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SSELTON FOOTBALL BU C E L H U T 50 B YEARSOFTHEMAGPIE 1955 2004
50th Anniversary Reunion Saturday-Sunday August 21-22 2004 Vern, Peter & Greg Walsh Major Supporters of the Club and Sponsors of the Club’s Honour Board Telephone: 9725 4488 Facsimile: 9791 4077 Peter: 0418 931 946 Greg: 0408 932 946 South Western Highway Bunbury 6230 Western Australia www.vvwalsh.com.au
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Counter Meals Mon-Wed: 12 noon-2pm, 6pm-8pm Thurs-Sat:12 noon-2pm, 6pm-8.30pm Sun: 6pm-8pm MARINE TERRACE, BUSSELTON PH: 9752 1078 FAX: 9754 1069 1 WELCOME A sincere welcome from the organising Committee to all the Past & Present Players, Officials and Members to our reunion to celebrate our 50 years in the South West Football League (SWFL). Following the amalgamation of Eastern & Western Districts to form the Busselton Football Club in 1955, and join the Bunbury Collie League as it was known then, with the headquarters at Churchill Park, where they remained until shifting to their new headquarters at Bovell Park in 1977, a far cry from the original old changerooms in the town central block. The oval gave us a distinct home ground advantage for those first 22 years when we played in 7 Grand Finals. Bovell has not proved quite as successful but with top grade facilities it has proved to be a better environment for Players and Members. The Club can be very proud of the number of footballers it has produced, who have gone on to make a name for themselves at a higher level and I’m sure there will be more in the future. We thank the President and Committee Members over the years, who have put in so much time and effort to ensure the Club is successful both on and off the field. They do not always get the accolades they deserve and in today’s society it is not going to get any easier in the future. I would like to thank the Committee for their assistance but it would be remiss of me not to single out Sharyn Newlands and Barry Cameron for their input and dedication to ensure this is a great reunion weekend. It has certainly been a pleasure to sit back and leave the majority of the organising to them. The other task that has caused a few headaches to Hutchy and his selectors is the ‘Team of the Century’. Undoubtedly this will cause some discussion and I hope all Players will realise what a difficult task it was and take it in the right spirit. Welcome once again, enjoy the weekend and relive those great moments and camaraderie over the 50 years and I’m sure “the older we get, the better we were”‘ saying will prove quite apt. Mike Adams, Chairman. 50th Anniversary Reunion Committee.
In 2004 we had won five President’s Awards for Excellence and an Australian Toyota Dealer Of The Year Award . . . Who knows what we will achieve in future years! TOYOTA AUSTRALIAN DEALER OF Laurie Saltarini’s THE YEAR BUSSELTON TOYOTA TOYOTA PRESIDENT’S Selling and Servicing Toyota Cars and Commercials AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE Phone (08) 9752 1333 Fax (08) 9752 4036 78 West Street, Busselton 2 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME The past 50 years of the Busselton Football Club would add to many hours of hard work, dedication and commitment. This would also mean a lot of people over the years being involved with the Club in some way. All these people are now part of the ‘History of the Club’. Many stories will be told and many games replayed, some I’m sure will be added to and a comparison will be made. This is what Reunions are all about. There have been many changes at the Busselton Football Club over the years. The light towers enabling football to be played at night have been a great success. One disappointment is the Club not being used as a full Sporting Club, with some of the bodies not using the facilities that are there. This has placed a financial burden on the Football Club. I cannot end without thanking Mike and his Committee for the many hours they have put into making our Reunion a success. So sit back, relax and enjoy the moment as we remember the years that were. Ray Dowell, President, Busselton Football Club 2004. SOUTH WEST FOOTBALL LEAGUE The Busselton Football Club were foundation members of the SWFL in 1957 when the League was formed. In 1954 two teams from Busselton joined the Bunbury Collie League and a year later amalgamated to form the Busselton Football Club. Fifty years and the Busselton Football Club is a respected and valued Club in the SWFL. The Club has been an integral part of the SWFL history and has contributed in no small way to the success of the SWFL. Busselton has been a loyal and strong contributor to the sixteen Country Championships won by the League, and since 2000 to the three Colts titles,the SWFL has won. The Club has been a successful on field team having won five League Premierships, five Reserves Premierships and a record breaking eight Colts Premierships. In addition to that the Club has won six Club Championships (Swan Shields). Busselton has had many champion players over the years and the Club have a great record of SWFL Fairest & Best Medallists. They have won five “Hayward” Medals, four “Times” Medals and three Colts Medals. Congratulations to the Committee who have organised the recognition and celebration of this great milestone in the Club’s history. The SWFL congratulate the Busselton Football Club on this very special occasion. K. J. Lynn, President, South West Football League.
From this . . . . . . to this BUSSELTON We’re with you for the longhaul Congratulations for the longhaul Magpies LOT 2 BUSSELL HIGHWAY PO BOX 472 BUSSELTON WA 6280 PHONE: (08) 9752 1522 FAX: (08) 9752 1301 3 EAST PERTH FOOTBALL CLUB On behalf of the East Perth Football Club I would like to congratulate the Busselton Football Club on its excellent contribution it has made to Football, both in the South West National Football League and the Western Australian Football League, especially in regard to players who have represented the Royals after beginning their football careers at Busselton. Our Clubs have always had an excellent working relationship and we are sure that the bond that has been established will continue in the years to come. May I wish the Busselton Football Club my heartiest congratulations on their 50th Anniversary and past achievements and extend the hope of further success in the future. Yours faithfully, Alex Wilson, General Manager, East Perth Football Club.
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The East Perth Football Club congratulates the Busselton Football Club and thanks them for their cooperation over the years 4 EARLY 1900’s Back Row: Curtis, John Abbey Snr., George Law, ****, John Abbey Jnr., H. Rose, Jim Davis, Alf Hutchins, Natty Abbey Snr. 3rd Row: Tom Abbey, Mervyn Dawson, Don Dawson, ****, ****, ****, F. Lightly, ****, Jack Troy, Finlayson, 2nd Row: Percy Reynolds, Cyril Smith, G. Hadley, Chris Abbey, Jim Barker, Nugget Abbey, ****. Front Row: Brennan, Natty Abbey Jnr., B. Jones (Umpire) Claude Thompson, Paul Klaehn. Jock Abbey’s father, Nat, is in the front row and his grandfather is on the extreme right, back row; whose twin brother John is second from left back row. Leith & Percy Abbey’s father Chris is in the middle of the second row. 5 AS I REMEMBER LOCAL FOOTBALL (In the 1920’s and 30’s) There was an association consisting of Busselton Wanderers, Lumpers and Capel, some players coming in from Jarrahwood and Nannup. The game was controlled by a Committee formed from delegates from each Club. Eventually, the name Wanderers changed to Pastimes, and it came to a stage where this club became so strong they were winning all the games so easily that interest in the game was falling away and people weren’t going to watch, so something had to be done. A Public meeting was called for all those interested in the sport, including players. A decision was made to elect an independent Board of Control to run the Association This Board consisted of Mr. Neville - Commercial Hotel, Mr. R. Elliott - Esplanade Hotel, Mr. A. Maddison - Newtown Store (now Vasse), Mr. Cooper - a Carrier, and Captain Dodd, who was the Chairman of the Disputes Committee. All the Clubs were disbanded, names were put into a pool and new Clubs formed: Pastimes, Railways and Centrals. This might appear to have been a drastic move, but it soon proved to be a good one, because the game became a keen contest once again. At this stage, another Club was formed, Newtown, and a new ground had been developed near the hall on five acres given to the residents by Mr Richard Gale. This ground was completely developed through 'Working Bees’ with no financial assistance given from any source. Playing facilities during these years were pretty rough, water being the major problem, Many times I saw the chaps trying to do breast stroke in pools on the ground - how different playing conditions are today. The game itself has changed tremendously over the years. Handball was a flick of the hand, not a punch, punching did not come in until the late 30’s. Most of the rules were the same as today. The style of the game is just so different, much, much faster with the flow-on game than it was in yesteryears. The drop punt has replaced the drop kick and a stab kick, which used to be a feature. A point worth making is that the game was played purely as an amateur sport, nobody being paid, and we even bought our own uniforms we played in. Training was mainly done at home, particularly from the Newtown point of view, as we were mostly farmers, although we did try to meet once a week for a kick. It’s a grand old game and if I had my years over again, I would still play. Rob Reading (Dec.) “Birchfields” Vasse.
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BUSSELTON CARNIVAL TEAM Back Row: H. Hughes, R. Rose, C. Williams (Vice Captain), J. Guthrie, B. Turner, N. Rogers. Middle Row: H. Falkingham, J. Bruce, C. Lowe, A. Biggs, J. Drummond, L. Lowe, H. Maslin, D. S. McAlinden (Coach), J.Quinn (Trainer) Front Row : F. Staples (Trainer), R. Higgins, T. Lawson, P. S. Holgate N. Barrett (Captain), G. Turner, G. Brennan, D. Scott, E. Reeves.
BUSSELTON FOOTBALL CLUB 1952 Fourth Row: R. Forster, P. S. Holgate, D. Scott, L. Abbey, E. Reeves. Third Row: R. Black, R. Rose, A. Sharp, J. Guthrie (Vice Captain), R. Siddons, R.Law, A.Biggs. Second Row: F. Staples (Trainer), R. Lyle, P .Abbey, I. Eakin, G. Brennan, R. Sadler, N. Barrett, C. Lowe, S. Holgate (Timekeeper) Front Row : S. C.Rose (President), L. Holgate, K. Leeder, L. Lowe (Captain), R. Chadwick, T. Beever, R. Riley, D. McAlinden (Coach) 7 BUSSELTON FOOTBALL CLUB HISTORY 1955-2004 by Barry Cameron Although there are not any Club records available, the South Western News reported the formation of a new club on July 13th, 1934. It is recorded that at a meeting on the Busselton Recreational Ground, the Railways and Pastimes Football Club disbanded and members of both clubs formed a brand new club - the Busselton Football Club. It is believed that this club participated in the Busselton & Districts Football Association competition until it’s entry into the Bunbury-Collie League, now known as the South West Football League, in 1954. The Club changed it’s name to Eastern Districts and comprised Busselton Football Club and Capel team players. The other Busselton team, which also entered the League was called Western Districts. Gil Brennan was Captain of the side and capped off Busselton’s entry into the Bunbury-Collie League by winning the prestigious Hayward Medal. Gil’s tally of 31 votes remained a record until 1981 when ex Claremont and VFA and VFL player, Peter Ivanoff polled 39 votes. Coach of the side was the late Dudley McAlinden. Dud coached the Busselton Football Club from 1946-1956. An eight year stint of coaching produced 7 premierships for the Club in the old Busselton and Districts Association competition. Gil Brennan arrived in Busselton in 1945, and an excerpt from the Margaret District Times on July 11th, 1957 described him as follows: 5”10’, 12 stone 4 pound, scrupulously fair, a sure mark, a long accurate kick and the finest exponent of the handball in the South West.” In 1955, the Club changed it’s name to the Busselton Football Club and with the Western Districts team disbanding, it meant only one club in the Busselton district. This year saw the commencement of a successful home ground record at Churchill Park - seven home games for seven wins. The Club recorded 11 wins and finished second at the end of the qualifying rounds. It also finished second at the conclusion of the season, by being runner-up to South Bunbury. The Hayward Medal was won by Bob Farquhar (South Bunbury) with 18 votes. Ruckman Gil Brennan and State Schoolboys rover Richie Riley were the Club’s leading vote getters with 11 votes each. Both players tied for the Club’s Fairest & Best Award. League Coach was the late Dud McAlinden with Mal Reilly Club Captain. The 1956 season brought the Club it’s first Premiership in the Bunbury-Collie League when they defeated the Donnybrook Football Club by 22 points. Trevor Reilly won the Pike Medal, being adjudged the best player in the Grand Final. The Club did it the hard way by having to win from the First Semi-Final against Mines Rovers. It avenged it’s grand Final defeat of 1955 when the team put South Bunbury out of the Preliminary Final by the big margin of 7 goals 4 behinds.
Busselton Football Club _ Busselton Survey Office Growing with our District! LICENSED SURVEYORS _ PROJECT MANAGERS Alex and Kerry Meares and Staff Suite 3 “Premier Centre” 72 Duchess Street, Busselton Telephone: 9754 1188 Facsimile: 9754 2888 BUSSELTON www.busseltonsurvey.com.au SURVEYOFFICE 8 The Hayward Medal was won by Mayne Coverley (Mines Rovers) with 27 votes and once again Gil Brennan was the Club’s leading votegetter by polling 16 votes. Gordon Roberts won the Club’s Fairest & Best Award, while the late Dud McAlinden was Coach and Tony Radaich the League Captain. The 1957 season saw Tony Radaich take over the reins as Captain/Coach of the Club. Once again the Club reached the finals after winning 10 of it’s 16 qualifying games. After handing out a mammoth 15 goal hiding to Collie-Railways in the first Semi-Final, the Club lost a close game against South Bunbury by a small margin of 4 points. Club stalwart, Gil Brennan again was the Club’s leading Hayward Medal votegetter with 14 votes and Mayne Coverley took off his second medal with 19 votes. Gil won the League Fairest & Best Award to again cap off another good season of football. Tony Radaich was again appointed Captain-Coach for the 1958 season and history repeated itself when the Club again reached the Preliminary Final, only to be soundly defeated by South Bunbury at Collie. It was a disappointing end to the season as the Club had won 13 of it’s 16 qualifying games to finish on top of the ladder. When the second Semi-final was allocated to Churchill Park, it appeared that the Club had a very good opportunity of playing in it’s third Grand Final in the space of 4 years. However, this was not to be the case as the team went down to Bunbury by 5 goals. A rising young star called Derek Chadwick, together with veteran player Bondy Siddons were the Club’s leading Hayward Medal players with 8 votes each from triple Hayward Medallist Mayne Coverley. Club Fairest & Best winner was twenty two year old Mike Adams, described in the South Western Times on August 1st, 1957 as one of the rising young stars of the South West National Football League. The 1959 season saw the appointment of Neil Althorpe as Captain-Coach, but after a promising start, the Club failed to reach the finals for the first time since entering the competition. The South Bunbury Football Club also recorded it’s first victory against the Club at Churchill Park, when it defeated us in the second last game of the season. With only 9 wins for the season, the Club finished sixth at the end of the qualifying games. Another young rising star in Brian Pross polled 12 votes in the Hayward Medal to be the Club’s leading votegetter from the winner, Bob Farquhar. Brian was the Club’s Fairest & Best Award winner and even at this early stage, critics were of the opinion that he would make his mark felt in the South West National Football League. 1959 was also another milestone for the Club when it successfully negotiated the lease of Barnards Hall after the late Alan Jones had vacated the premises and moved into the new cinema. These premises could rightfully be classed as the Club’s first official headquarters. The Official Opening was held on Saturday July 4th, 1959 when the Club hosted the Official Welcome and Dance to visiting players of the Perth Sunday League, who were playing a combined SWNFL side at Busselton the next Sunday. The Official Opening function was performed by the Minister for Lands, Mr. W. S. Bovell, MLA. The 1960 season was marked by the return of Dudley McAlinden as Coach. After an absence of three years, Dud returned to “have another go” and once again the team responded to him - they were runners-up. The team finished on top of the ladder at the end of the qualifying games with 14 wins from 18 games and with a five goal victory over Carey Park in the Second Semi Final, proceeded straight into the Grand Final. By a strange twist of fate the Grand Final was allocated to Brunswick when they won the Preliminary Final, it meant a home ground advantage to that Club. However, the team had not been defeated by Harvey Brunswick since its entry in 1956, although the winning margin in one of the games was only 3 points. It is history now that we suffered a 21 point defeat with an outstanding performance by their full forward, Jim Rowberry. Bondy Siddons had the honour of leading the team as Club Captain for the season and another young star of the future, Neville Carter won the Club’s Fairest & Best Award. Ritchie Riley with 14 votes in the Hayward Medal was the Club’s leading votegetter in this award. George Annandale from Mines Rovers polled 23 votes to win the award. The 1961 season would see the end of a magnificent contribution to the coaching by Dud McAlinden. Unfortunately the team failed to reach the finals for only the second time. Ritchie Riley was appointed League Captain. In May the Club recruited Kelly Allsop from Donnybrook. 9 South Bunbury has its second win at Churchill Park and the Club recorded another highlight when John Sundbye became the first player to win the Times Medal (Fairest & Best in the S.W.N.F.L. Reserves Competition). Another young player Brian Smith, won the Club’s Fairest & Best Award and also polled the most Club votes in the Hayward Medal with a tally of 12 from the overall winner, Syd Jackson (22 Votes). Perhaps the most important decision in the history of the Club was made by the Committee of the Busselton Football Club on Thursday, February 22nd, 1962, when it appointed former Claremont player Kelvin Allsop (28) as playing Coach for the 1962 Season. “Kelly” as he is affectionately known to his friends, had a distinguished career before joining the Magpies in 1961. He played 54 league games with Claremont during the period 1955-58, winning the Club’s Fairest & Best Award in 1956. He returned to his home town of Donnybrook in 1959 and 1960 as Captain-Coach, and was selected playing coach of the strong SWNFL Combined Team in 1960 against the touring North Adelaide League Team, the Goldfields and Avon Leagues.
BUSSELTON COMBINED - Mid 1920’s Harold Woodrow (Umpire), Bert Morris (Trainer), Les Sayers, Rob Reading, ****, Jack Watson, Bill Hutchins, Felix Thurkle, Dave Reilly, Durrie Dore, Harold Ryan, Gerald Kelly, Geoff Wilkinson, Reg Walsh, Bernie Horan, Ted Carmichael, Tom McKusker, Arty Hill, Dick Pettit, Tiny McLean. This team played Manjimup on Fremantle Oval the day the Fremantle Bridge was washed away.
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Mike Adams won his second Fairest & Best Award, while Neville Carter with 9 votes polled the most Club votes in the Hayward Medal from the winner Syd Jackson (19 votes). The 1963 Season was the start of five successful appearances in the Grand Final by the League team. This feat was only equaled by Donnybrook in 2001. As in 1960, the League team completed the qualifying rounds on top of the ladder with 13 wins from 16 matches, and after winning the second semi-final by 4 goals against Harvey Brunswick, again went straight into the Grand Final. In a memorable game, the Magpies failed by a solitary point to a Carey Park side, which was favoured by an umpiring decision in the last few minutes of the game, when Ray Scott (who then went on to become the WAFL Umpire Adviser) never awarded a free kick to Ian Cameron as he was tripped running into an open goal. To this day, Scott declares that his vision was obscured and that he never saw the offence. Apart from the disappointment of the Grand Final loss Neville Carter achieved a personal goal by winning the coveted Hayward Medal on a countback from Boyanup Capel Dardanup’s Wally Brown with 16 votes. Brian Pross polled 15 votes and was successful in winning the Hume Award, the Pike Medal and the Club’s Fairest & Best Award. Season 1964 must surely rank as the Club’s finest year as it finished on the top of the ladder at the conclusion of the qualifying rounds with only one loss for the season. Ironically this loss was suffered against Harvey Brunswick only two weeks before the finals and it would be against this Club that the battle for the Premiership eventuated. Brian Pross became the first SWNFL player to kick 100 goals in a season of football. He booted 104 goals in 16 qualifying games and his individual match tallies were as follows:- Donnybrook 6 & 2, Mines Rovers 4 & 10, South Bunbury 5 & 8, Boyanup-Capel-Dardanup 4 & 12, Carey Park 10 & 7, Harvey Brunswick 1 & 1, Collie 14 & 10, Bunbury 2 & 8. After kicking a ton for the Season, Brian did not kick another goal during the Second Semi-Final and Grand Final. A 16 point victory in the Second Semi Final saw the Club reach its second consecutive Grand Final. It is now history how the Club beat Harvey Brunswick for the flag and the Club received it’s third Pike Medallist, with Kelly Allsop being voted Best on Ground. Ritchie Riley polled 17 votes in the Hayward Medal, which was won by Ray Scott with 18 votes. However, Ritchie won the Club’s Fairest & Best Award to compensate to some extent for the disappointment of not winning the Hayward Medal. Just as the Club had the ‘wood’ on the Harvey Brunswick Club in 1964, the Mines Rovers Club were to be their ‘hoodoo’ club in 1965. Once again the Club had a successful season during the qualifying rounds, finishing with only two losses, both against Mines Rovers. A three point loss in the Second Semi Final against Mines Rovers meant an appearance in the Preliminary Final against Ted Banks’ Boyanup-Capel- Dardanup boys. Although the press listed it as a danger game for the Magpies, the Club was untroubled to record a 7 goal victory to earn another crack at Mines Rovers. However, the Premiership went over the Darling Range for the first time in League history. A 5 goal third quarter by the Miners to our solitary point made the task of bringing home the bacon very difficult in 1965. Peter Dudley earned the Club’s Fairest & Best Award, while Neville Carter and Kelly Allsop polled 13 votes each in the Hayward Medal which was won by John Rogers (Bunbury) with 23 votes. Brian Pross won the SWNFL Goal Kicking Award for the second consecutive year with 59 goals. Two losses in the opening round of the 1966 season gave the Club it’s worst start for some years. However, only one more loss was recorded for the remainder of the qualifying rounds enabling the Club to finish second on the ladder behind South Bunbury. 11 The Second Semi Final was billed as the “game of the season” and having won both encounters during the qualifying rounds, the Magpies had every reason to feel confident. However, victory could not be achieved and the Magpies went down by 6 goals. A victory against Harvey Brunswick by a similar margin in the Preliminary Final again gave us another crack at the Flag. This Grand Final produced a lively start, with South Bunbury full forward Don Aldersea taking a ‘poke’ at Vern Brockman before the siren sounded to start the first quarter. South Bunbury’s wingman, apparently under instructions to ‘wop’ the first Busselton player within reach should Aldersea be subjected to rough play, immediately flattened Trevor Espinos and it was on for young and old alike. It was a poor start to a Grand Final and seemed to unsettle the Magpies. By three quarter time, Souths had a five goal lead and despite a five goal last quarter by the Magpies, South held on to a 12 point win. Brian Pross, who led the last quarter fight back, won the Pike Medal and Kelly Allsop announced his retirement. For the second time in 12 years the Club Fairest & Best was a tied vote between Kelly Allsop and John Brailey. Neville Carter with 23 Hayward Medal votes was runner-up to Mick Merritt with 27 votes in the Medal.
PASTIMES PREMIERS 1938 Back: Tom Cunningham, Tom Reynolds, Tom Morris, Jack Adset, Guy Wilkinson, Jock McIvor, Darky Whitford, Stuart Armour. 3rd Row: Ted Lilley, Tom Golding, Harry Briggs, Bill Lilly, Tom Rich, Fred Siddons, Reg Walsh, Frank Staples. 2nd Row: Roy Hayes, Frank smith, John McKellar, Vic Gollan, Bob Hunter, Slow Burgess, Chas Pross, Jack Barrett. Front: Lou Western, Skeeta Meldrum, Hector McLean, Brig Tonkin, Fairy Dickhart, Tiny Fennell, Syd Ryan, Reg Beckwith. Inset: Jock Abbey Dennis Cooper
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PASTIMES 1930 Back: Alan Barnard, Jack Lean, Jack Penberthay, Les Sayers, Frank Andrews, Syd Abrahamson, Jack Gabbedy, Les McDonald. 3rd Row: George Chinnery, Vic Neville, Frank O’Connor, Dud Neville, Frank Staples, Jim Ahern, Herb Smith, Percy Barnard, Nat Abbey. 2nd Row: Reg Walsh, George Barnard, Clem Bignell, Jack Miller, Jim Butcher, Percy Bignell, Bill Turner. Front: Ted Carmichael, Jack O’Connor, Jack Moyr, Jack Prince, Barney Onions, Ted Oldfield.
The problems were not confined to the playing performances. Match attendances were drastically reduced when vehicles were banned from parking on the trotting track. This course of action by the Council led to the long tern aim to move to a new oval away from Churchill Park, with its own licensed premises. Bill O’Byrne won the Club Fairest & Best Award in 1971, 1972 and 1974, equaling Peter Dudley’s record. Peter Walsh won it in 1973 with younger brother Greg Walsh achieving the award in 1975 and Graham House being the winner in 1976. A young rising star of the future in Peter Dawson won the Club Fairest & Best in 1977 and this year saw the end of an era of football when the Club moved from Churchill Park to its new ground, Sir Stewart Bovell Park. 1977 also saw the completion of the Club premises in June, 1977 and when the Licensing Court refused to grant a Club Licence in November of that year, an unlicensed club permit was issued enabling the Club to trade on certain days of the week. Bovell Park did not prove to be the ‘hoodoo ground’ that Churchill Park did in 1955 when 7 home games produced 7 wins. In fact 7 home games at Bovell Park produced 7 losses, and the Club finished at the bottom of the ladder, the first time in its history since 1955.
Bill & Pauline Kendall’s TYRE SERVICE BUSSELTON TYRE SERVICE QUALITY TYRES TO SUIT ALL MAKES & MODELS MECHANICAL & GENERAL REPAIRS _ ON-FARM SERVICE 5 ALBERT STREET, BUSSELTON _ PHONE 9752 1586 14 A rags to riches story followed in 1978, when the Club rewrote the history book by coming from last to a Premiership. It is believed that no club in the SWNFL has achieved this feat. The appointment of Kelly Allsop, the Club’s most successful coach since it joined the SWNFL, Peter Fancote as Reserves Coach and Peter Walsh as Colts Coach saw the Club emerge from the doldrums with the following achievements:- l A League Premiership - the first in 11 years l An undefeated Colt’s Premiership l Champion Club by winning the inaugural Swan Shield (Club performance in all 3 Grades) l A third Hayward Medal win by Wayne Watterson l A sixth Pike Medal win by Graeme Evans l 113 goals by Colts player, Ken Davies The Club premises were officially opened on April 1st, 1978. In a team that probably did not boast the stars of the 1960 teams, the League Team simply went about their business in a methodical and workman like manner, during the qualifying games. However, in the Grand Final, several outstanding performances by Steve Lewis, who nullified the height and bulk of Mike Leroy, Bill O’Byrne who grounded the high flying Basil Little, Graeme Evans who beat three opponents with his blistering pace and high marking, Jamie Howlett who ran rings around the Maroons little men and Graham House who had too much creative ability for Chris Headly, enabled the Club to bring home another Premiership. League Fairest & Best was won by Steve Lewis and considering that he had not played football for 4 years, his efforts during the season were all the more meritorious. Again, success was followed by three disastrous years in which only 14 out of 54 games were won. The Club secured the services of Doug Peake as Coach, but through retirements and transfers, 12 of the 1978 Premiership side were missing and the Club found the losses too great to overcome during the 1979 Season. David Regan was appointed Club Captain. Although the Team did not fare very well, individual performances came to the fore with Peter Dawson, Dave Roberts and Doug Peake being selected in the All Star Country Team, with Peter also winning the Wesfarmers Medal for the Fairest & Best in the Final. Dave Collard won the Spencer Motors Best First Year Player Award and Shane Brennan won the Club’s Fairest & Best. Again in 1980, the League team were slow to start and their second round performances showed that the potential was there when they won five of their games. Dave Roberts was appointed Captain and completed a successful year by being runner-up in the Hayward Medal with 20 votes, behind John Cormack of Carey Park with 23 votes, and winning the Town & Country $500 Best Player Award for the SWNFL. He was also a member of the successful South West Carnival Team and once again was named in the Country All Stars Team. Mike Armstrong and Peter Dawson were also members of the Carnival Side, with Doug Peake again Coach of both the Carnival Side and the All Stars Team. Shane Brennan won his second successive Club Fairest & Best award. The 1981 season again promised much, but produced little as far as success on the field. The combination of Doug Peake as Coach and Dave Roberts as Captain was announced and optimism of the Club performance was high. However, the League side ended the season second last with only four wins and financial problems plagued the Club, with a request to the Shire for a deferment of loan repayments. The Captaincy must have agreed with Peter Dawson, as he won the Town & Country Award with 32 votes, five better than Peter Davidson in second place. He also polled 31 votes in the Hume Award but lost on a countback to Paul Pavlinovich and second placed Ross Tyson both Augusta-Margaret River players. Peter was also awarded the Club Fairest & Best Award, making him a dual winner following his success in 1977. Stan Syzmanski won the Club’s Leading Goalkicking Award with 57 goals, which was third overall in the SWNFL competition. During the Season Neil Gibsone, Lindsay Armstrong, Lance Kelly, Robert Abbey and Morgan Eakin played their 50th League games and Graham Clifford his 100th League milestone. Club Captain, Dave Roberts, continued his good form from the previous year by being selected in the SWNFL Carnival Side and the All Star Country Team and again winning the $500 Town & Country Award. He was also successful in winning the Club Fairest & Best Award. Doug Peake, although he had relinquished the coaching, continued as Coach of the SWNFL Combined Side and was appointed Coach of the All Stars Team. Peter Dawson and Graeme Evans were also members of the Carnival Team. Kevin Williams won the Collie Mail Award for the Fairest & Best in the SWNFL Colts Competition. 15 The 1982 season commenced with the 1978 Premiership Captain, Graham House at the helm as Captain/Coach. The League team started the season in good form, winning three of the first five matches. The April 4th Match was a highlight, as the Magpies recorded their highest ever score of 24.19 against Harvey Brunswick's 22.18 at Bovell Park. Stan Syzmanski scored 9 goals and Graeme (Bear) Evans 4 goals out of the total 24 goals. Unfortunately this would be Graham House’s last outing with the Club, as he had to leave the district for work commitments. Ernie Hunter was appointed Coach for the rest of the season, with Peter Dawson elected Captain, but unfortunately the team’s performance fluctuated throughout the year, with the side not being able to string enough wins together. Only seven wins were recorded, with the team finishing in seventh position on the ladder. The Club’s interest in Final rounds football was confined to the Reserves and the Colts teams, who finished first and second respectively, at the end of the qualifying rounds, with 14 wins for the Reserves and 15 for the Colts. Once again, however, the Finals were something of a bogey for the Magpies, with both teams putting in poor performances and ending the season in third position with losses in the Preliminary Finals. Despite the Magpies’ poor Finals record, the Colts team provided their second successive Collie Mail medal winner in Ross Bell. The Captaincy must have agreed with Peter Dawson, as he won the Town & Country Award with 32 votes, five better than Peter Davidson in second place. He also polled 31 votes in the Hume Award but lost on a countback to Paul Pavlinovich and second placed Ross Tyson both Augusta-Margaret River players. Peter was also awarded the Club Fairest & Best Award, making him a dual winner following his success in 1977. Stan Syzmanski won the Club’s Leading Goalkicking Award with 57 goals, which was third overall in the SWNFL competition. During the Season Neil Gibsone, Lindsay Armstrong, Lance Kelly, Robert Abbey and Morgan Eakin played their 50th League games and Graham Clifford his 100th League milestone. The SWFL were again the Country Champions, setting a new record with five successive wins at the Wesfarmers Country Football Championships. Graeme Evans was Busselton’s sole representative in this side. However the SWNFL decided to send two teams to the Championships, with the second side basically consisting of Under ’23 players. Busselton was represented by a young Lance Kelly in the team and he played such outstanding football at centre half forward that he earned selection in the Country All Stars Team, despite competing in the ‘B’ Grade Section of the Championships. Other players in the Under ’23 Team were Stephen King, Vic West and Jamie Howlett. Two Life Members were selected this year, namely Arthur Hutchins, who served the Club as trainer and head trainer almost continuously since his Father relinquished the position in the 1970’s, and Dick Gray, President from 1973- 1976. Dick’s experience and knowledge of the ‘Hotel Industry’ helped the Club gain a Club Licence in 1977. Forty-two players were selected to play in the League Team, nine of whom made their debut. Reserves Fairest & Best was Rob Rose, with Vince Maiolo being the Colt’s winner. If our supporters were disappointed in our 1982 season, they were completely disillusioned with 1983. Only 4 wins were recorded during the season and except for one week when the League team were in 9th position on the ladder, it remained in 8th position for the whole of the Season. Ross Manning had been appointed League Coach, with Dave Roberts being elected as Captain. Key players from 1982 in Peter Dawson and Lance Kelly had been transferred to East Perth, along with Colt’s player Ross Bell. Though at times, the team showed it had the capabilities to extend other sides, such performances were few and far between. Dave Roberts proved he was still one of the most capable ruckmen in the SWNFL, Vic West was playing good football in the centre and Charlie Maiolo was a hard working and goal kicking rover. The team lacked forwards, although Michael Griffiths finished the season as the Club’s Leading Goal Kicker, with 34 goals, with Charlie Maiolo kicking 27 goals. Milestones for individual players were 50 games to Stephen King and Jamie Howlett with Dave Roberts playing his 100th League match. 16 Dave Roberts carried off a great individual season by winning the Club’s Fairest & Best Award, was Captain and a prominent member of the SWNFL Country Championship side, winning its sixth title in a row and being named in the WA Country All Stars Team. Once again the Reserves and Colts Teams reach the the Finals, the Reserves finishing fourth after the qualifying rounds and the Colts second. However both sides again could not make it to the Grand Final. One highlight for the Reserves saw Ernie Lepidi celebrating a victory for the Fairest & Best in the SWNFL Reserves Competition. This was his second Times Medal as he had previously won it in 1978 when playing for Augusta-Margaret River. Ernie also won the Reserves Club Fairest & Best Award with Greg Scott taking out the Colts. In 1984, the Magpies set all new kinds of Club records, unfortunately not very good ones. The Premiership ladders at the end of the qualifying games showed Busselton as a Club as follows:- LEAGUE : Played 18 Won 1 Lost 17 Position 10th RESERVES: Played 18 Won 4 Lost 13 Drawn 1 Position 7th COLTS : Played 16 Won 5 Lost 11 Position 7th It was only the second time since 1955 that the Club had won the Wooden Spoon. The season kicked off with a losing sequence of 12 games, from April 8th to July 1st, and taking into account its 5 straight loses at the end of 1983, meant the Club had not recorded a League win for 17 consecutive matches. In the third match of the season, the Magpies were completely thrashed by South Bunbury, with the Club’s lowest ever score (to that date) being recorded 1.1. This eclipsed the previous lowest score of 1.5 against Harvey Brunswick in 1962. Jamie Howlett kicked the team’s entire score of 1.1. Half time score was 9.19 to 0.0 with the 1.1 being scored in the third quarter. Seven games into the Season, Coach Ross Manning resigned and Tony Chandler was appointed Caretaker Coach. Alex Meares had been appointed League Captain and continued in the role under both Coaches. July 8th gave the League Team its first and only victory of the year, beating Donnybrook 19.17 to 19.12 at Busselton. As the Club notes said, “It wasn’t a Grand Final Win, but it felt like one.”
NEWTON FOOTBALL CLUB 1934 Back: G. Williams, W. Williams, P. Carter, T. Carter. 3rd Row: A. Berryman, A. Carter, N. Rose, F. Barrett, T. Barrett, J. Osborne, P. Barrett. 2nd Row: C. Boyle, C. Berryman, G. Kealy, W. Diggins, F. Lightly, W. Park. Front Row: R. E. J. Burke, J. Glendon, T. Hampton. 17 League Fairest & Best was Neil Forster, with Jamie Howlett leading Goalkicker with 29 goals. Reserves Fairest & Best was David Paine and Colts was Michael Kemp. Charlie Maiola and Neil Forster played their 50th League matches with Steve Potter making it to his 100th League game during 1984. A total of 19 players played their first League game during the Season. After the disastrous years between 1979 and 1984, the move up the ladder from last in 1984 to sixth in 1985, brought some relief to the Club. During 1985, under the guidance of 1978 Premiership player, Peter Walsh, the League team won 9 games, the best in any year since the 1978 Premiership year. The team won its first three matches of the season and was in the top five for 16 weeks of the 18 week Season. On April 21st, it recorded it’s highest ever score against Mines Rovers, kicking 26.14 to the oppositions 12.16, a bit of a turn around from June 24th, 1983 when Mines Rovers 26.28 defeated us 7.7 at Bovell Park. The Club had recruited some very good players from other Clubs, namely Steve Whitfield (18 games for the year), Barry Ross, Club Captain (18 games), Ross Tyson (11 Games), Paul Francis (15 games), Kim Allsop (11 games), Murray Gomme (16 games and 37 goals), Ken Hart (17 games and 29 goals), Jeff Brooks (17 games and 34 goals) and Craig Gibson (17 games). During the Season Vic West played his 50th game and Graeme Evans his 100th. A loss to South Bunbury on August 11th saw the team drop to sixth spot and despite thrashing Augusta-Margaret River, 24.25 to 4.13 at home in the last match, it could not progress into the final five, missing out on percentage only to Harvey-Brunswick. The Colts side was the only team to represent the Club in the Finals and after finishing third, could not go past the position in the Finals. Dave Roberts won the Fairest & Best for the Club, equaling Peter Dudley’s efforts (1965, 1968, 1969) and Bill O’Byrne (1971, 1972, 1974). The Reserves Fairest and Best was won by Vinnie Maiola, with the Colt’s winner being Stephen Fletcher. Club stalwart Ray Avery was awarded a Life Membership for his tireless service to the Club including being the Time Keeper. 1986 again saw Peter Walsh at the helm as League Coach, and with the evergreen Ross Tyson being appointed Captain, it was anticipated that the Club could go one better and play off in its first Finals Round since 1978. This was not to be as despite winning it’s first two matches of year, there would only be another four wins recorded for the remainder of the Season. Eighth position was a disappointing result. The loss of four players, namely Barry Ross, Steve Whitfield, Murray Gomme and Jeff Brooks had a greater impact on the side than previously believed, although the year would be the start of a fine long career for Rodney Griffiths, who made his league debut on the 20th April and played all 18 games. Darryl Smith and Michael Griffiths both played their 50th League games, with Geoff Mitchell reaching 100 games. Again only the Colts side made the Final Round series, but could not finish any higher than their qualifying round position of fifth, losing to South Bunbury by 17 points in the Elimination Final. Dave Roberts created Club history by becoming the first player to win four Fairest & Best Awards. Darren Larsen won the Reserves Fairest & Best and Kirk Tomlinson the Colts Award. Craig Gibson capped off a good year with the Club by being the sole representative in the SWNFL’sninth successive Country Championship win. The talking point in football in 1987 was the introduction of the “Eagles” into the expanded VFL Competition and the effect that this would have on football, both at Country and WAFL level. The Editorial in the 12th April, 1987 South West Football League Budget, stated that:- “ The South West Football League had experienced one of the largest ever player drains to the WAFL as an indirect result of the formation of the Eagles.” Over 17 players had left the SWNFL Clubs to try their luck in Perth. However Busselton had elected a new look board and new Coaches for all three grades - Max George as League Coach, Vern Chitty as Reserves Coach and Ken Hart as Colts Coach. 18 A couple of notable absentees were Dave Roberts (147 games) and Ross Tyson (granted a clearance back to Margaret River to enable him to play several games, culminating in his 200th SWNFL League appearance.) Dave Roberts made one more appearance for the Magpies on May 24th, taking his game tally to 148, before announcing his retirement. New players to have an impact on a disappointing Season were David Scheer (18 games) Michael Krygger (17) and David Fare (17). As in other years, the Magpies won their opening match, against Collie, but inconsistent performances, saw them only win a further five matches, leaving them in eighth position. Craig Gibson only played the first four matches, before breaking a leg, but in a remarkable achievement, returned to the League side on July 12th and, after playing two games was selected in the SWNFL Wesfarmers Country Championship Side. Peter Kelleher played his 50th League match for the Club, while Paul Francis celebrated 50 SWNFL games. A young under 16’s player named Brett Milner made the State Under 15’s Schoolboys side. He was only the third Busselton boy in 35 years to be selected in the State Schoolboys Team. The Busselton Reserves were the Club’s shining light for Season ‘87 winning 14 of their 18 qualifying games to finish just 1.6% short of top position. Consistent performers for the Reserves during the Season had been Rodney Mas, Clint Webb, Bevan Huitson, Michael MacDonald, Michael Griffiths and Neil Forster. In the Qualifying Final, the Reserves easily accounted for Collie 20.8 to 8.8, then in the Second Semi they accounted for South Bunbury, 14.7 to 8.13, to move into their 5th Grand Final since 1955. With Collie accounting for South Bunbury in the Preliminary Final it meant the Reserves had to beat Collie for the second time in three weeks. The headline in the Busselton-Margaret River Times said it all . . . ‘RESERVES BRING HOME THE FLAG’ The Magpies, coached by Vern Chitty, had topped off a consistent Season with a Premiership victory over Collie, their first Premiership win since 1972. With scores level, 7.3 each, at half time, and only a 15 point lead at three quarter time, the Magpie Reserves stormed home in the last quarter, kicking 6 goals to one and recording a convincing 16.8 to 9.7 win. League Fairest & Best was awarded to David Fare, Reserves was won by Peter Davy, with Kim DeMorton winning the Colts award. Russell White was the League Captain and Paul Francis the Club’s Leading Goal Kicker with 45 goals. He joined the list of Club players kicking 10 or more goals in a match against Boyanup-Capel-Dardanup on May 3rd, booting 10 in the Club’s total of 31.22. This score remained the highest kicked again the Boyanup-Capel-Dardanup Club until their name changed to the Eaton Boomers. Dave Roberts was awarded Life Membership for his contribution to the Club: l 148 games between 1977-1987 l 4 time League Fairest & Best Winner l 1978 Premiership player l Club Captain 1980, 1981, 1983. 1988 commenced with great expectations again, but this year the expectations were more certain than in previous years. Peter Kelleher had replaced Russell White as Captain, but two big name recruits were to line up with the Magpies. Craig Earnshaw (ex East Perth & Central Districts) and Robert Poepjes (ex South Fremantle) had a terrific impact in the forward line and the following division in the Magpies first match of the Season against Collie. As the Budget reported, Earnshaw cut loose, kicking 14 goals out of a Team total of 23 and with Robert Poepjes in sparkling form in the ruck, Busselton’s prospects for 1988 look distinctly Septemberish. Added to the two above named players, Scott Kinnamont and Ross Gibson, brothers Blair and Vaughan Carter also made their League debut. 19 Unfortunately consistency was to be the biggest problem, with a winning sequence of two matches (twice in the Season) resulting in a fifth position on the ladder at the end of the qualifying rounds, the first time the Magpies League Team had reached the Finals in 10 years. Going into the Elimination Final against Harvey-Brunswick, the Magpies had tasted some individual success, with Craig Earnshaw winning the National Mutual Goalkicking Award with 94 goals. He broke the Club record with a tally of 16 goals against Boyanup-Capel-Dardanup on July 10th. He became the first Busselton Footballer to lead the Goalkicking since Brian Pross in 1965. Robert Poepjes had recorded 19 votes in the Hayward Medal count to run second to joint winners Mark Skehan and Graham Jeffery (22 votes). Had Poepjes not been injured and forced out of football for a period of three weeks, the result may have been different. Ross Gibson, Michael Krygger and Craig Earnshaw represented the SWNFL at Geraldton and at the Wesfarmers Country Football Championships. To many a critic, the Magpies went into the sudden death Elimination Final as favourites, but victory could not be achieved. After an even first quarter, which saw Harvey-Brunswick 5.3 to Busselton 5.0 we could only manage another 5.5 for the rest of the match, going down 15.23 to 10.5. Craig Earnshaw had been well held and scored only 1 goal. Another highlight for the Club during 1988 was the 16 goal thrashing of Grand Finalists Bunbury in the last qualifying game of the Season before a home crowd. It was also on that day that four of the Club’s players celebrated personal milestones together. They were Darryl Smith (100 games), Rodney Griffiths, Craig Gibson and Todd Regan (50 games). Previously in the Season Jamie Howlett (100 games) and Brad Fraser (50 games) had celebrated milestones. After winning the the Reserves Grand Final in 1987, Busselton (under Premiership Coach Vern Chitty), again made the Finals, only to suffer the same fate as the League side and bow out of the Premiership race in the Elimination Final. League Fairest & Best was Robert Poepjes, Reserves Kim DeMorton and Colts Brett Milner. Life Membership was awarded to Neil MacDonald, who had faithfully served the Club in 1971, 1979-1981 and 1987. Neil was noted for his tireless fundraising work and as a Club Delegate to SWNFL meetings. 1989 saw the Club back in the doldrums, only winning four League matches and suffering some very heavy defeats during the Season. This massive slump in the Magpies fortunes was to once again put us in the football wilderness until 1995. Player losses from 1988 included Michael Krygger, Craig Earnshaw, Scott Kinnamont and Robert Poepjes, and, without any suitable replacements, left the League with not enough talent and experience. The Club had appointed a very experienced ex-WAFL & VFL player in Peter Featherby as League Coach, with Peter Kelleher again being named as League Captain.
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OURCLIENTSCOMEFIRST...SECONDANDTHIRD,IT'STHATSIMPLE. 20 Forty-six players, with only 677 League game experience, meant an average of 14.5 games experience per player. The only milestones celebrated were 100 games for Charlie Maiolo and 50 games for Robert Udell. The match on May 14th against Harvey Brunswick was one to go in the records book - our one and only goalless match, with Harvey Brunswick winning 29.24 (198 points) to 0.6 (6 points). It is also our greatest losing margin of 192 points. With both the League and the Reserves Teams finishing the Season in ninth position, supporters once again had to rely on the Colts Team for Finals success. After finishing in fourth position at the end of the qualifying rounds, it meant a Southern Derby in the Elimination Final, with Busselton fighting for survival against Augusta-Margaret River. The Colts won this match by 1 goal but lost the First Semi Final against South Bunbury, thus ending Busselton Club’s participation in the 1989 Final rounds. The League Fairest & Best Award was won by Rodney Griffiths, with Vinnie Maiolo winning the Reserves and Brian Glover the Colts. Peter Kelleher was the Club’s Leading Goalkicker with 35 goals. The Magpies started the Season well in 1990, knocking over the reigning Premiers and holders of the title for two successive years, in South Bunbury at Hands Oval, by the slimmest of margins 12.23 (95) to 13.14 (92). Then the following week Busselton lost a nailbiter against Donnybrook at Bovell Park by the same winning margin of the previous week 14.13 (97) to 14.16 (100), then came another narrow loss against the Augusta-Margaret River Hawks in the rain, wind & mud at Gloucester Park, when the Magpies scored 6.0 to 5.15. Their next match was a great victory over the Bunbury Bulldogs, but then the Magpies Season virtually ended when they lost their next six matches. With the confidence diminished, 10 out of the next 12 matches were lost, with resounding defeats at the hands of Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault (who had changed their name from Harvey-Brunswick) and Collie. Coach Peter Featherby had welcomed home the return of Lance Kelly from East Perth for his first Season since 1982, and with players Blair Carter, Craig Gibson, Captain Charlie Maiolo, Michael Lange, Darryl Smith, Rodney Griffiths, Mark Colthart and Peter Kelleher still playing well, the nucleus for a better display in 1991 was encouraging. Sadly though, it was also one of the worst seasons from a Club point of view, as the Magpies were to join Mines Rovers as one of the only two Clubs with none of the three teams in the Final Five. League Fairest & Best Lance Kelly, Reserves Shane Brennan and Colts Jason Hayden were the individual highlights for the Season, as no player recorded a personal milestone for the year. Leading Goalkickers for the Club were Peter Kelleher 33 goals from 11 matches and newcomer Craig McArthur 33 from 8 matches. With Peter Featherby in his third term as League Coach and Charlie Maiolo again as Captain, the Magpies began 1991 in a blaze of glory with three sides (League, Reserves and Colts) undefeated in three games. It had been the first time that the Club had recorded three wins in each grade in the first three weeks of the Season. Then the wheels fell off and as the Football Budget Preview of the 1991 Season stated: “The Club did not want to blame injury to key players, but that is exactly what happened.” Club Vice-Captain Mike Gianotti (broken ribs), Craig McArthur (bad knees), Peter Kelleher, Vaughan Carter and Blair Carter all had injuries during the Season. As a consequence eight straight loses in a row were recorded and only another two wins for the Season put the League side in 8th position. The Reserves only recorded another three wins as well, to finish in eighth position. But the Colts, with Graham Pates as Coach won thirteen matches to enable the Club to be represented in the Finals, finishing in third position. 21 The Magpie Colts won the Qualifying Final against South Bunbury 13.5 to 10.11, a loss against Augusta-Margaret River in the Second Semi-Final, pitted them against South Bunbury again in the preliminary final. Winning 9.12 to 7.5, made it a Southern Derby Grand Final. Future League players Paul Milner, Gavin Bunbury and Michael Carter were all involved. The young Magpies led at every change, but lost a cliffhanger by 1 goal, 8.9 to 7.9. Peter Silverwood Jnr. won the Cunningham Medal for Fairest & Best player in the Grand Final. League milestones for the season were 100 games - Rodney Griffiths, Craig Gibson, Shane Brennan & Peter Kelleher and 50 games - Michael Lange, Michael Kemp, Ashley Chitty, Vaughan Carter, Kim deMorton and Blair Carter. Leading Goalkicker was Craig McArthur with 23 goals (in 4 matches) and included 13 goals against Mines Rovers. League Fairest & Best was Charlie Maiola, with Brad Scott winning the Reserves and Robbie Dawson the Colts. Another new year and a new Coach in former AFL player Alan Sidebottom at the helm, the Magpies were tipped to be the big improvers in 1992. We made a good start beating Collie in Collie by 23 points, but a 3 point loss to South Bunbury at Bovell Park was the start of 10 consecutive losses. Only three more wins in the second round could be achieved, but one of these wins against Donnybrook in the last game of the season, lifted the Magpies from last position, thus avoiding the wooden spoon by percentage. Blair Carter, at the age of 23 had been selected League Captain and relished the added responsibility. Two stalwarts of the Club in Peter Dawson and Charlie Maiola celebrated their 150th League games during the Season. The South West Football League Budget of May 10th reported Peter's profile for his 150th League match as follows:- Dawson is a “true blue local”. At school in Busselton he played all his junior football in town before making his debut for the Magpies in 1976 at the age of 17 and stayed there until 1982. In 1983 and 1984 he went to play with East Perth in the WAFL, where he started on the wing. His WAFL career was cut short, when after 20 League games he severely damaged his knee in a clash with South Fremantle ruckman Steven Michael, and after three games back in Busselton in 1985 he retired. But the lure of the liniment was too strong and in 1990 he was back and two years later is playing his 150th League game for Busselton. His long list of achievements include: League Fairest & Best in 1977 & 1982, represented the SWNFL in the winning Wesfarmers Championship Side in 1979, won the Town & Country Award, along with being in many representative sides culminating in playing his 150th and being made a Life Member of the Magpies.
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40 Queen Street BusseltonWA 6280 Phone:9751 5777 Fax:9751 5888 Email: [email protected] 22 Then on the 31st May, Charlie Maiola became only the tenth player to notch 150 or more League matches for the Club. Although Charlie did not play in a League Premiership side, he was a home grown product, who commenced his career for Busselton Football Club, as a member of the undefeated Colts Premiership side in 1978 and again in 1979. In 1980 he won the Colt’s Fairest & Best Award and commenced his League career in 1981, playing two matches. In 1982 he became a regular League player and for the next 12 years gave 100% each week as the sides rover and goal scorer. In 1990 and 1991, his loyalty and efforts for the Club were rewarded with the League Captaincy, he won the Fairest & Best in 1991 and over his career kicked 235 valuable goals for the team. Andrew (Jock) Embry arrived a Busselton as an ex-East Perth League player (24 games) and showed all the poise that earnt him League selection at East Perth, with a series of brilliant displays as a rover or a centreman. These displays were rewarded by being runner-up in the Hayward Medal, just three votes short of the winning tally of Boyanup-Capel-Dardanup’s Brett Glass. However “Jock” had some consolation by winning the Club’s Fairest & Best Award for 1992. Craig Gibson was the leading goalscorer with 30 goals. Busselton’s Reserves had a disappointing season with only four wins. The Reserves Fairest & Best Award winner was Jason Rule. The Colts team, under Coach Graham Pates, continued its good form of 1991, by again reaching the Grand Final and having a replay of last years Grand Final with the Augusta- Margaret River Hawks. The Hawks had won both the qualifying games during the season by comfortable margins, but had to dig deep to snatch victory in the Second Semi Final by only 1 point with 10 seconds to play. A Preliminary Final win against Bunbury, earned them the right for a Grand Final rematch. Unfortunately, Augusta Margaret River as it had done in the Second Semi Final came from behind again to win 8.9 to Busselton’s Colts score of 7.6. Busselton player Paul Scaddan won the Cunningham Medal for Fairest & Best in the Grand Final. Busselton Colts also provided the winner of the Collie Mail Medal, with Gavin Bunbury polling 17 votes to win by the narrowest of margins from Bunbury’s Shane Robbins on 16 votes. Michael Carter was awarded the Colts Club Fairest & Best Award. The League Coaching merry-go-round that affected the Club in 1981, 1982 and 1984 reappeared in 1993, when League Coach Alan Sidebottom walked out on his team half way through their second game against South Bunbury, on May 2nd. The Club had welcomed back Vaughan Carter (Subiaco 20 games) and Brett Milner (East Perth 3 games) from their WAFL Clubs as well as Craig McArthur from an injury riddled 1991. A four point opening round loss against Collie, 9.20 to 9.16 at Bovell Park followed by the ten goal loss against South Bunbury the next week, together with the Coaching fiasco, made it a horror startt o the Season. However the coaching upheaval saw Graeme Pates elevated to the League Coach, with Peter Kelleher accepting the Reserves post and success was immediate, with two consecutive wins against Augusta-Margaret River and Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault, both at Bovell Park. A ten goal opening term against the Hawks (full forward Craig McArthur kicking seven for the match), and a 7.6 final quarter againstHarvey-Brunswick-Leschenault (McArthur again kicking a bundle - 8 goals) lifted team morale immediately. The match against Harvey-Brunswick- Leschenault was supposed to be played at Harvey, but the ground was ruled unfit to play and with Brunswick Oval being unavailable, saw the SWNFL switch the match to Bovell Park. A strong finish to the year, in which the League Team won four out of its last five matches resulted in it finishing in sixth position, failing only by percentage to make it to fifth position. A much better result than the ninth in 1992. Two snippets of trivia from during the Season:- l On July 4th, with Busselton’s victory 19.8 to South Bunbury’s 13.7, the Magpies had a half time score of 11.1 23 l On August 1st and 8th, Busselton kicked identical winning scores of 12.10 against Boyanup - Capel-Dardanup at Boyanup and Carey Park at Bovell Park. Craig McArthur became only the third Busselton player in 39 years to be the Leading SWNFL Goalkicker with 80 goals. Greg Tickle and Jason Hayden played 50 League games during the Season. The Club was represented in the SWNFL Wesfarmers Country Championships by Brett Milner and Jock Embry. Brett Milner, who had returned to the Club from East Perth won the League Fairest & Best. Blair Carter had served his second season as Club Captain. The Reserves, under Coach Peter Kelleher had won 11 games to finish in fourth position at the end of the qualifying rounds, but lost the Elimination Final to eventually finish fifth. The Colts, under coach John Regan, also had a fairly successful Season, winning 16 matches and finishing second at the end of the qualifying rounds. However the young Magpies lost the Preliminary Final by 3 points, thus finishing third overall. Reserves Fairest & Best was shared by Keeta Dufall and Brad Scott with Brad Hart taking out the Colts Fairest & Best. Four losses in the opening month of fixtures of 1994 to Graham Pates’ League Magpies was not the start the Club had hoped for. This dreadful start, together with another run of 5 losses between June 26th and July 31st, completely wrecked 1994, although some pride was established at the Season’s end with 3 wins, one of which was against fifth placed side Carey park. A Season’s total of 7 wins saw the team finish it’s year in sixth position. Individual success was however to come to the following players:- BLAIR CARTER : l Played his 100th League match on July 10th against Bunbury at Payne Park. l Became the third Club Player to win the prestigious Hayward Medal with 21 votes. This was even more meritorious since the Club only recorded 7 wins for the Season and the SWNFL Budget ranked him as an outsider against another 12 contenders from other Clubs. l This win also created history for the Club, as it was the first time that a Father/Son combination had won the coveted Award (Neville won it back in 1963 with 16 votes). l Was a member of the successful SWNFL Wesfarmers Country Championship side, playing centre half back in the Grand Final win. l Won Club Fairest & Best for the first time in his Club career. CALLOW'S CORNERNEWS
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Cnr Queen & Prince Street, Busselton Open 7 Days TELEPHONE 9752 1240 A Week! 24 BRETT MILNER l Appointed Club Captain l Member of the successful SWNFL Wesfarmers Country Football Championship Side, playing Back Pocket in the Grand Final win. VAUGHAN CARTER l Member of the successful SWNFL Wesfarmers Country Football Championship Side, playing Full Back in the Grand Final win. KEVIN CATON l Busselton’s new recruit for the year was also a member of the successful SWNFL Wesfarmers Country Championship side, playing full forward in the Grand Final win. NB: Busselton was the only SWNFL Club that provided more than one representative in the Championship side. MICHAEL LANGE l Played his 100th League game for the Club on July 3rd against the “Hawks” at Bovell Park. RODNEY GRIFFITHS l Was the Club’s leading Goalkicker with 35 goals. Three players, Rod Griffiths (35) debutante Michael Carter, who followed his one League game in 1993, with 14 matches in 1994, and new recruit Kevin Caton with 22 goals each, contributed 79 or 43% of the teams total of 184 Season goals. With his 22 goals, Michael won the Archie Martin Vox Country Stores Leading Under ‘19 Goalkicking Award. The Reserves under Coach “Jock” Embry finished in fourth position, but could not get past the First Semi Final. The Colts under Coach John Regan again reached the Finals in third position, but again, lost the Preliminary Final. In the space of four years the Club’s Colts had been runnerup twice and had lost two Preliminary Finals. Life Memberships were bestowed upon Charlie Maiola for playing services to the Club (177 League games 1981-1993), Neil Forster, also for playing services (125 League games 1980- 1989, 1991-1993) and to Brian Anderson for services to the Club. Blair Carter won the League Fairest & Best with Neil Forster winning the Reserves and Stuart Cunningham winning the Colts. If the period from 1963-1966 is referred to as the Kelly Allsop years of influence, then the period of 1995-1997 must certainly be referred to as the Terry House era for the Magpies. He came to the Club as a highly successful Coach, in 1995, with five premierships from five Grand Final appearances. His playing and coaching career stretched over 250 games with South Bunbury, Harvey Brunswick and Boyanup-Capel-Dardanup and also involved winning the Wesfarmers Country Championship Grand Final. As reported in a newspaper article “He believed football should be a mixture of discipline and enjoyment.” He was quoted as saying “I set tasks for my players and expect them to be carried out - that is the discipline, but I also want them to enjoy what they are doing.” His coaching ideas must have been embraced by the players, as after losing the first match of the Season to the Hawks, at Gloucester Park, the team then proceeded to win the next seventeen gamesfi nishing on top of the ladder at the conclusion of the qualifying rounds. It should be acknowledged that there had been an influx of experienced players to the Club, such as Noel McCagh, Alex Rattray, Gavin Greaves, Wayne Smithall, Rod Tenardi, Steve Aarts, Justin Cook, and Michael Miller, but this gave the Team the blend of experience and youth that had been missing from previous years. The seventeen match winning streak set a new Club record, beating the thirteen consecutive wins achieved by the 1964 League team. However, the eighteen home match wins of the 1962/63/64 Seasons still remains a record for consecutive home ground wins. 25 Some very good scores and margins were recorded in the 17 match winning streak, July 30th - the three grades (League, Reserves and Colts) scored 55.49 to South Bunbury’s 6.17. In the League match, South Bunbury’s score of 4.9 was it’s lowest against the Club, eclipsing the 5.10 it scored in 1964. The 121 point margin also became the greatest losing margin, beating the previous record margin loss of 69 points set in 1960. Then two weeks later on August 13th, the three grades scored 60.35 to Collie’s 11.23. It was also the first time since the Club was relocated to Bovell Park in 1977, that it had been able to win all nine home qualifying matches. During the Season League Captain Brett Milner, Vice Captain Jock Embry and Paul Milner played their 50th League matches for the Club. Full forward Kevin Caton kicked 70 goals (including final round matches), but with 64 for the qualifying rounds was the SWNFL Leading Goalkicker and became only the fourth Club player to achieve this feat. Young Michael Carter added his name to the Club Goalkicking list by kicking 10 goals in a match against Collie on August 13th. The depth of the League squad flowed through to the Reserves team, who also had a consistent season winning fourteen out of eighteen matches to finish second on the ladder at the end of the qualifying rounds. The side was again coached by League player “Jock” Embry. The Colts team, coached for the first time by Justin Cook also had a consistent season, winning 12 out of 16 matches and finishing in second position. This meant all three sides were playing off in the Finals, the first since 1978. With all three three sides having a great season it saw the Club win the Swan Shield as the Champion Club in the SWNFL, again the first time since it last won it in 1978. The euphoria of the 1995 season was absolutely shattered in the Final rounds for the League team, as it was bundled out of the race for the SWNFL Premiership, with two straight losses. A Second Semi Final loss to the Hawks, in which the team was kept scoreless until the 8 minute mark of the second quarter and a 57 point loss to Carey Park in the Preliminary Final was total disappointment for all concerned. However the Magpies were still in the running for two flags when both the Reserves and the Colts Teams made it through to the Grand Final. The Colts commenced the Grand Final proceedings against an undefeated Bunbury Colts team and unfortunately the 16.11 to 10.8 scoreline saw the Bulldogs maintain their unbeaten record for the year. It was a different story however in the Reserves Grand Final, when Busselton took the Premiership off favourites Carey Park, with a come from behind win. The Magpies proved too strong to record a 9.9 to 7.9 victory in a high standard game, featuring many lead changes. This was the Reserves third Premiership, since Busselton entered the League in 1955. The League Fairest & Best Award was won by Michael Miller with Paul Callow winning the Reserves and Stuart Cunningham again taking out the Colts. The Club was represented in the SWNFL Country Championship side by Terry House (SWNFL Coach), Blair Carter, Kevin Caton, Vaughan Carter, Noel McCagh and Michael Miller. Blair Carter also represented the SWNFL in the WA National Country Team in the State Championships in Cairns. On the 18th June, 1995 Rodney Griffiths became the Club’s 11th player to play 150 League games. Rodney had made his League debut in 1986, playing in all 18 matches. A testament to his endurance and toughness is found in the fact that his 150 games came from only 172 matches. Playing mainly in a key position, Rodney has been the Club’s Fairest & Best in 1989, leading goalkicker in 1994 and has kicked a total of 121 goals in his career with the Club. After 18 years of disappointments, false hopes and heartbreaks of not quite making it to the Final round series, the Premiership drought officially ended on Sunday October 6th, 1996, when the Magpies defeated Mines Rovers 14.10 to 9.12 and players, coaching staff and supporters gleefully accepted the 1996 Premiership Cup. This had been the longest period between premierships that the Club had had to endure, since joining the League in 1955. 26 Terry House had exercised an option to renew his one year coaching contract for a further year, despite the bitter disappointment of 1995, when Busselton, as competition favourites, exited the finals with two straight losses. The Club reappointed Jock Embry as Reserves Coach and Rod Rykis as Colts Coach. Brett Milner was appointed League Captain for his third term. The Season was completely the opposite to 1995 when one loss and 17 consecutive wins were recorded to have the team as Premiership favourites. 1996 opened with a loss (again) against South Bunbury and four consecutive wins (twice) during the Season, made it a low key, but solid performance that enabled the team to finish the Season in second position with 12 wins. The Reserves, with 16 wins had also finished the qualifying rounds in second position and the Colts in third position with 12 wins for the Season. With all three grades having a consistent season, it gave the Club it’s second successive Swan Shield Award win. Some player losses had occurred from 1995 - Gavin Greaves, Kevin Caton and Steve Aarts had departed from the district, but these were offset by the gains, Ric Toovey (ex-WAFL) had played 8 games at the end of 1995 and had a big influence in 1996, playing 17 games, Barrie Smith, a newcomer to the area (13 games), Mark Harris (another ex-WAFL player) was a solid contributor, Mark Maxwell provided some toughness to the team, Quentin Brown and Travis Hall gave the team extra depth. The extra depth could be gauged by the following example:- 1995 Leading Goalkicker Kevin Caton's 70 goals were replaced by the following spread of goalkickers:- Noel McCagh - 45, Michael Carter - 38, Travis Hall - 36, Justin Cook - 28 and Peter Beckett, Rodney Griffiths and Mark Harris - 21 each. Vaughan Carter played his 100th League game for the Club on July 7th at Hands Oval against South Bunbury, cousin Michael Carter played his 50th in the Second Semi Final against Mines Rovers with Scott Nicolson and Peter Beckett also playing 50 games on the 2nd June and 18th August respectively. Qualifying Final day on September 15 has mixed results for all three teams. The League held off a determined Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault to win a thriller by 1 point 9.11 to 9.10, the Reserves with a win advanced to the Second Semi, but the young Colts team lost its game and had to play a cut throat First Semi Final. The League team booked a spot in their first South West Football League Grand Final since 1978, with a nine goal to two second half whitewash of Mines Rovers in the Second Semi Final at Kelly Park winning 14.7 (91) to 7.17 (59). Busselton had started the second half eight points behind, but dominated after Coach Terry House made two decisive moves. As a newspaper report said, “ Busselton’s last quarter performance, kicking 5 goals to one into a three goal breeze to earn a spot in the Grand Final was brilliant.” Unfortunately for the Club, the Reserves lost its Second Semi Final match and the Colts were eliminated from the finals when they lost the First Semi Final. The Reserves lost their Preliminary Final match the following week leaving the League Team as the Club’s sole representative on Grand Final day. The week leading up to Grand Final Day was kept to a low key affair by Coach Terry House. Most of the players had never been involved in a Grand Final, so it was a matter of keeping the lid on the obvious excitement. An example of this was pointed out in the numerous football articles that were published during the week, which highlighted the fact that the Club’s most experienced pair of players in Blair Carter and Rodney Griffiths had played 300 games between them but had not played in a Grand Final before. The team was going against an impressive opponent in Mines Rovers, who had a home and away record of 17 wins and only one loss. History now shows that 1996 was to be'THE YEAR OF THE MAGPIE’ , as the team absorbed some intense pressure in a heated first quarter, ten lead changes throughout the match, an eight point deficit at half time and a tied score, before kicking seven goals to two in the last quarter, to eventually break the Eagles spirit. 27 The icing on the Premiership Cake was made when Blair Carter was named the Pike Medallist for the Best Player in the Grand Final. This effort was all the more meritorious as he had struggled with injury all year and come into the finals with only four games under his belt. The unluckiest player in the Magpies squad was Travis Hall, who was omitted from the final list of 21 for the Grand Final. Busselton Coach Terry House admitted the decision had been one of the toughest of his career to make and in a rare display of emotion, responded to his decision by hanging his Premiership Medallion around Travis Hall’s neck for keeps. The League Fairest & Best was awarded to Ric Toovey, with Jimmy Gilmore and Brett McMeiken winning the Reserves and Colts respectively. Terry House (Coach), Justin Cook, Brett Milner, Jock Embry and Ric Toovey represented the SWNFL Combined Side, with Jock Embry also gaining selection in the WA Country Side. Life Membership was bestowed on Rodney Griffiths for playing services to the Club (182 league games 1986-1996). Although the Magpies finished second at the end of the qualifying games in 1997, with 15 wins and only 3 losses, we were once again bundled out of the finals, when we were beaten in the Qualifying Final by one miserable point by the eventual Premiers Mines Rovers and then absolutely thrashed by Donnybrook in the Preliminary Final, to end our Season on a disappointing note. The disappointment was all the harder to take by the fact that the Magpies had beaten Mines Rovers by 7 goals at Collie in the last qualifying game of the Season and by 10 goals at home mid Season. During the month of November 1996, after guiding the Magpies to a Premiership, Terry House announced he would continue as Coach of the league team in 1997. He again exercised an option to renew his terms with the Club, despite hints from both sides towards the end of the 1996 season that his time was up. As was reported in the Busselton Margaret River Times on November 21st, he stated that he loved football, the Club had been terrific and he could find no reason for leaving. He was particularly enthusiastic about Busselton’s prospects for 1997. Jock Embry had announced his shock retirement from from the game at the age of 29 and his contribution as a player over the past five years had been outstanding. Alex Rattray had also retired and Noel McCagh had transferred to Mines Rovers, otherwise the nucleus of the premiership side was intact. Premiership Captain Brett Milner was re-appointed Captain with Ric Toovey as his deputy. Rod Tenardi had been appointed Captain/Coach of the Reserves with Barrie Smith taking over the reins of the young Magpie Colts. Both these teams also has successful qualifying matches, finishing on top of their prospective ladders, with 16 wins and 2 losses for the Reserves and the Colts remaining undefeated in 16 matches, equalling the efforts of the 1978 Colts team. With all three grades showing tremendous form, some very big scores were kicked during the Season. On June 29th in the round against Mines Rovers, the three teams kicked a combined total of 77.60 to their opponents 14.10. Then a month later, the combined score against Boyanup Capel Dardanup was 79.70 to 11.12. During the Season seven players has personal milestone matches. Damien Lepidi, Simon Brockman and Justin Cook all played their 50th League games for the Club. Jason Hayden played his 100th League game on August 31st, then on Preliminary Final day at Hands Oval on September 28th, Ric Toovey (50), Paul Milner (100) and Blair Carter (150) all played milestone games in that match. It was reported in the match report that what should have been a celebration for three Magpies playing long serving milestones, Busselton’s efforts on Sunday were marred by poor on-field discipline, as several players got caught in physical altercations. 28 Gavin Bunbury, Michael Carter and Blair Carter represented the Club at the Wesfarmers Country Championships. Leading Goalkicker was Travis Hall with 78 goals followed by Michael Carter with 71. With both the Reserves and the Colts teams winning their Second Semi Final matches, it gave us the chance of two more Premierships in the lower Grades and the headlines boldly said it all - “MAGPIES TAKE TWO FLAGS!” Busselton’s Reserves and Colts teams made up for the inglorious departure of the League side from the finals when they both won Premierships in South West Football League Grand Finals. The Reserves had now won the Flag for the second time in three years, while the Colts became only the second Busselton team to go through an SWFL Season undefeated. Captain Danny Hatton was presented with the Bernie Cunningham Medal for his Best on Ground performance. The Busselton Reserves set up their victory against Augusta-Margaret River in a derby Grand Final with a surprised spirited opening against the breeze, to hold a one goal lead in the first term before going on to win 11.8 to 6.9. Leigh Butcher was awarded the medal for his Best on Ground performance. League Fairest & Best was awarded to Ric Toovey, with Michael Lange and Adam O’Byrne receiving the Reserves and Colts Fairest & Best Awards respectively. The Club won its third Swan Shield in succession. The Shield is awarded annually to the most successful Club in the SWFL, based on the performances of the Club’s three Grades, Colts, Reserves and League. For reasons only known to those involved, Terry House’s successful association with the Club came to an abrupt and acrimonious end in October 1997. The Busselton-Margaret River Times reported on October 30th, 1997, in a bold headline “HART & HYNES IN JOINT BID TO COACH BUSSELTON.” David Hart, a veteran of 187 AFL games with the West Coast Eagles and an All Australian Player in 1994, would coach the League Team, while David Hynes, a classy ruckman with West Coast and Fremantle Dockers would play for the Magpies and be Assistant Coach. However the Club’s written agreement with Terry House to continue as the League Coach in 1998 had already been announced to the League players a fortnight before the start of the SWNFL Finals. “I was already re-appointed, as simple as that” a bitter Terry House said in the report, when told by Club president Steve Turner that the League Coaching position was suddenly “Up for grabs” and that House would need to re-apply for the job if he wanted it. Another month elapsed, when on November 27th it was again reported in the Busselton-Margaret River Times that the announcement of the League Coach for the 1998 Season would be delayed and that neither Hart nor House were in contention. Terry House confirmed that he had not applied for the job. Then on December 18th, 1998 it was announced that former East Perth Footballer Brett Jukawics had been appointed Playing Coach for the next two seasons. This followed the controversial decision by the Magpie Committee, two months previously, to rescind its offer to Terry House to continue in the post. Despite the controversial start to the football Season, the Magpies League team won fourteen home and away games, to finish in second position on the ladder and once again qualify for the Finals for the fourth successive year. Although Brett Jukawics had been appointed Playing Coach, Ric Toovey was appointed Co- Captain and played in fourteen matches, with Jukawics only playing eight. Another bit of trivia occurred during the Season when for the second time in the Club’s history, identical winning scores were recorded. 24.25 was kicked on August 9th and 16th against Augusta-Margaret River and South Bunbury respectively. The Reserves with fifteen wins and the Colts with ten wins, ensured the Club retained the coveted Swan Shield for the fourth successive year. 29 First round of Finals and the Colts started the day off well, defeating Carey Park in the Elimination Final 13.8 to 5.10, then the Reserves defeated Collie 12.7 to 4.10 to earn a spot in the Second Semi Final. Unfortunately the League team could not complete the trifecta when it lost to Bunbury 12.11 to 10.10. The team had not been able to beat Bunbury in its two qualifying rounds and had to therefore front up to a cut throat First Semi Final against Mines Rovers. Playing at Payne Park, on a ground that the Magpies do not win too many games at, the League team recorded a good hard fought win against Mines Rovers, 12.13 to 9.4. The Reserves defeated Carey Park 13.9 to 6.12 to advance to the Grand Final for the second successive year and the Colts advanced to the Preliminary Final, with a 10.8 to 7.10 win against South Bunbury. The big question to be answered was whether the League could defeat Bunbury for the first time in four clashes and go on to have a crack at the big one, or would it be out of contention in the Preliminary Final for the third time in four seasons. Unfortunately, it was the latter, suffering a massive 52 point loss to the Bulldogs. The team could only manage 6.5 to Bunbury’s 14.9.The young Magpie Colts joined the Reserves for Grand Final Day with a 7.5 to 2.7 win against Augusta-Margaret River. A sad loss in the week leading up to the Preliminary Final, was the passing away of Club Time Keeper Ray Avery. Ray had been associated with football in the District for about forty years and given hundreds of hours of hard work to the Club. Grand Final Day and the Busselton Colts created history when it became the first team to come from the Elimination Final to win the Flag in the South West Football League. In a feat that many considered impossible, the young Magpies side defeated a much older Harvey Brunswick Leschenault team, which had gone through the season undefeated until the match that counted. The young Magpies led at quarter time and went on to win 10.8 to 6.6, with 15 year old Scott Tondut kicking 6 goals. Scott Johnstone won the Bernie Cunningham Medal for the Best Player in the Grand Final. Unfortunately a double Premiership could not be achieved, when Collie, who led the Reserves Competition for most of the Season, defeated a gallant Reserves team by 23 points, 7.6 to 3.7. Personal Milestones for the 1998 Season included:- l Brett Milner - 100 League games on 10th May, 1998 l Wayne Smithall - 50 League games in the Preliminary Final l Michael Miller - 50 league games on 9th August 1998 against Augusta-Margaret River, where 24 of the last 25 goals were kicked by Busselton l On 19th July 1998 all three Milner brothers, Brett, Paul and Michael played League together, a first for the Club. Michael Miller became the Club’s fourth Hayward Medallist, when he polled 26 votes, to defeat the favourite Heath East from Donnybrook on 21 votes. So unexpected his win, Michael was not present at the count and his team mates collected his medal for him. Michael Miller, Blair Carter and Damien Lepidi were Busselton’s representatives at the Wesfarmers Country Championships. Miller was also selected in the WA Country Team. League Fairest & Best was Michael Miller, Reserves Craig Wood and Colts Jaron Mitchell. Blair Carter was bestowed Life Membership for playing services to the Club (168 games 1988-). Leading Goalkicker was Travis Hall with 49 goals. Just as the Season commenced in a sensational manner, it concluded in extraordinary circumstances, with league Coach Brett Jukawics quitting the Club and the Town, just nine months into his two year contract. He had been a figure of controversy in his nine months, with temper outbursts and off field antics, testing relationships with players and officials. Despite the announcement that former AFL Player David Hart had been appointed League Coach for the 1999 season, it was a case of back to the position of being out of the Finals again, when only eight wins could be achieved during the year. Three losses in the opening rounds, was followed by three wins in the next three weeks. The first of those wins was against Harvey-Brunswick-Leshenault on May 8th at Brunswick, and this was more than just a win for Vaughan Carter, who played his 150th League Game for the Magpies. The one point win (10.8 to 9.13) was only the 11th time in forty-two matches at the ground and for the players to respond to this special occasion, added more to the celebrations of having their first win for the season. 30 The other highlight of a disappointing Season occurred on August 15th, when the highest ever score of 44.17 was recorded by the Magpies against the Eaton Boomers at Bovell Park. Michael Carter put his name into the Club Record Book that day, when he kicked 13 goals for the match. Only Craig Earnshaw, twice (16 and 14) and Brian Pross, once (14) had achieved higher individual goalkicking performances in a match. As it is a record score for the Club, the details should be recorded in this history of the Club. Busselton 6.2 21.9 31.16 44.17 281 Eaton Boomers 0.1 1.1 2.2 2.3 15 Goals: M. Carter 13.2, V. Carter 6.2, R. Hoath 6.1, B. Smith 4.2, M. Hodge 3.3, N. Hammond 3.1, P. Beckett 2.2, M. Stojanovski 2.0, R. Langridge, D. Fancote 1.1, M. Harris, W. Smithall, T. Hart 1.0, Forced 0.2. Best: M. Carter, P. Beckett, R. Hoath, V. Carter, S. Brockman, N. Hammond, M. Hodge. On a day when the Eaton Boomers Club were put to the sword, the Reserves defeated them on a forfeit and the young Colts team won 40.22 to 0.3. Of this score, young Colts full forward Scott Tondut kicked a match total of 16 goals, five of them off his (non preferred) left foot, as a result from an offer from League Captain Paul Milner, that if he could kick five goals off his left foot, he would buy Scott a Carton of Jim Beam & Cola Cans. The (left foot) five goals came up before half time and he then reverted to his right foot to notch another eleven for the match. Other players to reach milestone games in 1999 were Mark Harris and Travis Hall, 50 League games (in the opening match of the Season), Dean Fancote and Mark Stojanovski, 50 League games on May 2nd and 23rd respectively and Peter Beckett 100 League games on May 29th. On September 5th, in the last qualifying match of the Season, young Scott Tondut notched his 100th goal for the Season for Busselton, 97 for the Colts team and 3 for the League. The Reserves under Coach Gary Johnston and the Colts, again under the leadership of Coach Peter Kelleher had recorded 13 wins and 14 wins respectively, to each finish in third position and earn the right to participate in the Finals. Both teams won their respective Qualifying Finals, the Reserves beating Bunbury 16.8 to 8.7 and the Colts defeating South Bunbury by 5 points 12.7 to 11.8. Then, in a decision which caused an uproar in the Club, both teams had to travel to Collie to play their Second Semi Final matches. The Reserves lost to Carey Park 4.2 to 15.8 and the Colts lost to Harvey-Brunswick-Leshenault 5.8 to 7.12. Preliminary Final day was back in Bunbury and had mixed results for the teams. The Reserves lost to Bunbury 7.7 to 11.7, the team they had beaten in the Qualifying Final and the Colts had to again defeat South Bunbury to reach their third consecutive Grand Final. In a nail biter, the young Magpies took the lead 6 minutes into the second quarter and held on to again beat South Bunbury by less than a goal 8.11 to 8.8. It is now history that for the third year in a row, the Busselton Colts stood tall, by again defeating Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault 11.8 to 5.2. Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault had only lost won game for the year, but lost the one that really matters. It was the first time Busselton had completed a hattrick of Premierships in either Colts, Reserves or League football in the South West Football League Competition. Ricky Hoath was named the Cunningham Medallist for the Best Player in the Grand Final. League Fairest & Best was awarded to Vaughan Carter and Leading Goalkicker was Michael Carter with 41 goals. Reserves Fairest & Best was Jeff Brearlley with Morgan Bendall winning the Colts Award. Vaughan Carter was bestowed Life Membership for his playing career of 163 games from 1988. When David Hart (the Coach who had been contracted to Coach for two years) dropped a bombshell and relinquished the position for financial and family reasons, it meant the Club had to appoint its fourth League Coach in four years. Phil Austin, a relatively unknown person in Busselton had arrived in the district in 1999 and was appointed to the position for a two year term. His credentials included being a seven time Premiership player and a successful Coach in Merredin and Newman. 31 The Club also lost the services of Reserves Coach for the last two years Gary Johnston, who moved to Perth. Chris Kemp was appointed Playing Coach in his place. Peter Kelleher continued on for his third term as Colts Coach. Unfortunately 2000 saw a large turnover of experienced players leave the Club. Peter Beckett (111 games), Wayne Smithall (64) and the big four package of Travis Hall (66), Jason Booth and the Milner brothers, Brett and Paul (258 between them) transferring to Bunbury and Dean Fancote (64) retired to the social football scene. These losses were offset, to some extent, by the return of Michael Miller (travelling), Aaron Gale (East Perth), Darren McDonald (Kalgoorlie) and Craig Lucev (Boddington). Mark Harris was appointed Captain and with the Carter Boys, Blair and Michael, and some promising young players in the squad it was believed a reasonable Season could be achieved. The 8/10 win/loss record (the same as 1999) meant a seventh position on the ladder again. The eight wins included victories over fifth placed Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault, Mines Rovers (second) and South Bunbury (third) suggesting, perhaps, the Team had under achieved. Young player Rowan Langridge won the Cheque Exchange $500.00 Rising Star Award and also represented the SWFL at the Wesfarmers Dalgety Country Championships, together with Darren McDonald, Mark Hodge, Jamie Stewart, Jim Gilmore, Craig Lucev and Adrian Pradera. With the addition of a South West Colts Team in the Country Championships, Busselton provided a further eight players for the Colts team, making it the SWFL Club with the most representatives (seven in the League Team bringing the total to fifteen players and with Colts Coach Peter Kelleher). Sean Boyes (Combined Side Captain) was joined by Glen Ebert, Scott Tondut, Morgan Bendall, Steve Morgan, Aaron Beckett, Nick Hammond and Matt Galonski. This was the first time the South West Football League had entered a team in the Colts Division and it won the Grand Final at its first attempt. Peter Kelleher (Coach ) and Glen Ebert were rewarded with selection in the Grain Pool “Allstars Team”. Mark Hodge was the Club’s Leading Goalkicker with 39 goals, followed closely by Michael Carter with 35 goals. Michael also played his 100th League game on July 2nd, celebrating with a win against the Eaton Boomers and kicking six goals himself. A total of 51 players fronted up for the League team, the most since 52 were used in 1987. Carey Park's score of 1.9 on June 25th, became that Club’s lowest ever score against the Magpies, eclipsing their previous lowest of 1.10 in 1964. On June 4th & 11th, the Magpies losing score was 13.7, the first time in the Club history that identical consecutive losing scores had occurred. While the League Season was not up to expectations, the Reserves and Colts both finished on top of their respective ladders, with the Reserves winning 13 matches and the Colts going through undefeated for the first time. Michael Lange from Busselton’s Reserves capped off a great season by winning the Times Medal as Fairest & Best in the SWFL Reserves Competition. Michael polled 14 votes to win from Mines Rovers player Paul Moyes on 12 votes, but in a strange twist of fate, his team mate Brad Smith actually polled the most votes (22) but was ineligible to win after receiving a red card and fine during the Season. Both the Reserves and the Colts had big margin wins in their Second Semi Final appearances and were at short odds to record Premierships against their respective opponents Carey Park and Donnybrook. It is now history that for the second time in three years, it was a Flag double for the Magpies. For the Colts it was their fourth straight Premiership and completed an outstanding year for the young Magpies, who were undefeated and finished the home and away season rounds with a percentage exceeding 600. It also completed a hat trick of Colts Premierships for Coach Peter Kelleher and enabled classy full forward Scott Tondut to reach 100 goals for the Season, for the second year in a row. Scott won the Bernie Cunningham Medal after being adjudged Fairest & Best Player in the Grand Final with his seven goal performance. 32 To cap off the day, the Reserves won a thriller from Carey Park, 8.4 to 7.6, when Nat Marsden goaled with only minutes to go in the final quarter. The Magpies failed to score in the opening term, while Carey Park aided by the breeze piled on 4.1. The Barry House Medal for Fairest & Best on the Ground was won by Brad Smith. The End of Season Award Night saw Michael Miller cap off another consistent season by winning the League Fairest & Best Medal, with Brad Smith winning the Reserves and Josh Rendall the Colts Medals for their Grades. Life Membership was awarded to John Regan and Les Rule, for services to the Club. 2001 with Phil Austin in his second year as League Coach saw him joined by new Reserves Coach Ray Gasmire, replacing Chris Kemp who had bowed out after the Reserves successful year and new Colts Coach Shaun Amiss taking over from Peter Kelleher who had transferred to Augusta-Margaret River to take up their League Coaching position. Unfortunately, the Magpies lost a host of players to our southern neighbours, both ready made League players and young Colts players from the previous years Premiership side. The year could only be described as disappointing with only two wins being recorded, both coming against the lowly Eaton Boomers side. Two lots of eight losses were registered, one set at the beginning of the season, followed by another at the end of the year, making it the worst effort, since the Club had only one win in 1984. The team did endure two narrow losses, a five point loss to Mines Rovers and a 2 point loss to Augusta Margaret River. However, probably the most heart breaking loss would have been on May 27th, in Blair Carter’s 200th League game for the Magpies, against Augusta Margaret River at Bovell Park. Leading by 14 points, with a little time to go in the third quarter, the Hawks put on seven goals to the Magpies one, putting a damper on Blair’s big day. Blair became only the fifth player in the history of the Club to notch 200 League games. The League team had Michael Miller, Blair Carter, Craig Lucev and Darren McDonald in the South West League squad for the Wesfarmers-Dalgety Country Championships, while the Under 20’s included Busselton’s Glen Ebert, Brad Kearney, Steve Morgan and Adam Kemp. The South West Colts had a runaway win in the Grand Final and although the League side missed out on the Grand Final, Michael Miller was named in the Combined Country side. The Busselton Reserves finished sixth on the ladder, after winning eight games for the Season. Once again, the young Magpie Colts, swept all before them, finishing on top of the ladder again with thirteen wins, and again making it to their fifth successive Grand Final, against an Eaton Boomers side looking for their first ever Premiership for their Club. A thrilling two point victory and the young Magpies had equaled Bunbury’s record of five consecutive Colts Premierships, although the team had to wait on the result of a free kick, awarded seconds before the final siren to an Eaton player, less than fifty metres from goal. Best on the ground was sixteen year old Nigel Lee, who was awarded the Bernie Cunningham Medal for his efforts. Rowan Langridge, Trot Hart and Leigh Butler celebrated 50 League games and Captain Mark Harris 100. Michael Miller won another League Fairest & Best Award, his fourth, to equal David Roberts’ efforts in the 1980’s. The Leading Goalkicker was Troy Hart with 46 goals. Josh Rendall, joint runner-up in the Collie Mail Medal for the SWFL Colts Competition was awarded the Colts Fairest & Best Medal and Adam Dehring the Reserves Fairest & Best Award. After the disappointing 2001 Season, two new coaches were appointed to lead the League and Reserves sides in 2002. Roger Crouch, a former 1979 East Fremantle Premiership player of 78 games, with coaching experience with Northampton and Brigades in the Great Northern League and Playing Coach with Augusta Margaret River in 1987, was appointed League Coach. His aim was to mould a young League team into a team, which could reap the benefits in future years and to change the way the players perceived what was required to be a footballer at the Busselton Football Club. With a dearth of senior players available, Roger set out to get some more experience back to blend with the 15 or so players, who were under the age of 21. 33 Dean Fancote was enticed back from the social competition, Vaughan Carter returned after a two year absence with a knee injury and Blair Carter put on hold his retirement plans. As well Aaron Beckett and Scott Tondut, only youngsters themselves, returned to the Club after a Season down South. Craig Lucev (36 League games) was appointed Captain. Rod Tenardi, who had led the Reserves as Captain/Coach to a Premiership in 1997 was appointed Coach of the Reserves, with the aim of retaining harmony on and off the field, in a year of changing philosophies. The Colts team was again under the leadership of Shaun Amiss. The season did not open too well, with the Club being involved in a piece of history by being the first opponent for the newly formed Collie Eagles (Collie & Mines Rovers had amalgamated into one side ) and all three sides went down. The league side were thumped by 88 points, with the Reserves and the Colts losing by 13 and 16 points respectively. The Newspaper report stated that the Magpies had fielded their most inexperienced League unit for more than a decade and had a tough introduction to the new season at Collie. However, Roger continued to implement his stated objectives and during the season 11 young players made their League debut, while a further 5, with only one game experience under their belts also debuted. With such a young list, inconsistency was a major problem, with a win, loss, win pattern occurring over a few weeks. During the season, the young Magpies outpointed the Collie Eagles (twice) and also had a 5 point victory over South Bunbury. In the end 8 wins for the season gave them sixth position on the ladder.On June 30th, 2002 Blair and Vaughan Carter played the 900th & 901st League games for the Carter Family at Busselton Football Club. These games were played by Neville (224), Doug (195), Blair (222), Vaughan (170) and Michael (104) in a reign that commenced in 1957 and ended in 2002. The Club recognised this great achievement when ‘The Carter Family’ were inducted, as the inaugural inductees, to the Busselton Football Club Wall of Fame, having finished their careers with an amazing collective total of 916 League games. Blair Carter, after playing ten League games for the Season, announced his retirement on 222 games, two less than his father Neville Carter. League Team Captain Craig Lucev and Gavin Bunbury each played their 50th League match during the year, while Ricki Hoath and Aaron Beckett each kicked 21 goals to be the Leading Goalkickers. Aaron Beckett was the Club’s sole representative at the Wesfarmers Country Championships. The Reserves and Colts both participated in the Finals, the Reserves with ten wins finished fourth, while the Colts with fifteen wins were again in the top position at the conclusion of the Qualifying Rounds. The Reserves secured a place in the First Semi Final, with a 54 point victory over Augusta- Margaret River, but failed to go any further when it lost to Bunbury. The Colts booked another grand Final appearance, with an opening quarter burst of ten goals to Bunbury’s two and eventually won the match by 69 points. Grand Final Day on Sunday October 6th saw the Busselton Colts playing for six Flags in a row, and that was accomplished when they again defeated the Eaton Boomers by 57 points, 18.4 to 8.7, establishing a new SWFL record. Amazingly Busselton’s accuracy in front of the goals produced thirteen goals from their first thirteen scoring shots. Ashton Hams was the Cunningham Medal Winner for the Best on the Ground. End of Season Awards were awarded to Glen Ebert, League Fairest & Best, Joel Albrey, Reserves Fairest & Best with Kyle Hams taking off the Colts Award. Glen Ebert was also runner-up in the Hayward Medal, with 12 votes, narrowly behind the winner Craig Chiswell with 13 votes. The rebuilding year carried out by the Coaches in 2002, paid dividends in 2003, where the Magpies again made the Final round series in all three Grades. All three Coaches from 2002 carried on, and the results were most pleasing, as the League went from sixth place in 2002 to second position, with fourteen wins, the Reserves made it into third position with fourteen wins and the Colts, with eighteen wins finished second, the first time they did not occupy first position since the Year 2000. 34 The retirements of Blair and Vaughan Carter, were offset by the additions of West Perth Premiership player Chris Rigoll and Collie Eagles player Nathan Bradbury. 112 game player Peter Beckett also returned to the Club and with Colts Premiership players Ashton and Kyle Hams, Brett Davy, Tyson Lee, Bryce Clarke, Nick Hammond, Jon Taylor and Sam Shepherd gaining places in the League Team and consolidating their positions, it gave the Team a consistency not evident in the previous year. Glen Ebert (18 games for the year), Dean Fancote (18), Aaron Beckett (19), Brad Kearney (20), Matt Gallonski (18), Captain Craig Lucev (21), Matt Lepidi (20) and the old timer of 145 League games Jason Hayden, formed the nucleus of the team that only required thirty-two players for the year. The stability of the team was evident from the fact that after a three win/three loss start to the Season, the Magpie League team then won then next eleven games, from round 9 to round 20. During the year, Glen Ebert, Matt Lepidi and Jamie Stewart played their 50th League games for the Black and Whites, with Jason Hayden becoming a member of the 150th League Game Club and automatically becoming a Life Member of the Club. Jason commenced his League career in 1990 and was a Premiership player in the 1996 Team. A seven goal loss to South Bunbury at Hands Oval was not the finish the side needed before the commencement of the Final Round series. The Reserves and the Colts sides had also been going quietly about the task of winning matches, with the Reserves having a five win sequence before a loss, and the Colts, after a first up loss, then went on with a nine game winning streak. All three grades were ready and waiting for Final Round Football to commence. Sunday, September 8th and Payne Park was the venue for the League Magpies taking on South Bunbury (the team that had beaten them by seven goals only a week earlier), the Reserves opponents were also South Bunbury, while the Colts had their southern neighbours Augusta-Margaret River. It was a mixed day for the Club, as the League team lost a close match by seven points, the Reserves won, advancing to the Second Semi Final, and the Colts joined the League side for the First Semi Final, after losing its first Finals match for a few years. First Semi Final Day saw the League coming up against Donnybrook, a team that it had beaten twice during the Qualifying rounds. After a tight first quarter, in which only one goal was kicked by both sides, the Magpies had a seven goal second quarter and eventually ended up 43 point winners. The Reserves suffered an 8 point loss at the hands of Bunbury in the Second Semi, while the big shock of the day came when the young Magpie Colts were bundled out of the First Semi Final by the Augusta Margaret River Colts, ending a six year reign of being Premiers. This meant the League and Reserves sides had to front up in the Preliminary Final against Carey Park the Collie Eagles respectively. It is now history that both sides failed to go past the Preliminary Final, with the League Magpies losing 13.6 to 16.12, and the Reserves losing a tight match to the Collie Eagles. The Club again won the coveted Swan Shield for the Champion Club decided at the end of the Qualifying games. Personal honours gained by the following players:- Kyle Hams, Ashton Hams, Brad Kearney, Matt Galonski, Craig Lucev, Glen Ebert, Chris Rigoll and Dion Horncastle were selected for the SWFL Wesfarmers Country Championships, which was won by the SWFL with a win over Peel in the Grand Final. Kayne Assan created history by becoming the first player to be a joint winner (with Augusta- Margaret River’s Clint Beavis) of the Rural Press Medal for the Best & Fairest in the Colts Competition. Runner-up for the medal was Ricki Watt. League Fairest & Best was awarded to Brad Kearney, with Ricky Hoath taking out the Reserves Award and Kayne Assan the Colts Award. League Leading Goalkicker was Ashton Hams with 53 goals. Keith Golding was bestowed with Life Membership, for services to the Club. 35 CONCLUSION The success of a Club is usually measured by its Premierships and Final Round Appearances. The Colts Competition commenced in 1962, was abandoned in 1966 and recommenced in 1977. During this period the Busselton Colts have been in the Finals twenty-three times for eight Premierships and three Runners-up. The Reserves have competed in the competition from its inception in 1955 and has been in the Finals twenty-seven times for four Premierships and three Runner-Ups. The League Team has also been in the Competition for 49 years and have participated in the Finals nineteen times for five Premierships and five Runner-Ups.
The question is sometimes asked, “Who is Busselton’s most successful Coach? Llisted below are Busselton Football Premiership Coaches and their records. Qualifying Rounds Finals Rounds NAME Years Won Lost Drawn Won Lost GF PS Dud McAllinden 1955-1956 22 7 1 3 2 1956 1960 14 4 1 1 Total 36 11 1 4 3 Kelly Allsop 1963-1966 57 9 2 2 4 1964 1978 11 6 1 2 1 1978 Total 68 15 1 4 2 5 Neville Carter 1967 12 6 2 1 1967 Terry House 1995-1997 44 10 3 4 1 1996 The Late Dudley McAllinden never lost a Final Round match, winning a Second Semi Final in 1955 and 1960, a First Semi Final and Preliminary Final in 1956 and reaching three Grand Finals in 1955, 1956 and 1960. Kelly Allsop took the Magpies to four successive Grand Finals from 1963 to 1966, which remained a South West Football League record until Donnybrook equaled the feat between 1997 and 2000. Neville Carter as Coach did not lose a Final Round match, winning the 1967 Premiership and enabling Busselton to stretch their successive Grand Finals to five, again a South West Football League record for 34 years, until Donnybrook became joint record holder when it reached the 2001 Grand Final. Terry House led the Magpies into seven Final Round matches in three years, winning three and losing four. Of these losses one of them was a Qualifying Final, where the losing margin was only one point.
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HOME GROUND: Churchill Park 1955-1976, Bovell Park 1977- PREMIERSHIPS: 5 - 1956, 1964, 1967, 1978, 1996 MOST GAMES PLAYED: Mike Adams 251 (1955-1969) MOST GOALS IN A MATCH: Craig Earnshaw 16 versus Boyanup-Capel-Dardanup 10/07/88 MOST GOALS IN QUALIFYING SEASON: Brian Pross 104 (1964) HIGHEST SCORE: 44.17 (281) versus Eaton Boomers 15/08/99 LOWEST SCORE: 0.6 (6) versus Harvey-Brunswick 14/05/89 MOST CONSECUTIVE YEARS IN FINALS: 5 1963-1967 FINALS GAMES PLAYED: PLAYED 39 WON 22 LOST 17 ALL QUALIFYING GAMES PLAYED: PLAYED 862 WON 411 LOST 446 DRAWN 5
INDIVIDUAL GROUND RECORD OPPOSITION CLUB RECORD GROUND TOTAL WON LOST DRAWNTEAM TOTAL WON LOST DRAWN
Churchill Park 190 124 63 3 South Bunbury 107 39 68 -
Bovell Park 239 110 128 1 H-B-L 106 44 62 -
Hands Oval 106 43 63 - Donnybrook 102 49 51 2
Collie 104 43 61 - Carey Park 102 48 54 -
Donnybrook 51 20 31 - Mines Rovers 102 41 60 1
Brunswick 46 14 32 - Bunbury 100 51 49 -
Margaret River 38 16 21 1 B-C-D 83 50 33 -
Payne Park 32 11 21 - Collie 83 40 43 -
Capel 25 12 13 - A-MR 78 39 38 1
Kelly Park 31 12 19 - Collie Railways 13 10 2 1 Boyanup 20 14 6 - Collie Centrals 12 10 2 -
Bunbury Rec. 13 9 4 - Eaton Boomers 10 9 1
Eaton 5 5 - - Collie Eagles 5 4 1
Harvey 3 1 2 -
TOTAL 903 434 464 5 TOTAL 903 434 464 5 * In 1974 there was a bottom Five Finals Series, in which the Club played two games. 1950 37 CARNIVAL WINNERS
Back Row: W. Bateman, A. Bartlett, J. Ainsworth (Trainer), E.Piggott, W.Barrett. Fourth Row: W. Roebuck, S. C. Rose, C. Lowe, R. Higgins, J. Drummond, F. Staples (Trainer), D. Scott. Third Row: D. S. McAlinden (Coach), B. Turner, L. Lowe, L. Walker, W. Hughes, R. Siddons, R. Rose, J. Meredith (Manager). Second Row : J. Quinn (Trainer), R. Clapp, R. Sadler, H. Hughes, A. Crouch, D. Hannay, J. Holgate, E. Reeves, J.Oates. Front Row: L. M. Powell (President), L. McCann, G. Roberts, G. Brennan (Vice Captain), N. Barrett (Captain), T. Lawson, J. Bruce, R. A. Black (Secretary).
BUSSELTON:0.2 2.11 7.14 11.17 (83) BUNBURY:4.3 5.3 10.9 12.9 (81) Goals: Busselton: W. Hughes 6, J. Holgate 3, N. Barrett 2. Bunbury: R. Rushton 3, R. Farquhar , E. Hosking 2, R. Buswell, R. Harris, N. Hislop, R. Teede, K. Trezize 1. The match report in the paper read, “ It would be unfair, and certainly very difficult, to pick out any particular group of players or the best in the winning team, as every man was worthy of his place and gave a performance which it would be hard to excel.” 38 Eric Reeves Gil Brennan Jock Holgate John Bruce Bill Hughes Bernie Turner Gordon Roberts TomLawson Rob Sadler Clarke Lowe Lawton Lowe Leo McCann Lee Walker Chum Crouch Rob Rose Followers: Jack Guthrie Gil Brennan Bondy Siddons Lee Walker Nellie Barrett Jock Holgate Reserves: Harry Hughes, Bobb Clapp. Coach : Dud McAlinden
1950 The 1950 Carnival win was probably Busselton’s finest two hours of football in the 50’s. It was a perfect day, hardly any wind, approximately 6,000 fans from far and wide to witness what was to turn out to be a thriller from start to finish. Busselton were the underdogs, being about 10-1 and Bunbury, with their star-studded team, were confident of winning by a large margin. Bob Black, the Team Manager and also organiser of the Carnival, made the statement, “ We run it and we’ll win it !” In the first few minutes Bill Hughes was put down for the count, but Coach Dud McAlinden shifted him to full forward and to his credit, Bill played strongly from there to finish with 6 goals and to be one of the best players. Throughout the game there wasn’t more than a couple of goals in it. Big Jack Guthrie was a tower of strength on the ball and Rob Sadler and Gordon Roberts, two 16 year old wingers, were kicking the ball over long distances into the square. The mosquito fleet of Barrett, Holgate and Reeves, also played their part. The back line was under continuous pressure, but stood up to it well. Chum Crouch at full back played briliantly and Lawton Lowe at centre half back played himself into the ground and had to be carried from the ground at three quarter time. When the bell sounded for the end of the game, Busselton were in front by two points, thus concluding one of those games that will be talked about for many years. Report above courtesy of Gil Brennan, a close friend and admirer of the late Dud McAlinden. (Carnival winners in those days played three games straight - Friday, Saturday and Sunday.)
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First Row: W. Barrett, T. Kirkpatrick, L. Every, G. McKenzie, K. Quartermaine (Committee), Second Row: F. Staples (Trainer), W. Curtis, G. Roberts, Mal Reilly, J. Hutchins, R. Siddons, R. McKinnon, B. Pross, D. Humphries (Committee). Third Row: R. Pettit (Property Man), M. Reilly, T. Standring, J. Phillps, M. Adams, W. Hughes, W. Reynolds, T. Greig, G. Brennan, W. Bateman (Secretary) Fourth Row : D. Powell (Social Secretary), T. Hogg, S. Anderson, M. Cassidy (Patron), T. Radaich (Captain), H. Mitchell (President), T. Reilly (Vice Captain), K. Embling, D. Pettit, J. Quinn (Trainer) Inset: R. Gordon D. McAlinden (Coach).
BUSSELTON:3.1 3.2 10.6 11.6 (72) DONNYBROOK:1.1 6.3 6.5 7.8 (50) Goals : Busselton: W. Hughes, G. Roberts, J. Hutchins, W. Curtis, R. McKinnon. Donnybrook: Fleay 3, Williams 2, A. Howlett, M. Walker Best Players: Busselton: T. Reilly, B. Pross, E. Greig, S. Anderson, W. Hughes, G. Roberts, R. McKinnon, M. Adams. Donnybrook: Trigwell, Walker, Rennick, Fleay. 40 Gil Brennan Bill Hughes Gordon Roberts Jim Hutchins Mal Reilly Ross McKinnon Sid Anderson Trevor Reilly Kevin Embling Bondy Siddons Brian Pross Milton Reilly Ron Gordon Mike Adams TonyRadiach Followers: TonyStandring Gil Brennan TedGreig Ross McKinnon TomHogg Gordon Roberts Reserves: Doug Pettit, Bill Reynolds Coach: Dud McAlinden.
1956
1956 saw Busselton win their first Premiership in the SWNFL. With a special train running from Perth, over 5000 people were present to witness either Busselton or Donnybrook win the Flag. The game itself was played at a terrific pace with Donnybrook appearing to play above themselves and set up a three goal advantage at half time. After half time, youngsters in Bill Reynolds and Doug Pettit had replaced two injured players in Milton Reilly and Gil Brennan. Coach Dud McAlinden made positional changes for the second half - Ted Greig to the centre and Trevor Reilly onto the ball. Both moves were match winners, with Trevor being awarded the Pike Medal, Best on Ground in the Grand Final, for his performance. Early in the third quarter, Jim Hutchins, from the half forward flank kicked a couple of brilliant goals and Bill Hughes followed suit. This set the standard and the Magpies went on to a well deserved win. (Many thanks to Gil Brennan for the Report once again.)
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Front Row: H. Scott, I. B. Lightly, G. F. Guthridge, K. R. Allsop (Captain/Coach), B. C. Pross,C. A. Murdoch, N. P. Carter. Centre Row: R. T. Riley, M. Callegari, S. B. Hunter, T. R. Espinos, B. T. Smith, K. D. Carter, R. D. Pettit, P. Quinn. Back Row: J. W. Davey, M. C. S. Adams, P. C. Dudley, S. Wheatley, V. A. Brockman.
BUSSELTON: 1.3 7.7 8.10 9.14 (68) HARVEY BRUNSWICK:2.1 3.1 6.6 7.7 (49) Goals : Busselton: K. Allsop 3, R. Riley, M. Callegari 2, V. Brockman, S. Wheatley. Harvey-Brunswick: R. Stewart, D. Sine, M. Daff, P.Cobby, C. Baggetta, P.Stone. Best Players: Busselton: K. Allsop, R. Riley, N. Carter, J. Davey, D. Pettit, P. Quinn. Harvey-Brunswick: J. Angel, B. Cunningham, J. Rigg, D. Miller, P. Jones, C. Baggetta. 42 Mike Callegari Brian Pross Vern Brockman John Davey Sturat Wheatley Kelly Allsop Doug Pettit Stan Hunter Doug Carter Ian Lightly Neville Carter Colin Murdoch Trevor Espinos Mike Adams George Guthridge Followers: Peter Dudley Vern Brockman Richie Riley Kelly Allsop Peter Quinn Mike Callegari Reserves: Brian Smith, Hugh Scott Coach: Kelly Allsop
1964
After being pipped by Carey Park in the ‘63 grand Final, it was up to us to prove to the Public, and our members in particular, that we could finish off ‘64 in top spot. As we proved, we did this in fine style, losing only one game to Harvey Brunswick at Churchill Park just prior to the Finals. As with most Premiership Sides, there are the experienced players backed up by youth and this was the case in 1964. We had a most capable spearhead in Brian Pross, who cracked the ton to be the first player in the SWNFL to do so. This he did in the last qualifying game and the ironical part was that he did not score any goals in the two Final games. After a very even first quarter, in what turned out to be a very low scoring game, our six goal second quarter assured us of our victory. Our smaller players in Richie Riley, Doug Pettit, Peter Quinn and Mike Calegari, led the way here and the back line, with Neville Carter at centre half back, held sway all day. After an eight year League Premiership spell, victory - as with all Grand Final wins - was very sweet and the team, after such a great season, deserved their win. Congratulations to a great bunch of footballers - and guys. Kelly Allsop Ed’s note : Winner of the Pike Medal in this game was one Kelly Allsop. I wonder why he didn’t get a mention in the resumé ?
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Back Row : T. R. Espinos, K. D. Carter, D. Neale, V. S. Kinnamont, R. R. McGregor. Third Row: E. Hollands, G. C. Turner, G. V. Gibellini, V. A. Brockman, P. C. Dudley, R. McAlinden, G. House, A. Burns. Second Row : D. Gueronini, G. F. Guthridge, T. Albones, N. P. Carter (C/C), J. Brailey, M. C. S.Adams, K. R. Allsop. Front Row : G. Capewell, J. L. Reilly, W. O’Byrne, M. T. McCulloch.
BUSSELTON: 5.10 5.12 10.18 13.19 (97) MINES ROVERS:2.3 5.9 7.10 10.12 (72) Goals : Busselton: T.Albones 5, K. Allsop 3, J. Brailey 2, W. O’Byrne, R. Kelly, R. McAlinden. Mines Rovers: L. Manolikas, M. Worth 3, B. Banks, S. Farquhar, G. Saunders, J. Sumich. Best Players: Busselton: J. Brailey, T. Albones, G. Guthridge, D. Carter, B. Neale, D. Guerinoni. Mines Rovers: N. Saunders, M. Worth, J. McElroy, L. Manolikas, G. Saunders, J. Bell. 44 Kelly Allsop Vern Brockman Graham House Bill O’Byrne Trevor Albones Ross McAlinden Ben Neale Gary Gibellini Doug Carter Trevor Espinos Neville Carter Dino Gueronini Vern Kinnamont Mike Adams George Guthridge Followers Peter Dudley Vern Brockman John Brailey Bill O’Byrne Rod Kelly Graham House Reserves: Gary Capewell, Toby McCulloch Coach: Neville Carter
1967
1967 was a year of many contrasts for the Busselton Football Club. Brian Pross, ‘Football Extraordinare’ transferred to Boyanup-Capel-Dardanup as playing Coach, and the faith the Club placed on youth, the likes of Gary Gibellini, Graham House, Bill O’Byrne, Rod Kelly, Ross McAlinden and Gary Capewell. That we won all our home games, I think, and our constant improvement during the Season, saw us scrable in the Finals. From there on in, the experienced players, youth, and the pace and ability to kick a football properly, was the correct formula for the Pennant. On ‘That Day’ those who saw the game could never forget John Brailey’s magnificent running dashes, the guile of Trevor Albones on the forward line, George Guthridge’s great bump, Gary Gibellini’s dominance of the centre of the ground, Jack Sumich’s gem of a goal from the boundary, the final siren and the celebrations. Yes indeed, a proud day for Busselton. Regards, Neville Carter.
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Front Row: J. Howlett, W. Watterson, G. House (Captain), K. Allsop (Coach), G. Evans, S. Brennan. Centre Row: A. Hutchins (Trainer), P. Walsh, R. Glover, S. Quartermaine, D. Roberts, J. Cook, T. Pontague, P. Silverwood, D. Grogan (Trainer). Back Row: W. O’Byrne, S. Lewis, S. Potter, K. Place (Team Manager), B. Guthridge, P. Dawson, N. Gibsone, D. Regan. Absent: G. Capewell (Vice Captain).
BUSSELTON: 3.5 4.9 10.14 13.14 (68) HARVEY BRUNSWICK:2.0 5.5 7.6 12.10 (49) Goals : Busselton: G. House 5, R. Glover, J. Howlett, G. Capewell 2, T.Pontague, S. Brennan, J. Cook. Harvey Brunswick: B. Little 4, M. Baggetta 3, I. Kealy 2, G. Jeffrey, M. McCutcheon, P.Shine. Best Players: Busselton: G. Evans, G, House, S. Lewis, W. O’Byrne, J. Howlett, P. Walsh. Harvey Brunswick: K. Warburton, M. Leroy, J. Cormack, W. Sabourne, I. Kealy, R. Warburton. 46 Terry Pontague John Cook Jamie Howlett Steven Potter Graham House Shane Brennan Gary Capewell Peter Walsh Graeme Evans Peter Silverwood Steven Lewis David Regan Neil Gibsone Bill O’Byrne Steve Quartermaine Followers: Dave Roberts Terry Pontague Peter Dawson Shane Brennan Wayne Watterson Jamie Howlett Reserves: Bob Glover, Brendan Guthridge Coach: Kelly Allsop 1978
1978 started the same as any other football season, but finished up one of the most memorable Seasons of my coaching career. One only dreams of going from the bottom one year to the top the next, but I was assisted greatly by a grand Committee headed by Jack Wheatley, with tremendous support coming from the business people. From the outset, the team backed me to the hilt, and although beaten rather badly on a couple of occasions, especially by our Grand Final opponents in Harvey- Brunswick at Brunswick just prior to the end of the second qualifying round, they believed in themselves all the time. Our game was a running one and this paid off in the Grand Final when we ran the Maroons off their legs in what was a fitting climax to the season. Capably led by Graham House, all players were a credit to the Club. There was the experience - Graham (House) , Watto (Wayne Watterson), Bill O’Byrne, Dave Roberts, Peter Walsh and Bear (Graeme Evans) to name a few, backed up by the young blokes in Daws (Peter Dawson), Jamie (Howlett) , Gibbo (Neil Gibsone), Potts (Steven Potter) and company. Our centreline gave us great drive, with Bear’s performance gaining him a Pike Medal, and with a winning mobile division we upset the critics with our running game and showed that a close- knit team working as one will always win out. It is a pleasure to reminisce on such a great Season and to have a Hayward Medallist in Wayne Watterson and a Club Fairest & Best of the calibre of Steven Lewis, capped off with Bear’s Pike Medal, really put the cream on a Season I will never forget. Kelly Allsop. GEOGRAPHE FINANCIAL GROUP Authorised Representatives - AXA Financial Planning Ltd Palm Court Arcade 62 Kent Street _ Busselton WA 6280 Bill O’Byrne Craig Gibson Tel: 08 9752 3344 _ Alex Eades Sharon Monk Fax: 08 9752 3361 Financial Planning [email protected]
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Back Row: Arthur Hutchins (Head Trainer), Ernie Lepidi (Manager), Blair Carter, Vaughan Carter, Justin Cook, Todd Hayley, Simon Brockman, Michael Carter, Jason Hayden, Ryan Burling, Alex Rattray, Les Rule(President) Middle Row: Joel Nisbet, Kylie Mahony, Damien Lepidi, Brett Milner (Captain), Terry House (Coach), Rodney Griffiths, Travis Hall, Paul Milner, Raelene George, Kate Dean. Front: Mark Maxwell, Barrie Smith, Noel McCagh, Andrew (Jock) Embry, Scott Nicolson, Peter Beckett, Mark Harris, Quentin Brown, Ric Toovey.
BUSSELTON: 3.3 4.6 7.9 14.10 (94) MINES ROVERS:3.5 5.8 7.8 9.12 (66) Goals : Busselton: R. Griffiths 4, M. Harris, N. McCagh, V. Carter, J. Cook 2, P.Beckett, M. Maxwell. Mines Rovers: J. Mumme 3, S. Sherwood 2, M. Antonovich, M. Spilsbury, C. Rinder, D. Broadbent. Best Players: Busselton: B. Carter, J. Embry, R. Toovey, V. Carter, M. Miller, J. Hayden. Mines Rovers: B. Barrett, S. Sherwood, P. Bebbington, D. Broadbent, V. Panetta, M. Spilsbury. BUSSELTON-DUNSBOROUGH
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1996
For me the highlight of the ’96 Grand Final were that it came probably a year earlier than expected thanks to the dedicated work of Les Rule, Phil Lukin and Bill Kendell who worked hard to support the team. On the day, naturally, many things happened to bring about the win but the stand outs were undoubtably Rodney Griffiths powerful marking and goals in the first quarter, Jock (Andrew) Embry’s brilliance when moved to the wing, Hairy’s (Blair Carter) usual “in everything” performance, Alex Rattray’s full-on charges from defence where he took all before him and intimidated the opposition and then Spud’s (Vaughan Carter) match sealing goal in the last quarter. Obviously the three days celebrations that followed were enjoyable and capped a terrific year. Also Ernie Lepidi’s input in the Coaches Box cannot be overlooked and the fantastic commitment from Hutchy (Arthur Hutchins) and the rest of the training staff kept the players in good shape. Terry House.
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Father and Son _ Thanks Hutchy’s 50 THE MAGPIES ‘Mr COMPUTER’
When one reads the Club’s history, browses down through the records, both club and individual and any other statistical information on the Club from 1955 to the present day, and wonders who would be responsible for all these facts and figures - there is only one person - yes, Barry Cameron. No matter what you query you may have, number of games played, goals kicked, jumper number, combined games, positions, etc., he is able to furnish it for you; usually on the spot in most instances. The Club is indeed fortunate to have a man of Barry’s calibre in and around for so long. Barry commenced his football in the junior ranks with Easts, but when work commitments, a broken collarbone and an early troublesome knee proved too much, he gave the playing side away to concentrate on the administration. He was assistant secretary to Bill Bateman from 1960 to 1966 before taking over the main position in 1967. After one season study work forced him to take a break until 1971. Once these were completed, Barry was back into the fray in 1972 and held the secretariat until the 1979 was completed. For the first two years of this term he was also Club treasurer. Initially in his early days, the football season lasted from March until September, but from the early Seventies on. it became more professional and in one way or another it became a twelve months of the year job, in particular for the various committees. so when one considers the time and effort Barry put into the Club, the total number of hours would be enormous. The Club recognised his contribution to the sport when it made him a Life member in 1968. When one considers that this was before his last stint of seven years, to say nothing of his continual work behind the scenes since. If ever a person deserved a double Life membership Barry would be the first nomination. He apologises in the history in that it is not complete because of insufficient records in the early stages, but when one considers the painstaking work of checking newspaper reports, budgets ( he has every copy from inception to 2000 ) Club news items as to who was injured and who was promoted to take their place, team lists where available, we feel he has done a fantastic job. Barry is married to Pauline who has been a very staunch backstop for him, as well as being a great “Clubman” herself. Her efforts were rewarded in 1974 when she won the Dick Pettit Award as the Club’s most outstanding contributor. Barry has continued in his role as Club Statistician and has now updated all the data from the 1982 book to be incorporated in this new edition in 2004. He has also added a comprehensive list of all players to have played a League game for Busselton Football Club since 1955. We thank you most sincerely Barry for the job you have done and are continuing to do, and hope that when the next book is released you are still involved. Now, can you tell us the jumper numbers of . . .! 51 KELLY ALLSOP
Without a doubt, Kelly Allsop would have to be Busselton Football Club’s most popular and successful “import” player since the commencement of the SWNFL, if not in the history of our Club. A look at his record :- l Claremont League Player 1955-58 l Claremont Fairest & Best 1956 l Western Australian State Squad 1958 l Joined Busselton Magpies 1961 l Busselton League Coach 1962-66, 1970, 1978 l Coached 5 Busselton SWNFL Grand Finals Winning two in 1964 and 1978 (from last in 1977) with four consecutive appearances between 1963 and 66 l Busselton Fairest & Best 1964 l SWNFL Pike Medal winner 1964 l Played 120 games for Busselton kicking 198 goals (8.1 in his final game from a half forward flank) l Busselton Football Club Life Member 1978
Kelly also coached Donnybrook, Augusta-Margaret River and Boyanup-Capel-Dardanup.
An interesting addition to this is Kelly’s grandson Tristan Read is now playing in his third season with the Busselton Colts (2004) and has taken part in two of the seasons of the six record Colts Premierships in the SWFL. 52 Busselton Football Club FAIREST & BEST
Gil Brennan Ritchie Riley Gordon Roberts 1955 & 1957 1955 & 1964 1956 Premiership Side - 1956 Premiership Side Premiership Side: Hayward Medal - 1954 & 1955 1955, 1960, 1963-66 1955, & 1956 SWNFL Side - 1955 & 1958 R/U Hayward Medal - 1964 SWNFL Side SWNFL Side 1957 & 1958 Games - 76 1955, 1960-62, 1964-66 Games - 60 Games - 135 Goals - 120
Mike Adams Brian Pross Neville Carter 1958 & 1962 1959 & 1963 1960 Premiership Side Premiership Side - 1964 Premiership Side - 1964 & 1967 1955-56, 1960, 1963-66 R/U Hayward Medal - 1963 Premiership Coach - 1967 SWNFL Side Hume Award - 1963 Hayward Medal - 1963 1955, 1960, 1963-67 SWNFL Sides - SWNFL Side SWNFL Coach - 1968 Games - 251 Goals - 31 Games - 234 Goals - 514 Games - 223 Goals - 232 53 Busselton Football Club FAIREST & BEST
Brian Smith Peter Dudley John Brailey 1961 1965, 1968 & 1969 1966 Premiership Side Premiership Side Premiership Side: 1960, 1963 & 1964 1955, 1966 & 1967 1965, 1966 & 1967 SWNFL Side - 1960 & 1961 SWNFL Side - 1964 & 65 Pike Medal - 1967 SWNFL Side Games - 56 Games - 122 Goals - 83 1966 & 1967
Games - 72 Goals - 154
Kelly Allsop Doug Carter Rob McGregor 1966 1967 1970 Premiership Side - 1964 Premiership Side Premiership Side - 1966 Premiership Coach 1963, 1964, 1965 & 1967 SWNFL Side - 1970 1964 & 1978 Captain - 1970 Pike Medal - 1964 SWNFL Side - 1964 Games - 158 Goals - 167
Games - 120 Goals - 198 Games - 195 Goals - 57 54 Busselton Football Club FAIREST & BEST
Bill O’Byrne Peter Walsh Greg Walsh 1971, 1972 & 1974 1973 1975 Premiership Side - 1967 & 68 Premiership Side -1978 Captain/Coach - 1976 & 77 Captain - 1975 Games - 36 SWNFL Side SWNFL Best First Year Player 1969, 70, 71, 72, 73 & 74 SWNFL Side - 1973 East Perth Games - 163 East Perth Captain 1984 Games - 200 Goals - 151 Games - 64
Graham House Peter Dawson Stephen Lewis 1976 1977 1978 Premiership Side - 1967 & 78 Premiership Side - 1978 Premiership Side - 1978 Captain 1978 Captain - 1982 Captain/Coach 1982 Leading Goalkicker - 1979 Games - 21 SWNFL Side - 1977, 79, 80 & 81 Games - 73 Allstar - 1979 GF Medal - 1979 Games - 119 Goals - 114 East Perth Games - 20 55 Busselton Football Club FAIREST & BEST
Shane Brennan Dave Roberts Neil Forster 1979 & 1980 1981, 1983, 1984 Premiership Side - 1978 1985 & 1986 Premiership Side - 1978 Games - 125 Goals - 92 Games - 100 Goals 72 R/U Hayward Medal - 1980 Captain 1980-81 & 1983 T&C SWNFL Award - 1980 Country All Star - 1979-81 Games - 148
David Fare Robert Poepjes Rodney Griffiths 1987 1988 1989 Games - 17 Goals - 16 Games - 17 Goals - 3 Grand Final Side - 1996 Leading Goalkicker - 1994
Games - 182 Goals - 142 56 Busselton Football Club FAIREST & BEST
Lance Kelly Charlie Maiola Andrew Embry 1990 1991 1992 Games - 73 Goals 33 Captain 1990-91 Premiership Side - 1996
East Perth Games - 101 Games - 177 Goals 235 Games - 70 Goals - 59
East Perth Games - 24
Brett Milner Blair Carter Michael Miller 1993 1994 1995, 1998, Premiership Side - 1996 Premiership Side - 1996 2000 & 2001 Captain - 1994-97 Captain - 1992-93 Premiership Side - 1996 Hayward Medal - 1994 Hayward Medal - 1998 Games - 120 Goals - 17 Pike Medal 1996 Games - 98 Goals - 27 East Perth Games - 3 Games - 222 Goals - 149 Teal Cup Squad 57 Busselton Football Club FAIREST & BEST
Ric Toovey Vaughan Carter Glen Ebert 1996 & 1997 1999 2002 Premiership Side - 1996 Premiership Side - 1996 R/U Hayward Medal - 2002 WA Country Team - 2001 Games - 67 Goals 46 Games - 170 Goals - 81 Wesfarmers Landmark All Stars 2002 West Perth Games - Subiaco Games - 10 Colts All Star - 2001
Games - 54* Goals - 35
Brad Kearney 2003 Busselton-Dunsborough Mail Medal - 2003
Games - 40* Goals - 13 58 Busselton Football Club DETAILS
Presidents/Chairman of Directors Life Members 1955-56 Harry Mitchell# 1958 Joe Quinn Snr.# 1957 Lionel Bussell# Frank Staples# 1958 Harold Annal# 1959 Bill Bateman# 1959 Harvey Maslin# 1961 Tom Reynolds# Bill Bateman# 1964 Eric Adams# 1960-64 Cyril Semmens# 1965 Cyril Semmens# 1965-68 Jack Wheatley# 1966 Jack Warner# 1969-70 Bill Hayden# 1967 Ernie Hunter 1971 Howard Manly Mal Reilly 1972-73 Ken Butcher Doug Pettit 1973-76 Dick Gray 1968 Barry Cameron 1977-78 Jack Wheatley# 1970 Peter Carter# 1979-80 Hugh Kinloch 1971 Mike Adams 1981-82 Bill Eades Vern Brockman 1983-84 Jim Clark Richie Riley 1985-86 Peter Fancote Jack Wheatley # 1987-88 Rob Griffiths 1972 Brian Pross 1989 Peter Walsh Neville Carter 1990-94 Neil MacDonald 1973 Dud McAlinden# 1995-96 Les Rule 1974 Doug Carter 1997-99 Steve Turner Jim Clarke# 2000-01 Neil MacDonald 1975 Mike Callegari 2002-03 Ray Dowell 1978 Kelly Allsop 1981 Bill O’Byrne Gary Capewell 1982 Arthur Hutchins Dick Gray 1986 Dave Roberts 1988 Neil MacDonald 1994 Charlie Maiola Neil Forster Brian Anderson 1996 Rodney Griffiths 1998 Blair Carter 1999 Vaughan Carter 2000 Les Rule John Regan Rob McGregor 2003 Jason Hayden Keith Golding 59 SOUTH WEST FOOTBALL LEAGUE HALL OF FAME
HAYWARD MEDAL PIKE MEDAL HUME AWARD 1954 - Gil Brennan 1956 - Trevor Reilly 1963 - Brian Pross 1963 - Neville Carter 1963 - Brian Pross 1986 - Dave Roberts 1978 - Wayne watterson 1964 - Kelly Allsop 1994 - Blair Carter 1966 - Brian Pross 1998 - Michael Miller 1967 - John Brailey 1978 - Graeme Evans 1996 - Blair Carter
TIMES MEDAL COLLIE MAIL MEDAL LEADING GOALKICKER 1961 - John Sundbye 1981 - Kevin Williams 1964 - Brian Pross (104) 1970 - Peter Quinn 1982 - Ross Bell 1965 - Brian Pross (59) 1983 - Ernie Lepidi 1992 - Gavin Bunbury 1988 - Craig Earnshaw (94) 2000 - Michael Lange 2003 - Kayne Assan 1993 - Craig McArthur (80) 2003 - (Joint Winner) 1994 - Michael Carter (22) U’19 1995 - Kevin Caton (64)
HOUSE TROPHY CUNNINGHAM MEDAL FUTURE STAR AWARD 1995 - Michael Lange 1997 - Danny Hatton 2000 - Rowan Langridge 1997 - Leigh Butler 1998 - Scott Johnstone 2000 - Brad Smith 1999 - Ricki Hoath 2000 - Scott Tondut 2001 - Nigel Lee 2002 - Ashton Hams
SWAN SHIELD -CHAMPION CLUB SOUTH WEST FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1978 1995 1996 1997 1998 2003
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YEAR LEAGUE LEAGUE LEAGUE LEADING RESERVES COLTS COACH CAPTAIN Fairest & Best GOALKICKER Fairest & Best Fairest & Best 1955 Dud McAlinden# Mal Reilly Richie Riley Bill Hughes Brian Pross Gil Brennan 1956 Dud McAlinden## Tony Radiach Gordon Roberts Bill Hughes George Lawson# 1957 Tony Radaich# Tony Raidaich# Gil Brennan Bill Curtis 1958 Tony Radaich## Tony Radaich Mike Adams Mal Reilly Laurie Wallingford 1959 Neil Althorpe Neil Althorpe Brian Pross Brian Pross Colin Murdoch 1960 Dud McAlinden## Robert Siddens Neville Carter Doug Pettit Rob Griffiths 1961 Dud McAlinden Richie Riley Brian Smith Kelly Allsop John Sundbye 1962 Kelly Allsop Kelly Allsop Mike Adams Brian Pross 1963 Kelly Allsop Kelly Allsop Brian Pross Brian Pross John Regan 1964 Kelly Allsop Kelly Allsop Richie Riley Brian Pross John Regan 1965 Kelly Allsop Kelly Allsop Peter Dudley Brian Pross Graham Smith 1966 Kelly Allsop Kelly Allsop John Brailey Brian Pross Graham Smith Kelly Allsop 1967 Neville Carter Neville Carter Doug Carter Trevor Albones Graham Smith 1968 Neville Carter Neville Carter Peter Dudley Trevor Albones David Boyle 1969 Neville Carter Neville Carter Peter Dudley Brian Pross David Boyle 1970 Kelly Allsop Doug Carter Rob McGregor Kelly Allsop Frank Geers 1971 Tony Combes Tony Combes Bill O’Byrne Neville Carter Peter Quinn 1972 Kerry Corrigan Kerry Corrigan Bill O’Byrne Vern King John Butcher 1973 Dick Shalders Kerry Corrigan Peter Walsh Kevin Daff Ken Sharp Mike Callegari 1974 Ron Turner Ron Turner Bill O’Byrne Ron Turner Jim Guthrie 1975 Ron Turner Ron Turner Greg Walsh Rick Winch Chris Beckett Kelly Allsop Peter Walsh 1976 Bill O’Byrne Bill O’Byrne Graham House Bill O’Byrne Ian Clark 1977 Bill O’Byrne Bill O’Byrne Peter Dawson Kim Allsop Rob Abbey 1978 Kelly Allsop Graham House Steve Lewis Wayne Watterson Brendan Guthridge Marty Joyce 1979 Doug Peake David Regan Shane Brennan Peter Dawson Jim Guthrie Neil Forster 1980 Doug Peake Dave Roberts Shane Brennan Michael Christian Ron Antoniolli Charlie Maiola 1981 Doug Peake Dave Roberts Dave Roberts Graeme Evans Mick Abbey Peter Fancote 1982 Graham House Graham House Peter Dawson Stan Syzmanski Rob Rose Vince Maiola Ernie Hunter Peter Dawson 1983 Ross Manning Dave Roberts Dave Roberts Michael Griffiths Ernie Lepidi Gary Scott 1984 Ross Manning Alex Meares Neil Forster Jamie Howlett David Paine Michael Kemp 1985 Peter Walsh Barry Ross Dave Roberts Murray Gomme Vince Maiola Stephen Fletcher 1986 Peter Walsh Ross Tyson Dave Roberts Murray Wynn Darren Larsen Kirk Tomlinson 1987 Max George Russell White David Fare Paul Francis Peter Davey Kim deMorton 1988 Max George Peter Kelleher Robert Poepjes Craig Earnshaw Kim deMorton Brett Milner 1989 Peter Featherby Peter Kelleher Rodney Griffiths Peter Kelleher Vince Maiola Brian Glover 1990 Peter Featherby Charlie Maiola Lance Kelly Peter Kelleher Shane Brennan Jason Hayden 1991 Peter Featherby Charlie Maiola Charlie Maiola Craig McArthur Brad Scott Robbie Dawson 1992 Alan Sidebottom Blair Carter Jock Embry Craig Gibson Jason Rule Michael Carter 1993 Alan Sidebottom Blair Carter Brett Milner Craig McArthur Keeta Dufall Brad Hart Graham Pates 1994 Graham Pates Brett Milner Blair Carter Rodney Griffiths Neil Forster Stuart Cunningham 1995 Terry House Brett Milner Michael Miller Kevin Caton Paul Callow Stuart Cunningham 1996 Terry House Brett Milner Ric Toovey Noel McCagh Jimmy Gilmore Brett McMeiken 1997 Terry House Brett Milner Ric Toovey Travis Hall Michael Lange Adam O’Byrne 1998 Brett Jukawiks Ric Toovey Michael Miller Travis Hall Craig Woods Jaron Mitchell 1999 David Hart Paul Milner Vaughan Carter Michael Carter Jeff Brearley Morgan Bendall 2000 Phil Austin Mark Harris Michael Miller Mark Hodge Brad Smith Josh Rendall 2001 Phil Austin Mark Harris Michael Miller Troy Hart Adam Dehring Josh Rendall 2002 Roger Crouch Craig Lucev Glen Ebert Aaron Beckett Joel Albrey Kyle Hams Ricky Hoath 2003 Roger Crouch Craig Lucev Brad Kearney Ashton Hams Ricky Hoath Kayne Assan 61 Busselton Team Positions at Season End
YEAR LEAGUE RESERVES COLTS 1955 Runners-up Sixth - 1956Premiers - - 1957 Third Fifth - 1958 Third - - 1959 Sixth Fifth - 1960 Runners-up Third - 1961 Fifth Fifth - 1962 Sixth Fourth - 1963 Runners-up Fourth - 1964Premiers Third - 1965 Runners-up Fifth - 1966 Runners-up Fifth - 1967Premiers Runners-up - 1968 Fifth Runners-up - 1969 Sixth Seventh - 1970 Fifth Fifth - 1971 Eighth Sixth - 1972 EighthPremiers - 1973 Ninth Ninth - 1974 Sixth Fourth - 1976 Ninth Ninth - 1977 Tenth Eighth Fifth 1978Premiers Third Premiers 1979 Ninth Fifth Premiers 1980 Seventh Sixth Sixth 1981 Ninth Runners-Up Fifth 1982 Seventh Third Third 1983 Eighth Fifth Fourth 1984 Tenth Ninth Seventh 1985 Sixth Sixth Third 1986 Eighth Ninth Fifth 1987 EighthPremiers Ninth 1988 Fifth Fifth Ninth 1989 Ninth Ninth Fourth 1990 Seventh Ninth Sixth 1991 Eighth Eighth Runners-up 1992 Ninth Ninth Runners-up 1993 Sixth Fifth Third 1994 Sixth Fourth Third 1995 Third Premiers Runners-up 1996Premiers Third Fourth 1997 Third Premiers Premiers 1998 Third Runners-up Premiers 1999 Seventh Third Premiers 2000 Seventh Premiers Premiers 2001 Ninth Sixth Premiers 2002 Sixth Fourth Premiers 2003 Third Third Fourth 62 DICK PETTIT MEMORIAL AWARD
The Dick Pettit Memorial Award was first instigated in 1963 in the memory of the man who had given wonderful service to the Club over a number of years, both as a player and a Committeeman. Dick was the father of Doug, who was then himself representing the Club with distinction on the playing field. The award was made to that member who the Committee felt had given the Club outstanding service throughout the year.
The worthy recipients have been:
1963 J Warner # 1977 Ray Avery 1991 D. Taylor 1964 Barry Cameron 1978 Harold Jensen 1992 Mike Callegari 1965 Bill Hutchins # 1979 Brian Pross 1993 Bev deMorton 1966 Ernie Hunter 1980 Ray Avery 1994 Erbie Lepidi 1967 Jack Wheatley # 1981 Bill Eades 1995 Regan Family 1968 - 1982 Hugh Kinloch 1996 Peta Rule 1969 Eric Bradbury 1983 Mike Adams & Christine Turner 1970 Joy Thompsett 1984 Barnie Lange 1997 Keith Golding 1971 Howard Manley 1985 Mike Adams 1998 Gerry Hartnett 1972 Bill Hayden # 1986 - 1999 Cheryl Watson 1973 Arthur Hutchins 1987 Neil Rafferty 2000 Ray Dowell 1974 Pauline Cameron 1988 Mrs. M. Gulberti 2001 Ray Dowell 1975 Dick Gray 1989 MacDonald Family 2002 Jim Caltsounis 1976 Neil MacDonald 1990 Graham Cockin 2003 Newlands Family
Just a couple of elder players . . . Kym Nisbet Phil Nicholls CARPET CHOICE BARBEQUES Cnr Barlee & Frederick Street BUSSELTON GALORE (Light Industrial Area) Phone 9754 4929 Fax 9754 4930 Unit 2/7 Bussell Highway BUSSELTON Mobile 0417 188 650 Phone 9751 1533 Fax 9751 1522 63 Busselton Football Club LEAGUE GAMES PLAYED 200 Games or more 100 Games or more
Mike Adams 1951-1969 251 Dave Roberts 1977-1987 148 Brian Pross 1956-1962 234 Paul Milner 1992-2003 144 Neville Carter 1957-1971 224 David Regan 1973-1985 142 Blair Carter 1988-2002 222 Vern Brockman 1959-1969 140 Bill O’Byrne 1967-1980 200 Ross Manning 1969-1984 138 Darryl Smith 1982-1991 138 150 Games or more Richie Riley 1955-1967 135 Doug Carter 1961-1974 195 Peter Silverwood 1968-1983 130 Gary Capewell 1966-1978 188 Phil Nicholls 1968-1979 129 Rodney Griffiths 1986-1996 182 Craig Gibson 1985-1993 129 Charlie Maiola 1981-1993 177 Peter Beckett 1994-2003 129 Vaughan Carter 1988-2002 170 Neil Forster 1980-1993 125 Doug Pettit 1956-1966 161 Peter Dudley 1961-1971 122 Rob McGregor 1966-1974 158 Kelvin Allsop 1961-1970 120 Jason Hayden 1990-2003 158 Mal Reilly 1955-1964 120 Peter Dawson 1976-1992 152 Brett Milner 1988-1999 120 Michael Lange 1987-2000 120 Mark Harris 1996-2003 118 Steve Potter 1976-1985 115 Stan Hunter 1957-1965 114 George Guthridge 1962-1969 113 Jamie Howlett 1976-1988 108 Geoff MItchell 1972-1987 106 Michael Carter 1993-2000 104 Colin Murdoch 1959-1967 102 Robert Siddons 1955-1960 102 Greme Evans 1975-1985 102 Ernie Hunter 1955-1964 100 Graham Clifford 1970-1982 100 Shane Brennan 1976-1991 100 Peter Kelleher 1984-1991 100 64 Busselton Football Club LEADING GOALKICKERS
Brian Pross leads the Club Goalkicking List with 515 goals. He was the first player to kick over one hundred goals in a Season (1964), and won the South West National Football League Goalkicking Award on two occasions. He was the Club’s Leading Goalkicker on seven occasions.
Players goalkicking records are as follows in numerical order:
Brian Pross 515 John Brailey 154 Michael Carter 262 Trevor Albones 152 Charlie Maiola 235 Bill O’Byrne 151 Doug Pettit 235 Blair Carter 149 Neville Carter 232 Jamie Howlett 144 Mal Reilly 222 Rodney Griffiths 142 Kelly Allsop 198 Peter Dawson 136 Travis Hall 178 Craig McArthur 136 Rob McGregor 167
PLAYERS WHO HAVE KICKED 10 GOALS OR MORE IN ONE GAME Craig Earnshaw16 10th July, 1988 vs Boyanup-Capel-Dardanup Brian Pross14 14th June, 1964 vs Collie Craig Earnshaw14 17th April, 1988 vs Collie Craig McArthur13 14th April, 1991 vs Mines Rovers Michael Carter13 15th August, 1999 vs Mines Rovers Brian Pross12 5th August, 1962 vs Donnybrook Brian Pross12 19th July, 1964 vs Boyanup-Capel-Dardanup Brian Pross12 22nd August, 1965 vs Bunbury Brian Pross11 16th August,1959 vs Boyanup-Capel-Dardanup Brian Pross11 25th July, 1965 vs Collie Mal Reilly10 22nd May, 1955 vs South Bunbury Doug Pettit10 4th September, 1960 vs South Bunbury Brian Pross10 24th May, 1964 vs Carey Park Brian Pross10 5th July, 1964 vs Mines Rovers Brian Pross 10 30th August, 1964 vs Collie Ric Winch10 20th August, 1975 vs South Bunbury Paul Francis10 3rd May, 1987 vs Boyanup-Capel-Dardanup Michael Carter10 13th August, 1995 vs Collie 65 PLAYER ACHIEVEMENTS
Each of Busselton Football Club’s Hayward Medallists were mentioned in the Fairest & Best pages previously except for Wayne Watterson (right). Wayne played only the one Season at Busselton culminating in the 1978 Premiership, and was runner- up to Stephen Lewis in the Club’s Fairest & Best Award. A number of Busselton players have graduated through our junior ranks to our League level and have then gone on to further their careers in Perth at the Western Australia Football League and some have taken the next step to VFL/AFL. Some have played a few games and returned to Busselton or elsewhere. Here is a brief summary of where our Players have gone to :- CLAREMONT : Mike Moylan and Kelly Allsop (not really but we claim him). EAST FREMANTLE : Jack Guthrie, Gary Gibellini, Brian Pross and Gavin Bunbury Wayne EAST PERTH : Watterson Derek Chadwick, Phil Kelly, Michael Christian, Greg Walsh, Peter Dawson, Shane Cocker, Lance Kelly, Brett Milner, Dean Fancote, Premiership Side - 1978 Damien Lepidi, Rowan Langridge, Nigel Lee and Tyson Lee. Hayward Medal - 1978 Several of our juniors are playing East Perth Colts in 2004 namely R/U Fairest & Best - 1978 Aaron Baker, Dean Howlett, Rohan Glass, Jonathon Eastwell, Byron Albrey and Tyson Lee (Team Captain). Games - 21 Goals - 54 SUBIACO Brian Smith, Syd Anderson, Shane Cocker and Vaughan Carter. SOUTH FREMANTLE: Neville Carter , Ashton and Kyle Hams Ashton was namedWA’s Most Valuable Player at the 2004 National Under 18’s Carnival.
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DEREK CHADWICK Busselton: 1957-1958 22 games East Perth: 1959-1972 269 games (Club Record) Goals: 64 Captain: 1967 Captain Coach : 1968 -1969 Fairest & Best : 1963-1964 State Games : 22 Simpson Medalist: 1964
GARY GIBELLINI Busselton: 1967 21 games Premiership Player: 1967 East Fremantle: 1968-1975 96 games Premiership Player: 1974 Simpson Medal: 1974 (Joint winner) Perth: 1976-1979 90 games Fairest & Best : 1979 Premiership Player: 1976-1977
MICHAEL MOYLAN Busselton: 1969-1974 39 games Claremont: 1972-1977 45 games Fairest & Best Reserves: 1973 and 1975 South Fremantle: 1978-1981 79 games Grand Final Runner-Up Player: 1979 ADMINISTRATION 1981-1984: Football Manager - South Fremantle 1985-1988: General Manager - Perth 1989-1996: National Recruiting Manager - West Coast Eagles 1994-1996: Member of WAFL Football Development Trust Board 1997: Genenal Manager Football Operations - Port Melbourne 2000: TalentDevelopment Manager - East Perth 2002: Football Administration Officer - Fremantle Dockers 2003: National Recruiting and List Manager - Port Adelaide All Australian Selector National Championships - Under 18’s 1993 and Under 16’s 1995 67 PLAYER ACHIEVEMENTS
PHIL KELLY GREG WALSH SHANE COCKER Busselton: 1974 1 game Busselton: 1974-1975 Busselton: Under 16’s: Fairest & Best 1974 36 games 1978 Colts Goals: 105 Fairest & Best: 1975 Premiership Side East Perth: 1976 - 1984 East Perth : 1981 -1986 Under 18’s: Premiership Player 163 games - 8 goals 54 games - 27 goals East Perth: 1975-1980 Captain: 1984 Subiaco: 1987-1992 109 games - 73 goals Premiership Player: 1978 113 games Fairest & Best: 1979 Premiership Player: 1988 Sandover Medallist: 1978-1979 State Player: 1987-1988 Premiership Player: 1978 R/U Sandover Medal: 1987 State: 6 Games North Melbourne: 1981-1985 61 games - 42 goals
LANCE MICHAEL KELLY CHRISTIAN Busselton: Busselton: 1980 1979-1982 16 games - 64 goals 1989-1991 East Perth: 1987-1995 73 games 82 games - 31 goals Fairest & Best: Collingwood: 1990 1987-1995 East Perth: 131 games - 23 goals 1983-1988 Premiership Side: 1990 101 games Channel 10 27 goals Football Commentator 68 THE PLAYERS - A to Z
Finally here is a complete list, as accurate as newspaper reports, football budgets and other sources of information will allow for the period 1955-1959 and team sheet books from 1960 of all players, who played for the Magpies League side between the years that this book covers.
NAME Years Games NAME Years Games NAME Years Games Adams Mike 1955-1969 251 Barrett Michael 1974 7 Cockin Graham 1971-1975 20 Allsop Kelly 1961-1970 120 Bryant Rob 1975 1 Corrigan Kerry 1972-1973 25 Albones Trevor 1966-1938 58 Baker Tim 1975-1977 9 Clark Wayne 1973 2 Andersson Eric 1960-1967 25 Baker Haydon 1975 1 Clark Ian 1973-1978 27 Andersson Dennis 1960 16 Brennan Shane 1976-1991 100 Cockman Rob 1975-1978 29 Avery Bill 1959-1961 4 Beatty Mal 1977-1984 10 Corbett David 1976 1 Allen Dean 1973 9 Bell Wes 1978 1 Cook John 1976-1985 79 Antoniolli Rob 1974 2 Bromley Murray 1978 2 Cunningham Steve 1976 2 Ashby Ray 1974-1975 8 Bell Ross 1982 3 Combe David 1977 10 Avery Cliff 1975 2 Brooks Jeff 1985 17 Collard David 1979-1981 40 Allsop Kim 1975-1985 30 Butler Mike 1985 2 Christian Michael 1980 16 Abbey Robert 1975-1985 90 Baldock Michael 1986-1991 25 Cresey Don 1980 2 Armstrong Mick 1977-1985 46 Bradley Ross 1986 2 Clark Glen 1982-1983 12 Armstrong Bob 1977 3 Baird Greg 1986-1988 24 Chinnery Martin 1982 1 Abbey Graeme 1977-1979 37 Bell Craig 1987-1994 23 Chitty Ashley 1986-1993 69 Armstrong Lindsay 1977-1983 64 Brennan Paul 1989-1990 7 Cinkers Mike 1987 3 Abbey Michael 1980-1984 13 Bussell Aaron 1990-2000 46 Carter Blair 1988-2002 222 Anderson Syd 1955-1956 17 Bunbury Gavin 1992-2003 63 Carter Vaughan 1988-2002 170 Althorpe Neil 1959 4 Beckett Peter 1994-2003 129 Clifton Greg 1988-1991 33 Armstrong Bernard 1983-1984 4 Burling Ryan 1994-1999 51 Colthart Mark 1988-1990 39 Anderson Dean 1989-1992 2 Beale Ian 1994 1 Clarke Ian 1989-1992 23 Amiss Shaun 1994-2000 13 Butler Leigh 1994-2002 61 Carter Andrew 1991-1995 2 Aarts Steve 1995 18 Brockman Simon 1995-1999 83 Callow Paul 1992-1994 20 Avery Darryl 1998-2000 13 Brown Quentin 1996 15 Colbung Dean 1992 1 Anstee Steve 2001-2002 9 Bear Jye 1998 13 Carter Michael 1993-2000 104 Armstrong Chris 2001-2003 6 Brearley Jeff 1998-1999 22 Caton Kevin 1994-1995 29 Avery Caleb 2001-2003 21 Booth Jason 1999 10 Cook Justin 1995-1999 75 Albrey Joel 2002-2003 4 Beckett Aaron 2000-2003 40 Crookes Michael 1995 2 Brockman Vern 1959-1969 140 Bendall Morgan 2000 3 Cain Garret 1997 2 Brennan Gil 1955-1959 76 Boyes Sean 2000 2 Caldow Richard 1997 4 Brailey John 1965-1968 72 Butler Craig 2000-2002 12 Caltsounis Victor 2001 3 Bennell E 1958 1 Barr Chett 2001 2 Clarke Bryce 2002-2003 16 Bertoli Jack 1958 1 Bradley Matt 2001-2003 16 Dudley Peter 1961-1971 122 Bock Alan 1957-1963 33 Blumfield Liam 2003 4 Dalhberg Colin 1955-1960 27 Boliver Alan 1957-1961 7 Bradbury Nathan 2003 19 Drown Peter 1962-1963 4 Bock Colin 1962-1963 6 Baker Aaron 2003 2 Davey John 1964-1965 36 Berryman Fred 1962-1963 3 Carter Neville 1957-1971 224 Dowding Nevis 1965-1966 3 Bleakley John 1962 2 Carter Doug 1961-1974 195 Day Andrew 1966 6 Beckett Ken 1963-1964 26 Callegari Mike 1964-1974 143 Darnell Alan 1970 2 Brown Kerry 1965 1 Cameron Ian 1960-1970 73 Daff Kevin 1972-1974 27 Brennan Michael 1965 1 Curtis Bill 1955-1960 48 Dosek John 1974 1 Boyle Frank 1967-1972 26 Curtis Barry 1960-1961 21 Deblecourt Con 1974-1975 4 Boyle Brian 1967-1972 10 Clarke Don 1958-1960 12 Dawson Peter 1976-1992 152 Bunbury Richard 1968 1 Cartledge Jack 1956 2 Deaves Peter 1976-1992 3 Boyle David 1969-1973 7 Courthope Neil 1956 1 Daly Mick 1978 4 Babb Neil 1969 5 Chadwick Derek 1957-1958 22 DiCamillo Tony 1980-1981 14 Butcher Bob 1969-1974 33 Chadwick Ray 1957 16 Davey Peter 1983-1986 2 Beckett Graham 1970-1978 21 Cruickshank Murray1957 2 deMorton Kim 1987-1993 66 Beilawski Wally 1970-1971 26 Colgan Stan 1957 2 deMorton Blair 1989-1994 9 Beckett Chris 1971-1978 48 Carter Geoff 1960-1962 43 Davey Alan 1987 3 Barrett Steve 1971-1975 22 Clarke Peter 1960 18 Dingey John 1989 15 Butcher John 1972 6 Callegari Kevin 1964-1970 13 Dunnett Kim 1989 2 Bazzo Norm 1972 7 Capewell Gary 1967-1978 188 Dawson Rob 1993-1994 13 Bell John 1973-1978 24 Chatt Ian 1968 7 Dufall Keeta 1994 6 Barnett Wayne 1973 12 Clifford Graham 1970-1982 100 Davies Paul 1996-1997 16 Bowditch Peter 1974 1 Coombes Tony 1971-1972 34 Dayman Dave 2001-2002 9 69 NAME Years Games NAME Years Games NAME Years Games Dowell Brad 2001-2003 32 Glover Bob 1977-1980 46 Hutchins Kevin 1989-2001 39 Dehring Adam 2002-2003 26 Groenhide Rolf 1980 2 Hayden Jason 1990-2003 158 DiPane Richard 2002 10 Gale Terry 1982 4 Hill Darren 1990 8 Davy Brett 2002-2003 13 Gardiner Graham 1982 2 Hayley Todd 1991-1996 43 Espinos Trevor 1961-1970 90 Goodhill Craig 1983-1985 14 Hart Jason 1993 15 Edmonds Peter 1970-1972 50 Garnett John 1984 5 Hawkins Nigel 1992 10 Evans Wayne 1972-1982 75 Gomme Murray 1985 16 Hill Dennis 1992 1 Embling Kevin 1955-1963 65 Gibson Craig 1985-1993 129 Harvey Richard 1994 1 Egan Tim 1958-1959 18 Golding Trevor 1985-1987 13 Hunt Shane 1994 5 Eades Ron 1966 4 Guthridge Ian 1986-1989 26 Hutchins Wayne 1994-2001 25 Evans Graeme 1975-1958 102 Glover Paul 1987-1988 5 Horn Mark 1994 8 Eakin Morgan 1979-1987 68 Graham Neville 1988 8 Hart Troy 1995-2003 55 Evans Wayne 1984-1986 3 Gibson Ross 1988-1989 35 Harris Mark 1996-2003 118 English Will 1984-1987 16 Gulberti Marc 1989-2000 31 Hall Travis 1996-1999 66 Evans John 1986-1987 2 Glover Brian 1989-1990 12 Helliwell Damien 1997-1999 20 Evans Mark 1987-1991 22 Gianottii Mike 1990-1991 18 Hart Lance 1997-2000 34 Earnshaw Craig 1988 17 Golding Darren 1990-1991 6 Hatton Danny 1997-2001 35 Eades Steven 1989 1 Gilmore Chris 1994 3 Hodge Mark 1999-2001 32 Embry Jock 1992-1996 70 Greaves Gavin 1995 17 Hoath Ricky 1999-2000 38 Eades Alex 1994-2000 37 Gilmore Jimmy 1996-2000 30 Hammond Nick 1999-2003 15 Easterbrook Grant 1996 1 Gracie Gareth 1997-1998 15 Heller Ben 2001 6 Ebert Jay 1998 1 Greig David 1997 6 Horncastle Dion 2001-2003 37 Ebert Glen 1999-2003 54 Gale Aaron 2000-2001 19 Hams Ashton 2003 20 Fancote Peter 1972-1973 21 Galonski Matt 2001-2003 39 Hams Kyle 2003 17 Foston Bill 1955-1956 18 Hunter Ernie 1955-1968 100 Irvine Ken 1984-1988 13 Fennessy Peter 1956-1959 9 Hunter Stan 1957-1965 114 Ipsen John 1986 6 Fairclough John 1961-1962 16 House Graham 1967-1982 73 Irvine Geoff 1989 5 Fish Kim 1979 1 Hutchins Jim 1955-1958 30 Johnston Garry 1970-1977 72 Forster Neil 1980-1993 125 Hughes Bill 1955-1956 25 James Bill 1955-1958 25 Fleming Noel 1981 4 Hayres Bob 1956 4 Jury Con 1958 1 Fraser Brad 1984-1990 66 Hogg Tom 1956-1957 23 Jeffries Barry 1959-1960 6 Francis Paul 1985-1987 47 Holgate Lionel 1957-1958 2 Johnson Ken 1961-1962 18 Fletcher Stephen 1985-1991 26 Hill Joe 1957-1959 3 Johnson Bevan 1971-1972 15 Fare David 1987 17 Hutton John 1958 1 Joyce Marty 1976-1988 23 Foggin Nigel 1987 7 Hutchins Arthur 1959 1 Jensen Craig 1981-1983 13 Featherby Peter 1988 2 Hanley John 1959-1960 13 Jansen David 1981-1982 25 Fancote Dean 1991-2003 92 Hicks Trevor 1960 3 Jarvis Barry 1984 5 Franklin Grant 1997-2002 48 Hutch Bill 1960 5 Johnson Rodney 1987 1 Forman Jason 2000 1 House Don 1964 1 Jenkins Simon 1992 5 Fish Brad 2000 1 Hogg Kevin 1964-1968 22 Jensz Damien 1994 2 Ford Mark 2001 5 Hall David 1966 1 Johnston Ben 1994 5 Frankline Shane 2002 5 Hollis Alec 1967-1971 2 Jukawics Brett 1998 11 Guthridge George 1962-1969 113 Harwood Kevin 1969 1 Johnstone Scott 1998-2002 9 Griffiths Rob 1959-1964 24 Howlett Murray 1971 1 Jasper Craig 2000-2001 8 Griffiths Mike 1980-1987 68 Howlett Barry 1973-1980 20 Kinnimont Vern 1962-1970 82 Griffiths Rod 1986-1996 182 House Jim 1973 1 Keast Paddy 1955 9 Greig Ted 1955-1956 16 House John 1974 7 Klump Murray 1959-1960 24 Gordon Ron 1956-1957 6 Humble Chris 1975 4 Kelly Rodney 1967-1968 37 Guthrie Jack 1958-1959 22 Hood Brian 1975 13 Kelly Graham 1969 4 Getley Gordon 1960-1961 16 Hingston Rob 1975-1977 50 Kearney Mike 1969 16 Gibsone Brad 1962 2 Hurrell Bruce 1975 16 King Vern 1971-1972 30 Goulden Graeme 1964 1 Henderson Max 1976 1 Kelly Phil 1974 1 Garrett Mick 1966 2 Howlett Jamie 1976-1988 109 Kendall Bill 1977 2 Gibellini Gary 1967 21 Hall Graeme 1979 1 King Steven 1978-1987 78 Guerinoni Dino 1967 15 Hughes Peter 1981 7 Kelly Lance 1979-1991 73 Goulden Ross 1963-1970 61 Huitson Glen 1981-1984 2 Kaye John 1979 6 Geers Frank 1970-1971 2 Humble Mark 1981-1982 18 Kemp Michael 1983-1993 74 Guthrie Richard 1973 3 Horton Geoff 1982 1 Kelleher Peter 1984-1991 100 Guthrie Jim 1974-1979 7 Hansen Graham 1982 4 Kelly Greg 1984 3 Gullan John 1975-1976 9 Hayley Peter 1983-1984 6 Kryger Michael 1987-1988 36 Guthridge Brendan 1975-1979 32 Hart Ken 1985-1987 36 Kemp Chris 1987-1998 32 Gizzerelli Ernie 1975-1979 11 Hooper Peter 1985-1986 23 King Troy 1987 1 Gibsone Neil 1975-1982 53 Huitson Bevan 1987-1992 28 Kinnimont Scott 1988 12 Grey Murray 1977-1978 2 Harrington Leon 1989 6 Kitching Steven 1989-1990 14 70 NAME Years Games NAME Years Games NAME Years Games Khan Matthew 1990-1991 13 Maxwell Mark 1996-1997 39 Potter Steve 1976-1985 115 Krepp Jason 1993 5 Murray Nathan 1998 3 Pross Mike 1976-1981 22 Kelly Adam 1994-1996 9 Mitchell Jaron 1998-1999 4 Plozza Peter 1984-1987 19 Kelleher Luke 2000-2003 9 Morris Damon 1998-2001 27 Paine David 1984 5 Kearney Brad 2001-2003 40 Marsden Nat 1999-2001 21 Pittendreigh Ian 1987-1990 23 Kemp Adam 2001-2002 4 Morgan Steve 2000-2003 19 Pitts Dennis 1987-1991 6 Lightly Ian 1957-1964 53 Mitchell Wes 2001-2002 12 Pross Kevin 1987 1 Leadbitter Gerrald 1957 1 Murdoch Daniel 2002 2 Poepjes Robert 1988 17 Lawson George 1957 1 McGregor Rob 1966-1974 158 Palmer Ben 1993 6 Lucas Gordon 1959 2 McKinnon Ross 1956-1958 37 Pradera Adrian 1999-2002 37 Lambe Gerry 1960 6 McNess John W 1958-1962 8 Quinn Peter 1963-1972 45 Lailey Rodney 1966 1 McMahon Barrie 1959-1966 37 Quartermaine Steve1978-1979 25 Lorkiewicz Vic 1975 15 MacDonald Neil 1961-1964 8 Quartermaine Kelvin1991 1 Lee Rodney 1975-1976 28 McNess John A 1962-196 6 Riley Richie 1955-1967 132 Lowe Richard 1976 4 McAlinden Ross 1965-1975 84 Reilly Mal 1955-1964 120 Lewis Steve 1978 21 McNearney Dennis 1967-1970 31 Radaich Tony 1955-1961 83 Lepidi Ernie 1981-1983 31 MacDonald Kevin 1971 2 Roberts Gordon 1955-1958 60 Lange Michael 1987-2000 120 McCulloch Malcolm 1967 1 Reilly Trevor 1955-1956 22 Lyons Robbie 1988 12 McGukin Peter 1974-1976 24 Reilly Milton 1955-1960 28 Lepidi Damien 1994-1998 74 McDonnell Steve 1977-1979 18 Reynolds Bill 1956-1959 8 Langridge Rowan 1997-2002 60 McNeill Kim 1983-1985 7 Regan Ron 1957-1959 2 Lawrence Justin 1997 3 MacDonald Michael1987-1990 6 Ramirez Mick 1957-1958 2 Lepidi Matt 1998-2003 51 McDonald Gary 1987-1988 6 Rose Keith 1958 1 Lucev Craig 2000-2003 72 McKellar Brendan 1989-1991 6 Rose Malcolm 1961 13 Lindquist Asher 2000 6 McMeikan Gary 1990 3 Regan John 1964-1966 9 Lee Nigel 2000 18 McArthur Craig 1990-1993 29 Reid John 1966 5 Lee Tyson 2002-2003 23 McInnes Ian 1990-1991 11 Robinson Steve 1967-1968 4 Murdoch Colin 1959-1967 102 McKie John 1990 3 Rose John 1968-1971 18 Manning Ross 1969-1984 138 McCagh Noel 1995-1996 38 Rose Rob 1968-1984 78 Metcalf Laurie 1955 9 McMeiken Brett 1995-1996 3 Roberts Laurie 1968-1969 13 Mitchell Brian 1955-1956 8 McLachlin Graham 1999 1 Rowe David 1969-1970 11 Mercer Max 1962 11 McDonald Darren 2000-2001 29 Robertson John 1969 7 Mooney Peter 1962 1 McClelland David 2000-2001 6 Russell Dennis 1972-1973 8 MacLean Ross 1962 1 Neale Ben 1963-1968 78 Russell Phil 1972 1 Markham Barry 1963 1 Nicholls Phil 1968-1979 129 Regan David 1973-1985 142 Miller Kyle 1965-1966 29 Nuttall Bill 1956 3 Rafferty Ken 1974-1975 25 Morley Tim 1967 1 Nicholas John 1966 1 Ritchie John 1975 7 Mack Rod 1967 1 Naughton Peter 1976 3 Russell Merv 1975 9 Mack Ian 1969 1 Nuttall Terry 1976 8 Roberts Dave 1977-1987 148 Moore Merv 1969 9 Nuttall Ric 1985 2 Reynolds Kelvin 1980 6 Moylan Mike 1969-1974 39 Neale Joe 1988 1 Riordan Kevin 1981 2 Murray Chris 1972-1973 34 Nicolson Scott 1992-2002 84 Richardson Brett 1981 1 Mas Rod 1972-1988 18 Nisbet Kim 1995 6 Richards Rod 1982 13 Mitchell Geoff 1972-1987 106 Newlands Scott 2000-2001 5 Ramirez Mick Jnr 1982 9 Melville Rod 1977-1981 33 O’Byrne Bill 1967-1980 200 Reynolds Lindsay 1983 7 Merrifield Brett 1980-1988 7 O’Connor Greg 1955-1962 51 Regan Todd 1984-1990 79 Maiola Charlie 1981-1993 177 O’Brien Ron 1965-1969 10 Ross Barry 1985 18 Maiola Vince 1984-1992 40 Oates Stuart 1971 2 Riley Derek 1988 3 Melville Vic 1982 7 Overton Greg 1976-1982 11 Richards Danny 1989-1990 7 Meares Alex 1983-1984 24 Oliver Craig 1983-1986 32 Rice Steve 1989 2 Morris Graeme 1984 2 Oxenham David 1994 2 Ryan David 1991 1 Maughan Andrew 1987 15 O’Byrne Adam 1997 1 Rule Jason 1992-1994 18 Milner Brett 1988-1999 120 O’Connell Reece 2000 3 Read Paul 1992-1994 12 Milner Paul 1992-2003 144 Old Nathan 2000-2001 3 Retzlaff Ashley 1994-1997 41 Milner Michael 1998-2003 7 Pross Brian 1956-1972 234 Read Lou 1995 5 Morris Gary 1989 4 Pettit Doug 1956-1966 161 Rattray Alex 1995-1996 34 Mercanti Troy 1989 5 Phillips John 1956-1958 13 Robertson Aaron 1995-1998 16 Morley Tony 1989 5 Powell David 1959 2 Reagan Dan 1997 1 Mott Stephen 1992 3 Portwood Jim 1970 17 Repacholi Dennis 1997 2 Matthews Gordon 1992 6 Page Don 1972 8 Robertson Todd 2000-2001 12 Mumme Chris 1994 12 Pontague Terry 1972-1980 60 Rickwood Brett 2000 1 Messer Roy 1994 8 Pross Mal 1973-1976 7 Rendell Josh 2001-2002 6 Manchester Kyle 1994 8 Patton Les 1973 4 Randall Mark 2001 1 Miller Michael 1995-2003 98 Podzuicka Colin 1976 1 Rigoll Chris 2003 21 71 NAME Years Games NAME Years Games NAME Years Games Silverwood Peter 1968-1983 130 Scheer David 1987 18 Toovey Ric 1995-1998 67 Siddons Bondy 1955-1960 102 Sparkes Russell 1987 1 Tondut Scott 1999-2002 11 Standing Tony 1955-1960 75 Schaler Ben 1987 2 Trew Aaron 1999 1 Syme Dick 1955 7 Sparkes Kim 1988 2 Travarta Mark 2000 11 Sivwright Eric 1959-1960 16 Smythe Jamie 1988 2 Thompson Anthony 2001 1 Smith Brian 1960-1965 56 Stojanovski Mark 1989-1999 60 Taylor Jon 2001-2003 20 Sewell David 1961-1969 31 Shepherd Jeremy 1990-1994 22 Titterton Brett 2002 9 Sundbye John 1961-1963 37 Shepherdson Mike 1990 5 Udell Robert 1981-1989 57 Siddons Terry 1961 1 Scott Brad 1991-1994 11 Wheatley Stewart 1962-1977 53 Scott Hugh 1962-1965 37 Silverwood Peter(J) 1991-1993 17 Wallingford Laurie 1955-1959 6 Scott David 1964 1 Sidebottom Alan 1992-1995 14 Vernon Ray 1955 1 Scadden Graeme 1965-1968 31 Symmons Ross 1993 11 Wilson Derek 1959 10 Snielgowski Brom 1966-1968 22 Scaddan Paul 1993 5 Walton Cliff 1962 12 Semmens Gordon 1966 1 Smith Angus 1994 1 Wheatley Rod 1964-1966 20 Smith Graham 1967-1974 44 Scaddan Bobby 1994 1 Webber Colin 1964 7 Schuts Michael 1967 1 Smithall Wayne 1995-1999 64 White Hayden 1969-1973 15 Stallard Geoff 1969 5 Smith Brad 1995-2002 27 Walker Ray 1970-1972 11 Siegowski Ron 1969 1 Stewart Jamie 1995-2003 52 Walker Kent 1971 3 Stamp Brian 1971-1976 11 Smith Barrie 1996-2002 30 Warne Chris 1971 2 Scott Peter 1972 1 Scott Glen 1998 1 Walsh Peter 1973-1978 64 Shipway Mike 1973 15 Spence Paul 1999-2002 11 Williams Kevin 1973 6 Smith Kevin 1973 11 Smith Matt 2001-2002 5 Walsh Greg 1974-1986 37 Shalders Dick 1973 1 Smith Joe 2002 1 Williamson Ken 1974-1989 21 Swarbrick Kevin 1973 1 Shepherd Sam 2002-2003 20 Winch Peter 1975 1 Scott Gary 1974 15 Saltarini David 2002 1 Winch Rick 1975-1976 14 Sharp Ken 1974-1979 18 Turner Graham 1960-1971 72 Walton Rodney 1976 1 Silke Cliff 1975-1984 80 Turner Brian 1969 1 White Tony 1976-1983 3 Stanton Mark 1975 3 Tonkin George 1971-1975 8 Watterson Wayne 1978 21 Szymanski Stan 1977-1983 40 Tonkin Kevin 1971-1981 23 Williams Wayne 1979 2 Sunderland Graeme1978-1981 19 Taylor Noel 1972-1979 34 Williams Kevin 1981 1 Schaler Fred 1978-1984 27 Turner Ron 1974-1975 31 West Vic 1982-1987 69 Sheridan Ron 1979 12 Tong Russell 1978 1 Wylie Harry 1984-1985 17 Scott Mick 1979-1980 11 Tate Ross 1979-1983 34 Ward Barry 1984 3 Sheridan Bill 1979-1982 31 Triplett Mark 1981 17 Whitfield Steve 1985 1 Sangalli Jim 1980-1986 22 Tame Willie 1982 1 White Russell 1986-1988 22 Smith Darryl 1982-1991 138 Tyson Ross 1985-1986 24 Wynne Murray 1986-1987 14 Smith Lloyd 1984 11 Tompsett Neville 1987-1995 16 Webb Clint 1987 4 Sallur Brook 1984 5 Trott Jeff 1988 4 Warner Darren 1992 6 Stanbury Neil 1984-1985 5 Tickle Greg 1989-1993 54 Wood Craig 1998 1 Schaler Frank 1984-1989 9 Trigwell Darryl 1989 2 White Craig 1999-2000 6 Stoer Peter 1985 7 Tucker Aaron 1992-1995 38 Wedgewood Todd 2001 3 Stein Peter 1986 18 Tenardi Rod 1995 19 Yelverton Keith 1969-1974 20
NB: The above list consists of 744 players, but only 87 of the above named had the pleasure of being involved in a Premiership Team. Of those, Doug Pettit in 1956 and Malcolm McCulloch in 1967, also had the distinction of playing their first ever League game in a Premiership Grand Final. Mike Adams enjoyed successful Grand Finals in 1956, 1964 and 1967, while Doug Pettit and Brian Pross enjoyed the 1956 and 1964 Grand Final wins. The Premierships of 1964 and 1967 were celebrated by Kelly Allsop, George Guthridge, Doug Carter, Nevile Carter, Vern Brockman, Trevor Espinos and Peter Dudley. The 1967 and 1978 Grand Final wins saw only three players celebrate on both occasions. They were Bill O’Byrne, Graham House and Gary Capewell.
CONCLUSION I wish to thank the Busselton-Margaret Times Staff in allowing me access to the newspaper reports and to Sharyn Newlands in providing me with copies of Football Budgets from the 1990’s. This is not a completely detailed account of the past 50 years of the Club, as I am sure there will be names of players who were associated with the Club in the period 1955-1959, who didn’t get a mention in the newspaper reports and are therefore not listed as having played a game. It is also probable that the number of games played will be incomplete as well for the above period, as team sheet books have only been available since 1960.. Barry Cameron. 72 TEAM OF THE CENTURY
One of the most difficult tasks involved in theoverall organisation of the Busselton Football Club’s 50th Anniversary Reunion has been the selection of a Busselton ‘Team Of the Century” (or half century if we are to be politically correct). The game of Football has changed over the past 50 years and with it so has the type of footballer required to excel in the game. With very few people having consistently watched and monitored Busselton Footballers from 1955 to 2004, and with the only criteria given to our Selectors being that eligible players are to have played more than 50 League games for Busselton, it is extremely difficult for anyone to come up with a list of 21 players, but for eight people to come up with a list of 23 out of 150 players, and agree, is next to impossible. So we hope you bear in mind what a difficult task this has been when you are discussing the “Team of the Century” and hold no grudges against the selectors. The “Team” is/was to be announced on the Anniversary Night and a adhesive copy of its content handed out to holders of souvenir edition booklets to paste on the page opposite. Busselton Football Club (1955-2004) TEAM OF THE CENTURY
FULL BACK Mike Adams
BACK POCKET BACK POCKET Mike Callegari George Guthridge
HALF-BACK FLANK CENTRE HALF-BACK HALF-BACK FLANK Vaughan Carter Neville Carter Bill O'Byrne (VC)
WING: CENTRE WING Ric Toovey Stan Hunter Doug Pettit
HALF-FORWARD FLANK CENTRE HALF-FORWARD HALF-FORWARD FLANK Graham House Mal Reilly Trevor Albones (C)
FORWARD POCKET FORWARD POCKET Michael Miller Jock Embry
FULL FORWARD FIRST RUCK Brian Pross INTERCHANGE Peter Dudley Dave Roberts Gil Brennan Peter Dawson
ROVER COACH Blair Carter Ritchie Riley Kelly Allsop Jason Hayden Proud to be part of the local team
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