THE WEMBLEY LACROSSE CLUB 1938 – 2016 1 Grand Final action against East Fremantle at Perry Lakes Stadium c.1980. Gary Downsborough (12) shoots while Mark Bowman (7) hovers at the ready . Photo Bob Hyde. 2 THE WEMBLEY LACROSSE CLUB 1938 – 2016 This document – imperfect and incomplete – is just a starting point in the chronicling of the history of the Wembley Lacrosse Club. It has been compiled by a number of senior members, men and women, drawing on a range of resources including personal recollection. It is a work in progress. Well supported corrections, contributions and suggestions for future editions are encouraged from all members, past and present. Please email:
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[email protected]. 3 ‘Wembley ground Henderson Park. Catch Floreat Park trolley bus. Alight at Jersey Street and proceed South.’ (Fixture Card, 1950) PHOTOS ABOVE: Wembley C-Grade 1941, just three years after the club’s foundation. The team won minor and major premierships. Back row: Gerald Glynn, Alaric Tindal, Ted Liddlow, Gotch Clarke, Keith Weaver, Darryl Noack, Alan Weaver, Bob Rudkin; Front row: Joe Carden (Vice President), Bill Brown, Bill O’Leary, Harold Clifton (Founder and President), Marsden Banks, Bob Ramsay, Tom Banks (Vice President) COVER: Top – Wembley win the State League premiership over Bayswater 9-6 in 2008, the first flag for 22 years. They also won the minor premiership. Back row L-R : Nathan Rainey, David Bullen, Sam Williams, Blair Bentley, Ian Berry, Adrian White, Ben Reiger; Front row L-R: Matt Diver, Sam Ramsay, Chris D’Annunzio, Stuart Bentley, Morgan Bentley, Jaxon Hall, Alex Brown, John Casey, Lucas Wood Bottom – After a tight season, Wembley A-Grade take the flag over East Fremantle 16-7 in 2012.