Street. Below: U/16s having some fun. The football oval was not ready until the commencement of the 1962 season.

Melville Council had originally wanted the sub juniors to relocate there from Applecross Primary but decided against this. However, the matter came up again not long after the sub juniors relocated to Gairloch Oval in 1965, which is discussed later. Commencing season 1968, the junior and sub junior clubs merged to become one club and the Under 16s and 18s playing at Shirley Strickland Oval continued. However, the Under 16s and Under 18s now trained at Gairloch Oval. In 1969 the Ardross JFC The club fielded two 13s sides in 2009 and both teams played each other in June at Shirley Strickland was established at Shirley Strickland Oval making it Oval in an Applecross “Derby”. The 13s Brown narrowly won over the 13s Gold 6.7 (43) to 6.5 (41). five football clubs playing on the oval, placing The players are seen here relaxing together after the tough game played in great spirit. greater pressure on access. Pictured are coaches Quentin Granich and Glenn O’Donnell addressing the players post match.

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Gairloch Oval In August 1964 the club applied to Melville Council for the use of Gairloch Oval. This was agreed to for 1965 with a further review at the end of the season. The annual fee for Gairloch Oval was 15 pounds. The Early Years - The Sub Juniors move to Gairloch Oval from Applecross Primary The Applecross sub juniors started their existence in the sub junior competition in 1959 with Under 12s and It is understood that Gairloch Oval was cleared and developed after World War II by Melville Council and 14s sides which trained and played on the Applecross Primary School oval. The club trained there two local residents. At the time it was the only oval in the Applecross area for public use. St Benedict's school times per week and played games on Saturday mornings. The school teams trained on alternate nights and used the oval as its exercise area through the 1950s and for the school’s sporting carnivals prior to Shirley played interschool and inter-factional Strickland Oval being available. games after school. Added to this was the Rugby League also used the oval usual school play and other sports for a and this could explain why the sub school that had grown considerably. The junior team commenced at the pri- sub junior teams at the primary school mary school. It is thought that in 1965 had no club or change room facilities. Melville Council also considered relo- Dick Larsen lived opposite the oval on cating the Tennis Club from the river Sixth Avenue and his garage doubled as foreshore to Gairloch Oval and the change room as well as the equip- moving the ASJFC to Shirley Strick- ment room. When the siren sounded for land Oval, as it had previously con- half time, the team headed over the road sidered in 1962. The club, which had to the garage for the half time address! only just settled at Gairloch Oval, mobilised its players and parents in a By 1963 the condition of the primary campaign to stay at Gairloch. Players St Benedict's 1962 sports day at Gairloch Oval. school oval had greatly deteriorated and walked the streets of Applecross Father Albert Lynch pictured on right giving out awards. the headmaster of the day, Mr Gilchrist, gathering signatures on a petition which was then presented to Melville Council along with a detailed whilst sympathetic to the ASJFC, in- submission. One Melville councillor queried the legitimacy of using players to gather signatures to which formed the club that access to the school Secretary Les McCarrey argued that the boys had wanted to do this to stay at the ground and were not oval may in future be restricted. After coerced. The argument was won and Melville Council and the ASJFC came to an arrangement in 1966 for large bare patches started to appear on Gairloch Oval to be the long-term home for the sub junior club. The scoreboard at Applecross Primary oval which was the school oval in 1964, the club’s access erected by parents in about 1962. The scoreboard was terminated and it began to look for a After securing the oval’s use in 1966, the club began negotiations for the widening and lengthening of the still stands at the ground after 50 years. new home. playing area. It cannot be confirmed exactly how much width and length was gained but documentation between the club and Melville Council seems to suggest 15 metres in width (mostly on the Glenelg Street side) and about 30 metres in length at the northern end. The length extension was achieved by removing the gazettal for the Kishorn Road easement. The extension occurred in two stages with the widening and Stage 1 lengthening taking place in the late 1960s and the Stage 2 lengthening occurring later. Prior to the Stage 1 lengthening, the Under 14s competition found the oval a bit small and some games were played at Shirley Strickland Oval as other clubs complained about Gairloch Oval’s size.

Gairloch Oval in the club’s first year at the oval - 1965. Above: Same game as opposite page looking towards Glenelg Street. Applecross playing Mount Pleasant. Note the free standing toilets at the Macrae Road end. Right: Ian McCarrey showing his handball skills also with Glenelg Street in the background.

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As previously indicated, exactly when the Stage 2 extension of Gairloch Oval occurred is not certain but The original estimate of $106,000 soon escalated to $124,000 and the club sought additional funds from seemed to be in the early 1970s. The facilities for the players and spectators were basic, with free standing the Department of Sport and Recreation. Unfortunately this was unsuccessful and the club was left with a male and female toilet blocks at the Macrae Road end and a mobile canteen set up on game day on the deficit of $18,000. Faced with this issue, the club sought assistance from Melville Council and was wing on the Gairloch Street side. Oliver Drake-Brockman donated to the club a unique circular fridge successful in the form of a loan to be repaid. The clubhouse ushered in a new era in providing a purpose- specifically designed for cans and bottles of cool drink. This was located at Alex and Joan Raphael’s built canteen and function area displaying the club history and memorabilia. residence in Ardross Street on the back veranda. Every game day, Alex and Joan would bring the drinks in an esky along with assorted lollies. A table would be set up and these items would be sold to players and spectators. At some stage there was also a mobile canteen that resided at a house in Gairloch Street which was part of the players’ pre-game duties to collect and set up. A big tarpaulin was hoisted for spectators and players to shelter under on rainy days. A raffle was also undertaken at each game with the proceeds from this and the canteen going to club funds.

The change rooms established in 1972. Facilities improve at Gairloch Oval

In 1968, the new combined club administration also pursued the building of change rooms. The preferred location was on the north west corner of the oval as all temporary game day facilities were always located on this part of the field. However, this met with some resistance from residents and it was finally agreed to locate the change rooms at the south eastern corner of the ground. The free-standing toilets located at the southern end of the ground were removed once the new building was constructed. The club contributed over 50 per cent of the cost and the new change rooms which were constructed in 1971 and opened in 1972, providing teams with better facilities. The new building also included an equipment room, toilets and a canteen. The above photo shows the canteen roller door situated where the main change room is now located. Previous players recall the canteen was partitioned off from the player benches and operated on game day before, during and after games. Players were addressed whilst the parents continued to sell from the canteen! In 1983-84, the club drew up plans for an extension to the clubhouse. This appeared to be put on hold with the prospect of amalgamating with the Mount Pleasant JFC, which would give the club access to the Shirley Strickland pavilion. For this reason, there was no further development at Gairloch Oval until the late 1990s when the new clubhouse extension was built.

The 1990s saw player registrations grow from 106 in 1991 to nearly 200 in 1997. There was a clear need to provide better facilities. The committee resolved to embark on a building program and in 1998 agreed to the design of an extension to the change rooms. The clubhouse extension was projected to cost $106,000 with funding being a three-way arrangement. The club contributed $18,000, the Department of Sport and Recreation $35,000 and Melville Council $53,000. Construction commenced in 1998.

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Gairloch and Shirley Strickland Ovals

Erection of the two towers at the southern end of Gairloch Oval occurred in August 2008. Provision for electrical connection to additional towers at the northern end was also installed. This was a positive step for better utilisation of the oval during training nights. Gairloch Oval looking south towards the clubhouse and light towers. The picturesque oval has playing dimensions of 130 metres x 80 metres, rendering it currently too small for Youth League teams. The change rooms in the old building were also reconfigured to provide better use of space and also more secure storage facilities. Committee member Bob Hart must be acknowledged for the contribution he made in the design of the clubhouse. Many families and corporations contributed to the fundraising and are

acknowledged in the clubhouse. The need for training lights at Gairloch Oval became increasingly important as the numbers of teams grew in the 2000s. Gairloch Oval had had training lights during the 1970s which were erected by the local soccer club and which shared the oval for a period. However, from reports these were fairly basic facilities. The cost of the new lights was $45,000 and as with the clubhouse, Melville Council provided one third of the costs with the Depart- ment of Sport and Recreation completing the funding. Club funds came from general Shirley Strickland Oval looking north west. The purpose built football oval with playing Mayor Russell Aubrey with President Drew Gaynor at reserves accumulated and dimensions of 160 metres x 120 metres which can be extended to 170 metres x 130 metres. the official commissioning of the Gairloch Oval training lights specific sponsorship. The surface is first class and the banks elevate spectators for a great view. However, the at the end of season trophy day on 20 September 2008. change room facilities built in the early 1980s are in need of renewal.

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Road Trips Jumpers

The junior club commenced with a gold V on maroon that was replaced with the gold and maroon stripes in Throughout the history of the club, particularly in the early years, organised trips to the country were regular 1958. The single gold stripe on maroon was adopted in season 1966. The sub junior club also adopted the events. Some of these “road trips” were quite remarkable in the logistics required. In 1959 and 1960 the gold and maroon stripes when it commenced in 1959 but changed to the St Kilda jumper in season 1967. Under 18s travelled to Collie for a weekend of events. The 1960 visit included a “swim through the Collie With the merging of the two clubs commencing season 1968, the combined club continued with the two mines”, a dance on the Saturday evening and a game against the Collie Mines Rovers the next day. There jumpers. However, the Saints jumper progressively replaced the single gold striped jumper by 1973. was also a reference in the 1960 year book to someone losing their key and making their way to bed via the window of the hotel room at 2am!

The trip to Collie was repeated in 1961 with the sub junior Under 14s. Prior to the trip, the squad was presented with team jackets by Dick Hilton at the 1961 trophy night. The boys and parents stayed in a hotel and by all accounts lots of mischief was had by the players as well as a good game against the local junior club the next day. In June 1962, the junior club and the sub junior club joined forces for a trip to Gin Gin. A written account suggested that the Gin Gin oval looked like a fair with a number of teams from the juniors AJFC 1958-1965 and sub juniors playing local teams. The um- AJFC 1953-1957 ASJFC 1959-1966 AJFC 1966-1973 pire was Jack Edmeades who found the going tough. Some suggested that he had no wind left to blow the whistle and should bor- row the bell from the cow in the adjoining An U/14s club jacket presented to the players in 1961. paddock! This jacket was donated by John Hender and is now on display at the club. In 1963 the Under 16s went to Toodyay for a game against the locals. Players and officials packed 23 cars which left from the Raf- fles Hotel. A BBQ lunch at the Toodyay Showgrounds was enjoyed before the game got underway. Time-keeping left a little to be desired with one quarter being nearly 40 minutes long! In the same year, the Under 18s travelled to Narrogin for a game against ASJFC / AJFC 1967-1985 AJFC 1986-2004 AJFC 2005-Present Narrogin High school. There were some The Saints jumper then became the standard bearer until the merging trips by train to Kalgoorlie for games with of the AJFC and the MPJFC in 1985 when both clubs retired their junior teams in the goldfields. These were respective jumpers and embraced the Hawthorn coloured and styled probably the most difficult trips to arrange in jumper. The primary reason for this was the desire to align the new getting boys and guardians on the junior football club with the amateur Applecross Football Club which “overnight sleeper” train to Kalgoorlie. The The 1959 U/18s enjoying their trip to Collie. wore the Hawthorn jumper. This jumper remained until 2004 when a games would be the next day followed by a new design was adopted and rolled out through all teams and Auskick players tea and then back on the train overnight to Perth. Further games were held with teams from by 2008. The MPJFC jumper appears not to have changed since it Northam, Bolgart and other wheat belt towns. A number of times these teams would reciprocate and come commenced in 1960 until the merger with Applecross JFC in 1985. to Gairloch Oval for a game in the city. A story worthy of mention comes from the 1984 end of season camp The MPJFC always had the colours of gold and black. Jumper designs at Rockingham, which about 75 boys attended along with officials and parents. The account suggests that a were mostly gold V on black but there were two variations with black V good time was had by all, especially the boys attacking 13s White coach Joe Merillo with flour bombs and on gold and a striped black on gold in some teams for a short while. shaving cream! MPJFC 1960-1985 Some Under 10 teams wore an all-black jumper in the early 1970s.

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Club Emblems Year Books

Applecross JFC has had a number of year books celebrating and commemorating the achievements of a season. Unearthing the year books has been difficult and it seems that they were spasmodic, with a series of year books followed with a period of none being produced. Year books were common in the late 1950s and early to mid 1960s but less so through the 1970s. There were some in the 1980s and 1990s but not on a regular basis. Early year books were based on the football “budget” or souvenir style. Some later on were typed on plain A4 size paper. Year books were reinstated in the early 2000s and have become a regular feature of the club, with every player receiving a copy at the end of the season. Recent year books have become more sophisticated and provide a complete record of the club in that year.

1950s - early 1960s (1) 1966 - 1973 (2) 1967 - 1985 (3)

Applecross Junior Football Club has had several club emblems over its 61 years. The first was a bulldog that appeared on the early year books (1). This emblem was used for the junior club and later for the sub junior club. The junior club was called the Bulldogs for a period in the late 1950s. Ironically, both clubs adopted new emblems in 1966/67, just prior to the merging of the two clubs in 1968 (2 and 3).

The two emblems reflected the two jumpers the club used through the late 1960s until 1973. The maroon and gold jumper and emblem was phased out at this point with only the St Kilda jumper remaining until 1985 with the merging of Mt Pleasant and Applecross clubs, when a new emblem (4) was adopted.

This emblem remained until 2004 when the club adopted the new hawk design (5) drawn from the Hawthorn Football Club. The new jumper design was also drawn from this logo. Team jumpers with the new design gradually replaced the old design until completed in 2008. The full Hawks logo (6) for all club branding was adopted at this point.

1986 - 2004 (4) 2005 - 2007 (5) 2008 - 2012 (6)

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Registration Days Parade Days

Parade days have been part of the East Fremantle district since its inception. They commenced as the half Registration days have been an integral part of sporting clubs and Applecross is no different. The club has time entertainment during a Derby home game between East Fremantle and South Fremantle. Over the a history of making registration day a family day. Notable is that after the 1985 merger, a number of years, parade days grew in size with more junior clubs parading players. In the early years, the usual registration days were held at Shirley Strickland Oval but then returned to Gairloch Oval in the 1990s and collection for the junior competition was a “Tarpaulin Muster” where a tarp was walked around the crowd especially after the clubhouse was built in 1999. The mid 2000s saw the family fun day concept taken to a new level with registration day marking the beginning of the season and the Applecross JFC football and coins thrown in. Although the half time collection is still continuing, the Tarpaulin Muster has been replaced with tin rattling. In recent times, the club has had a big turnout at the parade days. In 2008 the club community coming together. hired a bus for the journey to parade day at East Fremantle Oval. This may well have been the biggest In 2010, Applecross JFC became the first club in WA to commence online registration, which has become turnout of players for the club. Parade days continue to showcase the junior clubs in the East Fremantle very popular. Other junior clubs are now embracing this concept. However, this did not stop the club junior football district to the wider football public. hosting an information and family day for new players and returning players and families.

1988

1991

Top: Parade Day 1973. Applecross in front in the V formation. Centre: Parade Day 1977. Far left: On the Parade Day. bus in 2008. Left: 2009 Parade Day.

Registration Days 2008-2012.

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Trophy Presentation Events

Trophy presentation events are an important part of any junior football club to recognise the efforts of players and officials. At the Applecross JFC, these functions have been undertaken in many formats either as day or night events. During the early 1950s, the club used to have its end of season event at Bibra Lake. With only one team, the end of season windups were usually an afternoon event where a keg of ginger beer and a quantity of cakes made by the ladies auxiliary were consumed after trophy presentations. Trophy events in the early 1960s for the junior club took place at either outdoor venues or at parents’ houses. In 1960 the junior club hired a bus for a trip to Yanchep for trophy presentations and a game between the Under 16s and Under 18s. There is also an account of a trophy presentation held at the home of Jack and Mary Edmeades after the Under 18s grand final win in 1962 which made the event an even happier one. The Edmeades hosted the same event the following year. Applecross District Hall. Geoff Sands receiving his award from Harry Neesham The sub juniors held their trophy nights mostly at the Applecross District Hall on Kintail Road in Applecross, Also known as the Tivoli Hall. at the Mount Pleasant JFC trophy night in 1964. commencing about 1960 and continuing through to the early 1970s, although one is believed to have been held in the Applecross RSL hall. There were also one or two club trophy nights held at the same venue In the 1960s the Mount Pleasant JFC also held its events at the Applecross District Hall or at the Canning during this period for the older players. Proceedings were usually a players’ tea followed by the Bridge Rowing Club, although the first event was held at the St Benedict's School Hall. However, as it was presentations. Some events had entertainment, with a hypnotist one year in the early 1960s causing some one club, all teams attended the same event. The 1970s and early 1980s saw Applecross trophy days hilarity with a coach and a player or two believing there were “little green men” from Mars waiting outside! being more of a picnic-style event with a number of outings held at the Ern Haliday Camp in Hillarys and The keg of ginger beer was always a must, which the players thoroughly enjoyed. A highlight of the 1966 also at Yanchep. There seems to have been some murmurings that this venue was too far away and with sub junior club’s trophy presentation night was dual Brownlow medallist Ian Stewart attending to present the merger of the Mount Pleasant JFC and Applecross JFC in 1985, trophy days were held at the Shirley awards and to present the club with their new St Kilda style jumpers. Strickland clubhouse through the late 1980s and into the early 1990s. These usually began with the AGM followed by lunch and then the trophy awards. For one year the club used the YMCA facilities at Tompkins Park but by the mid 1990s trophy days began to move back to 2 Gairloch Oval especially once the new clubhouse was completed in 1999.

Trophy days continue to be held at the Gairloch Oval clubhouse, usually on a Sunday afternoon. Given the growing num- 1 ber of players, Auskick now makes up half of the player membership and is an important part of the club’s annual Above: 50 game milestone players at the 2009 Trophy Day. trophy event. Below: Trophy Day at Gairloch - 2012. Max Van Helden’s 100 game trophy.

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AJFC Trophy Nights at the Applecross District Hall 1: Syd Howells (right) receiving his Life Membership from President Dick Larsen at the 1964 sub junior club trophy night. 2: Brian McCullough receiving Best Clubman trophy from Dick Hilton in 1965. 3: Captain Brad Hope U/14s B (left) presenting a team gift to coach Greg Munsie at the 1971 trophy night. 4: Mike Farren receiving his award at the 1971 trophy night. 5: George Petersen presenting to a player at the 1971 trophy night.

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With the merger between the two clubs in Social Functions 1985, it was thought that a social event was needed to bring the players and par- Social functions have always been an integral part of the Applecross JFC. In the early years, picnics for the ents together. An evening was planned at whole club were enjoyed as the club, at this stage, was quite small and so it was very much a family affair. the Mount Pleasant Bowling Club in Bed- Car rallies also use to take place which were very popular. In 1961, the sub junior club held a cabaret night ford Road where a BBQ buffet was hosted. at the East Fremantle clubrooms which was a great success. The club held a number of social This was an ideal chance for all involved in functions to raise funds required to build the clubrooms the two clubs to get to know one another. in 1970-71. There were gambling nights in the backyards Throughout this time there were multiple of the McCarrey or Drake-Brockman residences which wine and cheese nights and riverside were really BYO BBQs with a chocolate wheel and a BBQs to maintain the social cohesion of Crown and Anchor. parents and players. In 1993 the club held

The wheel was run by Les or Oliver Drake-Brockman a mid-season function billed the “Rock and and one of the numbers was always covered which was Roll” night at a restaurant in the Applecross for the “players”. It was always loaded towards the club Village shopping centre. The club invited for the fundraising drive but of course no one minded. Life Members to enjoy the evening with The McCarreys had a rather large back yard and a current parents at the club.

putting hole was built for the night and parents were The late 2000s saw the club settle into set charged for a round. The 1970s saw events for the year. Usually in a season social events such as “bring and buy there were five major events. These were days” where items would be donated and the registration/family day, season opening sold in a fair-like atmosphere. There were sundowner, mid-season function, end of also fashion parades. which by all season sundowner and trophy day. The accounts were amusing with female and return of the mid-season function for the male models. parents away from the club was popular Right: The Rock and Roll Function in 1993. and held at either the Canning Bridge Row- Life Members of the club were invited to this ing Club or the South of Perth Yacht Club. event. Pictured left - right are Jim Crawford, The events were also major fundraisers for Brian McCullough and Kevin Owens with the club with one raising over $10,000. President Trevor Dunn. Some sundowners were turned into special occasions, such as the invitation of the 1958 and 1959 Under 18s back to the club in 2008 and the 1960 Under 16s in 2009 which is displayed earlier in the book. The social events are always popular each season.

Sundowners at the clubhouse have long been a tradition From Top: The 2009 “Casino Royale” event. President Alan Hebiton’s grand entrance to the 2010 “Las Vegas” and held usually on a Friday evening. There are 2 - 3 events night - both held at the Canning Bridge Rowing Club. Mark and Marisa Pollock with Phillip and Leanne Stannard over the course of the season. at the club’s 60th Anniversary night held at the South of Perth Yacht Club in 2011. Glen Jakovich and Dave Da Silva fire up the Auskick players for the 2012 “Mums versus Sons” Sundowner game at Gairloch Oval.

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East Fremantle Combined Sides Representative Teams at WAFL and AFL Games

Over the years, the club has had many players selected for East Fremantle junior combined sides. In the Little League games at half time have been running for many years at WAFL games. In the 1990s, games early years, combined sides were for each age group and were a recognition of the players’ skill in for 12 year olds at half time commenced at AFL games with Auskick added in the 2000s. This provided the competition games. Currently, players are picked for combined sides as a development pathway, potentially opportunity for Auskick and the 12s junior football teams to experience playing in front of big crowds. The towards a WAFL and AFL career. Some boys also made combined schools sides. club has had several teams participate in these events. Below is a sample of teams over the last few years that have played at half time games.

This U/12s East Fremantle side was very talented. Kim Maisey, right of coach Tic Waterman (an AJFC coach) and holding the ball, was Captain and Rod Lester-Smith (left of coach) was the Vice Captain. Right of Kim is Kerry Thackwell - another talented AJFC player.

Clockwise from top: Auskick in 2000. The 12s at the 2008 Carlton v West Coast game. The 12s at the 2009 Foundation Day Derby. The 12s at the 2011 West Coast v Western Bulldogs game. Letter from the club congratulating Mike Farren for Brad Brown receiving his EF combined selection to the All Australian Schoolboys team. U/14s pennant at the 1971 trophy night.

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Coaches, Managers and Committees Applecross Umpires

Football would not function without our umpires. The East Fremantle Junior District is renowned for No sporting club functions without volunteers. Applecross JFC has enjoyed great support from volunteers fostering players becoming umpires and learning the trade without the ridicule from players and parents in coaching, team management and committee administration over its history. In the early years, the that has become a blight on the modern game. Applecross JFC has produced its fair share of boys wishing committees were small in number, reflecting the club’s small team numbers. Usually this consisted of a to take up the art of umpiring one of the most difficult games to interpret. Below is a list of the Applecross President, Secretary and Treasurer, with some others undertaking gen- JFC players who have become umpires in the East Fremantle Junior District. Records are only available eral duties and termed “committee men”. Coaches were part of the com- from 2004. mittee. The club has had some notable Presidents and Secretaries. Syd Musto, as the first President, had some daunting issues in establishing Name Years of service Name Years of service the junior club in 1952. Likewise, Dick Larsen when the sub junior’s were established in 1959. Brian Oliver, as the first “joint’ club President Peter Christie 2004 Zach Pennebaker 2008 in 1968 also had challenges in consolidating the two clubs into one. Caleb Christie 2004 Mitchel Hart 2008 - 2011

Secretaries worthy of mention include Brian McCullough, who was Sec- Michael Donovan 2004 - 2006 Saul Thompson 2008 retary, firstly at the junior club and then for some years at the merged Patrick Henning 2004 Alex Waddell 2008 - 12 AJFC and Les McCarrey, who secured Gairloch Oval in 1966. Les was later President of the club for some years. Norm Stirling was Secretary David Herman 2004 - 2007 Josh Lewis 2010 - 2011 from about 1979 - 1988 and was a key figure in negotiating and finalis- Quinton Green 2004 - 2011 David Gaynor 2010 - 2012 ing the merger with Mount Pleasant JFC in 1985. Registrars have Bob John 2004 Dane Cocliff 2010 become increasingly important in the age of computerised registration reporting. The club was fortunate to have Paul Moss as Registrar to pio- Adam McEwen 2004 - 2007 Mason Cocliff 2010 - 2011 neer fully online registration, which took the club into the new era in sim- Frazer Recupero 2004 - 2007 Kodi Williamson 2012 ple and effective registration and payment for parents. Tim Polain 2005 Che Miraudo 2012 The club has had the benefit of some first rate Cameron Hart 2006 - 2010 coaches. Bill Taggart’s work with the Under 18s in 1958 and 1959 is still remembered by the players. Kevin Owens is also much loved by players he coached through the 1960s and early 70s. Likewise Richard Mavros in the 1990s. There are many other coaches like these not mentioned. Team managers are the unsung heroes of a team. In the early years team managers were titled “property men”. In modern times the workload for team managers has increased considerably, particularly in player compliance and communications between parents and the club. In some respects team managers are now more important to the team than the coaches!

The early years also had the “ladies auxiliary” that had responsibility for players’ teas, washing of the team jumpers each week and food preparation for the end of season trophy events. In the 1980s the ladies auxiliary took on the fundraising activities of the club. The club will no doubt continue to enjoy the input from par- Top: The 11s team manager Jon Porter watching his son Ronan at Gairloch Oval in 2012. ents as volunteers to ensure it operates Middle: U/10s at half time in 1971 listening to their coach. smoothly for the players to enjoy a game Cameron Hart who played over 100 games for the club, has become a well respected umpire. Bottom: The 2011 committee. of footy.

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Premierships and Grand Finals Presidents

Applecross and Mount Pleasant Junior Football Clubs have collectively appeared in 48 Grand Final * Denotes assumed President. Records unavailable. appearances for 26 Premierships.

Syd Musto Oliver Peter Browne John Wright Les McCarrey Trevor Dunn B Smith Drake-Brockman Year Junior Football Club Sub Junior Football Club Year Junior Football Club 1952 Syd Musto 1983 Bill Henderson 1953 Syd Musto 1984 Bill Henderson 1954 Syd Musto 1985 Andrew Bell 1955 Syd Musto 1986 Joe Schapper 1956 Syd Musto 1987 Peter Wylie 1957 Syd Musto 1988 John Wright 1958 B. Smith ASJFC COMMENCES 1959 1989 John Wright 1959 B Smith (AJFC) Dick Larsen (ASJFC) 1990 John Wright 1960 Bill Houghton (AJFC) Peter Browne (ASJFC) 1991 Bryant Roberts 1961 Bill Houghton (AJFC) Dick Larsen (ASJFC) 1992 Bryant Roberts 1962 Bill Houghton (AJFC) Dick Larsen (ASJFC) 1993 Ross Calnan 1963 Bill Houghton (AJFC) Don Walker (ASJFC) 1994 Trevor Dunn 1964 Bill Houghton (AJFC) * Dick Larsen (AJSFC) 1995 Trevor Dunn 1965 Eric Ashby (AJFC) * Oliver Drake-Brockman (AJSFC) 1996 Trevor Dunn 1966 Eric Ashby (AJFC) * Oliver Drake-Brockman (AJSFC) 1997 Graeme Hoad 1967 Eric Ashby (AJFC) Brian Oliver (ASJFC) 1998 Graeme Hoad 1968 Brian Oliver CLUBS MERGE 1968 1999 Charles Bass 1969 Les McCarrey 2000 Gavin Cockran 1970 Les McCarrey 2001 Gavin Cockran 1971 Les McCarrey 2002 Brad Ethell 1972 Les McCarrey 2003 Brad Ethell 1973 I. Tildridge 2004 Brad Ethell 1974 I. Tildridge * 2005 Brad Ethell 1975 I. Tildridge * 2006 Drew Gaynor 1976 Bob Hopkins * 2007 Drew Gaynor 1977 Bob Hopkins * 2008 Drew Gaynor 1978 Bob Hopkins 2009 Paul Moss 1979 Bob Hopkins 2010 Alan Hebiton 1980 Peter Lawrence 2011 Eric Cain 1981 Peter Lawrence 2012 Andrew Browne 1982 Peter Lawrence 2013 Andrew Browne

Peter Wylie Brian Oliver Bryant Roberts Brad Ethell Bill Houghton Bob Hopkins Andrew Browne

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Senior and Junior Club Awards Best and Fairest Winners

The club awards a Junior Club Person and a Senior Club Person honour each year. A Junior Club Person There have been 34 junior Best and Fairest winners in the East Fremantle junior football district is a registered player and a Senior Club Person has been actively involved in the club. A Junior Club competition. There have been some players who have won Best and Fairest awards twice. Person is based on how the person has represented the club both on and off the field and given

extraordinary service, such as putting effort into the club beyond the team with which the person is associated. A Senior Club Person is recognised for time and effort into running, promoting or advancing the East Fremantle District Football Development Council Best and Fairest Winners club. Records for Senior Club Persons are incomplete before 1982 and for Junior Club Persons before 2003. However, it is documented that Brian McCullough received a Best Clubman/Volunteer award in 1965. Year Name Competition Club 1961 Don Edmeades U/16s Applecross JFC 1962 Fred (Ricky) Prowse U/16s AJFC 1963 Bruce Hurrell U/18s Mt Pleasant JFC Paul O’Connell 1964 Bob Williams U/16s MPJFC 1966 G. Hobbs U/18s AJFC 1968 Max Puddy U/18s MPJFC 1968 Glenn Stewart U/12s AJFC 1969 Tony Clarke U/16s AJFC David Gaynor 1969 Neil Johnson U/14s MPJFC Jane Adamson 1970 Tony Clarke U/18s AJFC Ricky Prowse 1970 Kim Maisey U/12s AJFC 1971 Mark Jones U/12s MPJFC 1971 V. Kenwood U/18s AJFC 1971 Nick Neates U/16s AJFC Alex Dickson 1972 Glenn Stewart U/16s AJFC 1972 Kim Maisey U/14s AJFC 1973 Mike Farren U/17s AJFC Lorelei Roberts 1974 Mike Farren U/17s AJFC 1974 George Christie U/13s MPJFC Nick Neates 1977 Stephen Neates U/12s AJFC 1978 David Watson U/18s MPJFC 1978 J. Hancock U/14s MPJFC 1979 Peter Van Noort U/18s MPJFC 1979 Stephen Cutt U/14s MPJFC 1979 Peter O'Connell U/12s AJFC Eddie Galavan 1980 Stephen Cutt U/15s AJFC Lachlan Shepherd (left) and Aaron Holmes 1980 P. Kelly U/11s MPJFC Brett Schapper 1981 Stephen Neates U/15s AJFC 1982 Ben Lawrence U/11s AJFC 1983 Brett Schapper U/12s MPJFC 1984 Peter Stone 15s MPJFC 1985 Mathew Fic 13s AJFC 1987 Malcolm Wylie 13s AJFC Richard Mavros 2001 Cory Foot 14s AJFC Alex Weir Nigel Moffatt Zaga McCarrey Stephen Neates

Rupert Hartill Tammy Prigmore Craig Campbell Sarina Aston Daniel Prigmore Cory Foot Kim Maisey Don Edmeades Mike Farren Malcolm Wylie

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Club Medals Honorary Life Members

There have been 26 Honorary Life Memberships awarded over the 61 years of the Applecross Junior Football Club. Mount Pleasant JFC did not award any Life Memberships.

Elizabeth and George Mavros Kevin and Michele Hart Frank Preston Bill Holmes

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

Syd Musto’s Life Membership Syd Howell’s Life Membership medal awarded in 1960. medal awarded in 1964. 1956 Bill Bateman 1971 Les McCarrey

1958 Syd Musto 1972 Kevin Owens

1959 Frank Samers 1973 Brian McCullough John Rowan (Snr) Brian McCullough 1961 John Rowan Snr 1992 Elizabeth Mavros

1963 Dick Larsen 1992 George Mavros

1963 Bill Houghton 2000 Graeme Hoad

1964 Jack Edmeades 2002 Nigel Moffatt

Kevin Owen’s Life Membership Jack Edmeades 1964 Syd Howells 2002 Peter McCarrey Vic Cizeika’s WA Bateman Best and medal awarded in 1972. Peter McCarrey Fairest Medal U/16s awarded in 1966. 1965 Frank Preston 2010 Bill Homes

1966 Jim Crawford 2011 Kevin Hart

1968 Eric Ashby 2011 Michele Hart Oliver 1969 Drake-Brockman 2011 Drew Gaynor

Kevin Owens 1970 Bill Bond 2012 Glenn O'Donnell Glenn O’Donnell

Vic Cizeika’s Archie Rowan Best and Vic Cizeika’s Archie Rowan Best and Fairest Medal U/18s awarded in 1967. Fairest Medal U/18s awarded in 1968. Note: The Archibald Rowan medal for the U18s and W.A Bateman Medal for the U16s were commenced in the 1960s recognising key people in the early years of the club. Archie Rowan was the father of committeeman John Rowan Snr and Bill Bateman was the first coach at the club. The medals were made of gold. Bill Bateman Eric Ashby Dick Larsen Jim Crawford Frank Samers

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Player Life Members

Players who have played 100 games or more for the club are deemed Player Life Members. There has been 223 players that have played 100 or more games for the club up to the end of the 2012 season. Players listed are in order of the year in which the 100th game was played. Game records are incomplete for a number of years and verbal confirmation has been sought to confirm games. Omission, incorrect spelling or inaccurate game tallies may have occurred. Neil Ashby Brian Godfrey Ross Viney Andy Smith Terry Raphael Allan Drake-Brockman

Name Games 100th Game Name Games 100th Game Name Games 100th Game Name Games 100th Game

Graham Owen 108 1958 Robert Smith 105 1966 Mike Birch 134 1969 Mike Greenacre 109 1971

Don Lang 108 1959 Alan Burrough 140 1966 Stan Munsie 126 1969 Robert Guthrie 126 1972

K Ross 108 1959 Harry Preston 136 1966 Mike Platell 119 1969 John Petersen 126 1972

John Rowan 110 1959 Geoff Larsen 145 1966 Ray Edge 121 1969 John Cook 144 1973

Bill McAtee 108 1960 Ross Viney 146 1966 Greg Scarterfield 123 1969 David Cutt 111 1973

L Smith 105 1960 Bruce Dalziell 145 1966 Chris Oliver 143 1969 Derek Diaz 108 1973

Ross Ashby 126 1964 Vic Cizeika 145 1966 David Clegg 123 1969 Gary Edge 126 1973 Wesley Piper 118 1969 Mike Farren 130 1973 John Hender 103 1964 Max Puddy 144 1966 Alan Quigley 122 1969 Kim Gravenall 126 1973 Greg Andrews 120 1965 Roger Sands 126 1966 Brett Townsend 127 1966 Gary Morrison 121 1969 Kyle Hitchen 126 1973 Neil Ashby 144 1965 Ian Tilbrook 126 1966 Ian Hoad 111 1969 Brad Hope 129 1973 Ashley Cooper 126 1965 Jimmy Rule 105 1966 Andy Smith 140 1969 Peter Johns 134 1973 Kingsley Lewis 143 1965 B Bond 105 1966 Len Ritchie 126 1969 Gavin Maisey 108 1973 Ashley Pattersen 143 1965 Richard Grainger 105 1966 Allan Drake-Brockman 124 1969 Gordon Milner 108 1973 Clive Pattersen 139 1965 Steve Clarke 126 1967 Mark Williams 125 1969 Paul Neates 126 1973 Ian Penny 126 1965 Robert Medbury 105 1967 Tony Clarke 146 1969 Chas Owens 147 1973 Kevin Robbins 144 1965 Maurice Raphael 139 1967 Peter McCarrey 150 1969 Terry Raphael 139 1973 Geoff Sands 126 1965 Kevin Cooke 120 1967 Gary Scarterfield 123 1970 Mal Ritchie 126 1973 Geoff Brooks 148 1965 Terry Singleton 105 1967 Michael Turner 114 1970 John Robson 126 1973 Stephen Sayers 139 1965 Dennis Williams 105 1967 Craig Greenacre 107 1970 Perry Robson 126 1973 Russell Smith 137 1965 K Stedman 110 1968 Gary Bond 112 1970 Chris Franklin 108 1973 Bob Williams 126 1965 Brian Godfrey 150 1968 Robert Bond 110 1971 Andrew Shaw 108 1973

G Mandy 142 1965 Greg Munsie 126 1968 Steve Bond 126 1971 Kyle Timms 126 1973 G Robinson 126 1965 Rex Burdus 123 1968 Glenn Stewart 130 1971 Glenn Miller 144 1974 R Rudkin 141 1965 Richard Keech 108 1968 Chis Gardiner 116 1971 Doug Ritchie 126 1974

John Gardiner 146 1965 Steve McCloud 108 1968 Nick Neates 126 1971 Dean Franklin 108 1974 Brent Godfrey 145 1965 Roger Garland 117 1969 Stuart Grover 109 1971 Rohan Griffin 108 1974

Max Van Helden 144 1966 Steve Engledow 125 1969 A McLean 105 1971 Kim Hansen 126 1974

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Name Games 100th Game Name Games 100th Game Name Games 100th Game Name Games 100th Game

Kim Maisey 150 1974 Stuart Edgar 105 1982 John Gooding 102 1990 Tom Kerr-Sheppard 144 2002 Ian McCarrey 145 1974 Stephen Morel 127 1982 Danny O'Neil 111 1990 Scott Silich 110 2002 Kenny Pempster 108 1974 Roger Cunningham 118 1982 Brendan Mott 105 1990 Sam Ethell 117 2003 Mark Franklin 108 1974 Michael Sarich 122 1982 Michael Mavros 126 1991 Chris John 110 2003 Jamie Simmons 142 1974 Greg Burton 125 1983 Brad O'Dea 124 1991 Liam Kennedy 129 2003 Ian Thompson 126 1974 Doug Stirling 117 1983 Liam Galavan 114 1992 Jarrod McEwan 104 2003 Kim Snowball 103 1975 Michael Biggin 113 1983 Stuart Dunn 105 1996 Daniel Thrift 113 2003 Kerry Thackwell 130 1975 M Andrews 118 1983 Andrew McCarrey 126 1996 Lloyde Bright 119 2004 Gavin Miller 150 1975 Kim Hooft 138 1984 Damien Stone 142 1996 Jeremy Cockran 114 2004 Brian Andrews 108 1975 Brendan Tribbeck 100 1984 John Bransbury 106 1997 Nick Cole 120 2004 Carl Franklin 108 1975 Peter Dodge 112 1984 Tim Donavan 115 1997 Callum Egan 100 2004 Mike Tesser 150 1975 Trevor Wachmer 106 1984 Karl Edlinger 116 1997 Cameron Hart 110 2004 George Christie 150 1975 Alex Weir 108 1984 Stuart Ellison 125 1997 Patrick Henning 118 2004 Brad Brown 108 1975 Adam Taylor 106 1984 Brendan Galavan 118 1997 Adam McEwan 150 2004 Gary Gibbons 126 1975 Brett Schapper 119 1985 Connor Chappell 105 1998 Simon Prigmore 113 2004 Shane Ellis 108 1975 Dean Lawn 116 1985 Mathew Irvin 135 1998 Byron Rennie 112 2004 Mark David 144 1976 Ryan Damelda 110 1985 Robert McCarrey 137 1998 James Woodford 112 2004 Scott Stewart 130 1976 Michael Stirling 102 1985 Nathan Sumner 123 1999 Joshua Stone 114 2004 Scott Graham 145 1976 Peter Dastlik 136 1987 Lee Baz 123 2000 Quentin Green 111 2005 Adrian Perry 143 1976 V Trumper 121 1987 Michael Donovan 134 2000 Cameron Rennie 110 2005 Mark Neates 150 1976 Jerome Blake 119 1988 Christian Hoad 109 2000 William Rennie 100 2005 Phillip Ackland 108 1977 Brad Weir 133 1988 Iain McCarrey 140 2000 Sam Bass 105 2006 Mark Graham 108 1977 Cameron Stirling 106 1988 Andrew Silvan 118 2000 David Herman 106 2006 Geoff Beard 108 1978 Brad Millane 133 1989 Sheldon McIntyre 120 2001 Aaron Holmes 113 2008 David Bushell 120 1979 Jason Markwart 126 1989 Isaac Bowes 106 2002 Stephen Jerkovich 101 2010 Brad McGregor 110 1980 Damion Le Frentz 101 1989 Mathew Cockran 114 2002 Scott Pendoley 111 2010 Stephen Neates 126 1981 Matthew Steinhoff 125 1989 Mitchell Dunn 135 2002 Zac McCarrey 101 2010 Stephen Putz 131 1981 Glenn Wright 123 1989 David John 135 2002 David Gaynor 110 2012

Gavin Maisey Brad Weir Brad Millane Glenn Wright Michael Mavros Scott Pendoley Stephen Jerkovich Sam Bass Adam McEwen Zac McCarrey

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WAFL and VFL - AFL Players

There have been 39 WAFL players from Applecross and Mount Pleasant JFCs. Six of these played VFL/AFL. A number of these players also played significant games for league reserves.

Player Junior Club WAFL Club Years Games VFL-AFL Club Years Games VFL-AFL-WAFL Awards and Highlights ANNEAR, John Applecross JFC Claremont 1978-80 62 Collingwood 1981-83 43 South Fremantle 1991 18 Richmond 1984-86 65 WC Eagles 1987-90 58 ASHBY, Ross AJFC East Fremantle 1968 3 BALME, Neil Mount Pleasant JFC Subiaco 1968 4 Richmond 1969-79 159 Richmond premiership player 1973,1974. All Australian coach 1994 Norwood coach 1980-90 (13 games as captain coach 1981, 82). Premiership coach Norwood 1982, 84. LM - Richmond and Norwood Coach Woodville-West Torrens 1991-92. Coach Melbourne 1993-97 Football Ops Man Collingwood 1998-2006 and Geelong 2007-present BEARD, Geoff MPJFC South Fremantle 1980 4 BERINGER, Steve AJFC East Fremantle 1961-64;66 36 BUSHELL, David MPJFC East Fremantle 1985-1990 59 East Fremantle Grand Finalist 1986 CHRISTIE, George MPJFC East Fremantle 1981-82, 1984-90, 92 140 COUGHLAN, Mark AJFC Perth 2000 11 Richmond 2001-09 92 CRAWFORD, Ian AJFC East Fremantle 1980 3 DALTON, Barry AJFC Perth 1960-1964 29 DEDMAN, Neil AJFC East Fremantle 1964-1972 114 East Fremantle Premiership Player 1965. Reserves Coach 1971 ELLIS, Shane MPJFC East Fremantle 1980-84, 1986-91 204 WC Eagles 1989 10 Lyn Medal 1982. 1988 FARREN, Michael AJFC East Fremantle 1975 1 FLEMING, Noel AJFC East Fremantle 1968-70 26 HOAD, Graeme AJFC East Fremantle 1968-1969 9 HURRELL, Bruce MPJFC East Fremantle 1967-1969 40 KRUMMEL, Brendan AJFC East Fremantle 1990-1995 69 WC Eagles 1992-94 9 Fremantle 1995 1 Hawthorn 1996-2000 64 LANG, Don AJFC East Fremantle 1962-1969 81 East Fremantle Premiership Player 1965

John Annear Neil Dedman Mark Coughlan Brendan Krummel Shane Ellis Ross Ashby

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WAFL and VFL - AFL Players (cont)

Player Junior Club WAFL Club Years Games VFL-AFL Club Years Games VFL-AFL-WAFL Awards and Highlights LOWRY, Robin AJFC South Fremantle 1962-64 30 MAISEY, Kim AJFC East Fremantle 1979 1 McATEE, Bill AJFC East Fremantle 1962-1963 16 Colts Fairest and Best Ken Walton Medal 1961 McCARREY, Andrew AJFC East Fremantle 2001-02 2005-09 111 Lynn Medal 2005 and 2008. WA State player 2008, 2010 South Fremantle 2010-12 58 McDONALD, Ian AJFC East Fremantle 1967-1968 14 McGREGOR. Bradley MPJFC East Fremantle 1983 4 MERILLO, Jamie AJFC West Perth 1990-93 28 Fremantle 1995-97 15 Claremont 1994-98 62 Peel 1999 11 MILLER, Gavin MPJFC East Fremantle 1983 1 MILLER, Glen MPJFC East Fremantle 1978-82 18 MORPHETT, Richard MPJFC East Fremantle 1967-1968 8 East Fremantle Colts Coach 1990 and 1991 MORRISSEY, John AJFC East Fremantle 1961, 1963 7 3rds Best and Fairest - Sly Medal 1960 MURRAY-SMITH, Colin MPJFC East Fremantle 1970-1971 3 NEESHAM, Harry AJFC East Fremantle 1964-1970 76 3rds - Ken Walton Medal 1963, Lynn Medal 1964, GF player 1964 Res B and F - Henry Jeffery Medal 1969,Colts coach 1969 (Premiers) East Fremantle Premiership Player 1965 , Captain Coach 1970 NAUGHTON, Ross MPJFC East Fremantle 1971-73 7 PROWSE, Ricky AJFC East Fremantle 1965-1969 26 3rds Best and Fairest - Ken Walton Medal 1964 ROWAN, John AJFC East Fremantle 1960-1963 47 TINDAL, Robert AJFC East Fremantle 1964 1 TURNER, Ron MPJFC East Fremantle 1969-70 15 VAN HELDEN, Max MPJFC East Fremantle 1970-1972 49 League Best and Fairest 1970 (Lynn Medal) VAN HELDEN, Peter MPJFC East Fremantle 1966-1970 63 WILLIAMS, Bob MPJFC East Fremantle 1968-69 16

John Rowan Robin Lowrey Peter Van Helden Ricky Prowse Jamie Merillo Bob Williams

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Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Past and Present Players Baxter. B 8 1984 Bishop. G 3 1981-82 Bright. L 119 1997-2005 Baz. L 123 1995-02 Bishop. R 8 1965 Brindal. R 17 2002 Nearly 2,200 past and present players of Applecross Junior Football Club have been identified representing Beal. P 14 1989 Bisignano. D 14 2007 Brindle. J 75 1998-2002 the club. This includes Mount Pleasant Junior Football Club prior to the merger of the clubs in 1985. For Beard. D 36 1973-74 Black. D 47 1980-83 Brindle. J (2) 98 2002-10 identified players, allowances were made for years that records were not available if it was verbally Beard. G 108 1973-78 Black. O 13 2010 Brindle. P 2 1965 confirmed that a player had played in any given year. In these circumstances a notional 15-18 games per Beck. T 20 1977-80 Blackwell. I 25 2008-09 Bromilin. J 27 1980-82 Blackwood. G 88 1977-84 year was accredited based on the era to that player’s game tally. In this respect, some game tallies are Becker. C 12 2009 Brommecker. J 27 2009-10 Brooks. G 148 1960-67 estimates. Some names may also be incorrect. Due to lack of records or other evidence, it is estimated that Begley. P 14 1987 Blair. H 58 2007-12 Blake. J 119 1983-90 Brooks. P 54 1969-71 another 300 to 500 players have not been included. Auskick or other pre-game programs are not included. Belford. I 8 1983 Bell. A 29 1981-84 Blankensee. I 7 1965 Brooks. T 10 1968 Bell. D 11 1985 Blatter. P 59 1982-85 Broome. C 45 1986-88 Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Bell. G 11 1962-64 Bokhari. A 42 1987-89 Broome. J 15 1989 Abbot. A 7 1981 Andrews. M 118 1977-84 Baker. P 2 1977 Bell. K 18 1959 Bond. A 30 1971-72 Brown. B 108 1970-75 Abbott. W 15 2001 Andrews. S 11 1978 Baker. R 1 1960 Bell. M 3 1984 Bond. B 105 1960-66 Brown. C 12 1971 Abdullah. F 24 2009-10 Angelatos. P 11 1980 Baldock. T 47 1977-82 Bell. S 15 1985 Bond. D 15 1989 Brown. D 54 1971-73 Bond. G 112 1964-70 Brown. D (2) 28 2002-03 Abonnell. M 73 1977-82 Anicich. T 6 1986 Balfour. M 18 1968 Bell.T 73 1984-89 Bond. R 110 1965-71 Brown. F 31 1960-61 Abranoff. D 9 1978 Annadale. D 12 1984 Banister. H 38 2006-10 Bellgard. J 57 2008-12 Bond. R (2) 15 1989 Brown. G 72 1972-75 Abronoff. P 4 1980 Annear. J 36 1972-73 Banister. J 31 2004-08 Bellgard. L 13 2012 Bond. S 126 1967-73 Brown. J 18 1955 Ackland. P 108 1972-77 Annear. W 14 1986 Banks. A 14 1987 Bellgard. P 3 2011 Bongiascia. L 15 1994 Brown. M 81 2003-08 Ackland. S 67 2006-11 Anthony. B 51 1979-83 Banks. M 41 1987-89 Bennett. B 55 1977-87 Bostelman. L 30 1987-88 Brown. P 24 1977-78 Adams. G 40 1960-61 Antonas. A 16 1971 Bant. G 14 1980 Bennett. M 13 2009 Boult-Lyne. A 15 1998 Brown. S 11 2009 Adams. I 36 1967-68 Appleby. W 18 1971 Bennett. P 55 1969-71 Bant. W 5 1986 Bowden. D 2 1984 Browne. J 31 2011-12 Adams. L 1 1971 Appleby. D 18 1971 Bennett. T 15 2001 Barclay. J 12 2011 Bowden. L 12 2010 Browne. L 37 1960-63 Adamson. J 54 2006-09 Archer. B 21 1983-86 Bennewith. G 5 1989 Barich. A 12 1989 Bower. M 15 2001 Browning. J 7 2003 Addison. G 30 1981-82 Archer. C 15 1997 Bently. G 15 1998 Barin. M 47 2008-11 Bowes. H 15 2001 Bruce. P 18 1955 Ahern. N 75 1986-90 Archer. M 26 1980-83 Bently. T 15 1994 Barker. D 14 1984 Bowes. I 106 1996-02 Bryce. I 16 1979 Ainsworth. C 25 1986-87 Arlow. B 3 1960 Bergland. R 27 1960-61 Barkla. A 4 1965 Bowler. P 60 1960-63 Bryce. J 67 1977-83 Ainsworth. M 88 1985-90 Armstrong. L 12 2012 Berringer. C 52 1961-63 Barkla. J 15 2001 Bownes. C 78 2003-08 Bullock. I 19 1978-81 Berringer. S 18 1959 Albert. P 18 1956 Armstrong. M 28 2009-10 Boyce. S 5 1984 Bungey. D 9 2008 Barnes. B 15 1980 Berry. D 15 1989 Aldersen. H 15 1986 Armstrong. S 15 1997 Boyd. S 5 1987 Bunting. D 75 1994-98 Barnes. D 77 1978-84 Berryman. D 10 1971 Aldridge. B 12 1988 Ashby. R 126 1959-65 Boyde. R 7 1987 Burdus. R 123 1964-70 Barnett. L 58 1985-89 Berryman. R 32 2010-12 Alexander. B 50 1989-91 Ashby.N 144 1961-68 Boydell. B 35 2010-12 Burgland. P 72 1959-62 Barnett. N 1 1986 Bertram. J 72 1955-58 Alexander. M 15 1997 Ashiedu. P 26 2011-12 Boyle. D 30 1979-81 Burling. R 25 1985-86 Barnett. P 76 1984-88 Bextrum. L 65 1985-89 Allan. M 3 1971 Ashiedu. P (2) 11 2011 Boyer. M 15 2001 Burling. S 8 1985 Baron. J 22 2011-12 Bickford. M 33 2002-05 Allan. T 14 1985-87 Aston-Waters. M 67 2006-10 Bradshaw. D 14 1971 Burns. L 14 1960-61 Barret. B 18 1977-78 Bickford. M (2) 25 2008-10 Allen. G 13 1965 Audcent. J 24 2009-10 Bradshaw. R 81 1960-63 Burns. M 10 2011 Barrett-Lennard. A 88 1998-05 Bickford. T 79 1999-05 Allen. K 17 1960 Audcent. R 13 2010 Brain. M 29 1978-79 Burns. T 18 1961 Barry. N 51 1984-87 Biddiscombe. S 15 1978-79 Allen. S 10 1978 Back. C 72 1964-67 Brand. W 11 1983 Burns. T (2) 31 2011-12 Bidwell. D 12 1985-86 Allenger. B 16 1978-79 Back. J 50 1986-89 Barry. P 66 1977-82 Bransbury. J 106 1991-97 Burnsill. A 18 1960 Biggen. M 113 1977-84 Alosi. N 15 1997 Back. M 52 1986-89 Bartorelli. J 49 2009-12 Bransbury. S 2 1984 Burrough. A 140 1960-67 Bilborrow-Brooklyn. Z 21 2008-09 Andersen. C 15 1989 Bailey. C 15 1987 Barwood. N 55 1977-80 Bransby. I 33 1984-85 Burrow. B 48 1985-88 Billings. C 18 1975 Anderson. C (2) 15 1998 Bailey. D 80 1994-2001 Barwood. S 17 1977 Brede. D 46 1962-64 Bursill. M 30 1962-63 Billington. C 75 2007-12 Breman. J 14 2012 Burton. A 98 1977-84 Andersen. D 15 1996 Bailey. J 37 2009-12 Baskaya. K 30 1997-98 Bin Omar. D 9 2007 Brennan. W 6 1971 Burton. G 125 1977-85 Anderson. J 40 1960-61 Bailey. J (2) 14 2012 Basro. V 7 2007 Bin Sali. K 10 2007 Brice. M 15 1997 Busch. A 68 1983-86 Anderson. J (2) 28 2010-12 Bailey. S 88 1996-2001 Bass. S 105 1998-06 Binson. D 1 1980 Brice. S 15 1989 Busch. M 26 1978-79 Bailey. M 35 1978-81 Bassett. D 5 1971 Anderson. M 92 1977-83 Birch. I 92 1970-75 Bridge. H 10 2008 Busch. T 23 1984-85 Bassi. L 22 2011-12 Andrews. B 108 1970-75 Bain. B 3 1986 Birch. M 134 1964-71 Bridger. D 21 1960-62 Bushell. D 120 1971-80 Andrews. G 120 1960-67 Bain. R 18 1971 Bateman. J 68 1959-62 Birch. T 30 1996-97 Bridson. M 66 1983-86 Bushell. G 90 1970-74 Andrews. J 30 1978-80 Baird. D 18 1973 Batty. M 17 1971 Bishop. A 29 1983-84 Brien. S 13 1983 Bushell. M 79 1977-83 Andrews. K 36 1970-75 Baker. B 8 1986 Baxter. A 14 1984-85 Bishop. C 14 1986 Briggs. P 36 1970-75 Butterfield. M 9 1977

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Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Butterfield. R 2 1978 Chopping. R 33 1985-87 Collins. S 15 1988 Crouch. S 14 1977 Davie. I 53 1978-81 Dickson. R 15 1989 Buttery. G 32 1960-61 Christie. C 91 1998-03 Conduit. D 18 1970 Crowe. M 15 1977 Davies . L 14 1985 Dignam. D 17 2007-08 Buttery. N 18 1960 Christie. D 15 2001 Conley. M 5 1988 Crowe. S 25 1983-86 Davies. D 2 1962 Dillion. L 41 1984-86 Button. C 2 2012 Christie. G 150 1969-79 Conley. P 7 1983 Crowe.G 20 1977-78 Davies. E 30 2007-08 Dixon. C 10 1980 Byles. D 12 2012 Christie. J 15 2001 Constantine. G 13 1980 Crump. E 18 1973 Davies. K 18 1958 Dixon. D 10 1971 Cain. M 12 2012 Christie. P 30 2002 Conway. B 15 2003 Cruse. R 8 1983 Davies. K (2) 17 1979-81 Dixon. M 24 1984-86 Calder. J 60 1987-90 Chung. S 13 1985 Cook. I 25 2011-12 Cruskall. L 14 1987 Davis. A 13 2006 Dodd. A 18 1969 Calder. R 28 1988-89 Churnoff. N 28 1987-89 Cook. J 144 1968-75 Cruz. S 11 2009 Davis. G 5 1980 Dodd. E 10 2008-09 Calnan. A 30 1991-92 Ciair. W 18 1979-83 Cook. P 15 1989 Cubbage. C 11 1986 Davis. L 59 1984-87 Dodd. M 18 1974 Calnan. T 80 1994-96 Ciccarelli. E 11 2012 Cook. R 8 1981 Cubitt. N 5 1984 Davison. C 3 2006 Dodds. W 13 2003 Calvert. N 15 2010 Cicchini. C 9 1981 Cook. S 14 1971 Cuccovia. J 25 2009-10 Daws. N 1 1988 Dodge. P 112 1977-84 Cameron. B 1 1965 Ciotsis. G 5 1978 Cooke. K 120 1962-69 Cuerden. M 16 1985 Dawson. B 18 1975 Donaghy. L 15 2003 Cameron. R 30 1996-97 Cizeika.V 145 1961-68 Cookiby. D 15 1988 Cullen. J 15 1994 Dawson. D 18 1975 Donald. A 1 1979 Campbell. C 72 1961-64 Clarke. C 29 1987-88 Cooksey. A 15 1989 Culverhouse. L 18 1961 Dawson. G 2 1971 Donovan. M 134 1995-02 Campbell. G 77 1959-63 Clarke. M 18 1961 Cooper. A 126 1960-66 Cummins. P 15 1989 Dawson. M 90 1997-2002 Donovan. S 15 2001 Campbell. S 9 1979 Clarke. N 11 2008 Cooper. H 19 1961 Cummins. T 15 1989 Day. A 18 1975 Donovan. T 115 1992-97 Campbell-Clause. M 22 2011-12 Clarke. R 1 1984 Copping. S 1 1986 Cunningham. B 36 2001-03 Day. J 18 1971 Doran. G 11 1986 Cannaway. F 36 1967-68 Clarke. S 126 1962-68 Corbett. A 12 1977-79 Cunningham. I 15 1989 Day. T 29 1984-86 Donratt. M 15 1989 Cantrall. E 14 2012 Clarke. S (2) 15 2012 Corkhill. B 34 1960-62 Cunningham. J 18 1961 De La Hunty. D 11 1971 Dowdell. G 12 1987 Cantwell. G 48 1984-86 Clarke. T 146 1964-71 Corley. R 11 1971 Cunningham. R 118 1979-86 De La Hunty. M 18 1971 Dower. M 24 2009-10 Capper. G 31 1985-88 Clegg. D 123 1964-70 Cormack. H 28 2010-11 Cunningham. R (2) 15 1979 De Lucia. H 1 2009 Down. J 15 1994 Carbon. B 29 1959-60 Clifton. A 14 1984 Cornell. B 18 1967 Cunningham. R (3) 28 1983-84 De Nobrega. M 26 2002-03 Downey. A 11 1984 Carles. L 1 1985 Clifton. B 8 1979 Corser. R 32 1977-78 Curran. G 17 1960 De Ravel. Y 46 1984-86 Doyle. B 8 2008 Carn. J 12 2012 Clifton. J 49 1981-86 Corsini. K 5 2008 Curran. G 36 1959-60 Dean. C 10 2007 Drabble. D 1 1962 Carpenter. A 15 1989 Clifton. P 3 1977 Cortenback. M 28 1977-80 Curuthers. S 1 1986 Dedman. N 75 1960-63 Dragigevich. E 30 1997-98 Carpenter. R 17 2004-05 Clifton. T 17 1977-81 Cosgrove. L 12 2006-07 Cuthbertson. J 2 1989 Dedman. R 65 1960-63 Drake Brockman. A 124 1964-70 Carr. N 72 1971-74 Clinch. M 6 1987 Costa. M 15 2012 Cutt. D 111 1968-73 DeGrunchi. T 14 1987 Drake-Brockman. T 21 2011-12 Carrier. K 17 1984-86 Cluff. D 15 1994 Costello. D 35 1970-71 Cutt. P 20 1970-71 DeGrusia. M 2 1981-82 Dreske. R 20 1988-89 Carroll. T 3 1985 Clune. M 14 2008 Costello. K 53 1969-71 Cutt. S 85 1977-82 Delphs. G 8 1963 Duffey. N 3 1984 Carter. D 26 1985-87 Clune. P 12 1987 Cottee. T 15 1997 Cypelt. A 47 1986-88 Delphs. N 20 1962-63 Duffield. R 7 2005 Carter.B 3 1965 Clune. S 15 1979-80 Coughlan. M 45 1996-98 Da Silva. C 39 2010-12 Della Bona. D 18 1985-86 Duke. D 18 1985 Cary. S 13 1980 Clues. B 15 2001 Covella. M 10 2012 Da Silva. J 66 2008-12 Delters. T 17 1977 Duke. M 16 1979 Cassidy. N 18 1959 Cochrane. M 15 1994 Cowens. C 18 1971 Da Silva. J (2) 32 1977-82 Demptster. K 64 1969-72 Dumbrell. B 13 1965 Castillo Gillis. L 21 2011-12 Cockcroft. J 28 2002-03 Cox. B 15 2002 Dalais. B 19 2003-06 Denner. H 41 2009-11 Duncan. C 30 1996-97 Castledine. B 14 2003 Cockcroft. M 29 2002-03 Cox P 18 1975 Dale. T 11 1979 Dennis. J 42 2003-05 Dundas. J 15 1994 Cavanagh. M 16 2007-08 Cockran. J 114 1999-06 Cox. J 10 2005 Dalmelda. R 110 1979-86 Dennis. L 59 2003-06 Dunn. M 135 1995-04 Ceasar. C 1 1963 Cockran. M 114 1996-03 Craig. B 4 1977 Dalton. B 18 1955 Dennis. S 72 2005-09 Dunn. S 105 1991-97 Chadwick. M 30 1978-81 Cockran. N 15 1996 Craig. I 1 1977 Dalziell. B 145 1960-67 De Nobriga. M 30 2002-03 Duperouzel. A 9 1980 Chance. J 44 2003-06 Cohan-Cramp. M 15 1989 Craig. R 7 1962 Dalziell. K 35 1962-63 Dentimaro. J 15 2001 Duperouzel. W 45 1962-63 Chandler. A 15 1997 Cole. D 1 1984 Crane. A 11 1988 Dalziell. O 8 1965 Dentamaro. M 93 2002-08 Durham. P 17 1971 Chandler. D 15 1998 Cole. N 120 1997-05 Crane. D 43 2006-09 Daniels. R 18 1958 Dermer. A 18 1958 Dusterla. G 11 1981 Chappell. C 105 1991-98 Cole. T 60 1994-97 Cranenburgh. T 79 2006-12 Darbyshire. B 33 2010-12 Derrington. J 18 1971 Dutton. A 15 1984 Charsley. D 7 1988 Coleman. M 75 1997-2001 Craven-Kelly. J 75 1997-2001 Darling. J 5 1981 Devitt. B 15 1960 Dutton. C 44 1987-89 Charsley. R 10 1988 Coleman. R 31 1969-71 Crawford. J 38 1960-61 Dartnell. A 62 1985-89 Dewar. M 1 1984 Dutton. J 47 1984-86 Cheeswright. C 11 1989 Colgan. J 23 1988-89 Crawford. K 73 1960-63 Dastlik. K 27 1981-84 Di Masi. G 24 2009-11 Dwyer. P 13 2012 Cheeswright. D 8 1987 Collica. G 27 2011-12 Criddle. P 23 1988-89 Dastlik. P 136 1981-89 Diaz. D 108 1968-73 Dwyer. T 29 2011-12 Chemello. A 43 2009-12 Collie. D 43 1988-90 Crighton. W 22 1961 Davey. A 6 2005 Dibben. T 80 1978-84 Dykes. B 30 2011-12 Chen. F 5 1971 Collins. G 36 1970-71 Cronin. T 16 1989 Davey. B 15 2002 Dickerson. B 29 1977-80 Dykes. M 16 2012 Chen. R 7 2011 Collins. J 36 1967-68 Cross. A 61 1984-88 David. M 144 1970-77 Dickson. A 14 1984 Eastman. S 15 1989 Chesson. J 12 2006 Collins. K 36 1960-62 Crossing. A 7 1962 David. R 1 1962 Dickson. A (2) 73 2007-12 Ebkin. A 54 1964-66 Chidzey. B 14 1980 Collins. M 15 2012 Crossley. S 43 2001-03 Davidson. T 7 2003 Dickson. C 96 2006-12 Edgar. A 26 1981-82

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Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Edgar. A (2) 37 2008-11 Fairhead. T 18 1961 Fowler. J 14 2007 George. R 64 1977-83 Graham. M (2) 108 1972-77 Gunawan. J 15 1998 Edgar. B 1 1961 Farmer. M 27 2010-12 Fowler. L 81 2006-11 Gibbons. G 126 1970-76 Graham. R 18 1964 Guthrie. J 16 1965 Edgar. D 77 1975-79 Farrant. J 60 1994-97 Fowler. N 68 2007-11 Gibbons. K 18 1975 Graham. S 145 1970-79 Guthrie. R 126 1967-73 Edgar. K 15 1963 Farrell. R 13 1989 Fowler. Z 32 2010-12 Gibbs. A 17 1971 Grainger. R 105 1960-65 Guthrie. S 18 1975 Haji-Noor. R 6 2012 Edgar. M 8 1983 Farrell. S 4 1988 Fox. R 13 2011 Gibson. S 6 1979 Granich. J 95 2005-12 Halden. M 58 2006-10 Edgar. O 16 2010-11 Farren. M 130 1968-74 Frampton. S 87 1998-03 Giddings. M 9 1986 Granich. J (2) 34 2008-10 Halliday. T 65 1960-63 Edgar. S 105 1976-82 Farren. P 90 1965-69 Franchina. T 24 2007-08 Gilbert. A 1 2012 Grant. R 72 1954-57 Halliey. C 15 2001 Edge. G 126 1969-75 Faulkner. S 48 2007-10 Francis. J 15 1996 Gilbert. G 18 1978 Grantham. J 15 1996 Hallows. M 11 2010 Edge. R 121 1964-70 Fawell. J 21 2004-05 Francis. K 10 1983 Gilbert. G (2) 18 1973 Grantham. R 51 1962-65 Edlinger. J 1 1988 Halvorsen. D 15 1996 Featherston-Haugh. J 19 2004-05 Franklin. C 108 1968-73 Gilbride. O 17 1984 Granville. T 4 1984 Edlinger. K 116 1992-98 Halvorson. J 38 2007-09 Feely. L 27 2007-08 Franklin. C (2) 108 1970-75 Giles. W 14 1980 Gravenall. K 126 1968-74 Edmeades. D 70 1960-63 Ham. R 36 1958-59 Feizaks. R 17 1977 Franklin. D 108 1979-74 Gillard. M 52 2008-11 Gravenall. M 18 1971 Edmeades. R 60 1960-63 Hamilton. P 34 1977-80 Ferguson. A 22 2008-09 Franklin. H 10 1984 Gillett. G 26 1960-63 Gray. S 15 1997 Edminston. C 36 2003-05 Hancock. C 30 1999-03 Ferguson. D 13 1965 Franklin. K 18 1971 Gray-Gillies. S 15 1989 Gilmore. J 45 1980-84 Hancock. N 75 1997-2001 Edminston. G 18 1969 Green. G 13 1980 Ferguson. M 18 1961 Franklin. M 108 1969-74 Gilmour. F 11 2005 Hancock. S 64 2000-03 Edmiston. D 37 2006-08 Green. J 28 1988-89 Ferguson. N 12 2009 Freeman. A 41 2003-05 Ginbey. B 30 1996-97 Handcock. J 25 2008-10 Edmiston. P 60 1966-69 Green. J (2) 18 1961 Ferguson. P 60 1961-64 Freeman. A (2) 15 1980 Ginbey. C 56 1984-87 Hanmer. T 11 1971 Edoo. J 11 2009 Ferguson. T 31 2008-10 Freeman. A (3) 15 1996 Ginbey. S 33 1960-62 Green. P 17 1984-85 Hansen. B 3 1965 Edwards. J 42 1978-81 Ferrante. J 80 2003-08 Frigger. M 41 2002-05 Gladstone. J 8 1984 Green. Q 111 1999-05 Hansen. K 126 1969-75 Edwards. J. (2) 18 1960 Ferrante. R 42 2006-08 Frigger. M (2) 11 2009 Glass. K 10 2003 Green. S 15 1971 Hansen. R 72 1967-70 Edwards. N 18 1974 Ferri. J 18 1971 Gain. S 12 1984 Gliosca. M 27 2011-12 Green. S (2) 38 1984-86 Harbershon. J 15 1996 Edwards. P 18 1971 Fewster. A 18 1969 Galati. M 1 2006 Glover. C 12 2012 Greenacre. C 107 1965-71 Hardiman. M 46 1971-73 Egan. C 100 1999-04 Fewtrell. C 29 1984-85 Galavan. B 118 1992-98 Goddard. R 18 1961 Greenacre. G 14 1962 Hardiman. R 46 1977-79 Egan. J 70 2001-05 Fic. M 18 1985 Galavan. D 11 1987 Godfrey. B 145 1960-67 Greenacre. M 109 1965-71 Harding. D 16 1980 Eisenlohr. O 48 2002-10 Field. A 15 1990 Galavan. L 114 1985-92 Godfrey. B (2) 150 1963-71 Greenslade. S 6 1977 Hardingham. M 18 1970 Eisenlohr. P 56 2003-08 Field. E 18 1971 Galvin. A 15 1996 Godfrey. G 12 1980 Gregory. B 2 1977 Hardison. C 26 2004-05 El Ansari. T 12 1986 Field. M 1 1971 Ganfield. C 28 1963 Godson. G 15 2001 Gregory. B (2) 21 2011-12 Hardle. N 11 1984 Elder. D 15 2003 Field. P 17 1971 Ganfield. N 33 1962-65 Goldwyn. C 28 1988-89 Gregory. D 6 1980 Harford. M 16 1980 Elder. S 70 2004-10 Fields. G 56 1983-87 Ganfield. P 55 1961-63 Goodhart. S 25 1979-82 Gregory. G 33 1962-63 Harill. F 4 1982 Elks. L 24 1985-89 Harris. A 66 1984-87 Finn. B 30 1997-98 Garcia. C 13 2009 Gooding. J 102 1984-90 Gregson. G 2 1962 Elliot. R 17 1971 Harris. G 6 1962-63 Fitzpatrick. A 16 1979 Gardiner. B 2 1984 Gooding. J (2) 1 1978 Gregson. M 13 1987 Elliott. C 24 2005-06 Harris. J 95 1979-86 Fitzpatrick. K 33 1987-88 Gardiner. C 116 1965-71 Goodwin. M 41 1984-87 Greig. A 65 1985-89 Ellis. D 7 1988 Harris. R 18 1958 Fitzspatrick. M 13 1980 Gardiner. J 16 1971 Goodwin. R 28 1984-86 Greig. D 29 1984-89 Ellis. M 1 1988 Harrison. G 25 1985-87 Flaherty. A 12 1985 Gardiner. J (2) 146 1960-67 Goodwin. R (2) 18 1961 Greichen. J 15 2004 Ellis. S 14 1988 Hart. C 110 1998-06 Fleming. N 26 1962-63 Gardiner. S 14 1984 Gordon. C 13 1988 Griffin. R 108 1969-74 Ellis. S (2) 108 1970-75 Hart. E 30 1996-97 Fleming. R 4 1963 Gare. W 68 1980-84 Grigson. B 12 2012 Ellison. S 125 1991-99 Gordon. T 21 1988-89 Hart. M 94 2003-08 Griffiths. M 15 1994 Embleton. J 2 1983 Fletcher. L 18 1961 Garland. R 117 1964-70 Gorham. M 1 1965 Hart. R 18 1967 Grimm. J 14 1986 Emerson. F 6 1986 Flynn. B 71 2006-11 Garlett. S 18 1971 Gorham. R 18 1964 Hart. W 2 1965 Engledow. S 125 1964-70 Fogarty. D 16 1984 Garlett. A 10 2012 Gorjy. A 15 2001 Gronenburge. J 23 1985-86 Hartley. T 18 1967 Ennis. J 15 2001 Fogarty. J 7 2007 Garlett. B 3 1971 Gorman. C 14 2012 Groom. J 17 1977 Harvey. G 72 1971-74 Ennis. T 34 2006-08 Fogarty. J (2) 52 2009-12 Garlett. B (2) 5 2012 Gorman. G 28 1960-62 Groose. B 5 1985 Harvey. W 18 1971 Esslemont. P 18 1961 Fokkema. P 36 1958-59 Garlett. C 54 1969-71 Gorman. J 13 2008 Grosse. M 46 1985-87 Hasler. S 14 2012 Estes. V 1 1982 Foley. F 18 1961 Garnett. L 10 1986 Goss. K 36 1961-62 Grosse. T 15 1994 Hassen. J 17 1965 Ethell. S 117 1997-06 Foley-Jones. B 16 1988 Gatchell. C 22 2006-07 Gotsis. C 17 1980-81 Grotegdod. H 18 1961 Hasson. S 12 2006 Eurden. M 14 1984 Folkl. L 20 1984-85 Gavin. P 12 2012 Gotsis. M 9 1981 Grounds. N 18 1973 Hastings. D 18 1975 Evans. D 6 1987 Fontana. M 15 2002 Gavranic. S 15 1997 Gow. E 13 2006 Grover. S 109 1965-71 Hatch. J 16 1984 Evans. P 20 1960-62 Foot. C 30 2002 Gaynor. D 110 2005-12 Graham. A 2 1984 Groves. T 29 1960-61 Hawkes. Z 38 2002-04 Evans. T 36 2004-06 Ford. B 65 2003-10 Gaynor. M 14 2012 Graham. C 15 2008 Grubb. J 52 2003-06 Hawley. K 15 1965 Evans. T (2) 15 1997 Forrest. C 91 2005-11 Gazali. G 30 2007-09 Graham. H 18 1974 Gruber. F 5 1980 Hay. M 12 1984 Evensen. A 24 2011-12 Forward. M 22 1960-61 Geary. M 16 1984 Graham. H (2) 15 2001 Guilfoil. T 85 1979-85 Hayes. J 8 2003 Everett. D 14 2009 Foster. K 18 1962 George. E 9 1977-78 Graham. M 15 1965 Gumina-Wright. J 8 2012 Hayter. M 17 1980-84

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Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Heady. C 29 1978-83 Hodges. J 12 1962 Hutchinson. G 13 1962-63 Jones. J 31 1982-84 Kenworthy. D 9 1983 Landsbury. P 14 1982 Heah. B 79 1977-82 Hoft. J 45 1985-88 Hutts. A 18 1961 Jones. L 36 1958-59 Kenworthy. S 38 1960-62 Lane. H 15 1997 Lang. D 108 1954-59 Heah. N 25 1983-84 Hoft.R 15 1971 Hyatt. T 15 2001 Jones. Q 8 2012 Kerr-Sheppard. T 144 1996-05 Lang. G 3 1986 Heah. R 15 1984 Hogan. G 17 1981-82 Hyde. S 9 2003 Jones. T 4 2011 Kershaw. J 15 1997 Jones. W (2) 3 2012 Keys. B 1 1984 Lang. R 47 1960-62 Hearne. N 81 2007-12 Holliday. P 11 2006 Iggleden. H 15 2003 Jons. J 8 1982 Kidd. A 30 1996-97 Langdon. S 4 1971 Hebiton. J 74 2005-10 Hollier. J 11 2012 Iley. J 8 1977-79 Jordinson. B 31 2003-05 Kildary. D 36 1984-86 Langton. J 13 1985 Heggart. A 15 1996 Holman. P 66 1977-84 Ilian. A 11 2012 Joyce. P 7 2003 Kilty-Tripp. A 70 2003-08 Langworthy. J 65 2001-05 Hellings. T 15 2002 Holman. Z 45 1994-96 Indersmith. D 25 2002-03 Joyce. T 22 2003-05 King. G 15 1980 Langworthy. N 3 2008 Hemmings. L 21 2011-12 Holmes. A 113 2002-10 Ingram. G 57 1985-89 Joyce. T (2) 24 2009-10 King. J 66 2007-11 Lansdell. T 13 2012 Hender. J 103 1959-64 Holter. L 1 1986 Irvin. M 135 1994-2001 Juinovich. S 9 1989 King. M 10 1962 Lard. A 10 1979 Henderson. D 25 2009-10 Hood. T 32 1959-60 Irvin. R 60 1994-97 Jukes. B 3 1981 King. P 36 1970-71 Larsen. G 145 1961-68 Henderson. G 6 1962 Hooft. K 138 1979-87 Irvine. A 36 1960-62 Jukes. L 24 2011-12 King. P (2) 30 2002 Larsen. P 54 1960-62 Henderson. N 50 1979-83 Hope. B 129 1968-74 Ives. F 15 1994 Jumbridge. L 14 1980 Kinnear. A 15 1996 Latta. K 72 2007-12 Henning. P 118 1999-05 Hope. R 18 1969 Irwin. R 45 1996-98 Jumeau. J 11 2012 Kininmonth. J 28 2000-08 Laurent. I 28 1978-79 Herlihy. S 29 1977-78 Hopkins. A 35 1977-80 Jackson. C 5 2012 Jurkov. C 62 1986-89 Kinley. R 15 1989 Laurino. J 3 2009 Herman. D 106 2000-06 Hopkins. C 32 1979-82 Jagoe. F 20 2001-03 Kaiser. K 26 1986-87 Kirk. A 3 1983 Lawn. D 116 1977-85 Hernan. C 53 1960-62 Hopkins. M 87 1977-82 Jagoe. G 36 2000-03 Kane. A 15 1996 Kirkman. A 1 1984 Lawrence. B 83 1979-84 Hermans. M 15 1994 Hopkins. P 91 1977-83 Jahn. H 72 1955-58 Kane. G 17 1962 Kirkman. N 4 1984 Lawrence. A 18 1960 Heron. M 15 1989 Horan. L 18 1967 James. A 35 1986-89 Kirkpatric. J 30 1996-97 Lawrence. G 13 1980 James. C 60 1979-82 Kang. R 70 1986-90 Heron. P 28 1988-89 Horder. S 8 1988 Lawrence. K 18 1961 Kapiteyn. M 71 1986-90 Kirwin. J 56 1977-81 Herring. S 37 1977-83 Hore. G 18 1961 James. J 36 2009-11 Lawrence. M 15 1989 Kaskow. T 15 2001 Kitchen. T 3 1978 Hess. Q 3 1987 Horin.L 12 1965 James. K 54 1977-82 Lawrence. P 57 1977-81 Kay. K 43 1965-67 Kitchen. Y 21 2004-05 Hewitt. M 18 1961 Hosking. C 35 1980-83 Jenkins. M 21 1983-84 Lawson. J 69 2007-12 Keane. R 54 1971-73 Klauz. P 15 2002 Hewitt. P 18 1961 Hosking. P 31 1980-82 Jenner. J 15 1994 Lawson. N 18 1984 Keech. M 80 1960-64 Knight. J 12 2012 Heydon. J 30 1996-97 Houghton. L 52 2007-12 Jenson. P 15 1989 Leahy. B 7 1971 Keech. R 108 1960-68 Knoetze. J 15 1989 Hickling. A 5 1978 Houghton. M 73 1960-63 Jerkovic. M 66 2001-05 Koelewyn. B 58 2001-05 Leahy. M 10 2010 Keen. G 26 1960-62 Hickman. H 2 1979 Houghton. R 25 1959-60 Jerkovic. S 101 2003-10 Kogolo. J 4 2012 Leahy. R 2 1962 Keenan. B 13 1984 Higgs. B 5 1988 House. S 11 1979 Jermyn. A 37 1985-87 Korner. H 59 1979-85 Leake. A 30 2002 Keenan. T 29 1983-84 Higham. G 18 1971 Housley. K 55 2004-08 John. C 110 1996-04 Korner. J 17 1980 Ledger. L 55 2007-12 Keep. M 40 2004-06 Hilkins. J 14 1980 Howard. T 28 2011-12 John. D 135 1996-04 Korner. Y 18 1977 Ledger. T 30 2004-05 Kelly. A 16 1979 Hill. D 18 1959 Howe. N 14 1965 Johns. P 134 1968-75 Kovac. J 13 2012 Lee. B 16 1980-81 Kelly. P 71 1959-63 Hill. D (2) 32 1977-80 Hubbard. R 2 1962 Johnson. A 34 1978-80 Krbavac. C 15 2001 Lee. I 15 1988 Kelly. R 79 1978-83 Hill. G 11 1962 Hudson. J 30 1996-97 Johnson. B 15 1989 Kromberger. M 6 1981 Lee. J 15 1997 Kelly. S 18 1973 Hill. G (2) 18 1974 Hudson. T 41 1987-89 Johnson. C 15 1979 Krueger. T 6 2012 Lee. R 35 1984-86 Kelsall. B 14 1971 Hill. K 36 1967-68 Hughes. B 13 1979 Johnson. C (2) 33 2009-11 Krummel. B 36 1985-86 Leeflang. J 9 2009-10 Kelsall. M 9 1980-81 Hill. M 76 1977-84 Hughes. C 73 1977-82 Johnson. G 18 1958 Krummel. N 65 1985-88 Legge. D 13 1979 Kelsall. N 64 1977-81 Hill. P 60 1977-84 Hughes. C (2) 9 1989 Johnson. L 12 2006 Kwiecien-Fisher. A 15 1994 Legge. J 29 2000-03 Kempin. L 45 2007-10 Hill. R 15 1963 Hughes. J 80 1977-82 Johnson. L (2) 15 1996 Kwiecien-Fisher. M 15 1996 Lehaney. M 37 2007-10 Kennard. A 15 1997 Hill. T 13 1980 Hughes. R 35 1962-63 Johnson. M 13 1985 Kwiecien-Fisher. T 6 2007 Lesina. J 14 2003 Kennedy. L 129 1997-05 Hillier. M 5 1962 Hughes. R (2) 26 1977-81 Johnson. N 18 1971 La Frentz. C 62 1984-87 Lewins. J 12 2009 Kennedy. P 1 1965 Hilton. R 88 1959-63 Hughes. T 7 2008 Johnson. P 44 1960-62 La Frentz. D 101 1984-89 Lewis. C 33 1962-65 Kennelly. A 15 1997 Hislop. D 1 1983 Hugo. D 24 1984-87 Johnson. P (2) 35 1984-88 Ladbrook. S 1 1977 Lewis. C (2) 37 2008-10 Kenny. B 18 1975 Hitchen. G 18 1971 Hulston. N 1 1987 Johnson. S 38 1982-84 Lai. J 81 2006-12 Lewis. J 47 2006-10 Kenny. D 25 2010-12 Hitchen. K 126 1969-75 Humbert. T 5 1971 Johnson. T 36 1979-84 Lai. S 14 2006 Lewis. K 143 1960-67 Kenny. I 18 1972 Hoad. C 109 1993-2000 Humble. B 16 1971 Johnston. A 15 1996 Lait. S 15 1996 Lewis. L 94 1978-83 Kenny. M 60 1994-97 Hoad. G 70 1960-64 Humble. J 18 1971 Johnston. D 37 1980-86 L'Aiguille. J 8 2011 Lewis. M 58 1999-03 Kentispeare. M 2 2010 Hoad. I 111 1964-70 Hunter. C 7 2012 Johnston. P 11 1987 Lambert. J 7 1977 Lickering. D 4 1978 Kenward. B 18 1971 Hoad. J 74 1998-03 Hunter. J 43 2010-12 Johnstone. C 30 1982-85 Lancaster. C 29 1983-84 Liddle. P 15 1996 Hoare. G 18 1961 Hunter. L 18 1961 Jones. T 18 1966 Kenward. W 18 1971 Land. K 34 1959-60 Liebenberg. B 15 2004 Hobbs. G 77 1960-63 Hurrell. B 18 1961 Jones. G 26 1985-86 Kenwood. B 15 1996 Lander. P 1 1962 Lim. S 1 1987 Hobbs. J 4 1971 Hussey. C 17 1985 Jones. G (2) 64 1977-82 Kenwood. T 15 1997 Landers. B 15 1997 Lim. Z 27 2009-11

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Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Lindsay. M 29 2011-12 Mann. T 27 1961-62 McClean. M 18 1969 McNamara. A 5 1979 Moffett. G 10 1981 Murray. M 51 2009-12 Lingard. G 2 1965 Mannes. M 16 1984 McClean. R 29 1960-63 McNichol. S 1 1984 Moir. A 7 1984 Murray. T 7 2007 Little. R 7 1965 Manning. T 27 2002-03 McCloud. C 2 1978 McPherson. D 17 1978-79 Moir. D 6 1987-89 Mustard. C 18 1969 Liver. M 18 1960 Mansour. J 31 1988-89 McCloud. S 108 1962-68 McPherson. S 21 1977-78 Moir. S 7 1984 Musto. C 5 1981 Lloyd. D 48 1984-87 Mapstone. C 69 1959-62 McCormack. D 49 1984-86 McWhae. J 13 2012 Monaghan. J 29 2003-04 Musto. C 90 1965-70 Lombardo. K 41 2000-02 Maratos. D 84 2000-05 McCormick. S 15 2001 Meade. A 15 1998 Monaghan. J (2) 16 1984 Musto. G 24 1962-63 Musto. K 87 1959-63 Lomma. A 12 2010 Marks. P 56 1962-64 McCoy. A 12 2012 Medbury. B 20 1962 Monagnan. M 1 1984 Musto. R 38 1961-62 Longhurst. R 10 1981 Markwart. J 126-90 1983-89 McCurrip. P 4 1986 Medbury. R 105 1962-67 Moncreiff. C 15 1989 Myles. A 15 1994 Longhurst. S 10 1981 Markwart. L 27 1984-85 McDonald. A 15 1989 Mehnert. J 7 2012 Monger. I 11 1962 Monger. R 56 1960-63 Nalder. C 72 2003-09 Longo. T 94 1997-03 Marshall. B 1 1989 McDonald. I 63 1960-63 Mehta. N 12 2012 Nankivell. P 2 1965 Loughnan. B 30 1984-85 Marratos. D 45 2001-03 McDonald. I (2) 16 1984 Melkus. R 55 1985-89 Monteath. B 16 1977 Natiloi. P 15 1997 Love. H 11 2003 Martin. B 26 1982-84 McDonald. L 55 1986-89 Mellor. B 55 2009-12 Moore. B 63 1960-63 Naughton. R 18 1967 Martin. C 14 2005 McEwan. A 150 1998-06 Melsom. L 14 2008 Moore. B (2) 10 1979-80 Lovegrove. V 68 1960-63 Nazar-Butler. M 1 1985 Martin. C (2) 29 1978-79 McEwan. J 104 1996-03 Mendelowitz. A 12 1989 Moore. C 55 1960-62 Lowe. T 71 2003-08 Neal. R 10 1965 Lowry. D 10 2009 Martin. J 15 2004 McFarlane. J 11 1986-87 Moore. C (2) 19 1962 Meredith. D 57 2002-05 Neates. M 150 1970-79 Martin. L 15 1997 Lowry. R 18 1959 McGarrigal. L 24 2011-12 Meredith. M 96 1997-03 Moore. K 43 1961-63 Neates. N 126 1966-72 Martin. M 18 1967 Lucas. S 61 1987-90 McGavin. P 21 2011-12 Meredith. R 59 2000-03 Moore. L 32 2008-12 Neates. P 126 1968-74 Luff. S 1 1965 Martin. P 2 1981 McGowan. M 54 1972-74 Merillo. J 40 1984-86 Morandell. K 1 1988 Neates. S 126 1976-82 Lullbeck. B 15 1979 Martin. R 14 1983 McGowan. P 18 1974 Mervin. G 47 1985-88 Morel. P 94 1977-84 Neesham. H 38 1960-61 Lumbaca. A 15 2001 Matkovic. L 80 1994-2001 McGowan. R 18 1972 Mettam. M 15 1998 Morel. S 127 1977-84 Neill. N 1 1987 Masel. G 4 1965 Lunt. G 15 1989 McGrath. B 7 1988 Mews. M 1 1984 Moreno. M 76 2007-12 Nelson. P 11 1987 Masel. J 2 1965 Lupton. J 3 1981 McGregor. B 110 1973-1980 Mickle. C 18 1980 Moreno. S 13 2012 Nelson. P 13 2007 Lyle. N 15 1197 Mason. N 15 1997 McGregor. B (2) 44 1980-84 Middleton. A 18 1973 Morgan. D 30 1997-98 Newall. A 15 1997 Lynch. F 14 1980 Maskiell. A 90 1984-89 McGregor. D 6 1971 Middleton. P 60 1984-88 Morgan. E 25 2011-12 Newby. J 14 1980 Lynch. G 15 1980 Mason. J 27 2009-10 McInnes. H 42 1987-89 Middleton. S 20 1978-79 Morgan. R 17 2011-12 Newby. T 20 1977-81 Lynch. M 13 1980-81 Mason. W 23 1983-84 McIntyre. E 4 1986 Middleton. T 45 1987-89 MorganGeorge. J 15 2001 Newman. A 15 2001 Lynch. T 15 2001 Mathews. G 24 1985-86 McIntyre. J 30 1996-97 Miguel. L 66 1999-03 Morphett. D 18 1961 Newman. C 15 1989 Mackay. L 67 2002-08 Mathews. H 12 2012 McIntyre. M 32 1984-85 Miguel. Z 64 2001-06 Morris. A 61 2002-06 Newnham. P 10 1965 Mackenzie. R 15 2012 Mathews. J 13 2012 McIntyre. S 120 1995-2002 Millane. B 133 1982-90 Morris. C 18 2011-12 Newton. B 15 1997 Mackie. J 15 1977 Mathyssek-Kilburn. L 11 2007 McKay. B 7 2011 Millane. H 27 2011-12 Morris. T 45 1994-96 Nicholas. J 56 1960-62 Maddock. B 20 2002-03 Matkovic. N 15 2001 McKay. L 30 2003-04 Miller G (1) 140 1969-79 Morrison. G 121 1964-70 Nicholls. D 18 1961 Maddock. D 11 2002-03 Mavros. M 126 1984-91 McKee. P 18 1977-78 Miller. G (2) 140 1968-76 Mosel. B 18 1975 Nicol. N 12 1960 Maghami. P 10 2006 Mavros. R 67 1981-86 McKenna. N 27 1978-80 Miller. K 2 1979 Moss. J 94 2005-12 Ninde. G 18 1961 Main. D 27 2009-10 May. P 7 1962 McKenzie. A 13 1971 Miller. R 37 1959-60 Mott. B 105 1985-90 Nocciolino. D 6 2010 Maindok. P 10 1983 Maynier. A 15 1989 McKenzie. J 7 1988-89 Miller. S 30 1996-97 Motter. J 15 1989 Noon. M 7 1988 Noordhoek. H 11 2009-10 Maisey. G 108 1968-73 Maynier. R 15 1989 McKenzie. J (2) 12 2012 Millington. G 18 1981-83 Moulden. G 11 1971 Norris. C 15 2002 Maisey. K 150 1968-76 McAllan. B 61 1985-89 McKenzie. T 27 1988-89 Milman. R 18 1971 Moylan. D 43 1977-79 Norris. W 14 1985 Mallabone. A 33 1983-86 McAllan. D 15 1997 McKeon. L 33 2007-12 Milne. A 16 1986 Muir. A 2 1984 Northey. C 18 1961 Mallabone. J 55 1985-88 McAngus. D 18 1958 McKerlie. M 15 1994 Milne. A (2) 13 2007 Muir. G 18 1966 Northover. G 2 1965 Mallabone. S 12 1986 McAtee. W 108 1955-60 McKinlay 15 1994 Milne. C 93 1998-03 Muirson. B 18 1961 Norton. G 10 1988 Maloney. R 51 1961-63 McCappin. C 2 1965 McKinnon. A 18 1958 Milne. C (2) 50 2009-12 Muller. B 29 1985-86 Norton. W 29 1988-89 Maltman. J 26 2005-06 McCarrey. A 126 1991-98 McKinnon. J 2 1960 Milne. J 13 2007 Muller. T 8 1962 Norton-Bousfield. J 14 1986 Mandy. G 142 1961-67 McCarrey. I 140 1994-03 McLarty. J 15 1994 Milne. P 57 1982-85 Mulroney. R 61 1978-86 Norwell. E 17 1980 McCarrey. I (2) 145 1968-76 McLean. A 105 1966-71 Mandy. L 18 1967 Milne. T 78 1984-89 Mulroney. R 83 1977-82 Nowak. J 1 2011 McCarrey. M 83 1998-03 McLennon. A 1 1989 Manera. J 6 2011 Milner. G 108 1968-73 Mulroney. R (2) 41 1983-85 Nunis. J 17 2009-10 McCarrey. P 150 1963-71 Manea. M 15 1996 McMahon. J 12 1980 Minson. B 72 1955-58 Mulrooney. R 22 1979-81 Nunn. S 15 2001 Manion. P 59 1977-81 McCarrey. R 137 1993-2000 McMahon. J (2) 15 1989 Miraudo. C 68 2007-12 Munro. C 41 1987-89 Oakes. B 36 1958-59 Manios. K 14 2012 McCarrey. Z 101 2003-2010 McMullen. C 11 1979-82 Miraudo. V 59 1981-84 Munro. L 26 1988-89 O'Brien. A 16 1984 Mann. B 45 2003-06 McCarron. J 22 2011-12 McMullen. J 44 1978-82 Mitchell. D 55 1961-63 Morrone. K 15 2001 O'Brien. C 71 1999-03 Mann. M 14 1960 McCarthy. K 4 1986 McMurdo. G 11 1987 Mitchell. R 15 1996 Munsie. G 126 1963-69 O'Brien. J 16 1984 Mann. N 59 2000-03 McCarthy. T 81 2007-12 McNab. C 11 2011 Moffat. N 45 1994-96 Munsie. S 126 1964-70 O'Brien. R 50 2000-03 Mann. R 36 1958-59 McCaughty. S 15 1997 McNair. N 26 1986-88 Moffat. T 15 2001 Murray. D 98 2006-12 O'Brien. R (2) 25 1960-61

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Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years O'Connell. A 50 1978-81 Park. B 11 2012 Phillips. A 36 1984-87 Prigmore. D 77 1995-2004 Richards. M 46 1985-88 Ross. K 108 1954-59 O'Connell. P 47 1977-80 Parker. J 22 2007-08 Phillips. B 2 1985 Prigmore. S 113 1997-2005 Richards. T 14 1984 Ross. T 15 2006 O'Connor. A 17 1979 Parker. M 90 1996-2002 Phillips. J 18 1961 Prigmore D 77 1995-2004 Richardson. H 12 2006 Rossiter. A 2 1979 O'Connor. C 10 2012 Parker. R 15 1962 Phillips. S 15 1994 Prigmore. S 113 1997-2005 Richardson. J 30 2010-12 Rothnie. G 1 1983 O'Connor. P 28 1981-82 Parker. S 63 2001-05 Phillipson. P 15 1997 Prior. D 8 1960 Richardson. N 27 2006-07 Rouphael. J 51 2007-10 O'Dea. B 124 1986-93 Parkinson. B 36 1958-59 Phipps. Z 9 2006 Progomet. M 15 1980 Richter. B 73 1998-03 Rowan. B 18 1955 O'Dea. G 83 1985-89 Palairet. B 15 1997 Pickering. M 13 1980 Proud. T 20 1983-84 Rickers. J 9 2005 Rowan. J 110 1954-59 O'Donnell. L 76 2005-12 Parsons. D 43 1984-86 Picket. M 6 1987 Prowse. F 57 1961-63 Rigby. D 1 1986 Rowe. C 9 2005 O’Donovan. R 15 2001 Parsons. J 30 2002 Pidgeon. B 3 1963 Puddy. M 144 1961-68 Riley. G 12 1980 Rowe. D 13 1962 Officer. M 27 1984-86 Parsons. L 12 2008 Piercy. I 3 1963 Pulley. R 14 1982 Rippon. R 10 1971 Rowe. D (2) 2 1978 Officer. P 20 1984-85 Pasterla. G 12 1977 Pilgram. R 15 2001 Purdy. C 4 1971 Ritchie. D 126 1969-75 Rowe. G 5 1965 O'Grady. T 34 1984-85 Pattersen. M 18 1961 Pike. A 1 1984 Purdy. V 74 2001-05 Ritchie. D (2) 30 1997-98 Rowe. M 15 2001 Ogwu. I 12 2009 Patterson. A 143 1960-67 Pike. A (2) 43 2009-12 Putz. S 131 1977-84 Ritchie. L 126 1964-70 Rowe. R 1 1960 O’Hehir. G 30 1996-97 Patterson. C 139 1960-67 Pike. C 41 2009-12 Quigley. A 122 1963-70 Ritchie. M 126 1968-74 Rowley. N 30 1996-97 Oliver. C 143 1964-71 Patterson. D 60 1961-64 Pike. H 24 2007-10 Radley. J 6 1980 Ritchie. P 11 2009 Ruand. D 10 1980 Oliver. D 20 1962 Pattersen. P 15 1996 Pike. R 11 1984 Radley. M 13 2007 Robbins. I 8 1965 Rubery. R 86 2006-12 Oliver. G 67 1999-03 Patterson. J 90 1954-58 Piper. W 118 1964-70 Rafols. J 27 2009-10 Robbins. K 144 1960-67 Rudkin. R 141 1961-68 Oliver. M 48 1969-71 Patton. G 7 1963 Piper-Hyman. A 37 2010-12 Rainbird. C 15 1996 Roberts. S 55 1987-90 Ruiz. P 13 1980 Oliver. M (2) 54 1960-68 Paugher. M 2 1965 Pitala. M 9 1988-89 Rainbow. G 7 1977 Robertson. A 31 1977-78 Rule. J 105 1960-66 O'Neil. A 6 1980-81 Pavlavich. C 13 1985 Pitcher. V 14 1977-78 Ramsey. J 91 1977-84 Robertson. D 13 1980 Rule. S 15 1984 O'Neil. D 30 1984-85 Payne. C 9 1963 Pittorino. D 27 2008-09 Randall. M 7 1971 Robertson. G 18 1961 Rummer. A 18 1960 O'Neil. D (2) 111 1984-90 Payne. R 19 1984 Pittson. C 15 2012 Raphael. M 139 1962-69 Robertson. T 14 1980 Russell. G 74 1977-84 O’Neil. J 15 1989 Payne. S 15 1994 Pizzo. D 46 2009-12 Raphael. N 30 2002 Robertson. T (2) 80 2002-10 Russell. J 97 1977-85 O'Neil. M 32 1984-85 Pearce. A 36 1958-59 Pizzo. L 70 2005-12 Raphael. R 2 1962 Robertson. W 21 1964 Rutherford. B 26 1962-63 O'Neill. P 27 1988-89 Pearce. B 36 1960-61 Plant. C 15 2012 Raphael. T 139 1968-74 Robinson. B 71 2001-06 Ryan. D 12 2012 O’Rielly. E 75 1994-98 Pearce. R 32 1959-60 Platell. C 9 1971 Ratchev. T 11 2007 Robinson. G 126 1961-67 Ryan. E 15 2001 O'Reilly. J 45 2007-10 Pearce. R (2) 59 1977-81 Platell. M 119 1964-70 Ratty. S 15 1997 Robinson. W 50 2003-06 Ryan. J 13 2005 O'Rouke. N 5 1982 Pearson. A 16 1972 Plitz. S 2 1980 Ravenscroft. B 11 1984 Robson. B 21 2008-12 Ryan. L 57 2006-09 Orr. T 17 1980 Pearson. G 18 1961 Plough. H 18 1969 Rawling. T 27 1984-85 Robson. G 42 1987-89 Ryan. P 30 1988-89 Osbourne. J 85 1985-90 Pearson. J 17 1973 Polain. T 65 1999-03 Redapple. R 8 1984 Robson. J 126 1968-74 Ryder. M 3 2003 Osler. G 5 1983 Pearson. T 12 2011 Pollock. H 76 2008-12 Redapple. S 18 1978-79 Robson. M 18 1969 Rymer. S 15 1994 Otley. K 18 1961 Pedlar. T 6 1987 Poloxham. P 1 1984 Redclifte. C 10 1962 Robson. P 126 1968-74 Salinovich. M 28 2009-10 Otley. P 53 1977-84 Peerless. A 90 1974-78 Porteous. R 16 1971 Reeves. C 29 1988-89 Roche. E 13 2003 Sambell. F 14 2012 Outridge. G 68 1977-81 Peek. K 15 2001 Porter. M 51 1978-84 Reeves. J 1 1980 Roderreda. N 1 1965 Samers. R 60 1960-63 Owen. A 75 1978-85 Pember. L 15 1996 Porter. R 56 2009-12 Regan. D 56 1960-62 Roe. J 18 1958 Sampey. T 18 1958 Owen. G 108 1953-58 Pemberton. R 15 1979 Potts. B 21 1978-79 Regan. S 82 2003-8 Rogers. B 10 1978-80 Samsa. A 30 2002 Owen. J 70 1977-82 Pempster. K 108 1969-74 Pound. M 15 1998 Reigler. B 2 1984 Rogers. D 7 1980 Sanchez. J 61 2007-12 Owens. C 1 1965 Pendergast. M 57 2000-04 Pound. T 13 2006 Reilly. N 11 2009 Rogers. H 9 2009 Sanchez. K 54 2009-12 Owens. C (2) 147 1968-76 Pendoley. S 111 2004-10 Powell. A 41 1979-84 Reindler. K 15 1994 Rogers. J 19 1977-78 Sands. G 126 1960-66 Owens. G 19 1971 Pennebaker. J 15 2001 Powell. M 1 1981 Reiser. G 24 1984-85 Rogers. J (2) 15 2001 Sands. R 126 1961-67 Ozturk. K 2 2007 Pennebaker. Z 54 2005-08 Powell. S 51 1984-87 Reiser. I 15 1984 Rogers. S 41 2009-11 Sargeant. R 53 2000-03 Packard. M 18 1975 Penny. D 18 1961 Power. R 29 1978-79 Reiser. S 1 1984 Rogers. T 12 1978 Sarich. M 122 1977-84 Page. A 46 1984-86 Penny. I 126 1960-66 Pozzi. H 48 1985-87 Reld. L 2 1986 Rogerson. N 63 2001-05 Sauzier. D 31 1987-88 Pratt. M 15 1997 Page. G 64 1985-89 Perich. L 47 2007-10 Rennie. B 112 1998-06 Rogerson. R 15 2001 Savery. A 10 2012 Page. N 18 1959 Perrott. M 37 2010-12 Praxl. G 95 1983-89 Rennie. C 110 1998-06 Rohrlach. L 68 2008-12 Sayer. A 12 1986 Palladino. B 14 2003 Perry . A 143 1970-79 Prebble. D 35 2004-06 Rennie. W 100 1998-06 Rohrlach. Z 69 2006-11 Sayers. S 139 1960-67 Palladino. M 52 2000-03 Perry. G 18 1971 Preistly. J 15 1996 Rettay. C 15 1984 Rollind. M 1 1977 Scarterfield. B 18 1973 Pallot. D 19 1977 Peters. L 16 2007-08 Preston. A 18 1963 Rettay. J 50 1984-87 Ronald. A 8 1980 Scarterfield. G 123 1964-71 Panizza. M 11 2008 Petersen. J 126 1968-74 Preston. H 136 1960-67 Reynolds. R 1 1962 Ross. D 15 1980-83 Scarterfield. G (2) 123 1965-72 Panizza. S 8 2008 Pettit. T 30 1997-98 Preston. W 1 1962 Richard. M 9 1980 Ross. I 37 1960-61 Scavia. E 3 2009 Pannell. T 18 2002-03 Pezzali. A 8 2006 Price. T 9 2010 Richards. B 12 2006 Ross. I (2) 14 1983-84 Schapper. B 119 1978-86 Papineau. C 15 1994 Phillpe. B 24 1985-86 Priest. P 18 1961 Richards. C 19 1962 Ross. J 67 1960-63 Schibli. P 15 2001

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Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Name Games Years Schibli. T 73 1999-03 Simpson. C 10 1989 Stedman. K 110 1961-67 Swan. K 37 1959-60 Trezona. J 30 1997-8 Wachmer. T 106 1979-84 Schmitt. B 73 1965-69 Simpson. M 1 1987 Stedman. M 14 1987 Sweetman. T 17 1978-79 Tribbeck. B 100 1977-84 Waddell. A 58 2003-06 Schofield. B 1 1984 Simpson. M (2) 28 2010-12 Stedman. M (2) 15 1989 Swenney. F 18 1975 Triplett. L 2 2012 Waddell. T 57 2006-09 Schortinghuis. L 15 2012 Simpson. T 8 1961 Stedman. R 41 1985-87 Swift. C 14 1986 Trodlett. J 3 1981 Waite. P 18 1975 Schroeter. T 15 2001 Simms. M 15 1989 Stehn. A 57 1984-86 Swindells. B 10 2007 Trumper. B 29 1987-88 Walker. A 18 1974 Schwab. E 12 2006 Sinclair. L 15 2001 Steinhoff. M 125 1983-90 Symonds. C 6 1965 Trumper. V 121 1969-88 Walker. C 15 1996 Sciano. R 22 1977-78 Sinclair. M 13 2005-06 Stelmach. S 15 1998 Taitham. S 9 1978 Tuart. I 18 1969 Walker. D 15 1994 Scott. A 15 1989 Singleton. T 105 1962-67 Stephen. A 15 1989 Tanner. S 14 1989 Tuit. D 18 1967 Walker. L 7 1962 Scott. D 12 1977-78 Sinnott. G 12 1986 Stephenlin. S 1 1987 Tarrant. J 79 2007-12 Turner. B 17 1971 Walker. M 25 2011-12 Scott. J 23 1988-89 Skeffington. S 18 1980 Stevens. B 45 1960-62 Tasker. J 30 1997-98 Turner. J 60 1994-97 Walker. R 28 2011-12 Scott. T 15 2003 Skillon. D 18 1970 Stevens. D 3 1962 Taylor. A 106 1977-84 Turner. L 3 1965 Walker. S 91 2006-12 Scrase. A 43 2003-05 Skipworth. L 3 1971 Stevenson. R 16 1960-61 Taylor. C 30 2009-12 Turner. M 114 1964-70 Wallis. A 30 2002 Scrase. A (2) 15 1998 Slade. P 1 1988 Stevenson. S 62 2006-10 Taylor. L 51 2009-12 Turner. R 18 1961 Walsh.R 14 1962 Scron. C 11 1979 Slattery. J 19 1984 Stewart. D 15 2001 Taylor. N 11 1977 Tyndall. J 68 2001-05 Walters. N 25 2007-08 Scutton. I 15 1994 Sljivic. M 15 2012 Stewart. G 130 1965-72 Taylor. T 9 2009 Tyndall. N 66 2001-05 Walters. S 15 1986-87 Scrutton. M 15 1989 Smail. T 38 2004-07 Stewart. J 13 2012 Tedeschi. A 30 2002-03 Tyndall. R 69 2001-05 Walton. D 31 1961-63 Scrutton. R 18 1960 Smeaton. B 42 2005-07 Stewart. S 10 1980 Tennant. N 15 1997 Uchiyama-Lee. E 42 2010-12 Walton. J 36 1961-62 Seabrook. C 12 1987 Smeaton. A 15 1996 Stewart. S (2) 130 1970-78 Tesser. M 150 1971-79 Uloff. C 4 1977 Ward. A 6 1980 Searle. M 89 2006-12 Smedley. P 80 1956-60 Stickland. E 7 2012 Thackwell. K 130 1969-76 Underwood. S 41 1980-82 Ward. R 15 1989 Seddon. P 30 1997-98 Smith. A 140 1964-72 Stikes. M 2 1962 Thomas. J 13 2003 Unsworth. G 90 1971-75 Wardle. J 35 1979-84 Seth. R 15 1997 Smith. A (2) 15 1996 Stirling. C 106 1982-88 Thomas. Z 52 2007-10 Utlot. C 1 1978 Wardle. K 40 1984-87 Shadforth. J 9 2007 Smith. B 23 1983-84 Stirling. D 117 1977-84 Thompson. B 30 1960-61 Van Bralel. M 14 1977 Wardle. N 8 1982-85 Shane. R 1 1979 Smith. G 37 1986-88 Stirling. M 102 1978-85 Thompson. B (2) 6 1978-83 Van Dal. S 17 1971 Warpole. B 12 1987 Sharer. B 15 1979 Smith. G (2) 18 1961 Stocklinger. I 16 1981 Thompson. H 54 2005-09 Van Der Swart. M 17 1983 Warr. T 64 2006-11 Sharpe. J 90 1966-70 Smith. J 15 2001 Stockton. G 15 2001 Thompson. I 126 1969-75 Van Gentevoort. D 30 1997-98 Warren. D 60 1979-83 Shave. J 46 2006-10 Smith. L 105 1955-60 Stockton. M 84 1998-03 Thompson. J 4 1962 Van Helden. B 90 1961-65 Waterman. P 18 1961 Shaw. A 108 1968-73 Smith. M 79 1977-83 Stone. D 142 1990-2000 Thompson. S 75 2003-08 Van Helden. M 144 1960-67 Waterman. P 18 1961 Shaw. A (2) 2 1982 Smith. N 55 2001-05 Stone. D (2) 11 1984-85 Thompson. S (2) 43 1988-90 Van Helden. P 54 1961-63 Waters. J 36 1958-59 Shaw. B 81 1998-02 Smith. N (2) 30 2007-10 Stone. I 70 1983-89 Thompson. V 30 1960-63 Van Nelestein. P 18 1971 Waters. R 2 1960 Shaw. W 14 2011-12 Smith. R 137 1960-68 Stone. J 114 1997-2005 Thomson. C 19 1971 Van Noort. A 54 1969-71 Watkins. D 14 1977 Shay. B 18 1968 Smith. R (2) 105 1960-66 Stone. P 53 1982-84 Thomson. S 62 2004-08 Van Noort. P 10 1971 Watkins. L 14 1977 Sheahan. B 4 1971 Smith. R (3) 30 1997-98 Stott. R 16 1979 Thorpe. G 25 2009-11 Van Raalne. D 1 1982 Watson. A 2 2003 Sheehy. R 37 1961-63 Smith. S 10 2011 Strachan. K 72 1967-70 Thorpe. J 23 2009-11 Van Zhart. M 16 1982 Watson. A (2) 17 1977 Shepherd. B 18 1961 Smith De Laurent. E 9 2012 Strachan. M 4 1962 Thrift. D 113 1996-03 Vandenburge. C 16 1984 Watson. D 90 1971-78 Shepherd. H 13 2012 Snooks. M 30 1980-82 Strachan. T 90 1969-73 Thurston. A 37 1987-89 Vardi. G 2 1971 Watson. D (2) 3 1965 Shepherd. K 83 2007-12 Snowball. K 103 1971-75 Strahan. W 25 2011-12 Thurston. R 57 1986-89 Vass. J 14 2012 Watson. J 75 2006-11 Shepherd. L 98 2006-12 Sobejko. A 15 2004 Stratton. K 25 1988-89 Tidridge. A 16 1971 Vass. N 10 2012 Watson. P 17 1971 Sheppard. L 3 1989 Tidy. C 75 1960-64 Sobeiko. C 15 1997 Stratton. P 16 1988 Vaughan. K 2 2007 Watson. R 4 1965 Sheridan. B 23 1986-89 Soucek. M 10 2012 Strempel. G 5 1963 Tilbrook. I 126 1961-67 Vaughan. P 1 1971 Watt. G 49 1979-86 Shevlin. T 13 2006 Spalding. L 13 2009 Strickland. J 12 1977 Timms. G 40 1981-85 Venter. M 78 1999-03 Watt. I 12 1986-87 Shimmon. T 15 1980 Spears. D 18 1974 Strickland. S 84 1998-03 Timms. K 126 1968-74 Vernall. O 11 2006 Watts. C 15 1997 Shin. C 15 2001 Spears. M 18 1973 Stubbs. N 12 1984 Tindall. R 94 1959-63 Vida. P 18 1961 Wattmore. T 1 1983 Shine. P 64 1970-73 Spears. R 18 1972 Sukys. M 40 1985-87 Todhill. B 18 1960 Vidal. C 62 1987-90 Waugh. M 14 1985 Shroy. B 35 1967-68 Spencer. A 15 1996 Sukys. P 35 1986-88 Tomich. M 5 1977 Vigor. C 37 2004-06 Wearne. D 75 1994-98 Silich. L 15 2001 Spight. M 18 1971 Sullivan. G 15 1990 Tomlinson. A 6 1965 Vigor. M 5 2006 Wearne. M 91 2005-12 Silich. S 110 1996-02 Sproul. I 3 1977 Sumner. B 52 2009-12 Tothill. B 18 1962 Vigor. S 51 2004-09 Weaver. C 28 1988-89 Sillis. M 15 1980 Spurling. J 62 1960-63 Sumner. N 123 1993-2000 Towner. J 33 1982-85 Vincent. A 15 1997 Webb. S 26 2009-10 Silvan. A 118 1994-2001 Stafford. D 18 1962 Suter. N 45 1994-96 Towner. R 76 1978-83 Vincent. L 35 2005-07 Webber. R 26 1962-63 Simmons. C 13 1971 Stagg. M 18 1961 Sutherland. C 12 1984 Townsend. B 127 1962-68 Vincent. L (2) 2 1988 Websdale.D 3 1980 Simmons. J 142 1969-75 Stanford. H 18 1969 Sutherland. J 36 2003-06 Townsend. N 2 1971 Viney. R 146 1960-67 Weinman. A 28 2002-03 Simpson. B 46 1985-87 Steadman. J 71 2001-06 Sutton. C 32 2010-12 Travanner. T 2 1971 Vivian. R 5 1965 Weir. A 108 1979-84 Simpson. B (2) 33 2010-12 Steber. J 14 2012 Swadel. S 1 1986 Trefry. A 28 2011-12 Vogl. R 38 1978-84 Weir. B 133 1980-87

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Name Games Years Name Games Years Weise. A 75 1994-98 Wilson. P 15 1980 Team Photos Wells. L 46 2002-05 Wilson. R 18 1967 Welstead. J 15 2001 Wilson. S 43 1983-86 APPLECROSS SUB JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Welsh. W 63 2008-12 Wilson. S (2) 10 1979 Under 12s 1959 Wessels. G 15 2012 Wilson. S (3) 80 1996-2001 Wessels. H 14 2012 Wilson. T 3 1965 West. G 12 1981-83 Winch. P 90 1955-59 West. K 90 1955-59 Windram. J 1 1984 West. R 28 2009-12 Wither. A 13 2007 West. S 24 2011-12 Woo. N 11 2008 Western. G 18 1971 Wood. B 36 1970-77 Weston. B 44 2000-03 Wood. M 2 2007 Weston. B (2) 75 1978-82 Wood. M (2) 24 2007-08 Wheeler. J 90 1955-59 Woodford. J 112 1998-05 Whelan. E 60 1961-64 Woodhams. A 15 1994 Whelan. J 27 2011-12 Woodhead. A 26 1959-60 White. C 7 1978 Woodhead. S 11 1977-81 White. D 3 2008 Woods. J 63 1959-62 Whitefield. M 12 1980 Woods. K 32 1962-63 Whittleston. D 9 2009 Woods. N 1 1984 Whittome. L 15 2011-12 Woods. R 23 2007-08 Whyte. F 41 2004-06 Woods. S 62 1983-86 Whyte. J 32 1984-85 Woolard. L 30 1997-98 Whyte. P 45 2006-08 Woolard. N 15 1996 Wickham. I 16 1977 Wright. B 11 1987 Wickham. J 13 1977 Wright. C 86 1977-84 Wild. J 11 1981-85 Wright. G 123 1984-90

Wild. T 12 1980-81 Wright. J 7 2012 APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Under 16 1960 - Premiers Wilkens. J 7 1981 Wyatt. B 12 1987 Willard. L 26 2011-12 Wyatt. K 15 2001 Williams. A 1 1987 Wyatt. T 22 2000-01 Williams. B 126 1960-66 Wyatt-Smith. L 13 2011 Williams. D 105 1961-66 Wybrow. S 6 1984 Williams. D (2) 15 1997 Wych. J 37 2008-10 Williams. E 7 1982 Wylie. L 62 1981-84 Williams. G 73 1977-83 Wylie. M 76 1984-88 Williams. G (2) 31 2006-10 Yates. H 12 2007 Williams. J 15 2001 Yates. P 8 1971 Williams. M 125 1964-70 Yeates. M 60 1997-03 Williams. P 54 1979-82 Yeoh. P 8 1971 Williams. R 48 1961-77 Yogl. P 1 1984 Williamson. I 15 1990 Yorkshire. H 8 2012 Williamson. K 14 2010 Young. G 32 1977-80 Willers. P 15 1989 Young. J 24 1981-83 Willis. D 8 1982 Yurak. L 34 2009-11 Wilson. A 15 1997 Yurak. W 12 2012 Wilson. G 8 1965 Zaccoli. K 11 1982 Wilson. J 42 1983-86 Zihoy. B 1 1962 Wilson. J (2) 75 1997-2001 Zuideveld. Z 15 2012 Wilson. M 15 2001 Zurhaar. C 50 2007-10

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MOUNT PLEASANT JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB UNDER 14s - 1960

MOUNT PLEASANT JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB U/12s - 1961

MOUNT PLEASANT JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB U/14s - 1962

MOUNT PLEASANT JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB U/14s - 1961

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MOUNT PLEASANT JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB U/14s - 1963

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB MOUNT PLEASANT JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Under 12s - 1967 Under 12s - 1967 Under 16s - 1964

MOUNT PLEASANT JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Under 18s - 1965

MOUNT PLEASANT JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Under 16s - 1967

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MOUNT PLEASANT JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Under 14s - 1972

MOUNT PLEASANT JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Under 16s - 1970

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APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 1982 - 9s

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 1982 - 11s

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

1980 Under 13s White - Grand Finalists

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 1983 - 10s

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 1983 - 15s

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APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 1984 - 12s 1983 - 12s

KAROONDA - APPLECROSS 16s Premiers 1984

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 1984 - 13Ss(Premiers)

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APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 1992 - 9s

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 1990 - 11s

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APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 1995 - 9s 1995 - 10s

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 1995 - 11s 1995 - 13s

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 1995 - 12s

1996

1996 1996

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2003 2003

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2003 2003

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 2003 Auskick 6s - 2005 Auskick 7/8s - 2005

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 9s - 2005 11s - 2005

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 12s - 2005

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APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Auskick 5/6s - 2007 Auskick 8s - 2007 7 –

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 9s Brown - 2007 9s Gold - 2007 7 – 7 –

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 10s - 2007 11s - 2007 7 – 7 –

APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB APPLECROSS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 13s - 2007 14s - 2007 PREMIERS 7 – 7 –

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2011

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The record of team photos is not exhaustive and represents the photos that could be sourced. Some names may be incorrect or omitted. Mount Pleasant Junior Football Club teams were included prior to the merger of the clubs.

Due to printing constraints, team photos are up to eight per page. It is acknowledged that this makes reading of player names difficult. All team photos can be sourced for individual reproduc- tion by contacting the club at www.ajfclub.com

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Drew Gaynor was raised in Mount Pleasant and educated at St Benedict's, Aquinas College and Apple- cross SeniorAbout High School. the He Author knew a number of the boys from the area who played for Mount Pleasant and Applecross JFCs from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s. Whilst he played some younger age football at Aqui- nas, he did not play junior club football opting for hockey as the winter sport. However, his passion was cricket and he played at Mount Pleasant Junior Cricket Club and Aquinas and also coached junior cricket at Mount Pleasant JCC in the early 1980s. A number of these boys played junior football at the two clubs in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

His association with Applecross JFC commenced when his oldest son David joined the club for Year 1 Auskick in 2003. Although the family lives in Alfred Cove and in close proximity to Melville JFC, David attended St Benedict’s and followed school friends to Applecross. David has just finished at the club having played 110 games. Drew was President in 2006, 2007 and 2008. He then remained on the club committee for another three years in a number of roles including sponsorship, communications and as Auskick Co-ordinator when his younger son Michael commenced junior football.

During his time as President, the committee’s priority was to grow player numbers, particularly in Auskick and to raise the profile of the club. The club also won the Best Auskick Centre in WA award and installed light towers at Gairloch Oval to improve training facilities during his tenure. Other work included the re- writing of the Constitution and the development of the Policy and Operations Guide to make the job of new club volunteers a smoother transition. Since 2008 he has co-ordinated team photos and production of the club’s Year Book. He received the Senior Club Person Award in 2007 and Life Membership in 2011.

Drew harboured a desire to write a social history book and thought of no better subject than the Applecross JFC. The added benefit of researching the book is the additional photos and memorabilia collected and/or donated to the club which are now displayed in the clubhouse.