Moreover, and without at all wanting to seem unkind, it is hard to imagine any alternative set of circumstances which would have given rise to the word 'Woodville' being engraved on the Thomas Seymour Hill Trophy. 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). Similarly, the return to the Woodville fold as playing coach a year later of 'favourite son' Malcolm Blight did not immediately succeed in turning things 'round. Final scores were Woodville 8.13 (61); University 9.5 (59). Just doing a bit of trainspotter duty here Big Warrior, John Panagaris played 1 game and kicked 1 goal in 87 according to my relevant Footy Times yearbook, that i know from memory not having on me ATM, I think Sawford may have played for WT a bit in 87 too. 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. John Carr subsequently succeeded him. It may not display this or other websites correctly. South Australian National Football League, "Full Points Footy: Max Parker (Footscray, Woodville, North Adelaide)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Max_Parker_(footballer)&oldid=1105238095, This page was last edited on 19 August 2022, at 07:37. Before the start of the 2020 SANFL season, the club hired a new coach: former Sturt premiership player and Magarey Medalist Jade Sheedy. With the introduction of district football in 1897, the Club changed its name to West Torrens as it realised that a major number of its players resided in that area. Get exclusive insight from the best team of reporters in the Lone Star State! West Torrens introduction to the South Australian Football Association in 1897 was a baptism of fire, as the SAFA refused to recognize Dr. Ralph Potts, the Club Patron, as one of the Clubs chosen delegates. And we always battle through Trev Ettridge from Torrens!!! 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. Straight away, it performed with greater credibility, reaching a premiership play off in its debut season after winning 15 out of 18 minor round matches and overcoming YMCA by 15 points in a semi final. Jim Crichton was also Assistant General Manager of the S.A. Housing Trust up until his death in around 1990 or 1991. Player Stats - Woodville-West Torrens Football Club. The Eagles became the first side to win the Premiership from a Qualifying Final loss since Sturt did so in 1976, and the only club in the competition to have won Premierships in each of the last 3 decades. [4], A three time South Australian interstate representative, Parker retired with 280 SANFL games and a total of 285 games in elite Australian rules football, and also played a further 21 pre-season/night series matches.[4]. In the event, after a hard fought first half, the Bays proved to be just a little too accomplished for Blight's men and won by 21 points in front of another big finals crowd of 30,744. 2014 AFL Season; 2013 AFL Season; 2012 AFL Season; 2011 AFL Season; 2010 AFL Season; . In 1991, the club merged with neighbouring Woodville Football Club to form the Woodville-West Torrens Eagles. [3] From 19982010, the Eagles had 19 selected at the AFL Draft. The success was cut short when the Adelaide and Suburban competition went into a recess. [4] He made five appearances for Footscray in the 1971 VFL season, aged only 17. Now he becomes eligible for the "Worst Recruit" category, and would possibly be in the first few lines of the betting. Only recently discovered the whereabouts of the late and great Jack " Singer " Edwards former home in Woodville West. The clubrooms have been recently renovated and our oval is superbly maintained by the Charles Sturt Council. Major Partner. 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. Also, what is the first name of J Partridge? 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). To read the 2022 season preview please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. I'm sure Fatty, TBW, McAlmanac et al will have a few stories to tell about some of those players! League. Women's Major Partner. All matches are played on Saturdays. Except that, as so often appears to be the case, 'next season' after a season of apparent promise proved to be an enormous disappointment. He took over Geroge Roache's No.26 jumper. Dave Campbell's Texas Football reveals its 2023 6-Year TXHSFB Program Rankings, a comprehensive measure of every UIL Texas high school football program. His 325 games was a club record. [6], The rest of his career was spent in the SANFL. Copyright 2023 Woodville-West Torrens Football Club. Plenty of old days at Oval Ave, but too few of the good!! Learn how and when to remove this template message, South Australian National Football League, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Woodville_Football_Club&oldid=1098849122, 29.11 (185) v West Torrens, Round 19, 1982, Thebarton Oval, 2.5 (17) v Port Adelaide, Round 19, 1967, Alberton Oval, 117 points v West Torrens, Round 15, 1985, Football Park, 170 points v Glenelg, Round 18, 1971, Glenelg Oval, 9.10 (64) v South Adelaide 7.11 (53), Round 19, 1971, Woodville Oval, 23.10 (148) v West Adelaide 29.16 (190), Round 17, 1984, Richmond Oval. The team won 3 games, drew 1 (abandoned after quarter time) and lost 13, which included a forfeit. The Club fields four senior teams in the competition, comprising of a A, B and C grades in the mens and a Women's team which was introduced to the league in the 2020 season. [7] Blight's charges refused to lie down, however, and by half time, incredibly, they had closed to within just 5 points. On entry to the SANFL, Woodville were known as "The Woodpeckers" but changed to "The Warriors" in 1983. That is Woodville's penalty for starting the season so poorly. Woodville - and the tactics of Blight and assistant coach John Reid - can beat Norwood. This proved to be a false dawn, however, as the side recorded only 2 further wins for the year - one of which was against Central District - to finish in a position which was to become familiar: last. Before the game a number of legends from both clubs were introduced to the crowd. Thus was born the West Torrens Football Club. The next seven minor round matches represented one of the pinnacles of Woodville's twenty-seven season involvement in the SANFL at senior level, with victories over Sturt (31 points), Norwood (21 points), West Adelaide (23 points), Port Adelaide (6 points), West Torrens (45 points), Central District (22 points) and North Adelaide (18 points). | Facebook Woodville south football club past players. 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. The 38-year-old Sewer who was playing his 382nd and last game of SANFL football. We're the mighty flying Eagles Woodville, which played at Woodville Oval for the first time that year, won 13 out of 15 minor round matches to win the minor premiership. Ironically the team finishing last in that year was Port Adelaide. I walked into a room where they were preparing the North Adelaide banner. Des O' Dwyer played with Woodville from middish 1986 to 1990 incl. Of a total of 575 matches played during that period the side managed just 160 wins and 4 draws. 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. I've actually got 331 players listed who played a league game for Woodville. Things deteriorated still further in 1971 as the 'Peckers plummeted to the wooden spoon, and although this particular indignity was avoided during the rest of the 1970s it was only towards the end of the decade that the club began to give serious on field indications that it could be anything other than an also ran. The turning point came in round eleven against Centrals, again at Football Park. However, after overcoming minor premiers Exeter at the semi final stage and Payneham in the final it was unable to overcome Exeter again in the challenge final. Here's my list of the Woodville one hit wonders: Here are my statistics on Rodney Allen, John O'Connor, John Cummins and Ralph Sewer. Trevor "Goose" Ettridge was a fair head chunky, wingman or half back flanker who played in a final for Torrens in 1969. 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. As far as the serious business of winning league matches was concerned, however, the club went steadily backwards, winning 9 of its 22 games in 1988 for seventh position, 8 in 1989 (eighth), and 7 in 1990 (eighth again). You are using an out of date browser. He was high among North's best players in the losing 1978 grand final against Hawthorn. Sadly, however, 1970 did not see the club build on this platform. Well this will get me a bit closer to that 331, while comparing lists with the one on SAFooty I have found these names. Fair to say probably 6,000 of those would have been Magpie supporters. 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. A Woodville Football Club, about which hardly anything is known, also existed as late as 1910 but thereafter references cease for more than two decades. The following year, however, finally brought the long awaited breakthrough as the 'Peckers won 10 out of 22 minor round matches to snatch fifth spot from North Adelaide on percentage. + Score at the end of extra time. Then, after commencing the season proper promisingly with a hard fought 5 point win over West Torrens at Football Park, old habits promptly resurfaced and 7 of the next 9 matches were lost. The fourth quarter was just as thrilling, but gradually it was the Warriors who appeared to be getting on top. West Torrens had previously played North Adelaide in the 1949 SANFL Grand Final. Join FREE and support Australia's favourite footy community. Off the ground things have certainly sharpened up at Woodville. AustralianFootball.com Celebrating the history of the great Australian game, Age at first & last AFL gameFirst game: 25y 196dLast game: 31y 315d, Height and weightHeight: 170 cmWeight: 70 kg, Senior clubsWoodville; PortAdelaide; Footscray; NorthMelbourne, Jumper numbersFootscray: 7NorthMelbourne: 10, 2, Recruited fromWoodville (1974); Footscray (1978); NorthMelbourne (1980); Woodville (1982), Hall of fameSouth Australian Football Hall Of Fame (2003), AFL: 8,642nd player to appear, 2,809th most games played, 1,114th most goals kickedFootscray: 631st player to appear, 198th most games played, 80th most goals kickedNorthMelbourne: 699th player to appear, 466th most games played, 242nd most goals kicked. 32), seen here playing for St Kilda in 1978, was regarded as one of the VFL's most talented players. The Peckers' only three victories for the season were all gained at the expense of the winless Bulldogs by 10, 28 and 35 points. To see player spotlights please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. 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. [2] However, Walkerville were too strong in the final, winning 13.13 (91) to 8.11 (59) at SANFL club North Adelaide's home ground of Prospect Oval. It will jog their memory for sure! Having a TidyHQ Account lets us remember who you are so we can keep everything in one place for you ready to access and update at any time. A four-decade player. West Coast Eagles Football Club; Seasons. They also made the finals in 1987, but came 5th, losing the Elimination Final to Glenelg. JavaScript is disabled. [3] Parker was a ruckman when he arrived at Footscray from Welshpool. The archetypal nuggety, terrier-like rover, Ray Huppatz was without doubt one of the greatest players ever produced by, or to represent, the Woodville Football Club. Intersate recruit that didnt set the world on fire-Kym Chatfield, dont think he racked up many games at East Freo before his Woodville stint either, how did they get hold of this guy? Hey everyone, Don't have birthdates available on many of the legendary Woodville League players from 1964- to the late 1970s but can post birthdays for most of the 1980s onward Peckers/Warrior champs and dare I say it ( but only the minority..LOL) "chumps"! In the final, played at Mortlock Oval, Woodville had to battle all the way to shake off a determined Goodwood, but steadiness under pressure ultimately paid off with a 12.7 (79) to 10.14 (74) win. sturt's senior squad . 1980 Sachse John - the "other" Sachse brother; Leaping Lindner reckons it must have been a pre-season match. Woodville Football Club was an Australian rules football club that competed in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) from 1964 to 1990, when it merged in 1991 with the West Torrens Football Club to form the Woodville-West Torrens Eagles . 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. 2023. Rucci then proceeded to sit fairly and squarely on the fence when analysing Woodville's prospects: Woodville, which has qualified for the finals for the second time since it was re-admitted (sic.) Included a forfeit Charles Sturt Council coach John Reid - can beat Norwood high among North #. Reveals its 2023 6-Year TXHSFB Program Rankings, a comprehensive measure of every UIL Texas high Football. 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