1972 Perth Carnival
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The 1972 Perth Carnival was the 18th edition of the Australian National Football Carnival, an Australian rules football
interstate competition.
Four teams took part, the VFL
, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania, with each playing one another once in a round robin format. The VFL won the Carnival after finishing as the only undefeated team.
Peter McKenna
was the most successful goal kicker with 19 goals, followed by Glynn Hewitt
and Phil Tierney
who kicked 11 each.
of Western Australia won the Tassie Medal
with 17 votes, eight more than the runner-up Len Thompson received.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
interstate competition.
Four teams took part, the VFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania, with each playing one another once in a round robin format. The VFL won the Carnival after finishing as the only undefeated team.
Peter McKenna
Peter McKenna
Peter McKenna is a former Australian rules footballer, who played 180 games and kicked 838 goals with the Collingwood Football Club between 1965 and 1975, where he spent the majority of his career...
was the most successful goal kicker with 19 goals, followed by Glynn Hewitt
Glynn Hewitt
Glynn Maxwell Hewitt is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the SANFL and for Richmond in the VFL during the 1970s. He is the father of Australian tennis player Lleyton Hewitt....
and Phil Tierney
Phil Tierney
Phil Tierney is a former Australian rules footballer who played with East Perth in the West Australian National Football League during the 1960s....
who kicked 11 each.
Victorian Football League
| Name | Age | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Smith Ross G. Smith Ross G. Smith is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League .Smith played with St Kilda as a courageous rover. He won the Brownlow Medal in 1967 and captained Victoria at the 1972 Perth Carnival... (c) |
29 | Rover | St Kilda |
| Stan Alves Stan Alves Stan Alves, OAM was an Australian rules football player and coach. He played 226 games for the Melbourne Football Club in the 1970s, captaining them from 1973–1976 and finishing runner-up for the Brownlow Medal in 1975, before joining North Melbourne in 1977. Legend has it that he chose to play... |
26 | Wingman | Melbourne Melbourne Football Club The Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League , based in Melbourne, Victoria.... |
| Kevin Bartlett | 25 | Rover | Richmond Richmond Football Club The Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the Australian Football League. Richmond shares healthy rivalries with Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon. After winning five premierships between 1967 and 1980, the club hit the depths in 1990,... |
| Peter Bedford Peter Bedford Peter Lawrence Anthony "Wheels" Bedford is a former Australian Rules footballer. He is best known for his time at Victorian Football League team South Melbourne, but he also played eight games for Carlton.... |
25 | Centreman | South Melbourne Sydney Swans The Sydney Swans Football Club is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in Sydney, New South Wales. The club, founded in 1874, was known as the South Melbourne Football Club until it relocated to Sydney in 1982 to become the Sydney... |
| Francis Bourke Francis Bourke Francis William Bourke is a former Australian rules football player who played in the Victorian Football League between 1967 and 1981 for the Richmond Football Club and coached the club between 1982 and 1983. One of the most respected Australian footballers of any era, Bourke was nicknamed "St... |
25 | Wingman | Richmond Richmond Football Club The Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the Australian Football League. Richmond shares healthy rivalries with Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon. After winning five premierships between 1967 and 1980, the club hit the depths in 1990,... |
| David Clarke David E. Clarke David E. Clarke born 1952, was an Australian rules footballer with the Geelong Football Club. Better known as a half-forward flanker he also played in the centre and centre half-back... |
19 | Half forward flanker | Geelong Geelong Football Club The Geelong Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is a professional Australian rules football club, named after and based in the city of Geelong, playing in the Australian Football League . The club has been the VFL/AFL premiers nine times, with a record equalling 3 in the AFL era. Geelong has also... |
| Barry Davis Barry Davis Barry Davis is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League with Essendon and North Melbourne, before coaching his original team between 1978–1980.- Essendon career :... |
28 | Half back flanker | Essendon Essendon Football Club The Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League... |
| Gary Dempsey Gary Dempsey Gary Dempsey is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Footscray and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League.... |
23 | Ruckman | Footscray Western Bulldogs The Western Bulldogs are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based at the Whitten Oval in West Footscray, an inner-western suburb of Melbourne... |
| Keith Greig Keith Greig Keith Greig played on the wing for the Australian rules football North Melbourne Football Club from 1971 to 1985. He is considered as one of the most exciting players of the era, earning the nickname "Racehorse" because of his blistering speed on the field.Greig was recruited from Brunswick in 1971... |
20 | Wingman | North Melbourne North Melbourne Football Club The North Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Kangaroos, is the fourth oldest Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League and is one of the oldest sporting clubs in Australia and the world... |
| Gary Hardeman Gary Hardeman Gary Hardeman is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League between the late 1960s and early 1980s.... |
22 | Centre half back | Melbourne Melbourne Football Club The Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League , based in Melbourne, Victoria.... |
| Alex Jesaulenko Alex Jesaulenko Alex 'Jezza' Jesaulenko MBE is a former Australian rules footballer and coach. He is regarded as one of the game's greatest-ever players and is an official Legend of the Australian Football Hall of Fame... |
26 | Forward | Carlton Carlton Football Club The Carlton Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League, and was one of the eight founding members of that competition in 1897... |
| Peter Knights Peter Knights Peter Knights is a former Australian rules footballer and coach. He is widely regarded as one of the finest centre half-backs to have played the game, despite suffering numerous injuries... |
20 | Centre half back | Hawthorn Hawthorn Football Club The Hawthorn Football Club, nicknamed the Hawks, is a professional Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League . The club, founded in 1902, is the youngest of the Victorian-based teams in the AFL. The team play in Brown & Gold vertically striped guernseys... |
| Barry Lawrence Barry Lawrence Barry K. Lawrence is a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League. He played for St Kilda.Barry played as a forward for Longford in Tasmania, he had once signed the play with Hawthorn in 1967 but he decided to stay in Tasmania for two more years before jioning St Kilda. he... |
25 | Centre half back | St Kilda |
| Leigh Matthews Leigh Matthews Leigh Raymond "Lethal Leigh" Matthews AM is a former player and coach of Australian rules football. He played for Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League from 1969 to 1985, coached Collingwood from 1986–1995, and coached the Brisbane Lions from 1999 to 2008... |
20 | Rover | Hawthorn Hawthorn Football Club The Hawthorn Football Club, nicknamed the Hawks, is a professional Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League . The club, founded in 1902, is the youngest of the Victorian-based teams in the AFL. The team play in Brown & Gold vertically striped guernseys... |
| Peter McKenna Peter McKenna Peter McKenna is a former Australian rules footballer, who played 180 games and kicked 838 goals with the Collingwood Football Club between 1965 and 1975, where he spent the majority of his career... |
26 | Full-forward | Collingwood Collingwood Football Club The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League... |
| John Murphy John Murphy (Australian rules footballer) John Murphy was a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League .- Playing career :... |
22 | Rover | Fitzroy Fitzroy Football Club The Fitzroy Football Club, formerly nicknamed The Lions, is an Australian rules football club formed in 1883 to represent the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, Victoria and was a foundation member club of the Victorian Football League on its inception in 1897... |
| John Nicholls | 32 | Ruckman | Carlton Carlton Football Club The Carlton Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League, and was one of the eight founding members of that competition in 1897... |
| Alan Noonan Alan Noonan Alan Noonan was an Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League for the Essendon Football Club from 1966 to 1976 and the Richmond Football Club in 1977.... |
24 | Centre half forward | Essendon Essendon Football Club The Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League... |
| Travis Payze Travis Payze Travis Irving Payze was a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League.Debuting for St Kilda against Collingwood in the 1966 second semi-final, Payze came off the bench and booted 3 goals... |
25 | Ruck-rover | St Kilda |
| David Rhodes David Rhodes (footballer) David Charles Rhodes is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the VFL during the late 1960s and early 1970s.... |
24 | Wingman | Fitzroy Fitzroy Football Club The Fitzroy Football Club, formerly nicknamed The Lions, is an Australian rules football club formed in 1883 to represent the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, Victoria and was a foundation member club of the Victorian Football League on its inception in 1897... |
| Kevin Sheedy | 24 | Back pocket | Richmond Richmond Football Club The Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the Australian Football League. Richmond shares healthy rivalries with Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon. After winning five premierships between 1967 and 1980, the club hit the depths in 1990,... |
| Geoff Southby Geoff Southby Geoff Southby was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League .An attacking full-back who ran hard from defence and stopped the best full-forwards, Southby was a key contributor to Carlton Football Club's success in the 1970s.In 2000 Southby was inducted into the Australian... |
21 | Full-back | Carlton Carlton Football Club The Carlton Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League, and was one of the eight founding members of that competition in 1897... |
| Len Thompson Len Thompson Len Thompson was an Australian rules footballer, who played for most of his career at Collingwood.-Collingwood:... |
25 | Ruckman | Collingwood Collingwood Football Club The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League... |
| David Thorpe David Thorpe (footballer) David Thorpe is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and Richmond in the VFL.A centreman, Thorpe played with Footscray from 1965 to 1973. He won the Charles Sutton Medal for the club's best and fairest player in 1968 and 1972... |
24 | Utility | Footscray Western Bulldogs The Western Bulldogs are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based at the Whitten Oval in West Footscray, an inner-western suburb of Melbourne... |
| John Williams | 24 | Centre half back | Essendon Essendon Football Club The Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League... |
Western Australia
| Name | Age | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mal Brown Mal Brown Malcolm "Mal" Brown is a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League and West Australian National Football League.... (c) |
25 | Utility | East Perth East Perth Football Club The East Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Royals, is an Australian rules football club that is a member of the West Australian Football League... |
| Ian Anderson Ian Anderson (Australian footballer) Ian Gregory Anderson is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League .... |
23 | Ruckman | West Perth West Perth Football Club The West Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Falcons, is an Australian rules football club located in Joondalup, Western Australia, competing in the West Australian Football League . It is the oldest existing Australian rules football club in Western Australia. It competes in the West Australian... |
| Bob Beecroft Bob Beecroft Bob Beecroft is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Australian Football League, Swan Districts in the Western Australian Football League and Woodville in the South Australian National Football League during the 1970s and 80s.Beecroft made his debut with Swan... |
20 | Ruckman | Swan Districts Swan Districts Football Club The Swan Districts Football Club, nicknamed the Swans, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The club is based at Bassendean Oval, in Bassendean, an eastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia... |
| Greg Brehaut Greg Brehaut Greg Brehaut is a former Australian rules footballer who played 157 games for Perth in the WANFL during the 1960s and early 1970s.Brehaut, a physically aggressive wingman, was with Perth from 1965 to 1973. Over this time he was part of a strong Perth side and played in their 1966, 1967 and 1968... |
25 | Wingman | Perth Perth Football Club The Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The club plays its matches at Lathlain Park.-History:... |
| Barry Cable Barry Cable Barry Cable is an Australian former Australian rules footballer who played in the West Australian National Football League and Victorian Football League . Cable played as a rover. He won the Sandover Medal three times while playing with the Perth Football Club.-Club career:Cable played 225 games... |
28 | Rover | Perth Perth Football Club The Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The club plays its matches at Lathlain Park.-History:... |
| Brian Ciccotosto Brian Ciccotosto Brian Ciccotosto is a former Australian rules footballer who played 211 games with South Fremantle in the WANFL during the 1960s and 1970s.A rover, Ciccotosto made his debut for South Fremantle in the 1967 season. He kicked four goals in their 1970 Grand Final win over Perth and was awarded the... |
24 | Rover | South Fremantle South Fremantle Football Club The South Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed the Bulldogs, is an Australian rules football club, based in Fremantle, Western Australia, playing in the West Australian Football League... |
| Bill Dempsey Bill Dempsey Bill Dempsey is a former Australian rules footballer who played for West Perth in the WAFL during the 1960s and 70s. A ruckman, Dempsey played a total of 343 games for the club before retiring in 1976.... |
30 | Ruckman | West Perth West Perth Football Club The West Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Falcons, is an Australian rules football club located in Joondalup, Western Australia, competing in the West Australian Football League . It is the oldest existing Australian rules football club in Western Australia. It competes in the West Australian... |
| Mike Fitzpatrick Mike Fitzpatrick (footballer) Michael "Mike" Fitzpatrick is an Australian businessman, sporting administrator and former Australian rules footballer.... |
19 | Ruckman | Subiaco Subiaco Football Club The Subiaco Football Club, nicknamed the Lions, is an Australian rules football club in the West Australian Football League . It was founded in 1896, and admitted to the WAFL in 1901, along with North Fremantle... |
| Gary Gillespie | 28 | Half back flanker | East Perth East Perth Football Club The East Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Royals, is an Australian rules football club that is a member of the West Australian Football League... |
| Doug Green Doug Green Doug Green is a former Australian rules footballer who played for East Fremantle in the WANFL during the 1970s. He also spent a season with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League.... |
20 | Centre half back | East Fremantle East Fremantle Football Club The East Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed the Sharks, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The team's home ground is East Fremantle Oval... |
| Bob Greenwood Bob Greenwood (footballer) Robin 'Bob' Greenwood is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League during the late 1960s and early 1970s.... |
24 | Rover | Claremont Claremont Football Club The Claremont Football Club, nicknamed the Tigers, is an Australian rules football club in the West Australian Football League . Its official colours are navy blue and gold.... |
| John Hayes | 22 | Ruckman | East Perth East Perth Football Club The East Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Royals, is an Australian rules football club that is a member of the West Australian Football League... |
| David Hollins David Hollins David Hollins is a former Australian rules footballer who played 189 games for East Fremantle in the WANFL during the 1970s.Hollins, who favoured the drop kick, played as both a centreman and on-baller. Recruited to East Fremantle from South Bunbury, Hollins won a Sandover Medal in 1971 and was a... |
21 | Centreman | East Fremantle East Fremantle Football Club The East Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed the Sharks, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The team's home ground is East Fremantle Oval... |
| Fred Lewis | 25 | Half forward | East Fremantle East Fremantle Football Club The East Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed the Sharks, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The team's home ground is East Fremantle Oval... |
| Ken McAullay Ken McAullay Kenneth James "Ken" McAullay is a former Australian sportsman who played both first class cricket with Western Australia and Australian rules football for East Perth in the West Australian Football League .... |
22 | Centre half back | East Perth East Perth Football Club The East Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Royals, is an Australian rules football club that is a member of the West Australian Football League... |
| Ian Miller Ian Miller (Australian footballer) Ian Miller is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy in the VFL. He also played with Perth and East Perth in the WANFL and appeared in 15 interstate matches for Western Australia.... |
22 | Centre half forward | Perth Perth Football Club The Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The club plays its matches at Lathlain Park.-History:... |
| Graham Moss Graham Moss Graham Moss is a former Australian rules footballer and coach, who was highly successful in both the West Australian Football League and the Victorian Football League . He was a Brownlow Medal-winning ruckman and played 343 senior games in the WAFL and VFL.Moss debuted for Claremont Football Club... |
22 | Ruckman | Claremont Claremont Football Club The Claremont Football Club, nicknamed the Tigers, is an Australian rules football club in the West Australian Football League . Its official colours are navy blue and gold.... |
| Leon O'Dwyer | 23 | Back pocket | West Perth West Perth Football Club The West Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Falcons, is an Australian rules football club located in Joondalup, Western Australia, competing in the West Australian Football League . It is the oldest existing Australian rules football club in Western Australia. It competes in the West Australian... |
| Peter Stephen | 23 | Half back flanker | East Fremantle East Fremantle Football Club The East Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed the Sharks, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The team's home ground is East Fremantle Oval... |
| Peter Steward Peter Steward Peter Steward is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne in the VFL during the 1960s.A key defender originally from Kerang, Steward debuted for North Melbourne in 1962. Steward suffered a bad knee injury which kept him out the entire 1965 season after managing just one... |
30 | Centre half back | West Perth West Perth Football Club The West Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Falcons, is an Australian rules football club located in Joondalup, Western Australia, competing in the West Australian Football League . It is the oldest existing Australian rules football club in Western Australia. It competes in the West Australian... |
| Phil Tierney Phil Tierney Phil Tierney is a former Australian rules footballer who played with East Perth in the West Australian National Football League during the 1960s.... |
30 | Full-forward | East Perth East Perth Football Club The East Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Royals, is an Australian rules football club that is a member of the West Australian Football League... |
| Colin Tully Colin Tully Colin Tully is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the VFL during the late 1960s.Although small in stature, Tully was a long kick of the ball... |
27 | Centreman | Claremont Claremont Football Club The Claremont Football Club, nicknamed the Tigers, is an Australian rules football club in the West Australian Football League . Its official colours are navy blue and gold.... |
| Alan Watling Alan Watling Alan Watling is a former Australian rules footballer who played 284 games for West Perth in the WANFLWatling was mainly a ruck-rover but started his career on the wing from his debut in 1969... |
23 | Wingman | West Perth West Perth Football Club The West Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Falcons, is an Australian rules football club located in Joondalup, Western Australia, competing in the West Australian Football League . It is the oldest existing Australian rules football club in Western Australia. It competes in the West Australian... |
| Mel Whinnen Mel Whinnen Mel Whinnen is a former Australian rules footballer who played with West Perth in the West Australian National Football League during the 1960s and 1970s. His 371 senior games for West Perth is a club record and also league record for any one club.... |
29 | Centreman | West Perth West Perth Football Club The West Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Falcons, is an Australian rules football club located in Joondalup, Western Australia, competing in the West Australian Football League . It is the oldest existing Australian rules football club in Western Australia. It competes in the West Australian... |
| George Young George Young (Australian rules footballer) George Alfred Young is a former Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League and Subiaco in the West Australian National Football League during the 1970s.... |
23 | Wingman | Subiaco Subiaco Football Club The Subiaco Football Club, nicknamed the Lions, is an Australian rules football club in the West Australian Football League . It was founded in 1896, and admitted to the WAFL in 1901, along with North Fremantle... |
South Australia
| Name | Age | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Marker Peter Marker Peter Marker is a former Australian rules footballer who played with and captained Glenelg in the SANFL during the late 1960s and 1970s.... (c) |
23 | Half forward | Glenelg |
| Brenton Adcock Brenton Adcock Brenton Adcock is a former Australian rules footballer who played 259 games with Sturt in the SANFL from 1962 to 1974.Adcock was a key member of the Sturt defence in a prolific era for the club, playing in a sequence of five successive premierships starting in 1966 and ending in 1970... |
29 | Back pocket | Sturt Sturt Football Club Sturt Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League. The club is best known for its period of dominance from 1966–76 under legendary coach Jack Oatey, during which it revolutionised the style of play by emphasising teamwork and accurate ball... |
| Paul Bagshaw Paul Bagshaw Paul Lynton Bagshaw MBE is a former Australian rules footballer, playing for Sturt Football Club in the South Australian National Football League from 1964 to 1980. Bagshaw played 374 games , kicked 258 goals and captained Sturt from 1973 to 1980... |
25 | Ruck-rover | Sturt Sturt Football Club Sturt Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League. The club is best known for its period of dominance from 1966–76 under legendary coach Jack Oatey, during which it revolutionised the style of play by emphasising teamwork and accurate ball... |
| Malcolm Blight Malcolm Blight Malcolm Jack Blight AM is a former champion Australian rules football player and coach, and current television commentator. During the 1970s and 1980s Blight played for the Woodville Football Club in the South Australian National Football League and the North Melbourne Football Club in the... |
22 | Ruck-rover | Woodville Woodville Football Club Woodville Football Club was an Australian rules football club that competed in the South Australian National Football League from 1964 to 1990, when it merged with the West Torrens Football Club to form the Woodville-West Torrens Eagles.... |
| Tony Burgan Tony Burgan Anthony 'Tony' Burgan is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Sturt in the SANFL during the late 1960s and 1970s.When Burgan started his career at Sturt in 1967, the club were the reigning premiers and he had trouble establishing a place in the side. He missed out on their... |
22 | Wingman | Sturt Sturt Football Club Sturt Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League. The club is best known for its period of dominance from 1966–76 under legendary coach Jack Oatey, during which it revolutionised the style of play by emphasising teamwork and accurate ball... |
| Neil Button | 20 | Ruckman | Norwood Norwood Football Club Norwood Football Club, nicknamed, Redlegs, is an Australian rules football club belonging to the South Australian National Football League in the state of South Australia... |
| Brian Colbey Brian Colbey Brian Colbey is a former Australian rules footballer who played 206 games with Glenelg in the SANFL from 1966 to 1976.Half back Brian Colbey played for Glenelg during a strong period for the club which saw them consistently contest the finals. He was a member of Glenelg's 1973 premiership, where... |
25 | Half back | Glenelg |
| Mark Coombe | 21 | Centreman | South Adelaide South Adelaide Football Club South Adelaide Football Club competes in the South Australian National Football League . Known as the Panthers, their home ground is Hickinbotham Oval , located in Noarlunga Downs in the southern suburbs of Adelaide.... |
| Graham Cornes Graham Cornes Graham Studley Cornes OAM is a former Australian rules football player and coach, as well as a media personality with a weekday drivetime sports program that he hosts on Adelaide 5AA with Stephen Rowe.... |
24 | Ruck-rover | Glenelg |
| Russell Ebert Russell Ebert Russell Ebert is acknowledged as one of the greatest players in the long history of Australian rules football.Born in Berri, South Australia, Ebert debuted for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the South Australian National Football League as an 18 year old in 1968 and immediately made an... |
22 | Centreman | Port Adelaide Port Adelaide Football Club The Port Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Alberton, South Australia, which plays in the Australian Football League and the South Australian National Football League... |
| Glynn Hewitt Glynn Hewitt Glynn Maxwell Hewitt is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the SANFL and for Richmond in the VFL during the 1970s. He is the father of Australian tennis player Lleyton Hewitt.... |
19 | Full-forward | West Adelaide West Adelaide Football Club West Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League . Commonly known as The Bloods and Westies, the clubs home base is City Mazda Stadium located in Richmond, an inner-western suburb of Adelaide.-Early Years :West Adelaide was formed in... |
| Ray Huppatz Ray Huppatz Ray Huppatz is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and North Melbourne in the VFL during the 1970s.... |
23 | Rover | Woodville Woodville Football Club Woodville Football Club was an Australian rules football club that competed in the South Australian National Football League from 1964 to 1990, when it merged with the West Torrens Football Club to form the Woodville-West Torrens Eagles.... |
| Bohdan Jaworskyj Bohdan Jaworskyj Bohdan 'Bugs' Jaworskyj is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn in the VFL during the 1970s. He also played 205 games with North Adelaide in the SANFL and is a half back flanker in their official 'Team of the Century'.German born Jaworskyj, who had a Ukrainian father and... |
24 | Centre half back | North Adelaide |
| Bob Kingston Bob Kingston Robert 'Bob' Kingston is a former Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League during the 1960s.... |
27 | Centre half forward | Port Adelaide Port Adelaide Football Club The Port Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Alberton, South Australia, which plays in the Australian Football League and the South Australian National Football League... |
| Terry Moore Terry Moore (Australian footballer) Terry Moore is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League .... |
20 | Ruckman | Central District |
| Robin Mulholland | 26 | Rover | Central District |
| Sandy Nelson Sandy Nelson (footballer) Philip 'Sandy' Nelson is a former Australian rules footballer who played 244 games with Sturt in the SANFL from 1966 to 1977.Nelson, who went by his nickname of Sandy, played in no less than seven premiership teams during his time at Sturt... |
26 | Half back | Sturt Sturt Football Club Sturt Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League. The club is best known for its period of dominance from 1966–76 under legendary coach Jack Oatey, during which it revolutionised the style of play by emphasising teamwork and accurate ball... |
| Dean Ottens | 25 | Ruckman | Sturt Sturt Football Club Sturt Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League. The club is best known for its period of dominance from 1966–76 under legendary coach Jack Oatey, during which it revolutionised the style of play by emphasising teamwork and accurate ball... |
| Dennis Phillis Dennis Phillis Dennis Keith "Fred" Phillis is an Australian rules footballer who was a prolific goal scorer, playing his entire senior career with SANFL club Glenelg in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.... |
23 | Full-forward | Glenelg |
| Rodney Pope | 26 | Half back | West Adelaide West Adelaide Football Club West Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League . Commonly known as The Bloods and Westies, the clubs home base is City Mazda Stadium located in Richmond, an inner-western suburb of Adelaide.-Early Years :West Adelaide was formed in... |
| Barrie Robran Barrie Robran Barrie Charles Robran MBE is a former Australian rules footballer in the South Australian National Football League , widely acknowledged as a champion in his sport.... |
24 | Centre half forward | North Adelaide |
| Ian Verrier | 22 | Ruckman | West Adelaide West Adelaide Football Club West Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League . Commonly known as The Bloods and Westies, the clubs home base is City Mazda Stadium located in Richmond, an inner-western suburb of Adelaide.-Early Years :West Adelaide was formed in... |
| Terry Von Bertouch | 22 | Rover | North Adelaide |
| Peter Woite Peter Woite Peter Woite is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Port Adelaide and Glenelg in the SANFL during the 1970s. He is on the interchange bench in Port Adelaide's official 'Greatest Team' from 1870 to 2000.... |
19 | Wingman | Port Adelaide Port Adelaide Football Club The Port Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Alberton, South Australia, which plays in the Australian Football League and the South Australian National Football League... |
| John Wynne John Wynne (footballer) John Wynne is a former Australian rules footballer who played 193 games for Norwood in the SANFL as well as 84 games with WANFL club West Perth. He is on the interchange bench in Norwood's official 'Team of the Century'.... |
23 | Centre half forward | Norwood Norwood Football Club Norwood Football Club, nicknamed, Redlegs, is an Australian rules football club belonging to the South Australian National Football League in the state of South Australia... |
Tasmania
| Name | Age | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Graham Ricky Graham Ricky Graham is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the VFL during the late 1960s.He also captain-coached TFL club New Norfolk... (c) |
25 | Utility | New Norfolk |
| Ian Barwick | 19 | Half back | Longford Longford Football Club The Longford Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Longford, Tasmania which currently compete in the modern Northern Tasmanian Football Association. From 1926 until 1986 they had played in the original Northern Tasmanian Football Association... |
| Mike Booth | 25 | Ruckman | New Norfolk |
| Gary Davis | 22 | Back pocket | Launceston Launceston Football Club The Launceston Football Club is an Australian rules football club, located in the West Tamar suburb of Riverside, seven kilometres north of the Launceston CBD and currently play in the Tasmanian State League in Tasmania, Australia.-History:... |
| Kerry Doran | 26 | Back pocket | Sandy Bay Sandy Bay Football Club The Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:... |
| Jim Frost | 26 | Ruckman | Ulverstone |
| Carl Gaby | 22 | Wingman | Hobart Hobart Football Club Hobart Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Hobart, Tasmania. They play their home fixtures at the TCA Ground on the Queens Domain, in Hobart and from 2009, the club has been a member of the Tasmanian State League.- Club history :... |
| Max Hadley | 25 | Rover | Scottsdale Scottsdale Football Club The Scottsdale Football Club is an Australian rules football club which competed in the Northern Tasmanian Football Association between 1948 and 1986. Scottsdale joined the Northern Tasmanian Football League in 1987... |
| Tony Haenen Tony Haenen Tony Haenen is a former Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League .Haenen was recruited from the Mildura Imperials and gave South Melbourne solid service over six seasons... |
25 | Centre half back | North Launceston North Launceston Football Club The North Launceston Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Launceston, Tasmania. Australia. Since 2009 they have played in the newly formed Tasmanian State League.-History:... |
| Bill Harris | 20 | Full-forward | Latrobe Latrobe Football Club The Latrobe Football Club is an Australian rules football club which competed in the NWFU between 1910 and 1986. The club has been a playing member of the NTFL since 1987. Latrobe were one of the most successful NWFU clubs and their tally of 12 premierships in a joint record, shared with Burnie and... |
| Jim Leitch Jim Leitch Jim Leitch is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the VFL during the mid 1960s.A wingman, Leitch made his debut for Melbourne in their premiership year of 1964 but didn't play in the finals... |
26 | Wingman | Scottsdale Scottsdale Football Club The Scottsdale Football Club is an Australian rules football club which competed in the Northern Tasmanian Football Association between 1948 and 1986. Scottsdale joined the Northern Tasmanian Football League in 1987... |
| Graeme Mackey | 23 | Half forward | Sandy Bay Sandy Bay Football Club The Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:... |
| George McInnes George McInnes George McInnes is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Richmond in the Victorian Football League .A ruckman, McInnes spent three seasons at Richmond, including nine games in their premiership year of 1969... |
25 | Ruckman | Wynyard Wynyard Football Club The Wynyard Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Wynyard, Tasmania.-Club history:The Wynyard Football Club was believed to be formed in 1885 as Table Cape and adopted the name of Wynyard in 1890.... |
| Stephen Nicholls | 19 | Half forward | Scottsdale Scottsdale Football Club The Scottsdale Football Club is an Australian rules football club which competed in the Northern Tasmanian Football Association between 1948 and 1986. Scottsdale joined the Northern Tasmanian Football League in 1987... |
| Robin Norris | 22 | Full-back | Clarence Clarence Football Club The Clarence Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos , is an Australian rules football club playing in the Tasmanian State League, based in Bellerive, Tasmania.Before 1903, they existed as Bellerive Football Club.... |
| Stewart Palfreyman Stewart Palfreyman Stewart Palfreyman is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the Victorian Football League during the early 1970s.... |
22 | Rover | Sandy Bay Sandy Bay Football Club The Sandy Bay Football Club was an Australian rules football club based in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia that participated in the Tasmanian Football League from 1945 to 1997.-Club History:... |
| Stuart Palmer | 22 | Wingman | City-South South Launceston Football Club The South Launceston Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently competing in the Tasmanian Football League. They were formed through a merger between City-South and East Launceston in 1986, former Northern Tasmanian Football Association clubs... |
| Graeme Shephard Graeme Shephard Graeme Shephard is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League during the 1970s.... |
23 | Rover | Cooee |
| Mike Smart | 27 | Ruck-rover | Longford Longford Football Club The Longford Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Longford, Tasmania which currently compete in the modern Northern Tasmanian Football Association. From 1926 until 1986 they had played in the original Northern Tasmanian Football Association... |
| Trevor Sprigg Trevor Sprigg Trevor Sprigg was an Australian politician and legislator from Western Australia, as well as a former football star... |
25 | Centreman | Glenorchy Glenorchy Football Club The Glenorchy District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League and the Southern Football League in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:... |
| Darryl Sutton Darryl Sutton Darryl Sutton is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne, Richmond and Sydney in the VFL.Sutton was a utility player and was recruited to North Melbourne from Tasmania, a state he would later captain at State of Origin football... |
19 | Full-forward | Glenorchy Glenorchy Football Club The Glenorchy District Football Club is an Australian rules football club currently playing in the Tasmanian State League and the Southern Football League in Tasmania, Australia.-Origins:... |
| Lance Styles Lance Styles Lance Styles is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the Victorian Football League during the 1970s.... |
20 | Ruckman | Scottsdale Scottsdale Football Club The Scottsdale Football Club is an Australian rules football club which competed in the Northern Tasmanian Football Association between 1948 and 1986. Scottsdale joined the Northern Tasmanian Football League in 1987... |
| Max Urquhart Max Urquhart Max Urquhart is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League during the 1960s.... |
30 | Utility | Wynyard Wynyard Football Club The Wynyard Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Wynyard, Tasmania.-Club history:The Wynyard Football Club was believed to be formed in 1885 as Table Cape and adopted the name of Wynyard in 1890.... |
| Bob Whitehouse | 23 | Ruckman | Clarence Clarence Football Club The Clarence Football Club, nicknamed the Kangaroos , is an Australian rules football club playing in the Tasmanian State League, based in Bellerive, Tasmania.Before 1903, they existed as Bellerive Football Club.... |
| Bob Wilson Bob M. Wilson Bob M. Wilson is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the Victorian Football League .Wilson played his early football at the Essendon Under-19s before making it to the senior list in 1966... |
27 | Ruckman | Scottsdale Scottsdale Football Club The Scottsdale Football Club is an Australian rules football club which competed in the Northern Tasmanian Football Association between 1948 and 1986. Scottsdale joined the Northern Tasmanian Football League in 1987... |
Results
| Game | Winning team | Score | Losing team | Score |
| 1. | Victorian Football League | 32.22 (214) | Tasmania | 4.8 (32) |
| 2. | Western Australia | 15.11 (101) | South Australia | 6.17 (53) |
| 3. | Western Australia | 17.22 (124) | Tasmania | 12.7 (79) |
| 4. | Victorian Football League | 17.9 (111) | South Australia | 8.9 (57) |
| 5. | South Australia | 22.24 (156) | Tasmania | 9.12 (66) |
| 6. | Victorian Football League | 15.19 (109) | Western Australia | 9.11 (65) |
All-Australian team
In 1972 the All-Australian team was picked based on the Perth Carnival.| 1972 Perth Carnival All-Australian team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | State | Club |
| Malcolm Blight Malcolm Blight Malcolm Jack Blight AM is a former champion Australian rules football player and coach, and current television commentator. During the 1970s and 1980s Blight played for the Woodville Football Club in the South Australian National Football League and the North Melbourne Football Club in the... |
South Australia South Australia South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland... |
Woodville Woodville Football Club Woodville Football Club was an Australian rules football club that competed in the South Australian National Football League from 1964 to 1990, when it merged with the West Torrens Football Club to form the Woodville-West Torrens Eagles.... |
| Tony Burgan Tony Burgan Anthony 'Tony' Burgan is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Sturt in the SANFL during the late 1960s and 1970s.When Burgan started his career at Sturt in 1967, the club were the reigning premiers and he had trouble establishing a place in the side. He missed out on their... |
South Australia South Australia South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland... |
Sturt Sturt Football Club Sturt Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League. The club is best known for its period of dominance from 1966–76 under legendary coach Jack Oatey, during which it revolutionised the style of play by emphasising teamwork and accurate ball... |
| Jim Leitch Jim Leitch Jim Leitch is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the VFL during the mid 1960s.A wingman, Leitch made his debut for Melbourne in their premiership year of 1964 but didn't play in the finals... |
Tasmania Tasmania Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart... |
Scottsdale Scottsdale Football Club The Scottsdale Football Club is an Australian rules football club which competed in the Northern Tasmanian Football Association between 1948 and 1986. Scottsdale joined the Northern Tasmanian Football League in 1987... |
| David Clarke David E. Clarke David E. Clarke born 1952, was an Australian rules footballer with the Geelong Football Club. Better known as a half-forward flanker he also played in the centre and centre half-back... |
Victoria Victoria (Australia) Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively.... |
Geelong Geelong Football Club The Geelong Football Club, nicknamed The Cats, is a professional Australian rules football club, named after and based in the city of Geelong, playing in the Australian Football League . The club has been the VFL/AFL premiers nine times, with a record equalling 3 in the AFL era. Geelong has also... |
| Gary Dempsey Gary Dempsey Gary Dempsey is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Footscray and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League.... |
Victoria Victoria (Australia) Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively.... |
Footscray Western Bulldogs The Western Bulldogs are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based at the Whitten Oval in West Footscray, an inner-western suburb of Melbourne... |
| Gary Hardeman Gary Hardeman Gary Hardeman is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League between the late 1960s and early 1980s.... |
Victoria Victoria (Australia) Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively.... |
Melbourne Melbourne Football Club The Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League , based in Melbourne, Victoria.... |
| Alex Jesaulenko Alex Jesaulenko Alex 'Jezza' Jesaulenko MBE is a former Australian rules footballer and coach. He is regarded as one of the game's greatest-ever players and is an official Legend of the Australian Football Hall of Fame... |
Victoria Victoria (Australia) Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively.... |
Carlton Carlton Football Club The Carlton Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League, and was one of the eight founding members of that competition in 1897... |
| Leigh Matthews Leigh Matthews Leigh Raymond "Lethal Leigh" Matthews AM is a former player and coach of Australian rules football. He played for Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League from 1969 to 1985, coached Collingwood from 1986–1995, and coached the Brisbane Lions from 1999 to 2008... |
Victoria Victoria (Australia) Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively.... |
Hawthorn Hawthorn Football Club The Hawthorn Football Club, nicknamed the Hawks, is a professional Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League . The club, founded in 1902, is the youngest of the Victorian-based teams in the AFL. The team play in Brown & Gold vertically striped guernseys... |
| Peter McKenna Peter McKenna Peter McKenna is a former Australian rules footballer, who played 180 games and kicked 838 goals with the Collingwood Football Club between 1965 and 1975, where he spent the majority of his career... |
Victoria Victoria (Australia) Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively.... |
Collingwood Collingwood Football Club The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League... |
| Travis Payze Travis Payze Travis Irving Payze was a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League.Debuting for St Kilda against Collingwood in the 1966 second semi-final, Payze came off the bench and booted 3 goals... |
Victoria Victoria (Australia) Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively.... |
St Kilda St. Kilda Football Club The St Kilda Football Club, nicknamed The Saints, is an Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The club plays in the Australian Football League, the sport's premier league.... |
| Len Thompson Len Thompson Len Thompson was an Australian rules footballer, who played for most of his career at Collingwood.-Collingwood:... |
Victoria Victoria (Australia) Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively.... |
Collingwood Collingwood Football Club The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League... |
| David Thorpe David Thorpe (footballer) David Thorpe is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and Richmond in the VFL.A centreman, Thorpe played with Footscray from 1965 to 1973. He won the Charles Sutton Medal for the club's best and fairest player in 1968 and 1972... |
Victoria Victoria (Australia) Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively.... |
Footscray Western Bulldogs The Western Bulldogs are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based at the Whitten Oval in West Footscray, an inner-western suburb of Melbourne... |
| John Williams | Victoria Victoria (Australia) Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively.... |
Essendon Essendon Football Club The Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League... |
| Bob Beecroft Bob Beecroft Bob Beecroft is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Australian Football League, Swan Districts in the Western Australian Football League and Woodville in the South Australian National Football League during the 1970s and 80s.Beecroft made his debut with Swan... |
Western Australia Western Australia Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east... |
Swan Districts Swan Districts Football Club The Swan Districts Football Club, nicknamed the Swans, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The club is based at Bassendean Oval, in Bassendean, an eastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia... |
| Malcolm Brown Mal Brown Malcolm "Mal" Brown is a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League and West Australian National Football League.... |
Western Australia Western Australia Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east... |
East Perth East Perth Football Club The East Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Royals, is an Australian rules football club that is a member of the West Australian Football League... (captain) |
| Brian Ciccotosto Brian Ciccotosto Brian Ciccotosto is a former Australian rules footballer who played 211 games with South Fremantle in the WANFL during the 1960s and 1970s.A rover, Ciccotosto made his debut for South Fremantle in the 1967 season. He kicked four goals in their 1970 Grand Final win over Perth and was awarded the... |
Western Australia Western Australia Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east... |
South Fremantle South Fremantle Football Club The South Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed the Bulldogs, is an Australian rules football club, based in Fremantle, Western Australia, playing in the West Australian Football League... |
| Ken McAullay Ken McAullay Kenneth James "Ken" McAullay is a former Australian sportsman who played both first class cricket with Western Australia and Australian rules football for East Perth in the West Australian Football League .... |
Western Australia Western Australia Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east... |
East Perth East Perth Football Club The East Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Royals, is an Australian rules football club that is a member of the West Australian Football League... |
| Ian Miller Ian Miller (Australian footballer) Ian Miller is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy in the VFL. He also played with Perth and East Perth in the WANFL and appeared in 15 interstate matches for Western Australia.... |
Western Australia Western Australia Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east... |
Perth Perth Football Club The Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The club plays its matches at Lathlain Park.-History:... |
| Alan Watling Alan Watling Alan Watling is a former Australian rules footballer who played 284 games for West Perth in the WANFLWatling was mainly a ruck-rover but started his career on the wing from his debut in 1969... |
Western Australia Western Australia Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east... |
West Perth West Perth Football Club The West Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Falcons, is an Australian rules football club located in Joondalup, Western Australia, competing in the West Australian Football League . It is the oldest existing Australian rules football club in Western Australia. It competes in the West Australian... |
| George Young George Young (Australian rules footballer) George Alfred Young is a former Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League and Subiaco in the West Australian National Football League during the 1970s.... |
Western Australia Western Australia Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east... |
Subiaco Subiaco Football Club The Subiaco Football Club, nicknamed the Lions, is an Australian rules football club in the West Australian Football League . It was founded in 1896, and admitted to the WAFL in 1901, along with North Fremantle... |
Tassie Medal
Ken McAullayKen McAullay
Kenneth James "Ken" McAullay is a former Australian sportsman who played both first class cricket with Western Australia and Australian rules football for East Perth in the West Australian Football League ....
of Western Australia won the Tassie Medal
Tassie Medal
The Tassie Medal was awarded to the outstanding player at each Australian rules football Interstate Carnival or Australian interstate championship series held between 1937 and 1988 with the exception of the 1975 knock-out series....
with 17 votes, eight more than the runner-up Len Thompson received.