4 THE FAME GAME Moves are afoot to revive the WA State men’s and women’s senior teams. Over the next few issues, we will look at some of the great achievements of THE FAME GAME The Golden Moments State teams in the 20th Century. (The official newsletter of the Football Hall of Fame Western Australia) t’s 15 years since WA post, evaded my marker and the Glory in 2000 when Bernd recorded one of their most clipped the ball first time with Stange was coach, but broke his Issue 4 (Winter 2007) Isatisfactory wins at the outside of my right foot. ankle when playing for ECU international challenge level — a “It was really flying and actually Joondalup. stunning 3-2 victory over went through the back of the net. After winning four league European Cup Winners Cup Some fans thought it had missed, championships and three holders Werder Bremen at the but I never had a doubt.” D’Orsogna Cups, McDarby quit Merdeka celebration WACA Ground on June 6, 1992. McDarby, who played 12 times playing in 2002. The Germans had won the for WA, reckons that squad was Now 40, he recently left the embers of the four West Australian European trophy two weeks the best of his time. “We would police service after 17 years and squads who took part in the before and were expected to blitz have given any side in the NSL a now runs a property Mprestigious Merdeka tournament in the West Australian part-timers, run for their money,” he said. development and investment Malaysia between 1967 and 1970 will be feted who were coached by Gary “We had Stan and Shaun company. at a lavish cocktail reception in Perth on Marocchi before he went on to Murphy, who both went on to He still plays five-a-side football Saturday, October 27. lead the Perth Kangaroos and big things in England, and the and occasionally does a bit of The function will celebrate the 40th then Perth Glory. cream of the local talent.” coaching. He has high hopes that anniversary of WA’s initial involvement in the A crowd of 13,000 cheered The Irishman was 25 at the his 17-year-old son Brian, who tournament in Kuala Lumpur, when the State superb goals from youngsters time and was wanted by both plays with ECU Joondalup’s team became the first Australian representative Stan Lazaridis and Tony Carbone Melbourne side Heidelberg and youth side, will soon get a side to compete in a football tournament in — and fine replies from Manfred Carl McDarby Malaysian giants Selangor, but he chance to make a mark at senior Asia. Brockenfeld and Frank Neubarth was married with young children level. Apart from the players, coaches and support — and the contest was heading Stan and we had only practised and was a serving policeman. “I For the record, the WA side staff who were involved in the four events, for a draw until powerful flank the move that morning. thought about taking a year off that downed Werder Bremen there will be a distinguished line-up of special man Carl McDarby crashed “It involved Marc Wingell from my police duties, but then I was: Willie McNally, Shaun guests at the get-together. home a breathtaking winner making a dummy run as though did my cruciate ligament at the Murphy, Brian Sweeney, Craig His Excellency, the Consulate General of within seconds of the final he were going to strike the ball, end of that year and that ended Naven, Marc Wingell, Tony Malaysia, Ahmad Jazri Mohd Johar, will attend whistle. then stopping. The Germans my football for a while,” he said. Carbone, Gareth Naven, Carl with some of his staff from the Malaysian McDarby recalls the goal like it were a bit confused and then He also had a chance to join McDarby, Stan Lazaridis, Trim Consulate in Perth. was yesterday. “You don’t forget Stan stepped in and drove the Perth Glory in 1996, but again Morgan, Brian Roberts and Frank Other dignitaries will include WA one as important as that,” he ball to the near post. I had police work took precedence — Bate, who replaced Roberts as a Government representatives, Council officials said. “It came from a free kick by started my run from the back and he was approached again by substitute after 75 minutes. from around Perth, Football West identities and Julian Burt, the patron of the Football Hall of Fame Western Australia. The event is being organised by the Hall of Fame Committee, under the leadership of We are the DIGITAL chairman Louis Prospero. Jack Smethurst (right) with Perth City teammate Ken Hayward “It is important that we celebrate WA’s participation in this wonderful Malaysia DOCUMENT SPECIALISTS competition, as it was a trendsetter for the rest of Australia competing in Asia and derserves Sweet memories great recognition,” said Prospero. Thinking of having a spring clean? Well, Some items belonging to the late Jack Specialising in “The players and officials were ambassadors don’t throw away your memorabilia — it Smethurst — one of the great goalscorers in for Australia — and WA — and also did a great could be an important part of the history of the 1940’s and 1950’s — were recently deal to help promote the State in the region. the game in WA. passed on to the Committee by his widow, � Training Manuals “They laid the foundation for Australia’s The Hall of Fame Committee is striving to Betty. current close relationship with our Asian set up a Museum in Perth which will It is hoped to eventually put the neighbours.” showcase items reflecting the development Smethurst Collection, which includes a � Workbooks Prospero added: “The Committee is also of the game over more than 100 years and State blazer, medals, photographs and other grateful for the continuing support of the State’s spotlight the greats of the sport. memorabilia, on display. governing body, Football West.” � Bulk Photocopying This year is also the 30th anniversary of the first WA women’s team to compete in Malaysia Tickets, which cost $40 and includes McIntosh (67, 68), Paul Sobek (67, 68, 69), and Singapore in 1977 — and members of that fingerfood and all beer, wine and soft drinks, Tony Lawlor (67, 68), Bobby Varlow (67, 69), � Colour Copying breakthrough squad will also be involved in the are available from Bob Brown (9446 3338), Ray Magennis (67), Zyggie Pieda (67, 68), Pipo celebrations on October 27. Barbara Gibson (9526 0330) or John O’Connell Crifo (68), Richard Kuzimski (68, 70), Henry The women’s team, which included Australian (0413 973846). Lukoszek (68), Vlada Knezevich (68), Gerry internationals Sharon Loveless, Sandra Brentnall A total of 50 players were involved over the Pettit (68), John O’Connell (68, 69), Mike and the late Anna Senjushenko, won all their four Merdeka events, with three of them — Ireson (68), Nino Segon (68), John fineline six games in Malaysia, including a 7-1 victory Paul Sobek, Chris Wissink and Peter Holt — Kosmonopoulos (68), Lou Andrioff (68), John Georges Baptista PRINT & COPY SERVICE over the Malaysian national team. taking part in three of the tournaments. Van Oosten (68), Peter Holt (68, 69, 70), Tony Three members of the squad are travelling A further 11 players competed in two of the Eikhoudt (69), Bruno Marocchi (69, 70), Sesto � 11 Bramall Street Managing Director Professional considerable distances to be part of the events. Riberi (69), Dick Hobson (69), John Miller and personal service East Perth 6004 celebrations — Martha Ryan is coming from (69), Alex Senjushenko (69), John Starke (69), p/f: (08) 9305 4882 � Cost effective Phone: (08) 9227 6794 Sydney, Judy Pettit from Canberra and Chris The list of players, and years of Mike McKinlay (69), Bob Lee (69), Sergio Fax: (08) 9227 7036 Harmer (nee Barter) from Broome. participation: Alfieri (69), Owen Nuttridge (70), Tommy m: 0412 910 865 � Fast and efficient email: [email protected] A limited number of tickets are available for Chris Wissink (67, 68, 70), Peter Mitchell Carruthers (70), Alan Pendleton (70), Eric e: [email protected] turn-around what promises to be a memorable function, (67, 69), Alan Lind (67, 68), Christian Ducasse Edmunds (70), Hugh Miller (70), Paul Leber web: www.fineline.com.au which will be held at the Royal Bar and (67), Theo Paap (67, 69), Peter Giorgi (67), (70), Brian Newell (70), Alf DeBono (70), w: www.gbasystems.com.au Restaurant in East Perth from 6.00pm to Dick Jones (67), Wally Musial (67), Graham Archie Van Dongen (70), Dave O’Callaghan on time every time! 10.00pm. Oughton (67, 70), Iain Tannahill (67), Jim (70), Bobby Hynd (70), Len Dundo (70). 2 THE FAME GAME THE FAME GAME 3 Greats on parade Knights to ome of the greats of WA and Ron Adair. invited to take part in what remember Museum quest football will be lauded at Both Marocchi and Adair promises to be a memorable Arise Sir Ernest? That’s what they he push for a Museum to showcase the SFootball West’s Gold Medal captained Australia, while Dunn function. are saying to former state star memorabilia and history of the game in Dinner presentation night on played over 40 games for the Tickets for the event are Ernie Hannigan these days. TWestern Australia is still high on the Friday, October 19, at the national team and took part in available from Football West on Hannigan has just returned from a agenda of the Football Hall of Fame Burswood Entertainment the 1988 Olympic Games, when 9422 6900. global trip that saw him attend Committee. Complex. the Aussies qualifed for the • Hughie Miller tells us that his Glasgow Celtic’s 40th anniversary Committee chairman Louis Prospero and continues While the main focus of the quarter-finals. former State teammate, Jim European Cup-winning celebrations Committee members Bob Brown and John “Football West have a lot of memorabilia, Committee — along with Football West evening will be on the individual McInroy was one of the great McIntosh, has died in his native in Las Vegas — and catch up with O’Connell recently met with Football West cups, trophies and other items in storage and chairman Kevin Campbell — met Minister for champions and trophy winners goalscorers of the WA State Scotland. two famous old pals in England. CEO Gary Chandler to discuss a range of are very conscious of the need to find some Sport John Kobelke in December, 2006, to put of 2007, a special tribute will League, topping the list in eight McIntosh, who was renowned He renewed contact with the subjects, including the possibility of place in which to put these important pieces forward a case for the need to establish a highlight the history of the game consecutive seasons from 1958. for his net-bursting long-range legendary Sir Tom Finney at Preston establishing a Museum. of history on show,” said Prospero. Museum in Perth. — and the history-makers. His best tally was 48 goals in goalscoring efforts, played in North End, where Hannigan scored Chandler was supportive of the project and “They are certainly pressing the Government Mr Kobelke acknowledged that there was a There will be displays of 1963. Perth Azzurri’s championship- 29 league goals in 97 appearances told Prospero that Football West was pressing on our behalf in this quest.” great deal of passion among the Committee memorabilia and video footage of Other notable players over the winning teams in the late 1960’s between 1964 and 1967. the WA Government on the matter. Members of the Football Hall of Fame with regards to the project, but he said that no some great action from the past. five decades since the federation and was a member of the State “I got Sir Tom to sign an decisions regarding a possible Museum could Among the special guests will was founded in 1960 — squad that competed in the autographed photo for me,” said be taken until the Government’s Task Force be the Football Hall of Fame’s including Socceroos stars Stan Merdeka tournament in 1967 Ernie. “He signed it with Best Wishes had concluded its report into major stadiums. four Legends — Gary Marocchi, Lazaridis, Robbie Zabica and and 1986. He also played for to Ernest — he always calls me The Task Force has since made certain Robbie Dunn, John McInroy Shaun Murphy — will also be WA against Manchester United Ernest. Now he wants me to send recommendations regarding possible sites of a in 1967. him an autographed photo on me new multi-sports stadium in Perth, but the •Congratulations to Barrie from Perth.” Government has yet to act. The Doug in full flow Greenwood, who this year The next day he was in the The Committee has told Mr Kobelke that its celebrates 50 years company of Sir Alex Ferguson, an preferred location for a Museum is space in involvement in the WA game. old mate from his teenage days in Members Equity Stadium. No decision has yet A former player, referee and Glasgow. been reached, however, on the further administrator, Greenwood is “I was keen to hear about development of that Stadium. currently a member of Manchester United, but all Fergie Kevin Campbell spoke to Mr Kobelke more Football West’s P and D Board. wanted to talk about was horse recently but was told a decision was some way He was also State team racing — he owns a few horses and off. “A home for the Hall of Fame is on the manager in over 50 is a big fan,” said Hannigan. agenda everytime we meet the Government,” representative games. said Campbell. “We will continue to keep pushing the issue.” Meanwhile, Bob Brown recently returned from a trip to Europe where he visited various football museums, including the impressive set up at Nou Camp Stadium, home of the Barcelona club in Spain. The trophy room at Nou Camp Stadium “It was a wonderful experience and visiting the museum included a film show and a tour of the ground,” said Brown. “And I certainly The Jones ‘boy’ is back came away with some great ideas for Flamboyant Irishman Derek Western Australia. exhibiting our memorabilia in Perth.” Dougan, who died in June at A late tackle on defender SPASA members provide Dick Jones, a State team star from the Sixties, The 67-year-old looks after the second tier He also visited the Coventry City stadium in the age of 59, was a member of Hugh Miller saw referee Rudi is now giving a lot back to the game — by under-14 team, which includes youngsters England, which includes a small hotel, and the the Wolverhampton Wanderers Hankey reach for his notebook, the safeguard of a coaching kids in Collie. between the ages of 10 and 14. “They struggled English National Museum at Preston North side that played the WA State indicating that he was ready to completion guarantee Jones, who was included in the State’s Top a bit early on and lost the first half dozen End’s ground. team in an international send off the Northern Ireland 100 players when the Century of Champions games, but then won four on the trot and drew “The one at Preston is superb with areas challenge match at Perry Lakes star. list was compiled in 2004, recently moved from the next two, so there’s progress there,” he said. where the public can participate in things like in 1972, with the English The stand-off between player (08) 9479 6100 www.spasawa.com.au Perth to the South-West town and rediscovered “I’ve been preaching the need to be fit and to virtual reality concepts and make use of head visitors winning 3-0. and official resulted in this his passion for football. lead a good life. I’ve helped instil the discipline phones that relate stories of legendary players The tall striker was famous photograph as the “I had a brief spell looking after the club’s in them of practising their skills, so those that and famous incidents. It’s laid out over three renowned for his controversial volatile Dougan let fly with a senior side, but the future is with the kids and can improve will do so. floors — and the third floor of the building is and outspoken opinions on a mouthful and pointed out to I’m happy to be contributing at that level,” he “You need discipline in your approach to Preston’s North End’s own club museum. variety of subjects — and his the official that the fans were said. football — and to life. I remember from my “The Barcelona museum costs $30, but the committed style of play — and there to see the player in days with Perth Azzurri that discipline was one at Preston is for free as it is funded by the didn’t disappoint when he action — and not the referee. tough. If you were late for training, you more National Lottery.” faced the part-timers of He stayed on the pitch. Playing the Fame Game often than not got dropped from playing and Readers of The Fame Game are being invited weren’t paid.” Jones was born in Cheshire in England and Football Fair to play a part in nominations for the next Proud to support the induction into the Hall of Champions and Hall had brief spells with Macclesfield, Blackburn A Memorabilia and Programme Fair will be and Huddersfield before coming to WA, where held at the Inglewood United club in Hamer WANTED! of Recognition, which will be held in July, 2008. he was a key member of the Azzurri side that Parade, Inglewood, on Sunday, September 16, If there is someone worthy of inclusion in Football Hall of Fame either category, please forward nominations to was unbeaten when romping to the State from 10.30am to 1.00pm. Football programmes League title in 1967. Items for sale include local, national and any of the following Committee members: and memorabilia Louis Prospero (0413 041942), Bob Brown “I had two good years at Azzurri and we won international programmes, books, videos, five out of six competitions in that spell,” DVD’s, framed photos, badges, trading cards For further details contact Bob Brown on (9446 3338), Barbara Gibson (9526 0330) or 9446 3338 or [email protected] BGC ASPHALT & QUARRIES John O’Connell (0413 973846). recalled Jones, who also had a stint as player- and other football articles. coach with Morley. Entry to the Fair is free.