Ron “Smokey” Clegg was arguably one of the finest key position players to have ever played in the Victorian Football League. Ron Cleg possessed all the attributes that made a perfect footballer. Strong, courageous, solid on the ground, superb in the air, and a marvellous kick with either foot. He was awarded the Brownlow Medal in 1949 while […]
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Terry Daniher was an extremely committed and determined Australian rules footballer who saw great success in his long illustrious career with the South Melbourne and Essendon Football Clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Terry also had the unique opportunity to play with his brothers, Neale, Anthony and Chris, for Essendon in the AFL. Aggressive, strong and versatile, Daniher led by his actions and would dominate in all […]
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Harold Robert Pratt Snr played for South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and Coburg in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) during the 1930s and 1940s. Best remembered for his spectacular diving and shoulder scraping , high flying marks, people would flock to games just to him play. Bob trained hard to be there he could. He didn’t concern himself much with […]
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There were a lot of tough players in the AFL who are remebered for their sheer recklessness around the football and disregard to the safety of their body. There’s a different type of toughness and that’s mental toughness. Ian Stewart had both of these qualities which really made him a legend of the game. Ian […]
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Roy Cazaly was a legendary figure of Australian football in the early 1900’s and was considered one of the greatest players during this era. He played for both the St Kilda football club and South Melbourne football club during the years of 1911 and 1927. When at south Melbourne, a team mate by the name […]
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