the official magazine of the sport australia hall of fame VOL 34 Jul 2013

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who successfully won the tender to provide In this issue page media and PR expertise for the 2013 Awards & Gala Dinner program.

Chairman’s Message 02 Sponsors: In March and in partnership with our Major Sponsor Etihad Airways we co-hosted Sponsor’s Message 03 another highly successful cocktail reception, this time in Brisbane. Themed ‘Inspire the SAHOF Board Update 04 Nation’ we celebrated some of Australia’s greatest sporting moments. Duncan Armstrong OAM as MC interviewed Layne Beachley, Wally Lewis AM and Susie O’Neill OAM drawing out unique memories and insights that had the 100 plus guests both 04 chairman’s enlightened and inspired. Another highlight was Mick Doohan AM, meeting and sharing his experiences with SAHOF Scholarship holder message Brad Shaw whom he is mentoring. The feedback received from Etihad and their guests, outlined It is with great pride that my Chairman’s this as one of the most successful and enjoyable message comes direct from the new corporate functions that many had attended. DrinkWise 05 SAHOF offices at the MCG. We are delighted with news that the Australia Our deepest gratitude is extended to The Tatts Sports Commission has extended their grant Victoria University 06 Group, who generously provided 15 years of for the next two years and we thank them for - New Technology office provision to SAHOF and to our new hosts, their ongoing support. The Melbourne Cricket Club for making us feel 2013 Athletes Update 07 so warmly welcomed. SAHOF Gold Partner DrinkWise Australia are now into the fifth year of partnership. Members The offices are close to our “Gallery” in the Brad Shaw 08 Susie O’Neill OAM, Liz Ellis AM, Robert National Sports Museum (NSM) at the MCG and - Just Doohan It de Castella MBE, Kieren Perkins OAM fittingly located on the third floor of the Great and myself have been actively engaged as Southern Stand overlooking the statue of our Ambassadors supporting their programs of inaugural inductee Sir Donald Bradman AC. encouraging responsible drinking cultures. I The NSM is of upmost importance, providing take this opportunity to welcome their new the opportunity to showcase our sporting Chairman Neil Comrie and to thank outgoing heritage to all Australians. If you haven’t visited, 08 Chair Trish Worth for her support. then I highly recommend you do so. We are working with our Silver Partner Victoria I’m delighted to welcome the appointment of University in developing a jointly presented former Prime Ministers, The Hon. Bob Hawke forum with the central theme of ‘Integrity in AC and The Hon. John Howard OM AC as SAHOF Sport’, scheduled for early 2014. Co-Patrons. Renowned for their passion for sport and their understanding of the significance Scholarship 09 Staff: I would like to congratulate and farewell of sport to our nation, we look forward to their Applications Open our Administration Assistant Kelly Hetherington valued input and support. I’m also happy to who is now in Europe with the Australian Athletics advise that John Eales AM has agreed to join Team preparing to compete in the World Brisbane Etihad Function 11 Sir Rod Eddington AM, Don Argus AC and Championships in Moscow in August. Kelly has David Mortimer AO on our Advisory Board. been an integral staff member for SAHOF over News from The NSM 12 the past 18 months and has a promising future The 29th Annual Induction and Awards Gala track and field career ahead of her. SAHOF Vale 13 Dinner will be held on Thursday 10th October - Tony Charlton AM at Crown Melbourne and we’re aiming for Joining the SAHOF team is Lauren Hill who will another sell out. Under the Chairmanship of commence in July as the Administration and Robert de Castella MBE our Selection SAHOF Snippets 13 Communications Coordinator. Lauren has a strong Committee has made their Inductee selections background in sport, particularly with her work and our Dinner Committee is well advanced with experience at the AOC and VOC in recent years. The Australia II 30 year 15 the planning for another spectacular night. The Celebration Lunch SAHOF brand is very strong and in keeping with the exclusivity of Membership our exclusive VOL 34 July 2013 Member Lapel Pin has been redesigned and packaged for presentation to new Members and will also be redistributed to all living Members. Front Cover Photo: Motorcyclist, Brad Shaw. We welcome the appointment of Jump Media & John Bertrand AM Marketing, a sports marketing and media agency headed up by Olympian David Culbert, Chairman

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Australia, Melbourne Recital Centre, Islamic Planning is also underway to open Etihad Museum of Australia, and the newest Airways’ first-ever Australian airport lounge in partnership in our portfolio, a three-year deal Sydney in early 2014. The luxuriously appointed as major partner of the world-renowned lounge will enable us to offer Australian Sydney Opera House. travellers more opportunities to enjoy our world-beating premium guest experience. This, the airline’s largest cultural investment worldwide, will not only help raise even further Etihad Airways is committed to being the Sydney’s profile as one of the world’s great world’s best airline. We pride ourselves on centres of performing arts excellence but it offering an incomparable guest experience - will also bring more international artists - and in the air and on the ground. From the overseas visitors – to New South Wales by guaranteed fully flat beds and culinary-expert connecting Sydney Opera House to Etihad food and beverage managers in our long haul Airways’ vast global network. Pearl Business Class to our exclusive private suites, onboard chefs and turn down service sponsor’s Our increasing investment in partnerships in in our Diamond First Class, we aim to provide Australia coincides with the significant expansion our guests with a luxury travel experience of our Australian operations in recent years. that’s not just an award-winner but the talk of message Earlier this year, we more than doubled our travellers worldwide. We’re at the halfway mark of 2013 and services from Brisbane to Singapore and onto it’s shaping up to be a winning year for Abu Dhabi from three per week to daily. In Just as sportsmen and women strive to better The Sport Australia Hall of Fame and for December we’ll add more seats to the their personal best each time they compete, Etihad Airways. Melbourne – Abu Dhabi route by upgrading the at Etihad Airways, we aim to offer a aircraft we fly between the two capitals from consistently superior guest experience every Nominations are now open for the 2014 Sport an Airbus A340 to a larger Boeing 777. These day, on every flight. Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) Scholarship increases in seats and frequency have created If you haven’t done so already I invite you to and Mentoring Program, and Etihad Airways more options for Australians travelling travel with us some time soon so that you can is delighted to have the opportunity to help overseas and have provided more opportunities experience for yourself the pleasure of flying young Australian sportsmen and women reach for international travellers to visit Australia. Etihad Airways. The team and I look forward to their full potential through our continuing We’ve also signed a number of multi-million having you on board as our guest.. support of this initiative. By giving young dollar deals with Tourism Australia and state people financial support and access to tourism bodies to help market Australia in key mentorship from SAHOF members, the markets abroad directly creating jobs and program gives today’s young athletes the other economic benefits for all Australians. resources and the confidence to become the champions of tomorrow. In other exciting news, the countdown has begun for the 5th Formula 1 Etihad Airways We are also looking forward to the gala Abu Dhabi Grand Prix scheduled for November James Hogan SAHOF Induction and Awards Dinner in 1-3. Held at the $400 million Yas Marina October. Highlighting the prowess of Australian Circuit, the race is one of the season’s most President and Chief Executive Officer sportsmen and women, the annual awards popular – with teams, drivers and spectators Etihad Airways celebrate the skill, dedication and world-class alike – due to the unrivalled world-class achievements of individual sporting legends. facilities, the weather, and other Abu Dhabi The airline’s partnership with SAHOF is just visitor attractions such as Ferrari World, the one of the many ways we demonstrate our Yas Water Park and the excellent after-race commitment to Australia. Others include concerts. Etihad Airways is proud to have our naming rights sponsorship of Etihad been the title sponsor of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since the Stadium - Melbourne’s premier sports and Major sponsor entertainment venue – Arab Film Festival inaugural race in 2009. Major Sponsor Major Sponsor

New Office Update Staff and BOARD UPDATE

SAHOF has grown a lot in recent years, previous role as well as having communication with a stronger brand, a wider range of aspects introduced into the expanded role. activities to undertake and of course Lauren has a strong background in sport, moving from two full time staff to three having both worked and volunteered with a full time staff soon with the support of variety of sport organisations including the specialists who we can draw on at times. Victorian Olympic Council, the Australia Administration & Olympic Committee and London 2012 Communications Coordinator assisting with team processing and acting We are pleased to announce that we as a Duty Manager at the Australian Youth have moved to a new location at the Kelly Hetherington has now left SAHOF to pursue Olympic Games in Sydney earlier this year. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). her athletic dreams on the international circuit, We spent close to 7 years in the having been selected to compete at the IAAF Lauren has been a competitive equestrian for Tattersall’s building on St Kilda Road World Championships in Moscow in late 2013. over ten years and was the Junior Committee which served us very well, and although President with the Corio & Moorabool Pony Kelly has worked part time with SAHOF for we have great memories there we Club. Drawing on a wide range of sports around five years, initially providing support as are delighted with our new home. related roles combined with a Bachelor Degree part of our Dinner team and for the last 18 in Commerce majoring in sport management The Tatts Group have been a wonderful months as our Administration Assistant. Kelly and finance, we look forward to working with supporter of SAHOF, not only with will continue her involvement with SAHOF on Lauren from July 2013. providing accommodation but furniture, future Dinner teams. fittings and support and attendance at Mr John Eales AM We would like to extend our warmest thanks our many events. to Kelly for all the great work she has done As you may know, John resigned from the This new move marks our footprint within throughout her time with us here and wish her SAHOF Board in 2012 due to a range of other the National Sports Museum area and we every success in the future – both for her business commitments. However we are thrilled wish to thank all involved for making this sporting and personal life. “Kelly has a bright to announce that he has agreed to assist possible, particularly Stephen Gough, and promising future career in track and field SAHOF into the future by joining the SAHOF CEO at the MCC. and we wish her all the best, both Tania and I Advisory Board alongside Sir Rod Eddington will miss her dearly” says Bob Lay, SAHOF AO, Don Argus AC and David Mortimer AO. Located in the Great Southern Stand, General Manager. and overlooking a statue of our inaugural Photo 1: Kelly Hetherington inductee, Sir Donald Bradman AC at the We are pleased to announce that we have Photo 2: SAHOF Board & Staff Australia Post Avenue of Legends on successfully recruited for the new position whom our values are based, we now have of Administration & Communications our first proper home, a new focus, Coordinator. This role has been developed a new face alongside so many iconic to subsume the role of Administration brands – it’s the right place for us. Assistant as well as bringing in much needed communications responsibilities. Our new home has a new feel, it’s a clean and modern space fitted out with staff We look forward to introducing you to our offices, boardroom and storage facilities. newest SAHOF staff member, Lauren Hill, who 1 This new home is of great importance will take over the administrative aspects of the to SAHOF given its location at the MCG, closeness to the National Sports Museum and of course to all the other relevant bodies located within the “G”. With easy access and great meeting facilities to welcome visitors and guests, drop in and say hi to us if you’re in the area.

Our new offices have also meant that we have been upgraded to the latest technology enjoying increased internet speeds and faster computers. This of course makes life much easier for our staff!

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Promoting responsible drinking drinkwise

DrinkWise Australia is very pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Comrie AO APM, as Chair of the Board. Neil has served actively on the Board of DrinkWise since 2007. His significant record of achievement includes Victorian Chief Commissioner of Police from 1993 to 2001, during which time he was awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM) and Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), as well as Victorian of the Year in 2001 for his commitment to community service.

Instrumental in the establishment of the Premier’s Drug Prevention Council in Victoria, Mr Comrie has demonstrated his long-standing commitment to reducing the impact of drug and alcohol misuse: 1 “I am honoured to be appointed Chair of the Board of DrinkWise Australia. DrinkWise represents a unique opportunity for industry and the community to play a key role in tackling the misuse of alcohol in Australian society,” said Neil.

In his first role as Chair, Neil announced the new DrinkWise initiative with the National Rugby League (NRL) and State of Origin sponsors/ Drinkwise Australia funders CUB and Lion:

“We are delighted to partner with NRL, CUB and Lion on this initiative. The State of Origin series represents so much of what Australians love 2 3 about sporting contests. Encouraging people to take responsibility, consider their drinking and “get the facts” about alcohol consumption As a grandfather himself, Neil is delighted that Photo 1: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane is a powerful message to promote to the SAHOF Chair and fellow grandfather John Photo 2: Neil Comrie AO APM, community during these important games.” Bertrand will feature on a DrinkWise video Chair of the Board of DrinkWise discussing the role of grandparents as Photo 3: SAHOF Legend Susie O’Neill OAM, The DrinkWise ‘Get the Facts’ message was influential adults in their grandchildren’s lives. DrinkWise Ambassador displayed on special corner posts and LED Grandparents often have an honest, open and display signage during the first game in loving relationship with their grandchildren, Sydney, reminding spectators about the allowing them the ideal opportunity to discuss importance of consuming alcohol responsibly. SAHOF look forward to working with important topics children may not want to This signage will be displayed again for game the new DrinkWise Australia Chair Neil discuss with their parents. This is a great three in Sydney on July 17. At the second Comrie AO, APM who took up his role opportunity for DrinkWise to reinforce our key game in Brisbane on June 26 you will see the in May 2013. Neil replaces Trish messages of the importance of all influential ‘Get the Facts’ logo displayed on-field signage. Worth, who spent six years in the role adults on children’s attitudes to drinking. of Chair. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Trish for her DrinkWise looks forward to continuing our support with SAHOF during her time work with SAHOF and its members this year in there, and look forward to continuing order to further promote our mission of a this into the future with Neil. SAHOF healthier and safer drinking culture. Ambassadors are fully supportive of the ‘Responsible Drinking’ messages being rolled out by DrinkWise Australia.

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Gaining a winning edge with new technology victoria university When high performance sport meets cutting-edge science, it makes for a winning match. Victoria University’s Institute of Sport, Exercise Science and Active Living (ISEAL) is working alongside some of the country’s most elite sporting organisations to help them gain a competitive advantage through new technology.

Most recently ISEAL has teamed up with Netball Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to develop a world-leading indoor player tracking system.

PhD researcher Alice Sweeting from Victoria University is working closely with a cross- sectional group of netball players including the Australian Diamonds over the next three years to monitor the performance, speed and agility of the athletes on court.

Netball is the first sport in Australia to use this groundbreaking technology, which is anticipated to provide a vital edge for next year’s 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2015 Netball World Cup.

‘Outdoor sports such as football use GPS Additionally, with next year’s 2014 Winter Other partnership benefits include student during training and matches. Unfortunately Olympics, ISEAL has been working with the cadetships and the appointment of joint we’re unable to use GPS indoors as we can’t Australian ski-cross team using eye-tracking research staff, whilst partners have access get satellite reception. However through a technology to investigate the relationship to training opportunities and the University’s radio frequency tracking system we’re able to between gaze behaviours and steering in a world-class sport science laboratories at its get data measures that are similar to GPS’, competitive racing environment. The research Footscray Park campus. says Sweeting. will help to develop training protocols and is “We focus on research that enhances anticipated to result in quicker race times. The tracking system, called RF Tracking, participation, maximises talent development The project has been undertaken in developed by the CSIRO and AIS, captures and provides elite sport teams with that partnership with the Olympic Winter Institute information such as the athletes’ distance winning edge.” of Australia and the AIS. covered on court, high intensity running, Photo Above: Victoria University PhD researcher velocity and accelerations, which is “ISEAL is committed to developing strong Alice Sweeting uses groundbreaking indoor player transmitted to Sweeting’s laptop in real time. and sustainable partnerships in sport with tracking technology. The data will help coaches and conditioning mutual benefits to each partner”, says ISEAL staff understand the optimum training Director Michael McKenna. methods of their athletes and in turn improve It’s partly due to the strength of these match performance. partnerships that the University’s research in This collaboration with the AIS and Netball human movement and sports science, which Australia is a prime example of how the includes elite athlete development, has been University is working with industry towards recognised as ‘well above world standard’ by the shared goal of advancing sport the latest Excellence in Research for Australia technology applications. (ERA) assessment. The assessment rates research quality in Australia’s higher education institutions using indicators and reviews by internationally-recognised experts.

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scholarship & mentoring program: the latest on our 2013 athletes BRITTENY COX JADE WARRENDER ALEXANDER EDMONDSON Mogul Skiing - VIC Hockey - NSW / WA Cycling - SA

Mentor - Sue Stanley Mentor - Elizabeth Ellis AM Mentor - Philip Smyth AM

Eighteen year old Britteny has had a busy Rehabilitation for Jades knee reconstruction Alex has had an absolutely thrilling start to start to the year, competing in World Cup is going well. She is back to full training after his 2013 cycling season. In February he was Championships all throughout the USA and a few initial setbacks. Jade has recently been crowned World Champion in the Team Pursuit Europe earlier this year as well as receiving named in the Hockeyroos squad for next at the World Track Cycling Championship in the Junior Athlete of the Year Award at the Ski month’s Hockey World League in London with Belarus and had great success at the Australian & Snowboard Australia Awards. Britteny had a the aim of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. National Track Cycling Championships, winning top 10 finish in the Mogul event at the World Jade has also been named in the Jillaroos the Team Pursuit and the Individual Point’s Ski Championships in Norway and the World Team and is preparing for the upcoming race. This is Alex’s first time winning individual Cup in the USA. She is currently based at the Junior World Cup. Things are well and truly gold at the national level. His focus has now AIS undergoing the Strength and Conditioning looking up for Jade. shifted to road cycling and he is currently in program in preparation of the Australian New Europe competing in the European Road Zealand Continental Cup at Perisher. BRAD SHAW cycling season aiming to be named in the Motorcycling - VIC Australian team for the World Road Cycling Olivia Price Championships in Italy later this year, where Sailing - NSW Mentor - Mick Doohan AM he hopes to use his Etihad Airways airfare.

Mentor - John Bertrand AM Brad been upgraded to B Grade by Motorcycling Australia meaning he must ride Major Sponsor Olivia placed third in the World Cup Sailing Series SuperSport for this 2013 season. Brad was and European Championship where she raced recently nominated for a number of local against 8 other boats in the second round of awards and was named the Kyabram Sport the European Circuit. Her sights firmly set on Star of the Year for October as well as winning the Sailing World Championships this September the 2012/2013 Kyabram & Districts Senior in France. Olivia had an exciting start to the year Major sponsor Sports Star of the Year. He is the youngest placing 3rd in the Skiff Class at the World Sailing ever recipient of this award. Brad will be Program Supporter Cup in Melbourne and also placed 3rd at the traveling to Germany in September to Australian National Championships. Good luck compete in the European Junior Cup. to Olivia for the upcoming World Championships.

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brad shaw “Just Doohan it”

We recently chatted to Brad Shaw of Brad Shaw Racing - upcoming road race star and recipient of the 2013 SAHOF Scholarship & Mentoring Program.

Brad was relaxing at a friends house in his country town of Kyabram late 2012 when he got a phone call advising him of his successful Scholarship application. “It was crazy – I was so shocked. I actually had forgotten about it because it had been awhile since I applied. I didn’t expect anything to come from it. I was so stoked when I got that news”, he said.

“It’s kept the dream alive for me” Brad said, going onto say that he wasn’t sure where his racing career was going at that point, mainly due to lack of funding for such an expensive sport. “The SAHOF program has opened so many doors for me”, he said, adding “If it wasn’t for SAHOF and this program, I think we would have stopped by now”.

The SAHOF Sponsorship & Mentoring Program has enabled the Brad Shaw Racing crew to upgrade bikes, accessories and fund other vital areas for his racing. The mentoring aspect has been an amazing experience so far for Brad as well.

Brad’s mentor is SAHOF Member and five time world motorcycling champion, Mick Doohan. The two formally met at the recent SAHOF & Etihad event “Inspire The Nation” in Brisbane 1 and have forged an ongoing relationship since.

“It was pretty cool “I hope we will keep in contact forever”, Brad “My dream is to live says of his mentor, “his help and his contacts finding out Mick was towards my racing have been amazing and compete overseas already”, he said. Keeping in touch regularly, going to be my they maintain particular close contact prior one day; to never give to Brads races. mentor, and then Brad’s grateful for a wide range of support, up and to always have meeting him”, not only from SAHOF and Doohan, but of fun”, he said. course his sponsors, the local community of Kyabram, his family, friends and his boss says Brad. Costing around $80,000 to do a six-month where he is an apprentice signwriter. competitive season in Europe, there’s still “I hope we will keep in contact forever”, Brad “If I hadn’t had the help this last year I wouldn’t some way to go with funding for this dream. says of his mentor, “his help and his contacts have been able to upgrade my bike for the Brad is confident he will use his sponsored towards my racing have been amazing seniors competitions”, clearly a major Etihad Airways flight to at least be able to already”, he said. Keeping in touch regularly, requirement for his level of competition. return to Europe in September to compete they maintain particular close contact prior to in the European Junior Cup in German for a Brads races. couple of weeks.

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The last time he was overseas was for the natural to interview “I’ve really been enjoying “If it wasn’t for SAHOF 2010/2011 Championships in England which he it – I just get in the zone and start yappering says was a highlight of his career so far. “There’s away” he said. and this program, so many races I have loved but the 2010/11 We hope that Brad’s profile continues to year was definitely my best season”, he said. increase and that with the continued help from I think we would have Aside from training and competing, Brad his mentor, SAHOF, team, sponsors and enjoys maintaining and improving his fitness, backing from the motorcycling industry that stopped by now” cycling, fishing, hunting and hanging out with he will be able to secure his place on the his friends. With his profile picking up around international circuit in coming years. says Brad. the country now, his media folio is growing. We look forward to keeping you updated Photo 1: Brad Shaw With no formal media training, Brad is a on Brad’s progress. Photo 2: Brad Shaw racing Photo 2: Brad Shaw and Mick Doohan AM

2014 scholarship & mentoring program

The Sport Australia Hall of Fame’s vision from SAHOF members – surely no greater • One return economy flight within the Etihad is to preserve the history of Australian way to inspire young sports people. Airways network. sport and to excite the next generation Each 12 month Scholarship, valued at over • Assigned SAHOF Scholarship Holder logo of Australians to achieve their potential in $10,000, will apply from January 1, 2014 – for agreed use. both sport and life. The SAHOF Scholarship December 31, 2014. and Mentoring Program is one opportunity CLOSING DATE – 5PM JULY 19, 2013 to continue achieving this vision. • SAHOF Member support and personal Nomination forms and full application eligibility mentoring by a SAHOF Member throughout Supported by SAHOF major sponsors / official criteria are available from www.sahof.org.au/ the scholarship period. airline – Etihad Airways and Victoria University, scholarship. Typed applications are preferred. five Scholarships will be awarded for the 2013 • $5,000 sporting expenses grant. / 2014 period to young Australian athletes (*under 21 as at December 31, 2013), • On-stage presentation of Scholarship and providing encouragement and funding to help Certificate at The SAHOF Induction & Awards them reach the highest level of their sport. Gala Dinner at Crown Palladium, Melbourne More importantly, Scholarship holders will enjoy – Thursday 10 October, 2013 (travel costs scholarship & mentoring program unrivalled access to and personal mentoring met by SAHOF).

Honouring the past, inspiring the future

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Brisbane Etihad Function In partnership with our major sponsor Etihad Airways, we treated Brisbane to a spectacular event in March this year, that is still being talked about today.

The “Inspire the Nation” cocktail function was an exclusive event for Etihad clients and guests to celebrate the introduction of daily flights from Brisbane to Singapore.

We would like to thank all the guests that attended the function in Brisbane, with a special mention to our guest Member speakers Wally Lewis AM, Mick Doohan AM, Layne Beachley, Susie O’Neill OAM and Master of Ceremony, Duncan Armstrong OAM.

Special thanks also go to our distinguished Members who attended including Ian Healy, Vicki Wilson OAM and our Chairman, John Bertrand AM – your stories are an inspiration! Our thanks also go to our venue hosts, Alchemy who provided outstanding hospitality. 1

Mick Doohan also formally met his mentee, the 2012 Scholarship Holder Brad Shaw of Brad Shaw Racing. This formal introduction was the platform for these two to forge an ongoing relationship through the SAHOF Scholarship & Mentoring Program.

Guests are still talking about the event and there has been some excellent feedback, as below:

“Thanks for a great night. It was one of the best stand up, eat and be entertained nights I’ve been to”.

“Best night ever! Great venue, great food and 2 3 awesome company”.

“It was an amazing night with so many people who had reached the pinnacle of their chosen Photo 1: SAHOF Legend Susie O’Neill OAM, sporting fields and were able to pass on Members Wally Lewis AM & Layne Beachley inspirational messages”. Photo 2: Luisa Pastrello, General Manager, “It was the best corporate function I have been Etihad Airways, Australia and New Zealand to for a long time – very entertaining and the Photo 3: Etihad Airways model plane food was great”. Photo 4: Etihad Airways staff

“What a great night, very motivational and moving”.

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News from the National Sports Museum

This year the National Sports Museum is celebrating five years since it opened its doors at the MCG.

In its anniversary year, the museum continues to present world-class exhibitions and multimedia displays showcasing the great moments, people and events in Australia’s sporting history.

In April, the museum marked 20 years since Nicky Winmar made his powerful statement with a new showcase, Black and Proud: A stand against racism.

The exhibition takes visitors back to April 17 in 1993 when, at the conclusion of the Collingwood - St Kilda game at Victoria Park, Winmar turned to Collingwood fans, raised his St Kilda jumper, pointed at his stomach and said

“I’m black and “It’s hard to think of a more important popular The display will also feature the race book for I’m proud to be black” Australian image over the last two decades. the Cromwell Handicap at Flemington on April in response to racial taunts. It’s up there with the 1968 Black Power Salute 18, 2009 when Black Caviar won her first race. as a defining image of race and sport, and its Black Caviar’s exhibition follows the highly The exhibition features never-before-seen enduring significance can be seen in the way it successful Racing Style – 50 Years of Fashions images captured of Winmar before and after continues to be shown over and over again – on the Field, which concluded at the end of his momentous gesture, as well as a selection in newspapers, posters, galleries and on city June. The exhibition featured original winning of images and objects that demonstrate how walls,” Dr Klugman said. the moment continues to be relevant today. outfits and millinery from five decades of More recently, the National Sports Museum racing’s iconic fashion competition, and saw On display is a collection of posters, artworks and the Australian Racing Museum have joined the 2012 Flemington Fashions on the Field and photographs that reflect the gesture, forces to celebrate the achievements of winners added to its display of prize-winners including work from Melbourne-based street champion Australian racehorse Black Caviar in April of this year. artist Regan Tamanui (aka HAHA), paintings by with a one-off display. Indigenous artists Hudson Dinah and Dan Kelly, The National Sports Museum is located at and cartoons by Rocco Fazzari and Peter From now until the end of January, the National Gate 3, at the MCG and is open daily from Nicholson. The Aboriginal All Stars guernsey of Sports Museum will feature the trophies from 10am (check www.nsm.org.au for details). Melbourne Football Club player Neville Jetta the great mare’s 25-win career, including the SAHOF Members and Legends should has also been included as a symbol of what treasured Diamond Jubilee Stakes trophy bring their National Sports Museum VIP Winmar’s legacy has meant for others. where she showed the world why she is card to gain free admission. Lost cards regarded as the greatest sprinter of all-time can be replaced – please contact Abbie Dr Matthew Klugman, guest curator of the with a memorable win at Royal Ascot. Northwood on (03) 9657 5556 or by exhibition, said it was fitting that on the 20th email: [email protected]. anniversary of Winmar’s powerful gesture, The trophies feature alongside the racing the National Sports Museum celebrated the saddle used by jockey Luke Nolen on Black Photo 1: ‘Black and Proud’ display impact that Winmar’s action has had both on Caviar for their TJ Stakes win in 2011, and Photo 2: ‘Racing Headwear’ display sport in Australia and as a symbol of pride for the iconic jockey colours silks designed by Indigenous Australians. Shannon Wilkie whose parents are part-owners of Black Caviar.

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SAHOF vale Tony Charlton AM

His association with SAHOF spanned decades fundraising event for our Olympians. He - as a great supporter, General Member and remained closely connected to the Olympic friend. “He was a special person, thoughtful movement, compering special anniversaries and professional” says SAHOF GM, Bob Lay. of the 1956 Games and other events for “Tony was nominated for his huge contribution many years. to sport in media and he was inducted to the He also compered the opening by Prime Sport Australia Hall of Fame in October 2007. Minister, John Howard of the Australia Cricket He left a legacy to Australian sport and will be Hall of Fame in 1996 and MCG Media Hall of sadly missed” says Bob. Fame induction dinners from 1999-2006. Tony gave his time generously and freely to Since then he has continued as a presenter at sporting and charitable causes including a host of sports functions, notably at the MCG. Sports Media SAHOF, the Alfred Hospital, Victorian Olympic 28.03.1929 - 17.12.2012 An outstanding Australian, Charlton was Council and the Australian Commemorative awarded an OAM in 1990 and an AM in 2003. Tony Charlton AM, who passed away on Plaques group which marks sites of Australian In 2008 he received the Order of Merit from December 17 aged 83, was a peerless military involvements around the world. the Australian Olympic Committee. broadcaster and a master of the MC’s craft. From 1988 to 2008 Charlton was MC of the His contribution and friendship to SAHOF was Prime Minister’s Olympic Dinner, a mammoth outstanding and passionate.

SAHOF SNIPPETS

Athletics International breakfast to honour our women Athletics’ past and present athletes recently gathered in the Olympic Room at the MCG to celebrate the astonishing Athletics achievement of our Australian women. Athletics International hosted the “Salute to Australia’s Women Athlete” breakfast, with SAHOF members Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AO MBE, Pam Ryan AM MBE, Judy Pollock and SAHOF General Manager and ex sprinter Bob Lay attending the celebration. What a wonderful function to reminisce these remarkable achievements of our Australia women. Fraser claims top spot Bowling great McGrath joins Cricket Hall Another win for Etihad SAHOF Legend Dawn Fraser AO MBE was SAHOF Member Glenn McGrath AM was crowned Australia’s greatest female athlete at Congratulations to SAHOF’s Major Sponsor Inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of the Centenary of Canberra Sportswomen Ball Etihad Airways for winning Middle East’s Fame in February this year. McGrath throughout in February. Eight of the voted top 10 women leading Airline for a remarkable seventh his 14 year Test career took a huge 563 athletes are SAHOF Members and Legends consecutive year. Etihad Airways has been wickets. This is the highest amount of including Betty Cuthbert AM MBE, Layne SAHOF’s major sponsor for four years wickets taken by a fast bowler in the history Beachley, Margaret Court AO MBE, bringing international experience and support of Australian Cricket. Heather McKay AM MB, Rechelle Hawkes to our cause. OAM, Shirley Strickland AO MBE and Catherine Freeman OAM.

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SNIPPETS continued Change of role for Goulding After 24 years as the Australian equestrian team vet, SAHOF Member Denis Goulding has moved onto a new exciting role. Denis will continue to work with the Equestrian team however his responsibly will now be primary as a team veterinary mentor. Denis said he is looking forward to passing on his experiences and knowledge to the next generation of vets.

Giving back to the sport Netball coaching in New Zealand Paralympic gold medalist and SAHOF Netball New Zealand has appointed former Member David Hall OAM has produced a Australian captain, Queensland Firebirds coach video tutorial “Let’s Roll-Learning Wheelchair and SAHOF Board Member Vicki Wilson OAM Tennis with the Pros”. The tutorial covers all (104 Test caps) to the Silver Ferns coaching areas of the wheelchair game, such as basic panel. Vicki will be familiar to many and strokes and mobility, advanced strokes and hopefully she doesn’t pass on too many secrets. mobility, mental toughness, wheelchair selection Roy Emerson Honoured and injury prevention. Hall hopes this tutorial will help develop and inspire the next generation SAHOF Member, Roy Emerson, who boasts of wheel chair tennis greats. Let’s Roll- Scoring a perfect 10 more grand slam titles than any man in tennis Learning Wheelchair Tennis with the Pros is Recently appointed SAHOF Board Member history, was honoured at the 2013 Australian available free at www.wheelchair-tennis. Layne Beachley had yet another successful Open Legends’ Lunch. All up, Emerson won 28 com and www.letsrollwheelchairtennis.com. surfing competition at the ISA World Masters Grand Slam titles including 16 doubles crowns in in Ecuador in April. Beachley led Team his career. We send all our best to this amazing Australia to a strong performance scoring sports star who now resides overseas. a perfect 10 point ride.

Coleman joins the Avenue of Legends SAHOF Member and Australian Football superstar, the late John Coleman will be honoured with a Bronze Statue at the “MCG”. Coleman joins SAHOF Legends Leigh Matthews and Sir Donald Bradman AC and SAHOF Members Norm Smith and Shane Warne. Coleman had an illustrious career with Essendon Football club and it is the fitting Colman will be part of the Australia Post Avenue of Legends. Bennett breaks coaching record Gaze internationally recognized Congratulations to Newcastle Knights coach Landy’s Life Membership and SAHOF Member Wayne Bennett who Basketball star and SAHOF Member Andrew SAHOF Legend John Landy AC MBE was this June notched up an impressive and Gaze AM was inducted into the Federation recently awarded a life Membership to the record breaking 670 games under his belt. of International Basketball Associations’ Hall Victorian Olympic Council for his contribution This breaks all records for coaching New of Fame in May. Andrew now joins his father to the Olympic movement. South Wales, Australia and National Rubgy as one of only three Australia’s to be League premiership games. inducted into the Federation of International Basketball Associations’ Hall of Fame. A big congratulations Andrew.

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SNIPPETS continued Honours Rolls

SAHOF Member, David Parkin OAM has achieved a lot during his football career, and we congratulate him on his recent receipt of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to sport, in particular ‘Australian Rules Football’.

SAHOF Member, Ronald Clarke AO MBE, was awarded an Officer of the Order (AO) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for distinguished service to the community through a range of leadership roles with local government and philanthropic organisations, Luc Longley Award and to the promotion of athletics. Australian squash great and SAHOF Member, Michelle Martin OAM was award a Medal of Australian Basketball has paid tribute to the Grand Prix Greats Honoured the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday career of SAHOF Member Luc Longley by Australia’s two world F1 champions Sir Jack Honours List for her service to squash. creating a Basketball Australia “Luc Longley Brabham AO OBE and Alan Jones AO have Michelle was one of the country’s most prolific under 18 Fair Play Award” named in his honour. been honoured by CAMS and the Australian GP athletes on the international squash scene Luc’s illustrious basketball career included Corporation with bronze busts unveiled in winning three consecutive world titles in 1993, representing Australia at three Olympic Games, March by Victorian premier Denis Napthine 94, and 95, and winning six straight British two World Championships and was the first at the Rolex AGP at Albert Park. Open crowns – in 1993, 94, 95, 96, 97 and 98. Australian ever to be drafted into the NBA.

The Australia II 30 Year Celebration Lunch

The 26th September 2013 marks exactly Hear all the never before told stories of the 30 years to the day that the whole of monumental feat and how it all unfolded Australia stood still and witnessed the from undoubtedly one of Australia’s most amazing feats of the Australia II crew as decorated teams. they took The America’s Cup from Dennis There are limited tables and tickets open to Connor’s Liberty. The first country to do attend the lunch. Download an Official Flyer so in 132 years. for details or visit The Australia II 30 Year The Australia II 30 Year Celebration Celebration Luncheon website. http://www. Lunch will be held to commemorate one of etouches.com/ehome/ac30years. this country’s biggest sporting milestones. Funds raised at the lunch will go toward The Skipper John Bertrand AM (SAHOF Chairman) Australian Sailing Team, The Warren Jones and the legendary Australia II crew Foundation & The Sport Australia Hall of (anticipated crew attending include Sir James Fame Scholarship & Mentoring Program. Hardy, Will Baillieu, Colin Beashel, Rob Brown, Date: Thursday 26th September Peter Costello, Damian Fewster, Ken Judge, Time: 12:00pm Skip Lissiman, Scott McAllister, Brian Venue: The Hilton Sydney Richardson, Phil Smidmore, Hugh Treharne) Theme: 1983 Australia II Theme together with Syndicate Chairman Alan Bond are gathering in Sydney to specifically attend If you have any questions please feel free to this very special commemoration lunch. contact Tania Sullivan at The Sport Australia Hall of Fame on 03 9510 2066.

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Co-Patrons Diary Dates The Hon. Robert (Bob) Hawke AC Scholarship Application Closing Date The Hon. John Howard OM, AC, SSI 5pm, July 19, 2013 SAHOF Board The Sport Australia Hall of Fame AGM October 10, 2013 Chairman John Bertrand AM Layne Beachley The “29th Annual Induction & Awards Dinner” October 10, 2013 Robert de Castella MBE Graham Fredericks Lindsay Gaze OAM Member Milestone Birthdays Geoffrey Henke AO Simon Hollingsworth SAHOF wishes the 70 Grant Kenny OAM following Members having Alan Jones AO Ian Stewart The Hon. Rod Kemp a milestone birthday in Barry Cable MBE Barton Lynch 2013 a very happy and Michael McKay OAM Ian Chappell Phillip Dutton OAM memorable birthday year! Kieren Perkins OAM 60 Michael Lynagh Elizabeth Proust AO 90 Stephen Moyes 40 James Tomkins OAM Lou Richards OBE Raymond Price OAM Catherine Freeman OAM Vicki Wilson OAM 80 Bruce McAvaney OAM George Gregan AM Susan O’Neill OAM Ambassador Graeme Willersdorf Pat Clohessy AM 50 Neale Fraser AO MBE Kieren Perkins OAM General Manager Robert Lay Lynette Larsen Steven Bradbury OAM Kevan Gosper AO Sharon Buchanan OAM Advisory Board Suzy Javor

Sir Rod Eddington AO Don Argus AC GOLD PARTNERS John Eales AM David Mortimer AO Selection Committee SILVER PARTNERS Chairman Robert de Castella MBE John Bertrand AM Raelene Boyle AM MBE

Alan Davidson AM MBE BRONZE PARTNERS SUPPORTERS & SUPPLIERS Harry Gordon CMG AM Roy Masters Bruce McAvaney OAM Michael McKay OAM Louise Sauvage OAM Alan Whelpton AO Scholarship Committee Enquires: Sue Stanley PO Box 173 East Melbourne VIC 8002 Robert Lay E [email protected] Tania Sullivan T 03 9510 2066 F 03 9510 2110 www.sahof.org.au Staff

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