Born: 16/2/1950Inducted: 1996Elevated to Legend: 2017Playing career: 1968-1985 (Woodville 1968-1973, 1983-1985, North Melbourne1974-1982)Games: 342 (Woodville 164, North Melbourne 178)Goals: 803 (Woodville 359, North Melbourne 444)Player honours: Maguey Medal 1972,Brownlow Medal 1978, Coleman Medallist 1982, North Melbournebest and fairest 1978;North Melbourneleading goalkicker 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982; North Melbournepremierships 1975, 1977; North MelbourneTeam of the Century; State representative:Victoria (7 games, 19 goals); South Aust (1 game, 4 goals). Laurie Dwyer was a player in the North Colts team that won the 1954 premiership. e.addEventListener('click', ()=>{ Allen Aylett retired from football in 1971, and later worked as a football commentator for the BBC. Roy Deller was a key player in North Melbourne's premiership-winning teams of 1936 and 1944. He was a member of the North Melbourne coaching staff from 1988 to 1990. From the legendary Ron Barassi and Leigh Matthews to the current crop of stars such as Jarrad Waite, Ben Brown and Trent Cotchin, the Kangaroos have always been a force to be reckoned with. Allan La Fontaine (Melbourne) Malcolm Blight was a talented player in both the VFL and AFL. Paul Kelly (Sydney) He played 102 games for North Melbourne between 1937 and 1944. Frank Goode is a great example of a player who has continued to play football at a high level well into his 80s. Games: 312 Goals: 443 He was awarded Life Membership of Woodville in 2010. Wilfred 'Chicken' Smallhorn (Fitzroy) Died: 10/10/1963 He was drafted by North Melbourne in the 1952 National Draft and made his debut in the 1953 season. Archer has been a football commentator for Fox Sports since 2013. Rod McGregor (Carlton) 1940, 19481953: North Melbourne: 127 (63-64-0). Charlie Tyson was a very talented cricket player and was a key member of the Kalgoorlie Railways team. Dwyer was one of the most prolific goal-scorers in the history of Australian football. In 1969, Cheatley signed for Crystal Palace, and made over 100 appearances for the club before retiring in 1978. Died: 4/10/1953 Lazzaro is a hard player to beat in one-on-one situations and is sure to be a key player for North Melbourne in the upcoming season. Barry Davis (Essendon, North Melbourne) His arrival could signal that the Kangaroos are looking to return to their former glory days sooner rather than later. Lazzaro was born in Tasmania and moved to Victoria as a young child. 2x VFL Premiership player: (1963, 1975), 4x Coleman Medallist: (1962, 1967, 1969, 1974), Carji Greeves Medal: (1969), 11x Geelong leading goalkicker: (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972), 3x North Melbourne leading goalkicker: (1973, 1974, 1975), Geelong Team of the Century, Victorian representative (7 games, 31 goals). Brian Peake (East Fremantle, Geelong, Perth) Evans has since worked as a football coach. Foote represented Victoria at interstate football and won the 1954 St Kilda best and fairest. The Syd Barker Medal is awarded to the North Melbourne Football Club player who has been judged the best and fairest of the footy season. 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1947. Arthur Olliver (Footscray) Carter was a key player for North Melbourne during the 1940s and 1950s, amassing 137 goals in 132 games. [9] This system was used only in 1981, and the present day 3-2-1 voting system, based on agreement between the two (and later, three) field umpires, was adopted in 1982. Lazzaro is a hardworking player who is always looking to improve his game. He was a strong batsman and bowler and was often used as a opener or middle-order batsman. He is a strong overhead player and is capable of kicking goals from anywhere on the ground. As part of the celebrations, TheAustralian Football Hall of Famewas established to help recognise the contributions made to the sport ofAustralian rules footballby players, umpires, media personalities, coaches and administrators. Elevated to Legend: 1996 Schimmelbusch has since been involved in coaching, first at North Melbourne and then at Melbourne in the Australian Football League (AFL). Playing career: 1957-1974 Percy Bentley (Richmond) Goldstein is a respected member of the AFL community and is often involved in helping to promote the game of AFL throughout Australia. He was remembered as a great footballer and a kind and popular man. Ross Smith (St Kilda)Ray Sorrell (East Fremantle, South Fremantle)Geoff Southby (Carlton)Stuart Spencer (Melbourne, Clarence)Anthony Stevens (North Melbourne)Jim Stynes (Melbourne)Charlie Sutton (Footscray)Mark Tandy (South Melbourne)Noel Teasdale (North Melb, Woodville)Len Thompson (Coll., Sth Melb., Fitz. Stevens is widely respected within the AFL coaching ranks, and is regarded as one of the league's finest midfielders. }), Your email address will not be published. Ben Cunnington is a Australian footballer who plays for North Melbourne in the Australian Football League (AFL). Spencer was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1992. Bailey Scott was born in Geelong, Victoria, in October 1998. He has also been a part of the Australian national team, playing at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He is primarily a forward, but has also played as a midfielder. North Melbourne Football Club best and fairest winners, "AFL Best and Fairest winners 2017: Who won your team's club champion award? Sel Murray's son, Norm, also played football and is a current coach. Cable is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Jy Simpkin has represented Victoria at under-16, under-18, and under-19 level. )Bill Mohr (St Kilda)George Moloney (Geelong, Claremont)Kelvin Moore (Hawthorn)Peter Moore (Collingwood, Melbourne)Dan Moriarty (South Adelaide)Jack Moriarty (Essendon, Fitzroy)Bill Morris (Richmond)Graham Moss (Essendon, Claremont)Geof Motley (Port Adelaide)Jack Mueller (Melbourne)John Murphy (Fitzroy, Ulverstone)Ian Nankervis (Geelong)Laurie Nash (South Melbourne)John Sam Newman (Geelong)Michael OLaughlin (Sydney)Arthur Olliver (Footscray)Charlie H. Pannam (Coll., Rich. Games: 279 (Carl 256, St K 23) Goals: 444 (Carl 424, St K 20) Inducted: 1996 Schimmelbusch was a key member of North Melbourne's three premierships in the 1980s, and was runner-up in the club's best and fairest award twice. Todd Goldstein is a ruckman who has played for North Melbourne in the AFL since 2006. Once fit, Bowers exploded onto the scene to quickly establish herself as one of the competition's best players, earning All-Australian and club best and fairest honours in both 2019 and 2020, while finishing runner-up to Prespakis in last year's AFLW best and fairest count. He is a player who is likely to develop further over the next few years and could be a major player in the AFL one day. Frank 'Checker' Hughes (Ulverstone, Richmond, Melbourne) Pagan was also an All-Australian coach in 1999. He is currently the coaching coach for North Melbourne's VFL affiliate, the Northern Blues. He is a promising young footballer who is sure to continue developing his skills in the AFL. Glendinning was one of the most consistent players in West Coast Eagles history. Bernie Smith (West Adelaide, Geelong) He was 65-year-old. Dynon was drafted by Melbourne in the 1954 VFL Draft but did not play for the club. Denis Pagan is a grandfather. As Brownlow season rolls around, Miller looks positioned to be a dark-horse contender for the fairest and best player in the league given his monumental rise. Jason Dunstall (Hawthorn) Fitzmaurice later served as a coach at North Melbourne and Essendon. He has the ability to both score and create opportunities for his team mates. Coaching record: Collingwood captain-coach 1912-1913, playing coach 1914-1917, coach 1918-1949 (714 games, 467 wins, 237 losses, 10 draws), premierships 1917, 1919, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1935, 1936; Collingwood Team of the Century (coach), Born: 18/6/1938 Harry is a very popular player with the fans and is always in good spirits. padding: 0.4rem 1rem; He retired from playing in 1929, but continued to coach and manage football teams until the late 1950s. He was posthumously inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1985. Player honours: Brownlow Medals St K 1965, 1966, Rich 1971; St K best and fairest 1964, 1966; Rich best and fairest 1971; St K captain 1969; St K premiership 1966; Rich premiership 1973; All-Australian 1966 Known as the Victorian Football Association (VFA) from 18771996, "Goodes to miss Roosters' pivotal clash with Williamstown", "2022 VFL and VFLW Awards: Gribble and Nanscawen go back-to-back", "VFL season called off, VFLW Grand Final a League priority", "Werribee midfielder Tom Gribble claims VFL Liston Trophy with runaway victory", "Jacob Townsend takes out J.J. Liston Trophy as VFL's best and fairest player", "Michael Gibbons gives AFL chances big boost by winning VFL JJ Liston Trophy", "Three-way tie for Liston Trophy - VFL - GameDay", JJ Liston Trophy Winners (Official VFL Website), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=J._J._Liston_Trophy&oldid=1114583221, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 7 October 2022, at 07:02. In the AFL Women's (AFLW), the North Melbourne best and fairest award is awarded to the best and fairest player at the North Melbourne Football Club during the home-and-away season. He was known for his powerful kicking abilities and was one of the league's most consistent goal-kickers during his career. Jock Spencer was a key figure in Australian football history, and his influence is still felt today. Dwyer has also been involved in coaching and officiating. He was a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1985. Honours: Legend of the Game, AFL Hall of Fame; second in 1977 Brownlow Medal, third in 1974; Richmond best and fairest 1967-68, 1973-74, 1977 . 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2022. Nathan Buckley (Port Adelaide, Brisbane Bears, Collingwood) Games: 403 (1965-83). His death was announced just two days after North Melbourne's victory in the 1988 Grand Final. Inducted: 1996 He is a hard working player who is always looking to improve his game. North Melbourne co-captain: 2023, Syd Barker Medal: 2021, 2022, 2nd Best & Fairest: 2020. Evans played for Royal Antwerp for six seasons. He retired from the AFL in 1967 and later had a successful career in law. Peter Knights (Hawthorn)Anthony Koutoufides (Carlton) Archer is now a radio analyst for the Melbourne Football Club. Sel Murray was also a key player in North Melbourne's premiership success in 1947. Evans is a highly respected figure in the football community, and has been involved in a number of philanthropic endeavours. As of 2014, this figure has grown to 257, including 27 Legends. Charlie Tyson was a talented goalkicker and player for Collingwood and North Melbourne during the 1920s. 3. 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1929. For the first time in the league's history, the two. Elevated to Legend: 1997 Evans then moved to Southport, where he played for two seasons. Sel Murray is a distinguished Australian rules footballer and is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. Jy Simpkin is a talented midfielder who can play both inside and outside the forward line. He played for North Melbourne for over 15 years, during which time he was a consistent goal scorer. Jy Simpkin is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Lazzaro is a talented player who has the potential to become a star in the AFL system. Keith Southby Greig MBE (born 23 October 1951) is a former Australian rules footballer who represented North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Archer retired from professional football in 2007. He was also a ruckman, and played 30 games for the club in total. Curtis is a forward, and is 185 cm tall and 75 kg in weight. He represented Western Australia in 77 games and Victoria in 2 games. Bill Goggin (Geelong) Barry Cheatley is 84 years old and retired from professional football. Glendinning played a key role in West Coast's run to the 1987 and 1988 premierships. Inducted: 1996 Coaching record: Fitzroy 1936 (18 games, 2 wins, 16 losses), Born: 22/9/43Inducted: 1996Elevated to Legend: 2012Playing career: 1962-1979 (Perth 1962-1969, 1971-1973, North Melbourne 1970, 1974-1977, East Perth 1978-1979)Games: 383 (Perth 225, NM 115, EP 43)Goals: 505 (Perth 324, NM 133, EP 46)Player honours: NM best and fairest 1970; NM premierships 1975, 1977; Sandover Medal 1964, 1968, 1973; Perth best and fairest 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1973; All-Australian 1966, 1969; Kang Team of the Century; Victoria (1 game, 2 goals); West Aust (23 games 0 goals)Coaching record: NM 1981-1984 (76 games, 40 wins, 46 losses), Born: 13/1/1893Died: 10/10/1963Inducted: 1996Elevated to Legend: 1996Playing career: 1911-1927 (St K 1911-1915, 1918-1920, SM 1921-1924, 1926-1927)Games: 198 (St K 99, SM 99)Goals: 167 (St K 39, SM 128)Player honours: St K best and fairest 1918; SM best and fairest 1923; SM leading goalkicker 1921, 1922. Stevens is currently the head coach of the Northern Knights in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He is a very good role model for young football players and is sure to be a major player in the Australian football scene in the future. 1979 Captain - Coach: Carl Ditterich Finishing Position: 11th Best and Fairest: Laurie Fowler Leading Goalkicker: Robert Flower (33) Best First Year Player: Peter Giles Major Sponsor: Mayne Nickless Matches Ladder Playing List Night Series Best and Fairest Reserves Under 19s He is the father of current Hawthorn player Ben Aylett. He was renowned for his strong marking and goal-kicking ability. Archer was born in Victoria in 1973. He has been nominated for the AFLPA Best and Fairest Award three times, winning the award in 2017. He was a prolific goal-kicker and was a member of two premiership teams, with Benalla and Shepparton. Tom Fitzmaurice was an Australian Rules footballer who played for Essendon and Geelong in the 1920s. Jack Mueller (Melbourne) Jack 'Dinny' Reedman (S.Adl, N.Adl, W.Adl) Pat Rodriguez (Claremont, WAFL, ANFC) display: inline-block; He was appointed head coach of the Essendon Football Club in December 2013, but resigned two months later. He has lived in Oakleigh for over 30 years and is currently the coach of the Oakleigh Chargers Football Club. In 1996, the VFL/AFL celebrated the Centenary year of theAustralian Football League. He finished his career with a stint with Geelong. Denis Pagan is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame. He represented Victoria in one match in 1975. Denis Pagan is now a football commentator for the ABC. The award has been awarded annually since the club's inaugural season in the competition in 2019, and Jenna Bruton was the inaugural winner of the award. Playing career: 1949-1954 Barry Cheatley was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2004. Metcalf is considered one of the greatest players in North Melbourne history, and is still highly respected by the club's supporters. Goldstein has had a successful AFL career, playing 143 games and kicking 96 goals. Davies-Uniacke is a talented player who is sure to be a major player in the future of Australian football. Greig was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996. Jock Spencer was a dominant player in the North Kensington team of the 1950s and 60s. Simon Madden (Essendon) PROVIDING LIFE SAVINGS SOLUTIONS SINCE 2009. Albert Chadwick (Melbourne, Hawthorn) Zurhaar was drafted by North Melbourne with the 11th overall pick in the 2017 rookie draft. Ash Riddell in action during round 10, 2022. Born: 29/9/1938Inducted: 1996Elevated to Legend: 2006Playing career: 1959-1974 (East Devonport 1955-58, Latrobe 1959-61, St Kilda 1962-68, Latrobe 1969-73, New Norfolk 1974)Games: 119Goals: 237Player honours: Equal 2nd Brownlow Medal (equal) 1963, Equal 3rd Brownlow Medal 1965; club best and fairest 1962, 1963, 1965; club leading goalkicker 1962- 1965; club captain; 1963-1968; premiership 1966; All-Australian 1961, 1966; St K Team of the Century (captain); Victoria (10 games, 23 goals).Coaching record: St K 1987-89 (62 games, 18 wins, 44 losses). Elevated to Legend: 2006 He died on 23 September 1985 at the age of 87. 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Barker Sr. was a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1978. O'Brien is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Melbourne Football Club history. Coaching record: North Melbourne 1981 (16 games, 6 wins, 10 losses), Woodville1983-1987 (91 games, 29 wins, 62 losses), Geelong1989-1994 (145 games, 89 wins, 56 losses), Adelaide (74 games, 41 wins, 33 losses, premierships 1997, 1998), St Kilda (15 games, 3 wins, 12 losses), Born: 5/7/1911Died: 5/9/1955Inducted: 1996Elevated to Legend: 1996Playing career: 1931-1942; 1945 (Fitzroy 1931-1937, 1942, Subiaco 1938-1941, PA 1945)Games: 208 (Fitz 119, Sub 72, PA 17)Goals: 427 (Fitz 207, Sub 190, PA 30) Player honours: Brownlow Medal 1931, 1932, 1935, 2nd in Brownlow Medal 1934; Sandover Medal 1938, 1939, 1941; Fitz best and fairest 1934, 1935; Fitz leading goalkicker 1936, 1937; Fitz captain 1932, 1936, 1937. He was also known for his strong defensive play. Dwyer died in 2016, aged 77. NFT Minting - Mint BeanCoinFT 4 free! Syd Barker Sr. was one of the most respected and loved players of his era. Davies-Uniacke is 188cm tall and has a strong marking ability. Medal (or Association Medal), was awarded concurrently. Tony Shaw (Collingwood) North Melbourne best & fairest: 1945, 19491950, North Melbourne captain: 19491951, St Kilda best & fairest: 1954, Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee. He is a talented player who has the potential to become one of the best in the AFL. Dyer died in 1976 at the age of 59 after a long illness. Curtis is a talented player who is looking to break into the North Melbourne side and improve his career. The 79-year-old is being sued for damages in the District Court of Western Australia and is set to face a civil trial beginning this week. Elevated to Legend: 2010 Sel Murray was a powerful ruckman and spent much of his career at North Melbourne. 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 16, 2022. Harry has represented Australia at U-15, U-17, and U-20 level and is now looking to make his international debut. Pagan is married with three children. David Dench was also a part of the Australian national side, playing 74 games and scoring 29 goals. Allen Aylett was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours of 1998. Noel Teasdale was born on 2 January 1938 in Daylesford, Victoria. Foote was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1998. Jack Elder (VFL) Playing career: 1965-1983 Barker Sr. is remembered for his strong marking and tough play on the ground. denotes the award was won retrospectively. Inducted: 1996 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 2, 2021. When the Liston Trophy was instituted in 1945, a countback system was introduced, such that if two players tied on votes, the award would go to the player who polled the higher number of first preferences; and (after 1981) if still tied, the higher number of second preferences; if these countbacks failed to separate the players (as occurred in 1978), the players were joint winners. 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1927. Greig is a football commentator and media personality. Field Medal, was awarded for the second division. Curtis is looking to continue his development as a footballer and become a key player for North Melbourne in the future. Archer is now a football commentator for Fox Sports. Laurie Nash (South Melbourne) Lazzaro is a hardworking player who is looking to establish himself as a key player in the North Melbourne side. Brady was a forward/midfielder who played 118 games for North Melbourne in the 1950s and 1960s. Lou Richards (Collingwood)Matthew Richardson (Richmond) He was a key part of North Melbourne's premiership-winning teams of 1908 and 1911. Elevated to Legend: 2008 Dave McNamara (St Kilda)Andrew McLeod (Adelaide) Died: 7/11/1968 Jy Simpkin is a member of Mooroopna Football Club. 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988. It is named after J.J. Liston, a businessman, civic leader and sports administrator who was fundamental in advancing sport in Australia, particularly Australian Rules Football and Soccer. Allen Aylett played for Australia in the 1956 and 1958 World Cups, as well as the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. The J. J. Liston Trophy is awarded annually to the best and fairest senior player in the Victorian Football League (formerly the Victorian Football Association ). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Games: 188 (Rich 187, Glenelg 1) Goals: 371 (Rich 369, Glenelg 2) AFL Premiership coach: 1996, 1999, All-Australian Team coach: 1999, North Melbourne Team of the Century: coach. John Platten (Central District, Hawthorn) Matthew Lloyd (Essendon) Cameron Zurhaar is a natural leader on and off the field and is a popular member of the North Melbourne team. Denis Marshall (Claremont, Geelong) He was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1984. Cameron Zurhaar is a hard-working player who is willing to go to ground for the ball. [5] This was amended in 1933, such that the umpire awarded a single vote to the overall best player on the ground; this voting system was used from 1933 until 1939. He joined GWS on a two-year deal ahead of the 2017 AFL season Aidan Corr is a talented backman who has spent the past two seasons with Greater Western Sydney. Dwyer was a key defender for North Colts and was also known for his long kicking skills. Allen Aylett was a powerful ruckman and key member of North Melbourne's 1962 premiership team. Schimmelbusch is married with three children. Playing career: Coll 1903-1918; 1920 (261 games, 18 goals) Mantello was well known for his strong marking and contested ballwinning. Kelvin Moore (Hawthorn) The award has been awarded annually since the club's inaugural season in the competition in 2019, and Jenna Bruton was the inaugural winner of the award. 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 12, 2022. Archer is a defender by trade, but has also played as a forward. 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1948. He is also a popular person in the community. Published: 26/1/2023. Games: 290 Goals: 496 Merv McIntosh (Perth) Player honours: Maguey Medal 1972, Brownlow Medal 1978, Coleman Medallist 1982, North Melbourne best and fairest 1978; North Melbourne leading goalkicker 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982; North Melbourne premierships 1975, 1977; North Melbourne Team of the Century; State representative: Victoria (7 games, 19 goals); South Aust (1 game, 4 goals). Horrie Clover (Carlton) Thomas is a valuable member of the North Melbourne team and is expected to play a significant role in the club's future. Curtis is a hard-working player who is looking to improve his skills and become a better player. Johnny Lewis (Nth Melb, Melbourne) Johnny Leonard (South Melbourne, West Perth, Claremont) Born: 12/12/1882Died: 4/10/1953Inducted: 1996Elevated to Legend: 2005Playing career: Coll 1903-1918; 1920 (261 games, 18 goals)Player honours: Collingwood premierships 1910, 1917Coaching record: Collingwood captain-coach 1912-1913, playing coach 1914-1917, coach 1918-1949 (714 games, 467 wins, 237 losses, 10 draws), premierships 1917, 1919, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1935, 1936; Collingwood Team of the Century (coach), Born: 18/6/1938Inducted: 1996Elevated to Legend: 2010Playing career: 1955-74 ( Fitzroy 1955-64, 1967-74, East Perth 1965-66)Games: 377 (Fitz 333, EP 44)Goals: 71 ( Fitz 51, EP 20)Player honours: Brownlow Medal 1969, 2nd Brownlow Medal 1960, 1962(Equal) 3rd Brownlow Medal,1968, Fitz Best and Fairest 1956, 1958, 1960,1961,1962,1963, 1964, 1968, 1969; EP Best and Fairest 1965; AFL Team of the Century; Fitz Team of the Century (Captain); EP Team of the Century (Post-War) All-Australian 1958,1966;Victoria (24 Games, 0 Goals), Western Australia (6 Games)Coaching record: Fitz 1963-1964 ( 34 Games, 0 Wins 34 Losses) EP 1965-1966 (46 Games, 26 Wins, 20 Losses), Born: 1/3/1952Inducted: 1996Elevated to Legend: 1996Playing career: 1969-1985Games: 332Goals:915Player honours: 3rd in Brownlow Medal 1973, 1982; club best and fairest 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982; club leading goalkicker 1973, 1975, 1981-1984; VFL leading goalkicker 1975; club captain 1981-1985; premierships 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983 (captain); All-Australian 1972, 1982, 1983Coaching record: Collingwood 1986-1995 (224 games, 125 wins, 94 losses, 5 draws); premiership 1990. North defeated Melbourne in. Evans played for North Colts until the club was relegated in 1971. Games: 356 (East Perth 176, Geel 101, West Perth 79) Goals: (East Perth NA, Geel 65, West Perth 55) Playing career: 1963-1981 (New Norfolk 1963-66, Hawthorn 1967-72, Glenorchy 1975-76, Hawthorn 1977, Glenorchy 1978-81) Club, , 2 VFL Premiership player: (1975, 1977), Brownlow Medallist: (1978), Coleman Medallist: (1982), Syd Barker Medallist: (1978), 4 North Melbourne leading goalkicker: (1978, 1979, 1981, 1982), VFL Team of the Year: 1982, Magarey Medallist: (1972), Ken Farmer Medal: (1985), 2 Woodville Best & Fairest: (1972, 1985), Championship of Australia Championship: 1975, Woodville captain-coach 198385, , Representative, , National Football Carnival Championship: 1975, Captain of Victoria, Captain of South Australia, 2 All-Australian team 1972, 1985, , Coaching, , 2 AFL Premiership coach: (1997, 1998), Adelaide Team of the Decade, McClelland Trophy (1992), , Honours, , Australian Football Hall of Fame Inductee (1996), Australian Football Hall of Fame Legend (2017), SANFL Team of the Century (forward pocket), South Australian Football Hall of Fame (2002), Woodville Football Club Life Member, Woodville-West Torrens: Life Member, Woodville-West Torrens: Life Governor, 20132020: Greater Western Sydney: 98 (2). 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