2013 MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB YEARBOOK SUMMER EDITION
PAUL ROOS
NATHAN JONES
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READY TO ROLL GARLAND GROWS IN STATURE TERLICH’S TIME TO SHINE
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GOES BACK TO BACK
HOGAN BRINGS HOPE TO DEMONS PAGE 20
ROBBO’S NT ADVENTURES... DARWIN KAKADU CROC FEEDING AT ADELAIDE RIVER
KATHERINE
DO DARWIN
TENNANT CREEK ENJOYING A HUMPTY DOO BURGER
SWIMMING AT LITCHFIELD
ALICE SPRINGS ULURU DO SIMPSONS GAP
DO DIFFERENT DO UNEXPECTED
START YOUR OWN NT ADVENTURE AT
MOUNTAIN BIKING IN THE ALICE
JESSE HOGAN
MESSAGES FROM THE CEO AND PRESIDENT
STAFF LIST
In Season 2014, all eyes will be on the talented youngster
FROM THE COACH
CASEY SCORPIONS
Hear from Paul Roos as he gets set for Season 2014
HALL OF FAME/LIFE MEMBERS Meet the Club’s new Life Members and Hall of Fame inductees of 2013
AFL WOMEN’S GAME
SEASON REVIEW
CHRIS DAWES
The inaugural AFL women’s game was played and won by Melbourne in Season 2013
Matt Burgan looks back on Season 2013
BEST AND FAIREST
DEAN TERLICH
Nathan Jones reflects on his 2013 Best and Fairest win
Many paths are taken to reach the AFL - here, Dean Terlich shares his story
COLIN GARLAND In a tough year, Colin Garland was a rare positive
ROUND BY ROUND/TRIBUTES, DEPARTURES AND CONGRATULATIONS Season 2013 - the year that was
TRADE TIME Matt Burgan reviews the Club’s end of year manoeuvres
BEQUESTS/FOUNDATION HEROES/OLD ACQUAINTANCE FOUNDATION HEROES - THE HONOUR ROLL
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MELBOURNE BUSINESS COMMUNITY/ CORPORATE HOSPITALITY DEES IN THE COMMUNITY
Jimmy Toumpas and his father George share the ups and downs of life as a footballing family
Find out more about the Club’s activities in the City of Casey during Season 2013
Club legend Robert Flower’s heart will always beat true
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE CLUB Mail: PO Box 254, East Melbourne, Victoria, 8002
THE TWO OF US
HIS HEART BEATS TRUE
My favourite things
CORPORATE PARTNERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
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MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SEASON 2013: President: Don McLardy/Glen Bartlett Vice Presidents: Guy Jalland, Peter Spargo Directors: Geoff Freeman, Stuart Grimshaw, Karen Hayes, Greg Healy, Russel Howcroft, Jeremy Nicholls, Kate Roffey, David Thurin, John Trotter Heartbeat is published twice a year. No part of this publication shall be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise). The Club would like to sincerely thank Lynda Carroll for her contribution to the Club Magazine. Lynda has brought the stories and history of the Club to life, for all members and supporters to enjoy, for the last 17 years. The Club would like to wish Lynda all the best for the next phase of her career. 2013 Yearbook
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THE Club has many people to thank and acknowledge for their contributions during Season 2013 - a time that has tested everyone, but will undoubtedly see us emerge stronger in the future. Our thanks start with the Club’s joint major sponsors in 2013 Webjet and Opel. We thank both for their support and friendship over the past two years. They have been valued partners, and all their people have been an absolute pleasure to do business with, so we wish Webjet and Opel and their respective teams all the very best for the future. Our other sponsors have also played a valuable role in supporting the Club, and we sincerely thank them all for their encouragement and commitment in 2013 and beyond. A huge debt of gratitude is owed to our friends at the MCC. We thank President Paul Sheahan, along with the Committee and MCC staff, for their continuing support and commitment to the Club. We look forward to working closely with the MCC in the future. The Club is only as strong as its people. We thank our passionate members and supporters, with particular mention to the Demon Army, for their relentless enthusiasm and belief. We also pay tribute to the committed workers behind the scenes, such as our volunteers and past players, who all contribute significantly. On a personal note, and on behalf of the Club, I acknowledge the part Peter Spargo has played in stepping up this year, including his role as interim President, and for a short period as interim CEO. Peter has dedicated much to the Club in recent years, and his commitment should be commended and recognised on an ongoing basis. I would also like to acknowledge and applaud Don McLardy. Don worked tirelessly for the Club as a director, and supporting Jim Stynes when Jim was President, then in the role of President when we lost Jim. Don’s passion for the Club, and his unwavering commitment to clearing the Club’s debt, is an extraordinary legacy. From this stems my recognition of the effort put in by our board members. It has been a challenging year, but the dedication they have shown to the Club has been fantastic. There have been significant changes at Board level. I would like to thank all new Board members for putting up their hand up for what is a voluntary role and sometimes a thankless task, but hopefully a rewarding role as well. I’d like to acknowledge the efforts of Greg Healy, Guy Jalland, Stuart Grimshaw and Karen Hayes, who have all stepped down during the year. Our CEO, Peter Jackson, has been a major contributor, bringing football industry knowhow, professionalism and a wealth of experience to the Club. Peter has a hard line but fair and honest approach, giving a ruthless edge which I believe the Club has been P 4
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crying out for. This is just what is needed, and Peter has been a breath of fresh air for the Melbourne Football Club. I look forward to forging a strong partnership with Peter well into the future. Peter was pivotal in obtaining the support we needed from the AFL, Paul Roos as senior coach, and the new award announced at our Best and Fairest - the James McDonald Best Team Man Award. Much work goes on behind the scenes that supporters and others do not see - I would like to publicly acknowledge that, and believe that we are on the right track - however, the football world will be the judge of that. Many people make a football club tick, and I offer recognition and thanks to the hard working administration and football staff, who do their best for the Club behind the scenes in very challenging circumstances. The aim is to build a very stable Club off the field to assist our Club on the field football support must come first. Our players should also be commended for their dedication - week in, week out - and for putting their bodies on the line whenever they take to the ground, sticking to the task and fighting a challenging year out, both on and off the field. I also acknowledge those players who have retired. Thank you to Aaron Davey, David Rodan and Joel Macdonald for your contributions to the Club. You will always be part of the Melbourne story. I would also like to acknowledge staff who have left the Club throughout 2013, and thank them for their dedication and contribution. The Club was lucky to have a man of Neil Craig’s integrity, skill, experience and commitment to lead our players in the second half of the year. Neil obviously did not sign up to become caretaker coach in challenging circumstances - however, he gave his all and I respect the way he approached the task, and his commitment to the Club. We thank and wish Neil well for the future. As we look ahead to 2014 and welcome Paul Roos as our new senior coach, along with his assistants, we know that we have much to do. Winning back respect for the club through every aspect of what we do is paramount. I hope that governance and administration will ultimately sit quietly in the background, enabling football to tell our story. While we have started making progress, there will be no promises about what we will achieve, and by when. I will make one promise. I will give everything I have to the role of President. I will draw on the experience I have had from football, business and life to do my absolute best for the Melbourne Football Club to make it strong, successful, and respected for what we do, both on and off the field, and on an ongoing basis. #myheartbeatstrue
CLEARLY 2013 was a most challenging year for the Melbourne Football Club. We did not achieve what would have been hoped for at the start of the year. It is one thing not to meet your expectations in any given year. Unfortunately though, 2013 was another year of underachievement for this club over too long a period of underachievement. The challenge now for this club is what we do about it. We can rationalise the situation, or we can accept the reality of our situation, meet that reality head-on and do something about it. My impression from the reaction of players and staff over the time I have been at the club is that we are now ready to meet it head on. The players, coaches and staff all embraced the second part of the season with professionalism and enthusiasm. It was a very uncertain time for all of them, and they had to deal with some ongoing extreme external and internal pressures. Above all though, the Club knew it had to start a long journey of winning back respect. There were some signs of this in the playing group. We didn’t get the wins we may have wanted over the second half of the season, but we did see some improved performances, particularly in seeing the season out to the end. The coaching panel deserves our gratitude for their efforts in uncertain times. They conducted themselves totally professionally, having accepted the change of senior coach mid-year very well, and gave themselves to the club and the players totally. AFL football can be a tough and ruthless industry at times, but all the coaches at the Melbourne Football Club in 2013 should be proud of how they conducted themselves throughout the year. Neil Craig in particular deserves great thanks for his professionalism, integrity, energy and enthusiasm. I asked Neil to take on the interim coaching role. He didn’t have to - he didn’t need to put his reputation or his emotions at risk. But he did so, and in doing so, gave it everything he had. The Club could not have asked more from Neil Craig. The performance this year, and facing up to the reality, has led to a number of changes throughout the club, including a new board, a new chairman, a new CEO, a new senior coach and a new Chief Commercial Officer. The senior management team of the club has been re-structured to reflect the financial reality of the club, and to introduce new skills into key roles. It is very unfortunate that there are some good people who have left the Club due to factors beyond their control and not related
necessarily to their performance. I thank you for your best efforts you gave the Club and offer best wishes for the future. Some players left the Club this year, due to retirement, or being traded, or even being delisted. Whatever their circumstances, I hope they can look back at their time with the Club as a great experience that helped them develop as a person, that made lifelong friends and that provided some fun times along the way. They should be proud of having been drafted to an AFL club and played AFL football. Very few people reach that level. Aaron Davey leaves the Club as a champion. For Aaron, the best part of his life is ahead of him. What he has achieved as an AFL player allows him to take on a leadership role and potentially make a real difference to community standards. Aaron can achieve as much post his AFL career as he did as a player, which is the wonderful thing about being in the AFL - it can take you to bigger and better places than just the AFL. The appointment of Paul Roos as senior coach is of course a great fillip for this club. Paul’s coaching track record, and his ability to develop leadership and culture, is just what this club needs at this time as we face our reality. Over the next two to three years, Paul Roos will lead the building of a solid foundation within our football department and then hand it over to the next generation young coach, to take this club forward successfully over the next decade. A successful football team is a pre-requisite to long term financial sustainability for this club, and that will be our relentless objective over the next two to three years. Future success in AFL football is not measured by the current scoreboard or win/loss ratio. Future success is measured in terms of current year decision making and development - of the player list, of their individual skills, of values and behaviours, of resilience, of a hard competitive edge, of just deciding in your mind individually and collectively that you just don’t want to be second rate any longer. On this front, the Melbourne Football Club has moved forward during 2013. We came to a fork in the road, and we are now going down the right path towards success. I’m not sure how long it will take to get there, but I do know it’s not an overnight journey. It is a journey we have just started. Thank you to all members and supporters for your ongoing support during tough times, and for your recent messages of support. I hope we can return that support over time. 2013 Yearbook
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ROOS READY TO ROLL By Matt Burgan
WHEN Melbourne entered the market for a new senior coach during the 2013 season, newly-arrived chief executive Peter Jackson had one main target: Paul Roos.
“I wasn’t worried by the process and hopefully I was as honest as I possibly could be through the whole thing.”
A superstar of the game in the 1980s and 90s, Roos ended the longest premiership drought in VFL/AFL history, when he took the Sydney Swans to the ultimate glory in 2005. He missed another by the narrowest of margins in 2006.
Roos was announced Melbourne coach on September 6 and signed on for the 2014-15 seasons, with an option for 2016.
Roos, who had coached the Swans from the second half of the 2002 season until the end of 2010, before stepping down and handing the reins over to his former assistant John Longmire, was wooed doggedly by Jackson. After constant speculation surrounding a possible RoosMelbourne union - particularly on Fox Footy’s ‘On the Couch’, where Roos was a key plank on the show - Jackson got his man and the fire in Roos’ belly was reignited. “I tried to be as honest as I could. Being on telly every Monday night with Mike [Sheahan] and Gerard [Healy] was a bit of fun, but all I tried to do was answer the questions when they were asked,” Roos said. “I’ve always said ‘it’s hard to know what you’ll do in the future’. If someone asked me today what I was going to do, I’ll tell them what I’m going to do.
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Part of his reasoning for taking the position was to nurture a successor from 2016 or 2017. Soon that person was identified as Stuart Dew, the Sydney Swans assistant, but his decision to remain in the harbor city, forced a change of tack. Dew’s decision didn’t faze Roos. Instead, he is content to let the position play out, confident another will emerge in time. “It was always going to be a process we were going to go through. While we would’ve liked to have done it straight away, it’s never going to be urgent,” he said. “I think it was really about getting the right candidate and probably more importantly, getting the other coaches in place first and then getting the players and seeing if someone was available. “I’ve got no doubt someone will bob up over the next 12 months and that’ll sort itself out. Now the process has finished, it’s about the players and getting them in, ready for next year.” Given Roos has a minimum of 44 matches or up to 66 games
plus potential finals to make his mark, he said it was important to set the foundations, but make genuine strides early. “If you look at the benchmark teams, the two grand finalists this year, Hawthorn and Freo, and then the next two best, Geelong and Sydney, you try to emulate what they do,” he said. “In that two to three year period, you try to set some really high standards for the group and you try to refine the game plan a bit and play like those top two teams and those top four teams do. “It’s going to take some time and we really understand where we are at. We’re a two win team and only 57 per cent [on the ladder], so really the benchmark for us is the percentage. People talk about win/loss, but before we worry about how many games you’re going to win, you’ve got to be competitive for longer and I think that’s really the process for us. “As coaches, we’ve watched a lot of the games [from 2013], so there’s a lot to work with and we’re excited about getting stuck into it.” RETURNING TO COACHING With Roos set to coach for the first time since the Swans lost the first semi-final to the Western Bulldogs by five points in 2010, he said he would enter his second stint as a senior AFL coach with greater nous, although it remains a tough gig. “It doesn’t get easier, but I think you’re more comfortable in what you’re doing and you’ve got a clearer understanding,” he said. “I think as a first time coach, you’re throwing the dart at the dart board and hoping it hits the bullseye. Second time around, I’m reasonably confident in the staff that we’ve got. I’m reasonably confident with the processes we can put in place. “[Elite performance manager] Dave Misson, I worked with at the Swans, so having a fitness guy who understands me as well is really important. So you probably feel a bit more comfortable, but it doesn’t get any easier. “You don’t feel like ‘I’ve got this whole caper sorted out’. But I think you understand the processes and you don’t worry about the things that you worried about in ’03 and ’04 [during my early coaching days with the Swans]. You just control the things that you know are in your control.”
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One thing that Roos was adamant had changed, even in the space of three seasons out of the coaches’ box, was that the role was forever evolving into an executive position. #myheartbeatstrue
“Every year it gets more of a management role. It’s more about getting good staff and making sure they’re clear on what their roles are, setting a game plan and really managing them. That’s the thing that’s really struck me, even over my time at Sydney, you’ve got more staff coming in and you’ve got to deal with the medical and fitness [staff], and the board and the sponsorship,” he said.
“I’ll write the letters back and cop it from Mike [Sheahan] and Gerard [Healy] and whoever is there ‘On the Couch’ and some of the other boys. It’s exciting and a challenge, I know that. Hopefully we can win as many games as we possibly can, but really it’s about the leadership and culture and transformation of the footy club that will hopefully take place that excites me the most.”
“Really, the senior coach is more like the CEO and the assistant coaches probably don’t get the credit they deserve. You want to get a good group of assistant coaches and a medical team and all of the crew that put everyone together - good list management and recruiters.
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“If people think that just by appointing a senior coach your problems are fixed, then they’re kidding themselves. There’s a lot more that goes on to sorting a footy club than just getting the senior coaching position in place.” Roos envisages his position as one that will drive change among the coaches and players. “We’re going to cop some whacks in the head from the media and from fans and my main role is just to absorb that from players and absorb that from the other coaches, so they can get on with their job,” he said.
Although Roos said it was difficult to predict how many wins and losses Melbourne would achieve in 2014, he was adamant the standards set would be high. “It’s probably media and fan driven, that win/loss and finals [talk]. As a coach, you want to win and we’re all super competitive, but I think what I’ve learned over the eight years of coaching the Swans - and this isn’t passing the buck - but the coaches can probably only do so much,” he said. “Hopefully we can set some higher standards and get them fit and we can set a game plan that we think is going to win. To be perfectly frank, it’s really up to the players, how quickly they embrace that. What are their work ethics? Do they work hard? Do they drive each other really hard? How do they react on game day?
“There’s probably too many unknowns for me at the moment for me to actually predict how many wins. I can predict that I think at some point in the next two or three years, we’re going to see a really good competent team - a really good team. I’m extremely confident that that’s going to happen.” Roos said he would have a true indication of where Melbourne was at once pre-season was in full swing. “It’s pretty hard, before you get your feet right under the desk, and start working with players and understanding what makes them tick, to say ‘it’ll happen by this round’,” he said. “What we’re seeing when new coaches go to clubs, sometimes it happens quick and sometimes it takes a while. But we’ve got a good coaching group together, and it’ll happen at some point in time. “Hopefully for Melbourne fans, it’s sooner rather than later. But I don’t like to use the words patience and rebuilding. All I can say is that we’ll put the best team out on the field that we possibly can, and we’ll train them as hard as we can and get them as fit and as disciplined [as we can]. “Then, really it’s going to be up to the players how quickly they can embrace it.”
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However, the dismal results quickly returned and the team failed to notch another win by the mid-season break. As a consequence, senior coach Mark Neeld was replaced by interim Neil Craig, previously the club’s director of sports performance. During the bye, president Don McLardy, who took on the position after his dear friend, the late, great Jim Stynes could no longer, stood down.
Matt Burgan looks back on a tumultuous season for the red and blue, and the pivotal moment with the signing of Paul Roos for at least the next two to three seasons
By Matt Burgan
SEASON 2013 will not be remembered fondly for the Melbourne Football Club. But, the year itself could be, given the acquisition of Paul Roos as coach for 2014-15 and possibly 2016, before his heir apparent takes over the reins.
Craig became Melbourne coach from round 13, when it went down to St Kilda by 35 points at the MCG.
At the 13 minute mark of the final term, the Dees held a 44 point lead. But the Bulldogs kicked seven goals in 16 minutes. Ultimately, Melbourne held on for its second and final win for the season.
Midfielder Michael Evans reemerged from injury to show genuine promise, before being sidelined again; big man Jack Fitzpatrick and rookie Mitch Clisby bobbed up to show they had a future.
Although Craig managed to oversee some encouraging performances, there were still some shockers.
The club said goodbye to Demon favourite Aaron Davey, plus livewire David Rodan and gritty defender Joel Macdonald, who all retired, and Sylvia, who headed to Fremantle.
A 122 point loss to the Kangaroos in round 18 was Melbourne’s second worst for the season, and its ninth greatest defeat ever.
Only 1919, when the club lost every match, and 1906, 1951 and 1981, when Melbourne had just one victory in each of those seasons, were worse in terms of win/loss ratio. Two wins also came in 1914, but that season consisted of fewer (18) rounds.
Just five days after Melbourne’s last match of the season - a 20 point loss to the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium - the club announced its biggest news for years, when it landed Roos.
A soul searching getaway to Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula followed for players and coaching staff, as chief executive Cameron Schwab was forced to resign, later replaced by former Essendon CEO Peter Jackson, who brought a wealth of business acumen to the role. Melbourne’s dismal season continued when the West Coast Eagles thrashed it by 94 points at the MCG, resulting in an average losing margin of 107 points after the first three rounds. A bright spot emerged at home in round four against Greater Western Sydney, when Melbourne - after trailing by 19 points and looking shaky at three quarter-time - stormed home to kick a club record score for one quarter: 12.2 (74). It gave the Demons their first win of the season. P 8
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A handful of youngsters also showed genuine promise - midfielder Jimmy Toumpas, half forward Dean Kent and key forward Jesse Hogan, (who will officially be listed in 2014 after being ineligible to play this year, and starred for Casey in the VFL, kicking 39 goals).
In his second match at the helm, Craig guided Melbourne to a three point win over the Western Bulldogs at the MCG.
Before Melbourne’s final home game for the year against Fremantle in round 21, the club announced former West Coast player Glen Bartlett as president.
A 148-point loss to Essendon at the ‘G just six days later entered the record books as Melbourne’s third greatest loss, and the 20th worst in VFL/AFL history.
Tough nut Jack Viney impressed immensely in his first year, despite his season being interrupted by a foot injury. He won the Harold Ball Memorial Trophy as Melbourne’s best young player, and gained a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination.
But injuries affected several key players, including co-captains Jack Grimes and Jack Trengove, key forwards Mitch Clark and Chris Dawes, tall defenders James Frawley and Tom McDonald, and ruckman Mark Jamar.
In summary, 2013, with just two wins, entered the record books as Melbourne’s fifth worst season since it became a foundation club of the VFL/AFL in 1897.
From the moment Port Adelaide notched up a 79-point victory over the Demons at the MCG in round one, the season deteriorated.
off a consistent season, finishing fifth.
But, with the nucleus mentioned above, plus the likes of talent laden trio Jack Watts, Jeremy Howe and Sam Blease, the club can turn around. It should be a fascinating ride for the Demons, as the Roos era has already well and truly started in earnest.
Jackson was determined to secure Roos, and it proved to be a monumental signature for the club, given Melbourne’s miserable season and its poor record since losing to Fremantle by 28 points in the 2006 second semi-final - its most recent finals outing. Already Roos, one of the all-time great players and finest coaches of the modern era - he guided the Sydney Swans to the 2005 premiership, ending the longest VFL/AFL premiership drought in 72 years - has created genuine hope and excitement. From a playing perspective, vice-captain Nathan Jones was Melbourne’s standout for the season, winning his second successive Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott Memorial Trophy. Defender Colin Garland, who finished runner up, had his best AFL season. Dean Terlich and Matt Jones, both bargain basement mature age draft picks, had fine first up seasons, finishing third and fourth respectively, and Colin Sylvia capped #myheartbeatstrue
Nathan Jones capped off an outstanding 2013, winning his second consecutive Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott Memorial Trophy
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VICE-CAPTAIN Nathan Jones narrowly edged out defender Colin Garland to win the 2013 Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott Memorial Trophy his second consecutive Melbourne best and fairest. Held at Crown on Thursday, September 5, Jones won the award with 365 votes to claim the award from Garland (360), who claimed the Sid Anderson Memorial Trophy as runner-up. Defender Dean Terlich (306) and midfielder Matt Jones (303) completed outstanding first up seasons, to gain the Ron Barassi Snr Memorial Trophy (third) and Ivor Warne-Smith Memorial Trophy (fourth) respectively.
Jones became the eighth Melbourne player to win consecutive best and fairest awards, yet Allan La Fontaine achieved it twice in 1935-36 and 1941-42. He also became the first Demon to win successive Truscott Memorial Trophies since James McDonald in 2006-07. The midfielder became the 18th player to win multiple best and fairests at Melbourne. La Fontaine and Jim Stynes (1991 and 199596-97) hold the club record with four each.
Rounding out the top 10 were defenders Lynden Dunn and James Frawley, co-captain Jack Trengove, high flyer Jeremy Howe and youngster Tom McDonald.
It was also the third time Jones has finished in the top three, after finishing runner up in just his second season in 2007. He is also the only current listed Demon to have won the Truscott Memorial Trophy.
Jones, 25, won 509 disposals in 2013 - the third season in a row he has amassed 500 disposals or more. His season was arguably his best yet, given he received greater attention from opposition teams.
Jones also won the inaugural James McDonald Trophy as the Best Team Man.
But the popular Demon said with a laugh that he must have won the award “by the hair on my head”.
Garland gained the Ron Barassi Jnr Trophy (leadership award), Sylvia won the Ian Ridley Memorial Trophy (club ambassador award) and Jake Spencer took home the Norm Smith Memorial Trophy (coaches award).
Midfielder/forward Colin Sylvia capped off an impressive season, to win the Dick Taylor Memorial Trophy in fifth position.
“It’s a huge honour for me [to have won it] for the second year in a row. I have a lot of mixed emotions about it, due to how disappointing the year was, but to be honest, I’m probably more proud this year than I was last year, even though that’s pretty hard to comprehend with the results of our team,” Jones said on the night. “Personally, I was really driven to back up last year, knowing that there would be more pressure on me personally, due to having a pretty successful year last year. “I know it’s been such a dark year for the footy club … hopefully [2013] closes a chapter and we can reopen it from 2014 in the brightest possible way and get the footy club back to where it belongs.”
The Harold Ball Memorial Trophy for the best young player went to Jack Viney, and emerging forward Jesse Hogan picked up the Troy Broadbridge Memorial Trophy winner as the best Melbourne listed player at Casey.
2013 MELBOURNE BEST AND FAIREST RESULTS: 1 - Nathan Jones (365 votes) 2 - Colin Garland (360) 3 - Dean Terlich (306) 4 - Matt Jones (303) 5 - Colin Sylvia (288) 6 - Lynden Dunn (270) 7 - James Frawley (268) 8 - Jack Trengove (257) 9 - Jeremy Howe (256) 10 - Tom McDonald (249) 11 - Jack Watts (238) 12 - Aaron Davey (209) 13 - Jack Grimes (202) 14 - Jack Viney (199) 15 - Shannon Byrnes (191) 16 - Jordie McKenzie (172) 17 - Dean Kent, Luke Tapscott (159) 19 - Chris Dawes (147) 20 - Jimmy Toumpas (143) 21 - Max Gawn (133) 22 - Mitch Clisby (120) 23 - Jack Fitzpatrick, Jake Spencer (117) 25 - Michael Evans (116) 26 - Daniel Nicholson, Cam Pedersen (108) 28 - Mark Jamar (103) 29 - David Rodan (93) 30 - Rohan Bail (77) 31 - Sam Blease (71) 32 - James Sellar (58) 33 - James Strauss (58) 34 - Neville Jetta (48) 35 - Mitch Clark (41) 36 - James Magner (26) 37 - Troy Davis (21) 38 - Tom Gillies (16) 39 - Joel Macdonald (11) Voting system explained: At the completion of each game, the match committee consisting of the senior coach (Mark Neeld/ Neil Craig), plus assistant coaches Jade Rawlings, Brian Royal and Leigh Brown voted using a one to seven ranking system. Seven was the highest a player could receive and one was the lowest. Each player had the opportunity to gain a maximum of 28 votes in each game.
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COLIN Garland had his finest AFL season in 2013, during one of the club’s bleakest years on record. The frustration of that situation was not lost on the defender either when reflecting about his outstanding effort to finish runner-up - winning the Sid Anderson Memorial Trophy - to vice-captain Nathan Jones who won the Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott Memorial Trophy. “It was a tough year. It was my most consistent year, but if it had happened earlier in my career - a tough year with the team - [I] would’ve been happy [with my year],” he said. Garland played all but one match this year, missing Melbourne’s dismal 122-point loss to North Melbourne in round 18 at Etihad Stadium with an ankle injury.
Colin Garland produced his best AFL season this year and grew his leadership credentials, reaffirming his importance to Melbourne’s future By Matt Burgan
Otherwise, he was a mainstay, a leader (as evidenced by his Ron Barassi Jnr Trophy win – Melbourne’s leadership award) and calmness in a tough backline environment. Another key reason why his seventh AFL season was his best was due to his preparation. In fact, Garland attributed the close work he did with backline coach Jade Rawlings as a reason for his form. “I get a lot of enjoyment out of other people’s success, whereas it was actually about concentrating on my own performance. Jade tried to help me realise that me becoming the best player I can be is going to help other people, so in that sense, I really concentrated on myself,” he said. “At first, I was a little bit wary of that, because I was in a leadership position and you want to be seen to be getting around everyone all the time. “But the realisation that by me concentrating on my own performances and the way I go about it around the place that’s leadership in itself and that’s going to help the team. That’s what I’ve been about since I came here.” Garland, who finished the season with 101 AFL matches to his name, said he relished the opportunity to step up his leadership skills in 2013. He was elevated to vice captain, when Jones stepped up as co-captain in the absence of Jack Grimes.
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“During the year, I was vice captain for six or seven weeks, when Grimesy was out injured. You don’t tend to think about the position - I just tend to think about who I am, say things I want to say, play the way I want to play and train how I want to train,” he said.
“I feel lucky that I’ve come through with James Frawley and we got drafted together, because it gives you that extra competition. We play similar positions and we’ve come through together. I came through [at a similar time] with Jack Grimes, Jordie McKenzie and Nathan Jones.”
“I feel that’s going to set a good example for others and the example I want for the Melbourne footy club. If I could sit back at the end of my career and say ‘I was in the leadership position at the club’ - that’s something you can hang your hat on.
Despite the external perception that Melbourne was lacking in leaders, Garland was adamant the club had several set to emerge.
I like where I’m at, at the moment, but for me, I still have leaders who I look up to at the club now, even though I’m 25. I’m pretty happy to be me and whatever title comes with that. Colin Garland “I just go about what I do and last year, that’s probably what I struggled with initially. I felt like I had to deal with everyone else’s problems and help solve the club’s problems, but this year, I really concentrated on myself and felt like I was a better leader, by becoming more selfish towards my own game.” Garland has come a long way from when he first arrived from the Apple Isle via selection No. 46 in the 2006 NAB AFL Draft. Having earned the nickname ‘Humphrey’ for his quiet nature when he first crossed from North Hobart/Tasmania U18, Garland is now a respected member of the club, and has gained praise among the AFL fraternity. And he feels comfortable in that position too. “I like where I’m at, at the moment, but for me, I still have leaders who I look up to at the club now, even though I’m 25. I’m pretty happy to be me and whatever title comes with that,” he said. “People don’t know it, but I look up to Jack Grimes in a professional sense, and I have done since he came to the club. People who you align yourself with, especially early in your career, have a lot to do with how you actually end up.
“The tip of the iceberg, which is game day, is what everyone sees and it’s one part of the other stuff under the water. There are blokes here who people wouldn’t even realise [that] they’re leaders at the club,” he said.
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“This year, I’ve been able to show the tip of the iceberg view on game day, but I feel that [because I’ve got] seven years in the system. I feel that’s right around the corner for [Jack] Trengove and Grimes and those types of guys - that’s the missing piece in their puzzle. “Similar to that is Mitch Clark, who is a real spiritual leader he’s the guy who crashes through a brick wall and the guy who everyone loves running out with and we missed him [nearly] all this year.” Garland said his confidence continued to grow from the start of the year, until he passed the three figures - his 100th AFL match was against the Adelaide Crows at AAMI Stadium in round 22.
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He said the likes of Trengove and Grimes will continue to grow as leaders next year, given the former has played 79 matches and the latter has 68 games entering 2014. “I had 80 games at the end of last year after six years in the system, which is similar to them (Grimes and Trengove) now,” he said. “The way those guys go, I can see them [growing] next year and the year after. “Their development and leadership will actually transfer on field and then people will realise that they are the leaders who we all keep talking about, but people [may not] see that yet.” Don’t be surprised if Garland’s leadership is talked up to a greater level next year, either.
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ROUND 1 (HOME) Melbourne vs Port Adelaide, MCG Sunday 31 March. Attendance: 22,924 Port Adelaide 19.19.133 d. Melbourne 8.6.54 (79 point loss) Goals: Clark, Howe (2), Byrnes, McKenzie, Pedersen, Viney Debuts: Shannon Byrnes (MFC), Tom Gillies (MFC), Matt Jones, Cameron Pedersen (MFC), David Rodan (MFC), Jimmy Toumpas, Jack Viney Milestone: Lynden Dunn (100 games) ______________________________________ ROUND 2 (AWAY) Essendon vs Melbourne, MCG Saturday 6 April (Night). Attendance: 51,153 Essendon 28.16.184 d. Melbourne 5.6.36 (148 point loss) Goals: Davey (2), Clark, Grimes, N Jones Debut: Dean Terlich ______________________________________
ROUND 3 (HOME) Melbourne vs West Coast, MCG Saturday 13 April. Attendance: 18,571 West Coast 27.15.177 d. Melbourne 13.5.83 (94 point loss) Goals: Clark (3), Sylvia, Trengove (2), Byrnes, Davey, Evans, Howe, Sellar, Tapscott P 12
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ROUND 4 (HOME) Melbourne vs GWS, MCG Sunday 21 April. Attendance: 20,018 Melbourne 22.12.144 d. GWS 15.13.103 (41 point win) Goals: Howe (4), Byrnes, Evans (3), Davey, Gawn, Pedersen (2), Bail, Clark, Jamar, N Jones, Sylvia, Trengove ______________________________________ ROUND 5 (AWAY) Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne, Gabba Sunday 28 April. Attendance: 19,018 Brisbane Lions 17.20.122 d. Melbourne 14.10.94 (28 point loss) Goals: Gawn, Howe, Tapscott, Watts (2), Bail, Jamar, N Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen, Rodan ______________________________________ ROUND 6 (AWAY) Carlton vs Melbourne, MCG Sunday 5 May. Attendance: 35,286 Carlton 18.13.121 d. Melbourne 8.12.60 (61 point loss) Goals: Sylvia (2), Bail, Dunn, Garland, M Jones, Kent, Tapscott Debut: Dean Kent ______________________________________ ROUND 7 (HOME) Melbourne vs Gold Coast, MCG Sunday 12 May. Attendance: 13,304 Gold Coast 16.18.114 d. Melbourne 7.12.54 (60 point loss) Goals: Howe (3), Gawn (2), Strauss, Sylvia Debut: Chris Dawes (MFC) ______________________________________ ROUND 8 (AWAY) Richmond vs Melbourne, MCG Sunday 19 May. Attendance: 39,148 Richmond 15.16.106 d. Melbourne 11.6.72 (34 point loss) Goals: Davey (3), Dawes, Dunn (2), Bail, Evans, Howe, Nicholson
ROUND 9 (AWAY) Fremantle vs Melbourne, Patersons Stadium Sunday 26 May. Attendance: 32,950 Fremantle 19.16.139 d. Melbourne 6.4.40 (90 point loss) Goals: Howe, Trengove (2), M Jones, Watts ______________________________________ ROUND 10 (HOME) Melbourne vs Hawthorn, MCG Sunday 2 June. Attendance: 28,546 Hawthorn 21.17.143 d. Melbourne 6.12.48 (95 point loss) Goals: Davey, Dawes, Evans, Howe, Kent, Watts ______________________________________
ROUND 11 (HOME) Melbourne vs Collingwood, MCG Monday 10 June (Queen’s Birthday). Attendance: 50,835 Collingwood 17.20.122 d. Melbourne 5.9.39 (83 point loss) Goals: Davey, Trengove (2), Blease ______________________________________ ROUND 12 - BYE ______________________________________ ROUND 13 (AWAY) St Kilda vs Melbourne, MCG Saturday 22 June. Attendance: 28,751 St Kilda 16.8.104 d. Melbourne 10.9.69 (35 point loss) Goals: Howe, Watts (2), Blease, Byrnes, Dawes, Fitzpatrick, Jones, Kent Debut: Mitch Clisby (rookie) ______________________________________ ROUND 14 (HOME) Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs, MCG Saturday 29 June (Night). Attendance: 21, 217 Melbourne 15.13.103 d. Western Bulldogs 15.10.100 (3 point win) Goals: Watts (4), Dawes (3), Fitzpatrick, Howe (2), Blease, Gawn, Jones, Rodan
ROUND 15 (HOME) Melbourne vs Sydney Swans, MCG Sunday 7 July. Attendance: 26,216 Sydney Swans 16.20.116 d. Melbourne 13.7.85 (31 point loss) Goals: Fitzpatrick (3), Dawes, Howe, Watts (2), Davey, N Jones, Nicholson, Trengove ______________________________________ ROUND 16 (AWAY) Geelong vs Melbourne, Simonds Stadium Saturday 13 July. Attendance: 23,172 Geelong 13.20.98 d. Melbourne 4.6.30 (68 point loss) Goals: Byrnes (2), Dawes, Howe Milestones: Nathan Jones (150 games), Colin Sylvia (150 games), Jeremy Howe (50 games) ______________________________________ ROUND 17 (HOME) Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions, TIO Stadium Saturday 20 July (Night). Attendance: 7615 Brisbane Lions 13.16.94 d. Melbourne 11.9.75 (19 point loss) Goals: Fitzpatrick (4), Blease, Davey (2), Byrnes, Dawes, N Jones ______________________________________ ROUND 18 (HOME) Melbourne vs North Melbourne, Etihad Stadium Saturday 27 July. Attendance: 16,959 North Melbourne 22.18.150 d. Melbourne 4.4.28 (122 point loss) Goals: Byrnes, Dawes, Fitzpatrick, Tapscott ______________________________________ ROUND 19 (AWAY) GWS vs Melbourne, Skoda Stadium Saturday 3 August. Attendance: 8308 GWS 19.10.124 d. Melbourne 12.15.87 (37 point loss) Goals: Fitzpatrick, Kent, Watts (2), Byrnes, Clisby, Howe, Pedersen, Spencer, Trengove
ROUND 20 (AWAY) Gold Coast vs Melbourne, Metricon Stadium Saturday 10 August (Night). Attendance: 13,840 Gold Coast 13.12.90 d. Melbourne 10.17.77 (13 point loss) Goals: Kent, Watts (2), Byrnes, Davey, Fitzpatrick, McKenzie, Sylvia, Tapscott Debut: Troy Davis ______________________________________
ROUND 21 (HOME) Melbourne vs Fremantle, MCG Sunday 18 August. Attendance: 13,768 Fremantle 20.13.133 d. Melbourne 5.8.38 (95 point loss) Goals: Davis, Fitzpatrick, Howe, Kent, Viney Rising Star Nomination: Jack Viney ______________________________________ ROUND 22 (AWAY) Adelaide Crows vs Melbourne, AAMI Stadium Saturday 24 August. Attendance: 34,653 Adelaide 18.12.120 d. Melbourne 7.10.52 (68 point loss) Goals: Howe, Sylvia, Watts (2), Tapscott Milestone: Colin Garland (100 games) ______________________________________ ROUND 23 (AWAY) Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne, Etihad Stadium Sunday 1 September. Attendance: 22,176 Western Bulldogs 16.11.107 d. Melbourne 13.9.87 (20 point loss) Goals: Watts (4), Kent (2), Dunn, Garland, Howe, M Jones, N Jones, Sellar, Viney #myheartbeatstrue
DEPARTURES Retired: Aaron Davey Joel Macdonald David Rodan Delisted: Tom Couch Troy Davis Tom Gillies Neville Jetta James Sellar Josh Tynan Rory Taggert James Magner (Rookie List) Nathan Stark (Rookie List) Free Agency: Colin Sylvia (Fremantle)
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MELBOURNE TRADE IN MIDFIELDERS Melbourne improved its engine room and ball winning ability significantly with an active trade period By Matt Burgan
MIDFIELDERS were the priority for Melbourne in this year’s Gillette AFL exchange period and that’s exactly what it got, when it landed Dom Tyson, Bernie Vince and Viv Michie.
Suffering a knee injury at training before Christmas 2012, Tyson played just three matches this year, returning for the Giants’ final two matches of 2013.
The Demons also secured the highly respected Daniel Cross and former Crow Aiden Riley immediately after the trade period, when they became delisted free agents.
Vince was somewhat of a replacement for Sylvia, due to his midfield capabilities.
It capped off an impressive recruiting period for the Demons their first in the Paul Roos era.
“We saw Bernie Vince as ideal, given he’s played almost 130 games. He is a genuine midfielder, who can also play at either end of the ground,” Mahoney said.
Although Cross and Vince represent much needed experience in the engine room, Tyson, Michie and Riley are three emerging midfielders, with up to four years experience.
A prolific ball winner, the 30-year-old played 210 matches for the Bulldogs from 2002 to 2013.
“Our main objective was to add to our midfield depth, with players who could play immediately,” he said.
The 2009 Adelaide best and fairest winner was claimed by Melbourne for its compensation pick, received for Sylvia.
Tyson, an outstanding young talent from Greater Western Sydney, was acquired for Melbourne’s No. 2 pick. The Demons also gained selections No. 9 and No. 53, giving No. 20 and No. 72 to the Giants.
Originally from Woodville-West Torrens, Vince was drafted at No. 32 in the 2005 NAB AFL Draft. He played 129 matches for Adelaide from 2006 to 2013, including 21 this year, averaging almost 20 matches each season from 2008 to 2013.
He played 10 matches in his first year, but niggling injuries, including a shin problem, sidelined him for seven matches. Tyson finished 2012 brilliantly, with 24 disposals against St Kilda in round 22 and 26 touches against North Melbourne in round 23. He also received a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination for his effort against the Kangaroos. P 14
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But he bounced back in 2013, debuting against Geelong at Simonds Stadium in round 14. Starting as the substitute, he won 13 disposals in a half of football.
Cross had an outstanding career with the Western Bulldogs, finishing in the top five of the club best and fairest on six occasions. He won the Charles Sutton Medal in 2008, and finished second in 2005 and 2009-10-11. He also came third in 2006.
Manager of football operations Josh Mahoney said the club was rapt to add a handful of big bodied clearance players via the trade period.
Originally selected at No. 3 in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft, Tyson, 20, made his AFL debut in GWS’ inaugural home and away clash against the Sydney Swans in round one, 2012.
In 2012, Michie missed the entire year, following a second stress fracture to his foot.
Cross joined the Demons after the trade period finished and the delisted free agency window opened.
The Demons also farewelled classy midfielder/forward Colin Sylvia, who moved to Fremantle as an unrestricted free agent after 157 matches in the red and blue.
“We were very happy to bring in Dom Tyson, and to receive pick nine.”
In his first season with Fremantle, Michie was an emergency in round one against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba. But his 2011 season was soon halted, when he missed 12 matches with a foot injury. He missed six matches on two separate occasions.
He also had an outstanding season in the WAFL, playing 16 games to win Peel Thunder’s 2013 best and fairest award.
Ultimately, the Demons landed two AFL best and fairest winners, a top three draft pick and two youngsters, one who had won a club champion with his WAFL team in 2013 and a dominant SANFL performer.
“Our consideration with pick two was to bring in a midfielder with AFL experience, in a deal that would see us retain a pick inside the top 10,” Mahoney said.
Michie was drafted from Fitzroy Juniors/Oakleigh Chargers.
His best and fairest winning year in 2009 remains his finest, with 659 disposals from 24 matches. In 2011, Vince represented Australia against Ireland in the International Rules. He also won the 2012 Michael Tuck Medal as best on ground in Adelaide’s NAB Cup Grand Final win. Michie was the first player to join Melbourne in the off season. “Viv Michie was identified as having had a lack of opportunities at Fremantle, due to injuries and the depth of Fremantle’s midfield in 2013. We see Viv as having a lot of upside,” Mahoney said. The classy 21-year-old came from Fremantle, after Melbourne traded pick No. 54. He was originally selected by Freo at No. 44 in the 2010 NAB AFL Draft.
Originally from Albury/Murray Bushrangers, Cross was drafted at No. 56 in the 2000 AFL Draft. He received a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination in 2004. In 2008, Cross was an All-Australian nominee, and in 2010 he represented Australia against Ireland in the International Rules Series. He was also a member of the Bulldogs’ NAB Cup Grand Final win in 2010. The Demons also secured Riley, a 183cm tall clearance specialist. He played 12 matches with the Crows from 2010-12 after joining the club as a NSW scholarship selection. Injuries interupted his time at Adelaide, but he made a geniune impression with Sturt. “Aidan has been a quality performer in the SANFL and at 21-years old - and with four seasons in the AFL system behind him - we feel he is ready to grasp the next opportunity in his football career,” Mahoney said Overall, the addition of Tyson, Vince, Michie, Cross and Riley will benefit a developing midfield, including Nathan Jones, Jack Viney, Jack Trengove and Jimmy Toumpas. And it will be exciting to see that group emerge in 2014 and beyond. #myheartbeatstrue
Jimmy about George “BLOODY hell Jimmy, you didn’t work hard enough! You are lazy, you’ll never make it with that work ethic!” This isn’t something you’d often want to hear from your Dad, but I can’t thank him enough for giving me this honest feedback in my junior years, as it instilled in me a hunger to work harder and harder, so he would finally shut up and tell me I had worked hard enough! Dad’s honesty, which I respect so much, is part of the reason that I’m living my dream of playing AFL football. Although he was my biggest critic, he is also the best dad! He knew I loved footy and supported me unconditionally, along with Mum, to give me every opportunity to make the AFL. I wanted to be an AFL footballer for so long, and I was so excited to move to Melbourne and get stuck into pre-season that the thought of leaving my family in Adelaide was the last thing on my mind. It wasn’t until I was settled into Melbourne, and the highs and lows of the year started to impact on me, that I really missed my family and friends. But besides that, only the traffic and the fact that a decent beach is an hour away are the only things that get on my nerves about Melbourne now!
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George & Jimmy Toumpas Originally from Queensland, George Toumpas knew nothing about AFL - except for the fact that, from the age of six, his son Jimmy wanted to play it. Since that day, George literally hasn’t missed a game Jimmy has played. George might not know the ins and outs of an AFL game, but he sure knows how to raise a loving and grateful son, with whom he will forever share a special bond. P 16
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When I first arrived at the Club, I could see straightaway how determined all the boys, especially players like Nathan Jones, Jack Grimes, Colin Garland and James Frawley were about rectifying the disappointment of 2012. Training standards were amazing, and the quality the boys trained at in the pre-season was unbelievable. Everyone was extremely professional in their approach to their football, and it was a massive eye opener to see what it takes to make it. By Ellie McKenzie
On game day, all my life, the first person I speak to after the game is Dad. He pretty much tells me if I’ve worked hard enough or not. He knows when I’m really working hard, and he knows when I’m not giving it my full 100 per cent effort. I really appreciate his honesty, although I might not show it at the time, but Dad keeps me grounded and never lets me get ahead of myself. Ever since I moved from Adelaide, I really value any opportunity I get to spend with my family. It wasn’t until I moved out of #myheartbeatstrue
home that I actually appreciated what my family did for me and how much fun we had together. They’ll probably get big heads when they read this, but I do miss them.
was growing up, I wouldn’t say much except to point out if I thought he was working hard enough (more often than not, he wasn’t!). I am Queensland born and bred, so rugby league was my main love, followed by soccer. I knew nothing about AFL, As Dad says, “the harder you work, the luckier you get”, and only started to take an interest in it once I knew that my so I’m really looking forward to a massive pre-season and two boys wanted to play it. So I never developing my fitness base and my strength, so I risk giving any footy advice only to find can compete better in AFL games. I’m really hoping Although he was my out it was all wrong! to take my game to another level so I can match it biggest critic, he is I’m proud to say that Jimmy is an with the best! also the best dad! He inspiration to me. Everything he has knew I loved footy achieved in his short career so George about Jimmy far, he has had to truly work for. and supported me I don’t think I have ever missed a game of footy that unconditionally, along Nothing was given to him, and he never felt entitled. Whatever gets Jimmy has played in. From his first game at six years with Mum, to give me thrown at him, he finds ways to of age, through to the under 12 championships in every opportunity to cope. He is tenacious, focussed and Darwin, and his two years in the South Australian driven. He is such a funny, happyunder 18 state team - I have travelled around make the AFL. go-lucky young man, who also has Australia to lend my moral support to him (but I don’t Jimmy on his dad a very weird sense of humour! offer any football advice because he has coaches for that). Not a day passes that we don’t miss Jimmy terribly. I try to get to every game possible, as I want Jimmy to know that I’m there if he needs me. Even when he
Knowing that he is chasing his dream does make it a lot easier though. He has talked about being an AFL footballer since he was six years old. As much as we miss him, my wife Maria and I have loved every minute of Jimmy’s brief tenure at the Melbourne Football Club so far. The Club has gone out of its way to make sure that we and Jimmy have been happy and settled. Knowing he was living with Todd and Meg Viney and their family was a godsend, as much for us as it was for him. I had met Todd a few times during 2012, and I could see that he was a fantastic family man. Jimmy is a very resilient character, so for him, the move was not too stressful. Jimmy absolutely loves living in Melbourne - so much that he constantly taunts his mother with “I’m a Melbourne boy now Mum.” I hope he can have a long career at the Melbourne Football Club and repay the faith the Club showed in picking him. I expect him to be a ‘one club player’ for Melbourne and to be a part of our eventual rise. I would love for him to end his career as a 200-plus game player and premiership player for the MFC fingers crossed!
1: Jimmy - the Under 18s South Australian captain in 2012 - with George, 2: Jimmy and George at the National Draft before Jimmy’s name was read out at pick four, 3: Icing up after a game for the South Australian Under 18s team in 2012, 4: Australian Institute of Sport dinner in 2012, 5: Jimmy’s two dads - Todd Viney and George Toumpas, 6: In the rooms after Jimmy’s SANFL debut for Woodville West Torrens in 2011 2013 Yearbook
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HIS HEART BEATS TRUE By Lynda Carroll
HE might be a legend of the Melbourne Football Club - and revered for wearing the No. 2 guernsey - but Robert Flower is a red and blue supporter, member and true believer at heart.
It’s been a lifetime commitment for the 272-game veteran, and he knows the pitfalls and exhilaration of belonging to the Club, no matter the capacity. “We’ve seen a bit of disappointment along the way ... you’ve got to have your heart in it, and we’ve got to believe and trust,” Flower said. Too young to see the 1950s unfurl into a brilliant era, and being “very young when 1964 happened, too”, Flower nonetheless has faith in what the future holds. Watching from the other side of the fence, Flower confides that he does “actually like sitting in amongst the crowd and being a supporter, like I was when I was younger. To sit there and cheer, and clap and jump around - it’s what supporters do. I’m not a big one for sitting in behind a glass screen - I’d rather be out there and be part of it.” As he has been for his entire Melbourne life, Flower is always in the thick of the action. Flower has linked himself to Melbourne throughout his life, with his playing and supporting history closely intertwined from very early on. “All I wanted to do was play for the Melbourne Football Club, and I think my biggest legacy has been that of being a one club person as supporter, player, director - everything, all the way through. That inspiration came from people like Ian Ridley and Noel McMahen, who had a lot to do with me at an early age. They instilled that loyalty factor. That’s not to say anything against people who have had stints elsewhere - it means that that’s my situation and I’m proud of it,” he said. Flower recognises that many loyal supporters may be wavering, uncertain about what the new season will bring and whether or not to be part of it. For these people, he P 18
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has a simple message. “Get on board for a great ride, because with the way that things are panning out at the moment, there are some good quality people guiding us through to where we want to be - and that’s successful,” he said. For Flower, the promise of the future is in the likes of Jack Viney, Jack Grimes and Jack Trengove. “Definitely Jack Viney is one to keep an eye on. I think that supporters love him anyway, because he’s so determined and hard at the ball. His Dad played, and he would have had options to go elsewhere, and he picked the Melbourne Football Club. I think that’s inspiring, that he sees a future for himself here, because obviously he wants success. I also think that we should be keeping our eye on the two young captains, whether they’re captains or not in the future, because they’re quality people. It means a lot to the footy club to have them playing good footy in a team sense. I think those guys are important to us, as young, inspirational leaders,” he said. As Flower experienced himself, so a new generation is forging its way into the future - through good and bad times alike. One of the most inspirational factors for Flower, looking on yet knowing the life of the Club so well, is the appointment of Paul Roos as senior coach. “It’s really galvanised the Club. There was doom and gloom looking ahead, until a positive came along,” he said. Teamwork continues to be a huge part of the Flower ethos, and he has forged and hopes to maintain many connections into the future. “I’d love to have some involvement in mentoring the players. To get to know the players is great for me. It really attaches you to what’s happening out on the ground. You see the guys, and you know what their trials and tribulations are, and what adversities they’ve been through, and when you know that closely, you have an affinity with them,” Flower said.
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The excitement around Jesse Hogan’s first AFL-listed season is building, but as Peter Ryan reports, expectations must be tempered on Melbourne’s outstanding young prospect. P 20
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By Peter Ryan #myheartbeatstrue
JESSE Hogan’s name is familiar to most football followers. But to Melbourne fans suffering through 2013, his name took on greater meaning. It became, quite simply, a symbol of hope. Ineligible to play after being picked up as a 17-year-old in the minidraft, he put in a memorable NAB Cup performance, kicked 39 goals in the VFL and then won the Casey Scorpions best and fairest. And because he did it while the senior team floundered and the club underwent a massive upheaval, he provided the promise of better times ahead. It is a promise he is willing to embrace despite his age and lack of experience, claiming that while he felt for his teammates during last season, he never wondered whether he had come to the wrong place. “I love a bit of a challenge,” Hogan said. “It’s not something that has distressed or worried me too much.” He knows that the challenge awaiting him is huge however. More aware than most that he is yet to play on the game’s best defenders, in front of big crowds and under the glare of constant scrutiny, he understands that many hurdles lay in front of him. “Obviously I’m not trying to put too many expectations on myself,” Hogan said. Because he knows he won’t be able to hide from outside expectations, he carries just one wish in relation to the anticipated hype. “I hope it (the expectations) stays realistic,” Hogan said. Hogan appears capable of handling himself and filtering what is said about him however. Although he strides like a polar bear when off-duty he is agile enough to enjoy surfing and can hit a pack at pace when active.
They hope the presence of Chris Dawes and Mitch Clark inside 50 alongside Hogan will force opponents to dig deep into their defensive stocks to find a match-up for him. At 193 centimetres and weighing over 90 kilograms, he should be a handful for anyone. That is how Hogan hopes things pan out too. New coach Paul Roos articulated where Hogan might fit into the line-up, when he flew to Perth to visit Hogan, his family and his manager just days after being appointed to the job. Not only was Hogan excited at the appointment, he appreciated that Roos went out of his way to travel across the country to speak to those close to Hogan. When asked whether the premiership coach carried a bit of an aura, Hogan was quick to respond: “Yeah, big time.” Roos’ approach has impressed Hogan, who is tied to the club until the end of 2015. “I’ve had a few discussions with him, nothing too in depth,” Hogan said. Hogan is not a big conversationalist. He keeps many of his thoughts to himself but he knows what is happening and where he might sit in the club’s future. Roos’ willingness to jump on a plane and speak to his connections immediately is one indication of his importance. The club has been keen to discuss extending his contract beyond 2015 but Hogan wants to begin under the same two year conditions as all players drafted. “[I had a] three-year deal to start with so there was no real rush. At the moment it’s nothing personal, it’s just that’s how it is. [I will] concentrate on this year at the moment,” Hogan said.
And in person he is polite, slightly off-beat and comfortable around his peers.
There is no pressure. The club understands it needs to prove it is the place to be over time. The early signs are positive for Hogan.
He’s struck up a strong friendship with fellow West Australian Dean Kent, who played 15 games with the Demons in 2013. Mitch Clark provided great support too when Hogan arrived.
“I’m actually loving Melbourne now. The weather is a bit different but there is so much more to do around here than Perth, which is a bit boring,” Hogan said.
Like Clark and Kent, Hogan is a born competitor who eventually found his voice at VFL level.
Now the time has arrived. He has laid good foundations and even been on the obligatory post-season trip to Thailand with teammates (he got sick while away).
“To start with I felt a bit out of place playing with bigger bodies for a while but towards the end of the year I felt good enough,” Hogan said. The Demons are being realistic in relation to Hogan. They know he is a talent but they do not intend to throw him to the wolves up forward.
The knee injury that ended his season early has been overcome and he was ready to go when he returned on November 6. “I’m really excited. I can’t wait to get into it and be officially on the list and be a part of the team rather than being a half-outsider, half-in. I’m super excited,” Hogan said.
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While the season itself was ultimately cut short for the Scorpions, Melbourne’s Casey connections remain important both on and off field as the 30 year partnership continues to flourish. The Casey Field campus provided an alternative training venue for Melbourne players, as well as hosting the intra-club match and its NAB Cup game against St Kilda. With the Melbourne presence strong throughout the year, the Scorpions would have been frustrated not to have gone further into September after a top four finish, but a straight sets finals exit. However, from a Melbourne Football Club perspective, the season delivered some enormous positives. No doubt the biggest highlight of the year for the Demons was the performance of the pre-listed Jesse Hogan, who ended the season with 39 goals from his 15 matches, taking home the Casey best and fairest. Hogan’s contested marking and work rate were particularly impressive, and Melbourne fans should be excited at the prospect of his injection into the forward line in 2014. Dom Barry, who played 14 senior games for the season, is another who developed and impressed throughout the year. The 19 year-old from Alice Springs, who came to the Club as part of the deal that landed Hogan, made the wing his own during the second half of the year, utilising his pace and foot skills. One of the success stories for the year was that of Jack Fitzpatrick. The almost forgotten big man, who many had all but written off, started the year in brilliant fashion. His 16 goals in the opening five games of the season forced the Melbourne selectors to take notice, and he wasn’t seen in Scorpions colours for the rest of the year. James Magner was one of Casey’s most important players for the year. The Melbourne rookie finished fourth in the best and fairest, playing 17 games, and was a rock in the midfield. A VFL team is only ever as strong as its VFL-listed players, and under the captaincy of Evan Panozza, the Scorpions are in terrific hands. Panozza, Jake Best, Mitch Gent and Luke Tynan were all particularly strong contributors to the team during 2013. In the end, however, the season will be remembered for another disappointing finals series, with the team again failing to capitalise on an impressive home and away season. With coach Rohan Welsh confirmed to continue in the role for 2014, the Scorpions will no doubt be desperate to build on their 2013 performance, and finally crack that all-important finals win. 2013 Yearbook
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INAUGURAL AFL WOMEN’S MATCH
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MCG, 29 JUNE, 2013 MELBOURNE 8.5.53 d. WESTERN BULLDOGS 3.3.21 On Saturday night, 29 June 2013, the AFL community saw something special unfold at the MCG, when the first officially sanctioned AFL women’s game was played between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs.
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Michelle Cowan – the first female in Western Australia to be an assistant coach at state (WAFL) level – was appointed senior coach of Melbourne. Co-captain Jack Grimes was appointed assistant coach. In the lead-up to the match, the first women’s draft was held to decide the two teams – and it wasn’t long before there was a huge sense of anticipation for the game. Family and friends of all involved were there alongside an estimated crowd of 7,500. The enthusiasm was widespread and continued to grow as the game continued. Quite simply, women’s football put on its best show yet.
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1: Assistant Coach Jack Grimes addresses the team, 2: Chelsea Randall takes a strong mark, 3: Daisy Pearce, Melbourne captain and No. 1 draft pick, makes history on the front cover of the AFL Record, 4: The victorious Melbourne team, 5: Official Western Bulldogs team photo, 6: Louise Wotton lines up for goal, 7: Bronwyn Davey and teammates celebrate a goal, 8: Pearce and Cowan celebrate the victory, 9: Official Melbourne team photo #myheartbeatstrue
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A LITTLE more than 12 months ago, Dean Terlich was a best on ground premiership player with Norwood. Terlich’s Jack Oatey Medal performance capped off an outstanding SANFL season, after spending one season on the Sydney Swans’ rookie list in 2008. His SANFL Grand Final performance also gave him the chance to be back on an AFL list for 2013. And this eventuated when Melbourne claimed the running defender at No. 68 in the 2012 NAB AFL Draft. From there, the 23-year-old didn’t look back, playing all but two matches. He then became an integral part of Melbourne’s line-up, which was backed up by his third placing in the club best and fairest. Terlich said it reaffirmed his decision to move from Adelaide to Melbourne. “You never play for personal accolades. That’s the biggest thing, but [it’s good to] prove the doubters wrong. It was good for the people like my girlfriend and family, who have supported me and made me feel proud,” he said. “It got to a point where I kept getting knocked back and got curve balls. I got a bit of a chip on my shoulder and a lot of people doubted me, so I wanted to prove them wrong. “At the same time, I had people who supported me and that’s because of their influence. They tried to make me perform every week and do the best I can every week, so I wanted to make them proud and give them what they deserved for all their support.” Although Terlich’s disposition is a happy-go-lucky one, he has a driven side that comes to the fore. Still, Terlich said from the moment he was selected to play his first AFL match in round two - he was surprisingly an emergency in round one after a strong pre-season - he felt ready to play at the top level, given the club had shown faith in him via his selection. “My first game, when I got picked, was a big moment in saying ‘I am good enough to be here’. Before that I got through pre-season and thought I was going all right, but
you can’t count your cards before they’re dealt,” he said. “Not until that first game, I thought ‘yeah, I belong here, I’m good enough to be here’, so that was probably one moment. “The first win against GWS was really good, and it was good to be involved in that.” It had been some journey for Terlich, originally from Henty (almost in between Albury and Wagga Wagga), before his brief stay at the Swans resulted in his football being reignited in Adelaide, which landed him at the Demons. Although he misses living on the land in New South Wales, he has found great appreciation for living in South Australia and now Victoria. “I miss the farm and the wide open spaces and the freedom. But I like that there’s so many people to talk to [in Melbourne] though - the thing about the farm is that you’re pretty isolated, so you see the family out there and that’s about it,” he said. “I enjoy that part of Melbourne, and there’s always something to do. I do miss Adelaide a bit, the Adelaide Hills and a few friends I made there, but in saying that, I’ve made great friends in Melbourne and I’m sure I’m just going to get better relationships with them. “I’ll learn to fall in love with Melbourne, I’m sure, but it’s just going to take a little bit more time.” Although Terlich has a fine individual season to his name, he knows the challenge will be to back it up in 2014, under his original AFL coach, Paul Roos. And the likeable country lad is determined to show he has matured as a person and as a footballer this time under Roos. “I’ve got a full pre-season to get through first and that’s my priority at the moment - just to have a really strong pre-season and attack that,” he said. “Hopefully that’ll keep me in good stead for when the season comes around.”
Terlich said timing and several people had helped him make it click this time around. “The support from my girlfriend and family has been huge. The last two or three years especially, my girlfriend has really helped me out,” he said.
Not until that first game, I thought ‘yeah, I belong here, I’m good enough to be here’, so that was probably one moment. Dean Terlich “I learned a heap from [former Norwood coach] Nathan Bassett last year down back. That suits me playing in defence. Then, coming into the backline at Melbourne, it’s quite settled and [backline coach] Jade Rawlings had a real direction with where we wanted it to head. He’s been really good for me, and he’s taught me plenty. “Guys like Matt Jones and Mitch Clisby have come into the system around the same age, with the same experience.” Terlich said the recruitment of Jones and Clisby had also helped him considerably, as the mature age trio was able to lean on each other throughout their first seasons. “I catch up with Mitch Clisby a fair bit [and we talk] about how 12 months ago we were playing against each other in the SANFL. Before that we were 18 and playing for the [NSW/ACT] RAMS together in the under 18s, so I never thought we’d run out on the ‘G together,” he said. “That’s been a great experience for us. With Mitch and Matt, we’ve adapted to this lifestyle, because it’s very different to what we’re used to, and we haven’t come straight from the school system. “I catch up with both of those boys and get along with them very well - we all keep each other pretty grounded. We all want to stick together as a group and drag the young boys along with us, change the culture and change the club.” 2013 Yearbook
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BEQUESTS 2013
FOUNDATION HEROES
In 2012, history was made when the Melbourne Football Club officially launched the Ron Barassi Bequest Society. We now have 70 members, who have joined the Society by including a gift in their will to the Club. In the year that has passed:
The challenges of Season 2013 have been well publicised. For all those who bleed red and blue, the feeling has been demoralising. However, that sentiment has not affected the Foundation Heroes spirit.
Throughout 2013, the Old Acquaintance program was run parallel to the Past and Present Players’ and Officials’ Association, offering a wide range of engagement opportunities for the entire membership.
As the brainchild of Jim Stynes and Don McLardy, the spirit born in that warehouse five years ago continues to flourish in the face of adversity. This exceptional group has expanded to more than 480, and at the Foundation Heroes’ major event, held on 14 August this year, 400 people fronted up, further gifting the Club more than $450,000, through the purchase of auction items and ongoing pledges.
One offering keenly attended and enjoyed was the tour of AAMI Park, as well as viewing the main training session. All who participated appreciated the great insight into training techniques in the modern era, by viewing the state of the art facilities shared with the Melbourne Victory and Melbourne Storm.
April 2013 Society members gathered in the rain at Gosch’s Paddock to watch training and receive valuable insight from Todd Viney and Neil Craig before enjoying morning tea and a tour of AAMI Park. June 2013 The Melbourne Football Club boardroom came alive with classic footage as Ron Barassi and Russell Robertson reminisced. Guests relived spectacular plays on the big screen, as Ron and Robbo shared career highlights and friendly banter. We also unveiled the specially designed Bequest Society honour board. September 2013 Society members and their guest gathered for lunch at The Bentleigh Club as we celebrated the first anniversary of the Ron Barassi Bequest Society. Guests were entertained by Russell Robertson and Hassa Mann. Would you like to be part of the Society? A bequest to the Melbourne Football Club is just another way of giving support - but with one important difference. When you include a gift in your will to the Club today, your bank balance is going to be exactly the same tomorrow. It provides a means of supporting the red and blue football family that does not impact on your present income, but will make an incredible difference in the future.
Held at a new venue - Atlantic South Wharf - and taking on a James Bond ‘Casino Royale’ theme, the evening was testament to the good will and enthusiasm of this group, as guests dressed accordingly and entertainment included roulette and blackjack tables, accompanied by a big band performing throughout the night. The highlight, of course, was the prize of an Opel car, won by Foundation Hero Ross Lava. Jim’s vision was 1000 Foundation Heroes. We who carry his legacy continue to work towards that vision, knowing that the Stynes spirit will forever be a part of the group in which he so strongly believed.
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Other engagement opportunities provided throughout 2013 were the ‘Meet the Coaches’ forum, along with the Rounds 3 and 21 match day functions held in the MCG’s Keith Miller Room. The Melbourne Football Club welcomes all those who have served the Club as a past player or official over the years to enjoy the benefits of being part of a very special group. Attendances and engagement are both steadily growing, and it is the shared ambition of all involved to ensure that ‘our’ people are brought back into the fold, having the chance to maintain their connection with the Club. We urge those who are already part of the Old Acquaintance to encourage others to take up the opportunities provided, so that we can continue to flourish and create a special entity that is at the heart of the Melbourne Football Club.
For more information, please contact Sharon Wangman, Bequest Manager, on (03) 9652 1157 or email sharon.wangman@melbournefc.com.au
For further information regarding our Foundation Heroes and Old Acquaintance programs heading into Season 2014, please contact: Jackie Emmerton, Gifting and Relationships Manager: (03) 9487 4401, or jackie.emmerton@melbournefc.com.au Russell Robertson, Club Development Manager: (03) 9652 1146, or russell.robertson@melbournefc.com.au Bequests 2013
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CORPORATE HOSPITALITY
MELBOURNE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
As challenging as it was at times to watch our on-field performances this year, we acknowledge the great and ongoing commitment from all those who supported the Club during Season 2013.
In 2013, the Melbourne Business Community continued to create an effective network of likeminded professionals, who attended four exceptional events throughout the season.
Play on the MCG was a great success, as Melbourne supporters shared the MCG with past greats - Robert Flower, Rodney Grinter, Stephen Tingay, Anthony Ingerson and Nathan Brown providing particular highlights. Taking to the hallowed turf in Round 10, memories were made and legends forged in this annual extravaganza.
Kicking off the year was the first Melbourne Business Community Networking Breakfast, with Neil Craig providing the room with a detailed summary of the pre-season.
Once again, the Fishing Trip, held before our Round 17 game at TIO Stadium, provided another fantastic experience, with Todd Viney and Robert Flower in attendance. Chris Sleigh was crowned the Fishing and Football Champion for 2013, with Tim Mason a worthy runner up. We thank all our loyal supporters - in particular, our player sponsor group, all of whom continue to support our players through thick and thin. Our Inner Sanctum group also continues to enjoy a close relationship with the Club, and their dedication is unmatched.
The Before the Bounce match day experience was a highlight for many, with members choosing one of four games to hear inside information from the Football Department just before the game. The second Melbourne Business Community Networking Breakfast was held in June, leading into the Queen’s Birthday weekend. CEO Peter Jackson addressed the crowd of nearly 200 regarding his view of the club’s future. Finishing the year with the Trade Talk Forum, Todd Viney and Jason Taylor gave a behind the scenes view of the trade period in an invaluable experience for MBC members eager to find out where the list is heading for Season 2014. All MBC members were granted access to these four events as part of their $190 membership. To join us in 2014, visit www.melbournebusinesscommunity.com.au and be treated to exclusive information, along with access to the member directory, events calendar, special offers, business opportunities and extensive networking.
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DEES IN THE CASEY COMMUNITY
The Melbourne Football Club recognises the importance of genuinely giving back, and is particularly proud of the contribution made to the City of Casey community. Now in its fifth year, the City of Casey and Melbourne Football Club partnership continues to evolve and engage, providing meaningful programs and experiences. The Melbourne Football Club works with a range of local government, corporate and not for profit agencies, focusing on the following five key pillars: education, multicultural, women in football, business and grassroots football.
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The Club is passionate about children achieving success in literacy. To achieve this, we have developed the Read Like a Demon (RLAD) program for primary and pre-school aged children, which is supported by a comprehensive interactive students and teacher resource. HIGHLIGHTS: • 38 Casey-based kindergartens and primary schools participate in RLAD • In 2013, more than 650 online book reviews were posted by City of Casey students • 2,500 primary school children actively participated in RLAD in the City of Casey.
To celebrate the Melbourne Football Club’s partnership with the City of Casey, the 2013 City of Casey Round was held in Round 4 against GWS Giants at the MCG. Highlights included Mayor Cr Amanda Stapleton tossing the coin, the team banner featuring a welcome message for Casey residents, a pre-match clinic with participants from Casey, and the guard of honour consisting of participants from Casey Auskick centres. A highlight of the round was the ‘Dee-Train’. Casey families were offered free ticketing, and encouraged to catch the themed ‘Dee-Train’ from Pakenham station. HIGHLIGHTS: • 20,018 attended the City of Casey Round • 300 complimentary family tickets were issued (total of 1,288 people) • More than 1000 residents caught the ‘Dee-Train’.
MULTICULTURAL SCHOOLS PROGRAM (MSP) The Melbourne Football Club works closely with AFL, AFL Victoria and the South East Juniors (SEJ) to build strong connections with the diverse communities in the south east region of Melbourne. HIGHLIGHTS: • The Demons Unity Cup team consisted of Afghan, Iraqi and African players - residents of Casey • Seven schools and more than 600 students participated in MSP • More than 300 family tickets to the football were provided to MSP participants and families in the City of Casey.
WOMEN IN FOOTBALL The Melbourne Football Club continues as an industry leader in supporting and upskilling women in football and the wider community, providing an inclusive environment across the Club. HIGHLIGHTS: • The Club initiated and drove the first ever AFL women’s game, with participants from the City of Casey • 7,518 people watched the first ever AFL women’s game at the MCG - Melbourne defeated the Western Bulldogs.
BUSINESS In 2013, the Melbourne Football Club proudly supported the Casey Cardinia Business Breakfast Series. Sixty City of Casey businesses were also provided with a business networking opportunity pre-game at the MCG in Round 3, providing a wonderful opportunity for businesses and likeminded people to connect. HIGHLIGHTS: • The Casey Cardinia Breakfast Series has grown by 300 per cent over the past four years • The inaugural ‘Casey Business Lunch at the Footy’ at the MCG was attended by 75 businesses. 2013 Yearbook
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Members Jim Allen Leo Blake Barry Bourke Graeme Brassington Bruce Brown Chris Brown Robert Christie John Collett Eric Dick Robert Essery Peter Fielding Max Flinker John Fowler Jim Gardiner Ian George Ian Johnson Peter Kopke Tony Kostos Tony Lewis Harold Lubansky Ian Maguire Peter McKenna Brian Sheehan Tom Smiley Colin Taylor John Trotter President’s Club Peter Barraclough Glen Bartlett Stuart Bartley Irving Birch Graeme Boocock Jeremy Brown-Greaves Denis Buckley Paul Cowan Wayne Crewes John Cronin Gavin Davis Lorraine Elsass Bob and Donna Faulkner Fred Fuster Michael Gallenti Bill Guest Karen Hayes Patrick Hilditch Mark House Tony Jackett Torsten Kasper Stan Klain Trevor Korn Ian McKenzie Don McLardy Andrew Mamonitis Anthony Micallef Henry and Helen Otto Bob and Joyce Pacunskis Graham and Val Peters
Geoffrey Porz Peter Rahilly Tony Rodbard-Bean John Rothfield Mark Rothfield Ronald Serry Andrew Simon Chris Sleigh Daniel Smith David Smith Neil Smith Gordon Smyth Peter Spargo Richard Starkins Allan Sultana Luke Sultana Craig and Darcy Thompson David Thurin Chris Trengove Philip Watt Jo Young Paul Young Ross Young Philip Watt Player Sponsors Elite Player Sponsors Bev and Doug Barlow Brian and Carol Sheehan Casey Demons Celtic Connection Chris and Donna Turner, Judy Gillard and Ian Murton Club Assist Club Assist Cold Rock Caroline Springs Don Phaedonos Dr Edmond Lobaza Future Fund - Melbourne Business Community Gaudry Family Graham and Valerie Peters Hugo and Jamie Gray Ian McKenzie Janice Pallprat and Patricia Wing Jan Joe Di Conza John Cronin - Stone-edge Landscapes John, Janella, Lucy and Katrina Hodgson Kasper Family Marilyn and the O’Brien Family Matthew Franceschini Melbourne Vehicle Management (Joanne and Paul Young) Necole Gawne and Tony Gawne Number Eleven O’Brien Family (Robert) Perkins Family Stephen Bell iHR Australia Steve and Yvonne Johnson The Byrnes Unit Tim and Mary Anne Holland Toorak Village Dental Care
Total Garment Solution Pty Ltd Victorian Fireplaces Pty Ltd www.mvpgenius.com.au and Glezer Lanteri and Associates Pty Ltd Young Family - Ross, Julie, Paul and Joanne Player Sponsors Barbara Box and Meg Hardy Bernie and Lorraine Holtschke Bev and Doug Barlow Bill Harries Brian and Carol Sheehan Casalinga Cheese P/L - B and C Roda Darien and Rob Thompson David and Peter Downie “Deevas + 1” Diane Mountney and Pearl Shaw Don Phaedonas Emily Hill Emily, Matt, Bob and Tom Macdonald Gail Lutton and Marg Monk Glasic Pty Ltd (Chris Borella) Healthscope Ltd Janice and Rod Brown Joe Di Conza Kaye Hargreaves and Julie Lockhart Maeven Property Group (Chrapot Family) Mark Felman, Mark Freilich, Chris Gardner and Elliot Swart Mark Schultz and Laura Schultz Matthew Ware/Jan Armstrong Melbourne Vehicle Management (Joanne and Paul Young) Metro Temporary Fences Micallef Family Micallef Family Nick Brockbank Pam Haddrell Peter Ashton and Ian Sunderland Ralph and Roberta Laurie Roland Communications Pty Ltd - Gina and Roland Hartskeerl Ruth Fleming and Micky Ashton Sleigh Group of Companies Svan Henderson and Heather Cole The Pentad Group Warmington Family Theo and Lisa Schreurs Tim Barrett and Gabrielle Poulton Tom and Steve Morris Toorak Village Dental Care Trevor, Flora and Jack Murdoch William Lyall Worldwide Customs and Forwarding Agents
Guernsey Club Andrew Furlong Ballarat Demons Supporter Group Bev and Doug Barlow BigFooty Demons Brian and Carol Sheehan Brian Sheehan and Tony Bright Butler Electrical Pty Ltd Celtic Connection David and Jenny Wilson Doug Derham Ian Dunstan (Kalgoorlie, WA) Joe Di Conza Kasper Family M39ers Mark Culbert Mathieson Family Melbourne Vehicle Management (Joanne and Paul Young) Merlin, Sugar and Jacqui Parry Micallef Family Michael Kostos and David Hay Nams Industries Pty Ltd Newborough Demons NSW Demons Phillip Steel Queensland Demons Red, Blues and Demons Ross Gillespie - Coach Corp Sebastian Leopold Stephen Lewinsky Toby Dundas Trevena/Croatto Western DemonsMelbourne Business Community Committee John Trotter David Neitz Matthew Franceschini Ralph Glezer Paul Hopgood Justin Giuliano Renée Dobson Building The Future John Abbott Steve Bell Dorothy Blennerhassett Graeme Blair D. Bourke Ian Brown Iris Caldecott Kenneth Carland June Clerk Ian Coates Ronald Coates Steve Cogger Chris Cogger Raymond Cook John Corin Marion de Groot David Downie Lyell Duggan Louis Ellul
Terry Evans Carmen Finlay Douglas Gardiner Bob Gooch Ilona & Michael Guiliano Peter Hansen Thomas Hogg Peter Holland Kathryn Hoppe Peter James Ralph King Katrina Knox Brad Lanarus Greg Lester Ian Lording Joan Lupson Rick McCluskey Katherine McIntosh Geoffrey Matheson Alan Melville Glenda Miller Catherine Mills Susan Muir Lewis Officer Geoffrey Paton David Paul Michael Pitcher Charlotte Rawson Graeme Ridley Graeme Robertson Matthew Sholl Michael Simpson Adrian Smithers Janice Solomons Bob Soutter Alistair Strong Pamela Taranto Neil Thomas Barbara Thompson Jill Toulantas Ilsa Wesselinoff Ruth Wexler Maureen White Richard Williams Sandra Williams James Wilson Ralph Wilson Volunteers John Anderson Margaret Anderson Mike Anderson Gary Anderton Mark Andrews Donna Arancibia Fraser Arancibia Heath Arancibia Jocelyn Arancibia Joshua Arancibia Luis Arancibia Jan Armstrong Lisa Arnott Cameron Bailey Andrew Baker Mickey Bell Davis Berry #myheartbeatstrue
Liz Birnie Kade Bishop Adam Black Geoff Black Jenny Black Barbara Box Trish Brettell Tina Broun Neil Brown Annabelle Burbank Angela Burchett Cameron Butler Joe Cardamone Gordon Carroll Heather Cole Julian Collas-Smith Cheryl Collier Roger Collins Suzanne Considine Ian Cook Paul Corp Denis Costigan Ralph Crapper Kimberley Crusell Franco Dal Pozzo Russell Danne Leanne Davies Geoff Davis Claire Dennis Ruth Devlin Geoff Dewar Jennifer Dow Greg Dowling Chelsea Driessen Deb Driessen Shaun Dux Jamie Elliott Wayne Elliot James Everist Amy Fisher Annabel Fisher Iain Fisher Kay Fisher George Fishlock Ruth Fleming Morgan Ford Jason Frenkel Peter Funston Danielle Gale Sophie Galer Jade Galvin-King Lachlan Gardiner Mark Gason Peter Granger Julie Gray Russell Gray Steve Grimes Matthew Grosbergs Kaye Hargreaves Greg Harper Mark Harrison Gina Hartskeerl Roland Hartskeerl Rachel Heath Cary Helenius Mark Hocking
Kylie Hoey Tim Holland Bernie Holtschke Lorraine Holtschke Mandy Horsburgh Beryl Hubschmann Jon Irvine Rosalyn Jeffreys Don Jewell Lyn Jewell Kathryn Johnson Brendan Jones Debra Keane Susan Kempson Bronte Kerr Colleen Kerr Michael Kerr Barry King Damien King Maureen King Peter Kirkham Ruth Langley John Langford Sylvia Latta Ralph Laurie Roberta Laurie Joan Lawson Rhonda Little Beth Lockhart James Lockhart Julie Lockhart Lauren Lockhart Nancye Lonergan Jenny Love Jarrod/Kylie Loxton and family Tim Mahon Colin Malcolm Gary Marchant Stewart Mason John Maughan Kathy Maxwell Sophia Maxwell Kathy May Nick McCallum Andrew McShane Jack McShane Chris Melbourne James Merrill Rachel Merrill Thomas Merrill Dragan Mirceski Brendan Mitchell Michael Molnar Diane Mountney Bruce Muir David Mullins Stephen Mundy Flora Murdoch Travis Murnane Diana Neville Michael Neville Guy Newberry-McLeod Judith Nicolson Kay Noy Daniel Oakley Pam Octoman
Peter Parsons Russell Paxino Terry Paxino Ann Penman Michael Peters Graeme Pettman Shirley Pettman Sandra Portlock Sue Reyment Jaxxon Roberts Hazelie Robinson Neil Rogan Sean Rogan Steve Rosanove Rhiannon Ruschin Lachlan Russell Nathan Russell Tom Russell Sarah Ryan Jason Sanderson Karen Sanderson David Sargeant John Schier Lisa Schreurs Paul Schreurs Theo Schreurs Daniel Scutts Anne Shellard Gary Shmith Dean Shmith Ryan Sinclair Cheryl Slocombe Margaret Smith Kylie Snell Alex Southey Danielle Sowden Geoff Sowden Elwyn Squires Sean Steinwall Troy Sumpton Ted Szmolnik Judy Tajthy Anne Thompson Darien Thompson Michael Thompson Trevor Thompson Catherine Thorne Patricia Thorne Rod Trevena Sally Trevena John Vizard David von Stieglitz Lomond Wallish Ken Whittle Sandra Whittle Debbie Willder Bayden Williams Ivy Wilson Neville Woodberry Karen Woodroofe Reyzl Zylberman
Supporter Groups VICTORIA Ballarat Demons Neil Brown 0418 593 393 neilbrown3@bigpond.com Casey Demons Lisa Schreurs schreurslisa@bigpond.com www.caseydemons.com Geelong Demons Flora Murdoch (03) 5249 1140 murdochs@bemail.com.au Gippsland Demons Luke Henderson 0400 072 098 gippslanddemons@hotmail.com SOUTH AUSTRALIA SA Demons Gary Shmith 0412 260 789 pscom@bigpond.net.au QUEENSLAND QLD Demons Debbie Willder 0410 424 402 demondeb@iprimus.com.au www.qlddemons.com NSW/ACT
2013 STAFF LIST ADMINISTRATION
Chief Executive Officer Cameron Schwab*/Peter Jackson Executive Personal Assistant Chelsea Giansiracusa
General Manager, Marketing and Communications - Jennifer Watt Community Manager Debbie Lee Community Coordinator Glenn Balmforth* Editor and Chief Football Writer - Matt Burgan
Divisional Coach - Forwards Leigh Brown*
Strategic Relationships Manager - Tom Parker
Digital Producer Jack McCowan
Divisional Coach - Midfield Brian Royal*
Strategy Analyst - Rob Halliday
Digital Content Coordinator Matt Goodrope
Divisional Coach - Backline Jade Rawlings
Digital Marketing Manager Ryan Earles
Development Coach - Forwards - Paul Satterley*
Finance Manager - David Chippindall
Historian Lynda Carroll*
Development Coach - Midfield Aaron Greaves*
Senior Accountant - Lauren Smith
Graphic Designer Penny Boadle
Development Coach - Backline - Andrew Nichol*
Accountant - Lauren Fisher
Marketing Coordinator Ellie McKenzie
Senior VFL Coach - Casey Scorpions - Rohan Welsh
Customer Relations Officer Georgina Lewis
General Manager - Football Operations - Josh Mahoney
Podiatrist - James Pope
Administration Trainee Ally Blease
Football Finance and Facilities Manager - Mark Long*
Doctor - James McLaren
Commercial Manager - Tom McClure
Retail Manager Tom MacDonald*/Tom Melenhorst
Football Operations Manager Craig Notman*
Business Development Manager MCC and MFC Peter Bicknell
Accountant - Carla Kenny IT Manager - Richard Arnott* ICT Systems Support - Jimmie Martin
Canberra Demons Franco DalPozzo (02) 6260 3997 dalpozzo@pcug.org.au
Membership Manager Fiona Trewhitt
Corporate Sales Account Manager - Steve Kourasanis
Membership Services Manager - Jane McGough
Stakeholder Relations Coordinator - Renee Dobson*
Membership Team Leader Jane Lonsdale
Club Development Manager Russell Robertson
Membership Officer - Michael O’Donnell*
Gifting and Relationships Manager - Jackie Emmerton
Membership Officer - Bridget Hanson
Bequest Manager Sharon Wangman
Membership Officer - Tom Melenhorst*
General Manager - Sponsorship - Peter Maynard*/ George DeCrespigny
Membership Trainee Emma Loraine
Darwin Demons John Schier 0418 819 359 john_schier@toll.com.au Past and Present Players’ and Officials’ Association Chairman - David Neitz Vice Chairman - Ted Carroll Secretary - Spike Harris Treasurer - Spike Harris Chaplain - Paul Burnham
Elite Performance Manager David Misson
General Manager - Strategy Ben Groom*
Corporate Sales Account Manager - Leon McConville
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Director of Sports Performance - Neil Craig*
Media Manager - Ryan Larkin
Chief Operating Officer -Matthew Green*
NSW Demons Sally Trevena 0409 783 318 sally@nswdemons.com www.nswdemons.com
Western Demons Joan Lawson (08) 9447 7739 westerndemons@hotmail.com www.westerndemons.com
Senior Coach Mark Neeld*/Neil Craig
Recruiters - Bernie Dunn (WA), David Oatey (SA), Daniel Reid, Rob Draper, Rob Barletta, Terry Plozza, Rohan Graham (VIC)
General Manager - Player Personnel and Strategy Todd Viney
HR Manager - Amanda Howes
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
FOOTBALL
Player Resources Manager Craig Lees* Team Manager - Spike Harris Property Manager - Anthony Brown Football Technology Manager Pete Roberts Senior Football Analyst - Luke Chambers* Assistant Football Analyst Robbie Chancellor* Football Administration - Sean Larkin GM - List Management - Tim Harrington*
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Rob Jackson Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach - James McGeoch Senior Physiotherapist - Gary Nicholls Physiotherapist - Sam Pietsch Physiotherapist - Paula Charlton* Casey Scorpions Physiotherapist - Joel Ames Rehab and Sports Science Coach - Alex Sakadjian Training Services Coordinator Peter W Roberts Load Analyst - Katy Mouritz Head Doctor - Zeeshan Arain Dietician - Joanna Shinewell Statisticians - Michael Tye, Andrew Wilson, Geoff Muscat, Alex Murgaski, Matt Hannan Head Trainer - John Stanaway Trainers - Bobbie Lee Blay, Annice Burdeu, Shimon Goldman, Kim Hamer, Sarah Jenkins, Alex Miriklis, Nathan Nolan, Shelley Placek, Matthew Stone Masseurs - Annice Burdeu, Chris Heddle, Ian Nathan, James Yatomi, Kara Pratt, Michael Woodbridge, Shaun Bostock, Shelley Placek, Nick Trapini Property Volunteers - James Lockhart, Brian Dobson, Martin Dobson, John Clare
Sponsorship Manager Lauren Wagner
National Recruiting Manager Jason Taylor
Sponsorship Inventory Manager - Georgina Swain
Recruiting and Pro-Scouting Manager - Kelly O’Donnell
Doormen - Mark Wilkinson, Joe Cardamone, Barry King
Sponsorship Activation Manager - Aaron O’Meara
National Recruiting Officer (SA, Vic, Tas, NT) - Gary Burleigh*
Runners - Craig Notman, Andrew Nichol, Alex Sakadjian
Events Executive Mallory Smith*
National Recruiting Officer (WA) - Tim Lamb
Events Coordinator Viki Micevska
Recruiting Assistant - Darren Farrugia
Volunteers - Julie Lockhart, Kaye Hargreaves, Karen Woodroofe
Boot Studder - Josh Meddings
*departed/changed role in 2013 2013 Yearbook
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LIFE MEMBERS
HALL OF FAME AND LIFE MEMBERS In March this year, two very special groups of people were recognised by the Club at its Commencement Dinner, placing them at the forefront of our heritage. The first group of five represented a resumption of Hall of Fame inductions, showcasing the best and most revered across the generations. Wally Lock, Maurie Gibb, Clyde Laidlaw, Geoff Case and Alan Johnson took in every generation from the 1930s to the 1980s, as well as holding a collective tally of eleven premierships. Ivor Warne-Smith was elevated to Legend status, recognising achievements such as his dual Brownlow wins in 1926 and 1928, as well as playing in the 1926 premiership. Warne-Smith joined Norm Smith, Ron Barassi, Ian Ridley and Don Cordner as previously named Legends. Alongside the Hall of Fame induction, six Life Members were named for 2013. Master recruiter Bernie Dunn joined past players Laurie Mithen (adding another five premierships to the evening’s roll call), 1982 Brownlow Medallist Brian Wilson and Andrew Leoncelli, with current player Mark Jamar and Jackie Emmerton the first female to achieve the honour in the Club’s history also being named as Life Members.
Tim Leoncelli (on behalf of Andrew), Bernie Dunn, Jackie Emmerton, Laurie Mithen, Brian Wilson, Mark Jamar - Life Members 2013
Pre 1943 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1959 1960
H.C.A. Harrison* F. Grey-Smith* A.C. Norcott* W.C. McClelland* A.A. Manzie* G. Haines* J.C. Blair* W.S. Hirst* P. Page* P.J. Beames* R.J. Corbett* M.P. Gibb* C.H. Lilley* J.E. Mueller* G.F. Ogden* R.J. Taylor* H.E. Brereton* H.J. Fry* N.W. Smith* W.M. Allan* W. de C. Berry* A.E. Chadwick* A.V. Coutie* H. Donahoo* W.M. Flintoft* W. Hislop* F.V. Hughes* F.W. Ince* J.A. Jones* A. La Fontaine* A. McL. Paterson* W. Murphy* F. Pleass* J. Roach* H.G. Stanley* E.C.H. Taylor* F.S. Vine* R. Wynd* W.J. Adams* R.O. Baggott* R.F. Fischer* J. Furniss* R.B. Hogg* G.A. Jones* W.A. Lock* S.A. Brownbill* A.R. Rodda* R.E. Dowsing* A.M. Dullard* J.P. McGrath* C. McLean* D.P. Cordner* L. D’Altera* H.C. Long* W.J. Saunders* W.G. Spry* I.P. Warne-Smith* W. Neal* A. Neal* N.J. McMahen G.D. Cordner* W.K. Scott* A.L.V. King* N.H. King* C.R. McKay* J.S. Beckwith J.H. Cardwell* I. McLean*
1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986
N.J. Abernethy* K. Chalmers* D.G. Duffy* F. Fraser* M. Hutchins* J.C. Loughrey* F Adams R.D. Barassi G.A. Case T.F. Johnson G.J. Gleeson* B.J. Dixon J. C. McLoughlin* R.S. Geary* G.A. Lenne L.S. Millis* H. McPherson* K. Carlon* R. Edwards* B. Jeffrey* J. Lord D. Williams* R.E. Johnson W.B. Kenneally A.E. Langley* H.P. Mann B. Massey R. Read* l.J. Ridley* L. Green* W. Deans* T.C. Trumble* G. Swan* J.D. Townsend B. Bourke F. Davis D.T. Phillips* G.R. Simpson N.S. Alves G.G. Osborne G.E. Hardeman A.J. Sullivan W.E. Thomson* G.H. Bell* R.L. Biffin S.F. Allica* N.H. Parkhill* G.T. Wells R.J. Ashby* W.A. Rodriquez A Henderson* K. Nancarrow R. L. Wartman* A.H. Bull R.A. Flower R.A. Mollison* B.S. Sims* C.S. Bradley P.H. Rhoden l.A. Thorogood G.J. Hutchison E. Massey* S.J. Smith l.W. Dunlop* V.G. Harwood* K.J. Rowe M. Kostos A.G. McKnight* Sir B.M. Snedden* J. Stanton*
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 2000 2001 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007
R. Manley S. Spencer* K.V. Jones L. Morgan* D.W. Peel R. Lane K. Cheong* G. Paine* C. Connolly T. Jackett L. McHutchison* K. McKaige* S. Zantuck G. Simon A. Wilkinson* S. Wittman* Greg Healy J.R. Mitchell* G.J. Yeats R.M. Grinter S.P. Wight* B. J. Lovett G. P. Lyon B.J. King G.A. Lovett J.P. Stynes* T.G. Viney B.T. Beard* S.N. Febey N. Lockwood* G.G. Coningsby* R.B. Johnson (Jnr)* S.G. Tingay W.E. Balcam K.L. Beard D.T. Schwarz M.T. Febey R. Mather D. E. Baron A. J. Gardner D. A. Neitz G. Collins* A. Yze A. Daff L. Jones* N. Keyburn* J. G. Leith* G. Marchant R. Monk* G. Moodie* A. M. Pearce* J. O. Smith* C. Streeter* C. Young* C. Harris J. McDonald A. Nicholson R. Robertson N. Brown C. Cameron N. Daniher L. Dockett* C. Fagan I. Johnson T. Johnstone D. Ward J. White
2009 2013 *Deceased
C.Bruce B. Green P. Wheatley M. Whelan B. Dunn J. Emmerton M. Jamar A. Leoncelli L. Mithen B. Wilson
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 2001 Thomas Wentworth Wills (Founders) Henry Colden Antill Harrison (Founders) William McClelland (Pioneers and Administrators) Jim Cardwell (Pioneers and Administrators) Ivor Warne-Smith (Yesteryear) Albert Chadwick (Yesteryear) Percy Beames (Yesteryear) Allan La Fontaine (Yesteryear) Jack Mueller (Glory Days) Norm Smith (Glory Days) Donald Cordner (Glory Days) Denis Cordner (Glory Days) Noel McMahen (Glory Days) Stuart Spencer (Glory Days) John Beckwith (Glory Days) Ron Barassi (Glory Days) Brian Dixon (Glory Days) Frank Adams (Glory Days) Ian Ridley (Giory Days) Hassa Mann (Glory Days) Frank ‘Checker’ Hughes (Glory Days) Greg Wells (Modern Era) Robert Flower (Modern Era) Sam Allica (Unsung Hero) 2003 Stan Alves, Ron Baggott, R ‘Bob’ Johnson, Laurie Mithen, Don Williams 2006 Fred McGinis, Percy Page, R ‘Tassie’ Johnson, Gary Hardeman, Jim Stynes, Brett Lovett, Garry Lyon 2008 Dudley Phillips (Unsung Hero), Joe Blair (Pioneer and Administrator), Barry Bourke, Greg Healy, Todd Viney, Sean Wight 2013 Geoff Case, Maurie Gibb, Alan Johnson, Clyde Laidlaw, Wally Lock
HALL OF FAME LEGENDS 2001 Norm Smith 2003 Ron Barassi 2006 Ian Ridley 2008 Donald Cordner 2013 Ivor Warne-Smith 2013 Yearbook
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GOLF CLUBS A passion of mine which gives me a great release away from football I’m a member at Royal Melbourne.
POOL TABLE A gift from Mum and Dad when we moved into our new house - I usually beat Mitch Clark, but he keeps coming back for more!
MUMM CHAMPAGNE BOX An engagement gift drawn by one of Paige’s talented friends as you can see it’s no secret we love our dogs!
PUGS Bert and Barney - hilarious little members of the family; more like children than pets.
LAW BOOKS As dull as they can be, hopefully they can set me up for an exciting career post-football.
PHOTO OF MY FIANCÉE PAIGE AND I Taken in Central Park, NY last year - had a six week holiday around the US, finishing in New York, which we loved.
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