The eldest member of the panel at age 93, Brian Faehse (after whom the club grandstand is named) debuted for the composite West-Glenelg side in 1944. [citation needed], A song written dedicated to the West Adelaide Team by Reg Stoneham 1911. His award came in 1928 in the eighth year of the Club's history as a League side. on back of photo, B 75522/80: Action shot, West Adelaide v Eagles. Later on grand final night, a group of Wests players, including Kerley, broke into the Adelaide Oval and cut down the goalpost. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES. Possibly published in the Weekly Times, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/57, Happy Eddie Hocking, West Reserves. West Adelaide repeated as SANFL premiers in 1909 after defeating Port Adelaide by a goal in the Grand Final while "Dick" Head won the club's second Magarey Medal. A progressive club with a small but loyal band of supporters, West Adelaide has contributed 82 National and Rookie drafted players to the AFL since 1986. Despite Bennetts' return, they finished winless for the third time in 1933 but were terribly unlucky in losing five games by a goal or less[3] They recovered to win eight games and draw one in 1934, but between 1935 and 1940 were never higher than seventh in an eight-team competition and overall won only 26 and drew one of 102 games. 17 February 2018 was a memorable day in the club history when city rivals South Adelaide were defeated with 10-0. He created the club war honour boards, fixed the life members board and listed in order of debut all West Adelaide league players. After finishing 2nd in 1962 the club lost amongst others Kerley, Eustice, Jeff Bray and Don Roach from their playing ranks leading to a lean spell for the club. Photographer Richard Walker, dated 30/4/92, B 75522/7: West Adelaide player Grantley Fielke in a shoe shop at Westfield Arndale. Photographer Ian Parrish, not dated, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/58, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/59, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/60, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/61, Mark Mickan being chaired off by West players. Written on back of photo - Matthew Campbell, North Adelaide, about to get clobbered. excessHeight = 20; A life member and key recruiting officer of the club and foundation member of the WAFC Hall of Fame, Davids breadth of knowledge of early footballers up to those in the current era was unparalleled as a voting member of this panel. Former West Adelaide junior and dual Adelaide Crows premiership player Shaun Rehn replaced Borchard in 2003 and led the club to a Grand Final for only the third time in 41 years. renderedElement.style.top = (y + 15) + "px"; Such was the success of Richmond Oval that the SANFL moved its traditional ANZAC Day match from the Adelaide Oval to Richmond in 1958 where West Adelaide defeated their long-time Grand Final tormentor Port Adelaide in one of the highest profile matches ever to be played at the ground. Dated 30/4/92, B 75522/24: Rod O'Riley, Technical and Development Manager. West Adelaide started the season well with a 51 record but injuries to key players plus general poor form saw the Bloods lose seven games in a row mid-season. Photographer possibly either Dean Martin or Ashley Hornsey. Wests finished a disappointing seventh in 1955, but would return to form in 1956 where they would again be beaten grand finalists, again losing to Port. if( typeof(console) == "undefined" ) The club would play its nemesis Port Adelaide in the 1962 grand final and once again would go down by a heartbreaking three points to the Magpies. Official website of the West Adelaide Football Club. It was a tough decision for him but family always comes first and we respect his decision and wish him all the best. The roll call of Sandgropers to make their mark at the Port Adelaide Football Club makes for this week's Easter six-pack. In his place for his third run as West Adelaide coach was Neil Kerley, who himself had been controversially sacked as coach of the club after taking them to the 1962 Grand Final. Very few people in football would have an awareness of players in so many football competitions around Australia. No date given, initials I.P. Played 197 games . Club legends like Dick Head, Bruce McGregor, Neil Kerley and Brian Faehse donned the Red and Black. { { He is pictured with another man, name and date not given, B 75522/10: Doug Thomas sitting at an office desk which bears the sign "winning is not everything, but wanting to is." Era 4 was a golden era in South Australian football. After a slow start to the season under the coaching of former Richmond (VFL) premiership player Kevin Morris, the team won nine of its last eleven games to reach the finals in fifth place. Photographer possibly Ashley Hornsey. } Written on back: Brian Winton of Warradale during training. 5 : start; From left to right: Kym Jones, Matt Ellis, Kevin Morris, Daniel Rossetto, Adam Goodfellow. See also "West Adelaide Football Rally" (?date) by Reginald A A Stoneham (18951942) [6]. However, Collins could not improve the results in 2008 and the club finished with an unwanted fourth wooden spoon in a row, an ignominy suffered previously by Sturt (1989 to 1996), Woodville (1980 to 1985), South Adelaide (1926 to 1929), Glenelg (1937 to 1940 and 1921 to 1925) and Norwood (1913 to 1919), but never despite several bleak eras by the Bloods. Beech (Ex West Adelaide), Lovell (Ex Hawthorn/Kingborough Tigers), Maguire (Canberra), Redfern (Coolamon Rovers), J.Johnson (Coburg) & C.Allan (Sturt), Chamberlain (1 League game in 2020), Sinderberry (1 League game in 2020), Couroupis (played Reserves football in 2020), Sherlock (played Reserves football in 2020), Gilbert (played Reserves football in 2020), Kelly (played Reserves football in 2020), Laudato (played Reserves football in 2020), Bock, Van Den Berg, Boughen, Faulkner, Heitmann, Venning & De Cesare, Some local players listed below have been invited to train with the club over the pre-season, Ben Adams, Adam Carroll, Oliver Chesseman, Nick Cottrell, Hamish Gordon, Nick Jones, Issac McCormick, Levi Proude, Cameron Rankine, Luke Wilson & Jordon Wilson-King. Neils input and ability to take on and discern information about players and differing eras played a significant role throughout the process as one of the voting members At the time, Mark Mickan and Tony Modra were playing for VFL/AFL clubs the Brisbane Bears and Adelaide Crows respectively and not West Adelaide. Donates state league match. Strong recruiting helped the team improve to sixth in 2009 while James Ezard, nephew of 1984 and 1985 Essendon premiership player Alan Ezard, jointly won the Magarey Medal with North Adelaide's Rhys Archard, becoming the fourteenth West Adelaide player to win the award. on back of photo, B 75522/83: Here's mud in your eyes. The 1954 final was marred by a brawl which broke out at half time of the match when angry Port supporters set upon Wests players as they attempted to enter the dressing room located in the Sir Edwin Smith Stand. 1991. Colours, badge and . At the time of selection their were 1405 known players to represent West Adelaide in an official Home and Away season game, a criterion was set such that a player had to have played 50 league games for our club. He was a non-voting member of the panel who provided commentary and insights on players in each of the meetings. A club with a colourful history, West Adelaide was formed around 1892 wearing red, white and blue switching to the old Adelaide Football club colours of red and black when it joined the South Australian Football Association in 1897. The Following week Sturt defeated Norwood in the Preliminary to earn the other Grand Final berth. 57 Milner Road, Richmond SA 5033. { else Item 2: Badge featuring a portrait of 'Dick' Head. The ground was used for training and junior games until it was ready for league use in 1958. It is common for some problems to be reported throughout the day. All rights reserved. Dated 27 September, 1983, B 75522/18: West Adelaide player on an exercise bike. 2 full size reproductions were made, one which will be kept by the club and displayed in the players area, and the other which was successfully auctioned by the Club during the Team of the Centuries dinner on Friday the 20th of April. 2017 was also the anniversary of our 1927 and 1947 premierships. We thank him for his contribution and wish him the best of luck in the future. Scan of the sheet music. West Adelaide may have won the fights, but North Adelaide won the football game would go on to win easily by the score of 21.22 (148) to 11.7 (73). var display = false; Not dated, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/48, West Adelaide player Mike Rennie. Each member had a unique perspective on our clubs history as can be seen below. Disappointingly for our loyal Westies supporters, past player Sam Durdin has decided to pursue his football elsewhere in 2021. In 2014 he became a member of the Board and was also named the SANFL Official Historian in 2015. Football in South Australia at this stage was yet to be organised and there were several sets of rules in use across the state. Photographer Bryan Charleton, 1 October, 1983, B 75522/63: West Adelaide Players and administrators celebrating a win as the siren goes and as they receive the trophy. A capacity crowd saw West Adelaide christen their new home with a 12.11 (83) to 10.13 (73) win over neighbouring club West Torrens. renderedElement.style.left = (x + 15) + "px"; Photographer Richard Walker. The club's offices and training facilities are located in the western Adelaide suburb of West Lakes, at the site of the club's former home ground Football Park. Thanks to the tireless efforts of people like club captain Brian Faeshe (who ironically never got to play on the ground having retired in 1956), Cliff Semmler, Roy Charles, Cliff Todd and City of West Torrens Mayor Steve Hamra, The Bloods finally had a home ground to call their own. No date given, initials I.P. We have a 4 time Ken Farmer Medallist in Adam Richardson and the club holds the honour of having the first Brownlow Medal winner from SA in Bernie Smith. { } [2] The SAFA would subsequently become the SANFL. Copyright 2023 West Adelaide Football Club. No date given, initials I.P. History Board Members Committees & Coterie Groups . These licences were eventually sold to the two AFL clubs giving them independence from the SANFL. The Charity Cup game at English Park to-morrow should prove an exciting one. console.info( message ); The Oval is located in Richmond, an inner-western suburb of Adelaide. In 1908 former Hotham 1887-1888 Captain, South Adelaide and North Adelaide champion "Dinny" Reedman became West's Coach. Port came back to trail by only two points going into the last quarter of the game and snatched victory by three points. 2013 Saw West Adelaide consolidate itself as a finals campaigner, finishing the minor round in second place again behind Norwood. Graeme also established the WAFC History Group in 2014 and is an active member of the Hall of Fame committee. Dated 16/1/91, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/50, West Adelaide player Craig Williams, dated 1986, Messenger Press, c. 1983-1996, Photograph, B75522/51, West Adelaide player Peter Winter, dated 1987. Not dated, B 75522/20: John O'Donohue and Bill Rawlings. Name Era Seasons Debut vs; 1: KENNEDY, George D (capt.) See 'contents' for details of individual images. There is a list of past and present West Adelaide players who have played at AFL/VFL: The black and red colours of West End beer made by the South Australian Brewing Company came about after West Adelaide defeated Port Adelaide in the 1911 Grand Final, and defeated VFL premiers Essendon in the Championship of Australia play-off at Adelaide Oval shortly afterwards in the same year. function Pagination() Won the 1909 Magarey Medal with West Adelaide; SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2002; Hele, Simon. West Adelaide players Mark Dreher, Ian Borchard, Neil Kerley, Leon Grosser, Dirk de Yong. Players; Coaches; Grounds; Articles; Community. He achieved what he wanted to achieve from SANFL by playing League Football and wants to go back and play with his friends at his local club. Between 1942 and 1945 West Adelaide joined forced with Glenelg in a wartime competition, finishing second, third and fourth in a four-team competition. The 26 photographs have not been digitsed, but can be requested and viewed in the Somerville Reading Room, as items B 75522/86-112. on back of photo, B 75522/68: West Adelaide coach Kevin Morris talks to the players on the ground. South Australian National Football League, David Clarke (Australian footballer, born 1980), Mike Collins (Australian footballer, born 1953), Alan Crawford (Australian rules footballer), Bryce Gibbs (Australian rules footballer), Jack Graham (Australian footballer, born 1916), Brian Roberts (Australian rules footballer), Matthew Rogers (Australian rules footballer), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:South_Adelaide_Football_Club_players&oldid=804445643, This page was last edited on 9 October 2017, at 01:39. AFL. Not dated, B 75522/32: New West Adelaide football coach, Kevin Morris, at Richmond Oval today (written on back of photo.) Following the 1991 grand final Kevin Morris joined a long list of coaches sacked by the club after a dispute with the club's board. start = (start > 5) ? The club slipped to sixth in 1992 and a disappointing eighth in 1993, ahead of perennial wooden spooners Sturt by only a small percentage gap. Medallist, Michael Minuzzo Club Legend, Brian K Faehse Life Member, Steven Rabbett Steven Morris, drafted to the Richmond Tigers (father-son rule) Friday 28th October 2011 Rory Laird, Rookie draft pick #5, Adelaide Crows Life Member, Simon Munn Under 18's List & Stats Surname Given Game s Goals AHMAT-WATKINS Hassan 10 10 ANSPACH Jake 10 1 var originalFirstChild; In 1970 West unearthed a young ruckman named Dexter Kennedy who made his league debut aged just 15 years, 11 months and 2 days. For both stints at the Adelaide Oval, this created problems because during the football season Souths, being the main tenant, had first use of the oval (league) and the Adelaide Oval No. element = document.createElement("div"); In 2017 the South Australian National Football League, which is the oldest codified football competition in Australia, celebrated 140 years of operation while the West Adelaide Football Club celebrated its 125th birthday, being established some time in 1892 before joining the SANFL in 1897. Umpires: Laurie Argent and Rick KinnearJack Oatey Medallist: Ian Borchard, Best: Borchard, Morris, Bennett, Meuret, Grosser, McKinnon, Kantilaftas, McKinnon, Burgess, Winter Players since 1991 Categories Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Davids ability to fight for players across all eras of football brought about a great balance of representatives over the 3 centuries of the clubs existence and his input was invaluable and of great guidance to all the panel members. The 50 game qualification ruled out West Adelaide champions who dominated the VFL/AFL/WAFL like Tony Modra (34), Shaun Rehn (20), Tyson Edwards (42), and Brownlow medal winners Patrick Dangerfield (4), Adam Cooney (12) and Mark Ricciuto (26).*. [4] Luders kicked 94 goals in the 22 game minor round and with the 6th of his 7 goals in the 2nd Semi-final against Norwood he kicked his 100th for the season. The Fos Williams Medal is awarded to the best SANFL player in an interstate game. Dated 18/5/90, B 75522/19: Harrie Nelson of Newton, Promotions Officer with West Adelaide Football Club. Written on back: From left. James "Sorry" Tierney was the club's first ever winner of the Magarey Medal in 1908. In 1877 Port Adelaide joined seven other local clubs and formed the South Australian Football Association, the first organisation of its type in Australia. . West Adelaide / Every Player y = document.all ? on back of photo. Attendance: 25,625 Luders remains the club's all-time leading goal kicker with 558 goals kicked in 162 games played between 1978 and 1986 at an average of 3.4 goals per game. 1952 North won its eighth premiership by 'slaughtering' Norwood - 23.15 to 6.9. The club finished third in 1946 before winning its sixth premiership in 1947 defeating Norwood 10.15 (75) to 8.15 (63). overFlowX = x + renderedWidth + excessWidth - document.body.offsetWidth; The AFL guaranteed Port Adelaide a place in the competition in 1994 and eventually entered in 1997. Every era has had challenges but West Adelaide, in each of these years since 1897, has produced champion players and teams. The Bloods got some revenge for their 2003 Grand Final loss to Centrals with a 27-point win in the Qualifying final to book a place against Norwood in the Second Semi-final. West Adelaide, which has earned a reputation amongst its fans as being "consistently inconsistent", would win through to their next grand final in 1991. renderedElement.style.visibility = "visible"; The club won two parklands premierships prior to 1897 and has since collected nine SANFL League premierships. In the former year a late kick for goal by ruckman Jack Richardson which would have given West the lead with only ninety seconds remaining hit the post allowing Port to hold on. * 1988 and 1996 matches were under State of Origin rules. To celebrate these milestones, the WAFC waited for the completion of our 125th year of competition and selected a Team of the Centuries. 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