Yes, I saw Trevor Hoffman play, He was a little short and skinny to match it with the likes of Wedding, Darley, etc, but he had pretty good skills for memory. This is a list of the 63 players you missed. Inexplicably, however - or should that be predictably? Ralph Sewer: Debuting in 1969 and playing his final match in 1990 aged 38, Sewer became not only the only man to have played in the SANFL in four different decades, but also the only grandfather. Trev Ettridge from Torrens!!! Ah thanks again! Unfortunately the League team were dealt with 3 major season ending injuries in their 2nd semi-final victory, ripping out their engine room including Magarey Medal Runner-up and eventual 2015 Club Champion Angus Rowntree, as well as number 1 ruckman Marc Borholm and former Reserves Magarey Medalist Angus Poole. Photographer possibly Ashley Hornsey, dated 20 May 1989 B 75500/44: Torrens player Damien Christensen marks the ball, other player is Michael Long. Success in attaining the A2 premiership earned Woodville automatic promotion to A1, but the club had to wait until 1946 to savour the benefits of this privilege, as the SAAFL went into recess for the next four seasons owing to the war. Major Partner. It appears that the Club went by the somewhat strange pseudonym of The Butchers, and perhaps this was because the team contained a number of slaughtermen and it seems to have played matches near the West Park slaughterhouse that was situated behind the Adelaide Gaol. It would, however, prove to be the Eagles only premiership success during 19942005 in which they lost 5 Grand Finals 1994 to Port Adelaide and 2000, 2001, 2004 and 2005 all to Central District. The club's lack of success was unparalleled in the VFL or WAFL with the club receiving 9 wooden spoons, including 6 times in succession 1980-1985, in 27 years whilst only making the finals 3 times without a grand final appearance. Watched by a crowd of 39,086, the biggest to witness a first semi final since 1967, and indeed the largest crowd that Woodville was ever to appear in front of, Port opened with all guns blazing to register 9 opening term goals to 3 and seemingly have one foot firmly in the preliminary final. Woodville and West Torrens join forces to become the Woodville West Torrens Football Club, known as The Eagles. Past Seasons. The following year, with Blight the player now history, Blight the coach finally came into his own. 32), seen here playing for St Kilda in 1978, was regarded as one of the VFL's most talented players. Or if Ron Fuller is down, Colin McDonald or John Martin will rise to the occasion and tear through the centre to open up the forward line again." Woodville's only premiership successes came in the 1972 Coca Cola Cup, in which not all SANFL clubs competed, and the 1988 Escort Cup. Players since 1991 Categories Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Woodville-West Torrens entered a team in the SANFL Women's League in 2019 and, as of 2021 SANFL season, are the only club to have never won a wooden spoon. After 67 games for the Bulldogs he crossed to North Melbourne and added a further 19 games in 1978 and 1980, being forced to miss the whole of the 1979 season with a knee injury. Disposals. South Australian National Football League, SANFL History of the Woodville-West Torrens Football Club, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Woodville-West_Torrens_Football_Club&oldid=1124669097, Australian rules football clubs established in 1990, South Australian National Football League clubs, Australian rules football clubs in South Australia, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Pages using Australian rules football kit with incorrect pattern parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. I know most of these did play League for Woodville, but just to make sure, I'd like to see the AH brand of microscope placed over them. West Torrens had competed in the SANFL since the 1895 SAFA season, when it was originally known as the Port Natives[1] (who wore Blue and Gold) and renamed to West Torrens for the 1897 SAFA season,[2] while Woodville entered the competition for 1964 SANFL season. Home; Leagues; Clubs; Players; Coaches; Grounds; Articles; Community. You are using an out of date browser. He followed me around all day trying to get information how big was it, what was on the banner, etc. It was certainly in the Woodville area. Reference can also be found to an Annual Meeting of the Club at the Squatters Arms Hotel on April 7 th 1881 at which time the colours of the Club were changed to Red and White. Also, I looked in the Round 20 1990 Budget I got from "At the Toss of a Coin" store and noticed that Sewer had played 380 matches (plus one) so that would make 381, opposed to 382 you have. It may not display this or other websites correctly. In 2011, a study commissioned by the AFL identified Woodville-West Torrens as the most effective developer of AFL talent in the country. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Woodville's first win against a club other than Centrals came in the opening round of the 1965 season against Norwood. Woodville began the following season strongly, reaching the Escort Cup grand final only to lose narrowly to West Adelaide. After having merged only 3 years prior, Woodville-West Torrens claimed the Holy Grail of SANFL footy, The Thomas Seymour Hill Trophy, with a convincing 73-point victory over Norwood. Presented by The Golden Ticket - For Medallion Club tickets and Corporate Box tickets at the MCG and Marvel. Grenville Dietrich 17 Shane McGrath 16 Damien Christensen 14 David Foote 13 Keith Baker 12 Michael Edmonds 11 Ian Hanna 10 Steven Barratt 9 Justin Smith 9 Alan Schwartz 7 Gerard Toohey 6 Jeff Graham 5 Grant Eyles 4 Stephen Flintham 3 Gavin Appleton 3 Dale Wilson 3 Ashley Mitchell 3 John Cunningham 2 Trevor Pierson 1 and I think this also brings up the 1000th post!!! His first season back in Adelaide was unsuccessful, with the club finishing with the wooden spoon. I just want to point out that these figures are not official, they are just my personal record taken from papers and year books, so I cannot vouch for their accuracy. The chief source for the entire section on Woodville's SAAFL career was A History of the South Australian Amateur Football League 1911-1994 by Fred Bloch. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Because of the exigencies of war the number of clubs in A2 of the SAAFL was reduced from ten to six in 1941. (and hopefully the image will work!!) He was high among North's best players in the losing 1978 grand final against Hawthorn. The fourth quarter was just as thrilling, but gradually it was the Warriors who appeared to be getting on top. For instance, I have no idea why Rodney Allen was credited with 23 games in 1967, but that is how many is recorded in the SANFL Year Book, and it is commensurate with his official total of games. Dazzling Darryl was the son of a Woodville member who was in the cheer squad (Dazzling, that is) briefly in the mid 70's (I think). 6. Adelaide Crows Women's Team: 3 x AFLW premiers! I never knew that. "At the moment, it hasn't got an obvious one for any length of time. [4]. 3rd Test - India v Australia - 1-5 Mar, Indore. You guys in Cheer Squads were fanatics. We're the mighty flying Eagles Both matches took place at Woodville Oval. Heading into 1964, West Torrens had won four premierships in the previous forty seasons, and were a highly competitive club, regular finalists, and played off in 8 Grand Finals - the last one being the 1953 victory over Port Adelaide. The combination of a large and committed playing membership together with our loyal past player and supporter base has allowed the Woodville South Football Club become one of the most successful and professionally run clubs in the league. On returning to South Australia, Ray Huppatz played initially with his former club Woodville, adding 17 SANFL games to his tally in 1981. In 1978. for the first ever time, Woodville made a realistic bid to participate in the finals, ultimately missing out by just one game plus percentage. Such confidence appeared grossly misplaced early on as the side won only 2 out of 5 Escort Cup pre-season games. Major Partner. West Torrens had previously played North Adelaide in the 1949 SANFL Grand Final. I remember going to Prospect Oval the Thursday night before the 1971 GF. 5. - the players effectively 'froze', putting in a woeful performance to lose by 15 points and slump to fourth, which meant an elimination final meeting with finals-hardened Norwood. He played 105 Games and kicked 7 Goals during his Woodville career.Don't have his Norwood or Melbourne details and also played in the early '90s for Woodville/West Torrens. You are using an out of date browser. The merger effectively marked the death knell of the Woodville Football Club as an autonomous organisation, and from that point of view was probably regarded in a negative light by many of the club's supporters, at least initially. The highlights of Woodville's SANFL career during the 1960s were arguably its draw in 1967 and its win two years later against Jack Oatey's all-conquering Sturt side. Indeed, 1986 was to prove to be the single most successful season in the entire history of the Woodville Football Club. Photographer Martin Jacka, not dated B 75500/46: Torrens v Woodville at Thebarton. Any reflections on this classic victory are welcome. By 2018, the Woodville-West Torrens Football Club officially surpassed Woodville's total existence as it entered its 28th SANFL season, and interestingly, the club's on-field record read very similar to that of West Torrens prior to Woodville entering the competition in 1964. Player Stats - Woodville-West Torrens Football Club. Not a patch on the model citizens attending Henley High - despite us having quite possibly the worst guernsy in SA schoolboy history. In accepting the Thomas Seymour Hill Trophy for the first time for the Eagles, captain Peter Schwarz jubilantly proclaimed: The club colours of blue, gold and green incorporate the club colours of West Torrens (blue and gold) and Woodville (green and gold). Does anyone on here have a Woodville peckers guernsey? We're the mighty flying Eagles You must log in or register to reply here. To be honest, I never correlated the two players, but when someone said it was the same player I couldn't say for certain as I don't remember the Woodville Ettridge all that well. In hindsight it is possible to suggest that Blight expected such success. After losing yet another Grand Final to their arch rivals in 2005, the Eagles bounced back and got their first premiership in 13 years, and after 6 attempts, with a thumping 76-point victory over the Bulldogs. Trevor "Goose" Ettridge was a fair head chunky, wingman or half back flanker who played in a final for Torrens in 1969. Always thought those Findon boys were suss. It proved too much to cover for the Eagles in the Grand Final, falling short to West Adelaide by 30 points. They also made the finals in 1987, but came 5th, losing the Elimination Final to Glenelg. South Australian Football Hall of Fame members. Jim Crichton was as you said Secretary of the mighty W.F.C. The Kreig Dynasty at the Woodville Football Club Can recall Larry, but not Curly & Mo!!! [4] For most of this three year period it was clear that the club was living on borrowed time, and while the formation of the Adelaide Crows at the end of the 1990 season may have precipitated matters, the merger with West Torrens which produced the WoodvilleWest Torrens Eagles in 1991 may, in hindsight, be viewed as having been almost inevitable. All rights reserved. Copyright 2023 Woodville-West Torrens Football Club. It contested the finals just three times, with third place in 1986 being its best ever effort. sturt football club copyright . on back of photo, not dated B 75500/129: From back of photo - giant West Torrens ruckman, Chris Lindsay (6'9) looks after his new recruit rover, Dominic Fotia, during training during the rain on the sodden Thebarton Oval. Thereafter, however, the 'old' Woodville inexplicably resurfaced: the Warriors lost every one of their last five minor round matches before being consummately bundled out of the premiership race by Glenelg to the embarrassing tune of 102 points. The following week saw Woodville do the unimaginable: down ladder leaders and firm flag favourites North Adelaide by 3 points at Woodville Oval. * Premiership Captain (Justin Cicolella was acting captain for the 2006 Premiership), Presented to best on ground for South Australia in a State match, Presented to best on ground in an SANFL Grand Final, Presented to best on ground in an SANFL Reserves Grand Final, Presented to best on ground in an SANFL U/18's Grand Final, Presented to best on ground in an SANFL U/16's Grand Final, Presented to best on ground in an ANZAC Day match (Grand Final replay), Presented to best SANFL player as voted by League coaches, The highest individual honour that is bestowed by the club. He was also one of the pre-count favourites for the Magarey Medal, but finished a somewhat disappointing tenth. Woodville remain one of only two SAAFL clubs to have won successive A2 and A1 premierships (allowing for the four year break for the war in Woodville's case). MALCOLM BLIGHT. * Premiership Coach, italics current captain 3rd Test - India v Australia - 1-5 Mar, Indore, Australian Football Championships (1979-86) - Budget Team Lists Required. Correct on all counts. I know where a Des Batt lived until about May last year. He also had stints at Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and with North Adelaide. AustralianFootball.com Celebrating the history of the great Australian game, Affiliation (Historical)South Australian National Football league (SANFL) 19641990, Most Games325 by Ralph Sewer 1969-1980 , 1984-1990, League Top Goalkickers G.Hewitt (83) 1979; M.Blight (126) 1985; S.Nichols (103) 1986 & (103) 1988 (4 total), Magarey MedalistsMalcolm Blight 1972 (1 total). A club known as Woodville existed as long ago as 1869 when it was recorded as playing a scratch match against Adelaide on 30th July and losing by 3 goals to 1. Whispers had grown throughout SA football circles that a merger would save these clubs throughout the 1980s. Malcolm Blight left at the end of the 1987 season and was replaced as coach by another South Australian football legend in the shape of the only four time Magarey Medallist, Russell Ebert. [1] Further sporadic references to Woodville followed up to and including 1877 when a club bearing that name participated in the debut season of the South Australian Football Association, finishing fifth out of eight. Our club is based at Ledger Reserve, 108 Ledger Road, Woodville South and is incorporated with the Woodville South Sports and Community club where we have established our own extensive clubrooms, training and social facilities. Frank Eder went to Findon High and was a strapping size of a bloke. FA Cup 4th Round -- Champs League Rd of 16 -- Europa - Rd of 16 -- Europa Conf - Rd of 16. It was not until 1902 that the Hindmarsh Council realising the need of a local Oval started to redevelop an irregular shaped paddock known as Lindsays Circus which was opened in 1905 as Hindmarsh Oval and the home ground of West Torrens Football Club. In newspaper reports on the games the first captain appears to be Fanning but later in the season he was replaced by J Collins. West Coast Eagles Football Club; Seasons. 2023. FA Cup 4th Round -- Champs League Rd of 16 -- Europa - Rd of 16 -- Europa Conf - Rd of 16. Nevertheless, there was always next season. [3], Parker was a ruckman when he arrived at Footscray from Welshpool. The Warriors simply overwhelmed their opposition to win with consummate ease, 27.20 (182) to 11.15 (81). SANFL Under 17's: 5 - 1962, 1964, 1967, 1968, 1973, Most Games: 325 by Ralph Sewer (196980, 198490), First player to kick 100 goals in an SANFL season: Trevor Pierson (1982 - 104 goals). How many other players' careers have transcended four decades (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s)? Sound the Siren, turn us loose On returning to South Australia, Ray Huppatz played initially with his former club Woodville, adding 17 SANFL games to his tally in 1981. The 'Peckers managed only 4 wins for the year and sustained some of the biggest hidings in their history to slump to the bottom of the ladder once more. South Adelaide were the next side to succumb to the new-found wrath of the Warriors, going down by 37 points at Football Park, only for Glenelg to throw a temporary spanner into the works in round fourteen with a 39 point triumph at the Bay. It would be the last trophy the Woodville Football Club would win in the SANFL. sturt's senior squad . Woodville had also won the Coca-Cola Cup series in 1972, a competition between clubs which did not make the final four. The combination of a large and committed playing membership together with our loyal past player and supporter base has allowed the Woodville South Football . The Woodville-West Torrens Football Club song is called "We're the mighty flying Eagles" and is to the tune of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, We're the mighty Eagles Blight returned to Woodville in 1983 as Captain-Coach, leading the club through its most successful period. The clubrooms have been recently renovated and our oval is superbly maintained by the Charles Sturt Council. Woodville did not win a premiership or play in a grand final in their twenty-seven seasons (196490), usually being close to or on the bottom of the ladder. League. After 125 league games for Woodville, which elicited club best and fairest awards in 1969-70-71 and 1973, Huppatz joined Footscray in the VFL where he soon earned a reputation as a tigerish, classy, determined customer. However, given that the merged entity took only three seasons to etch its name on the SANFL roll of honour by winning a senior flag, such negativity soon appeared to be misplaced. . 7. . He would walk into the bank, a barber's shop the butchers and would start up "Come on the Peckers, Come on the Peckers . it's the Woody Woody Peckers Song". The 1947 season saw Woodville change its colours to green and gold and go close to repeating its premiership triumph of a year earlier. Off the ground things have certainly sharpened up at Woodville. Maxwell Sam Parker (born 29 October 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Woodville in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). 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