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. 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. He followed me around all day trying to get information how big was it, what was on the banner, etc. [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]. Based in the north western suburb of Woodville, the Woodville-West Torrens Football Club was formed in 1991 when Woodville and West Torrens amalgamated. 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). Sadly, however, 1970 did not see the club build on this platform. Our rankings may not reflect individual tiebreaker scenarios. Trevor Ettridge for Woodville was a rangy, dark head defender, taller and leaner than his Torrens counterpart. For example, if Stephen Nichols is getting beaten at full forward for a quarter, Ralph Sewer or Michael Templeton will bob up with a goal or two. Do you still have a player you don't know their first name? In 1887 the Club joined with West Adelaide and with the addition of blue to its colours played under the name of West Adelaide, but the team dissolved after only one season. Photographer Martin Jacka, not dated B 75500/46: Torrens v Woodville at Thebarton. Blight stood down at the end of 1987 and was replaced by Port Adelaide Football Club legend and four time Magarey Medallist Russell Ebert. Any reflections on this classic victory are welcome. 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. The Natives Club first secretary was John Carr, a member of the Legislative Council and the colours that the Club adopted were Blue and Gold. B 75500/128: Player action shot, showing Garry Haylock, Woodville West Torrens, and another player. Whether it does win is in the hands of the 20 men Blight chooses to determine his destiny. Michael Aish's wife Pam Spalding also worked there and Michael was a regular fixture at many of our social occasions as well. Godden became the third coach to win a Premiership for Woodville-West Torrens, following Bruce Winter (1993) and Ron Fuller (2006). From there the team started to gel and by 1986 was considered an outside chance of obtaining their first league premiership, but finished 3rd after losing to eventual premiers Glenelg in the Preliminary Final. This was the first premiership against North Adelaide. 3rd Test - India v Australia - 1-5 Mar, Indore. As a struggling club with limited fans and finances, there were regular calls throughout the 1980s to merge Woodville with another club. Thought I better post some Woody info. It was also agreed that blue would be the primary colour of the merged club. You are using an out of date browser. 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. The clubrooms have been recently renovated and our oval is superbly maintained by the Charles Sturt Council. This Club was accepted into the Adelaide and Suburban Association and won two Premierships in a row. Also, what is the first name of J Partridge? Discounting grand final curtain raisers played by reserves sides. However, having qualified for the elimination final the Woodville players may have subconsciously decided that they had achieved enough for one season; in any event, they were never in the contest against reigning premier Norwood and went down by 11 goals. The Woodville-West Torrens Eagles first home ground was SANFL league headquarters Football Park in their inaugural season of 1991. For the record Woodville 14-20 104 defeated Port Adelaide 11-13 79 in front of 6,775 fans. The success was cut short when the Adelaide and Suburban competition went into a recess. Woodville,Roys,NT Thunder Jan 12, 2006 Thread starter #1,004 Name the player? "There was no better player than Muir," says his first coach . 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. Under Ebert's coaching, Woodville won the SANFL Night Competition in 1988, the Escort Cup, defeating Port Adelaide 14.12 (96) to 7.9 (51) at Football Park. He was high among North's best players in the losing 1978 grand final against Hawthorn. Do we have the ability to PM each other. Another thing Adelaide Hawk, I saw a thread in which you had some players you didn't know the first name to. Wearing Gold and Green and Blue I was born in 1959 and have memories of the early days of Woodville. He was not happy. It only takes a few seconds. In 2011, the Eagles became the only club since the turn of the century to defeat Central District in two grand finals, with a thrilling 3-point win 81 to 78 on 9 October 2011. 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 I think he also spent some time as a male stripper. Photographer possibly Ashley Hornsey, dated 20 May 1989 B 75500/44: Torrens player Damien Christensen marks the ball, other player is Michael Long. "Woodville's Acid Test" ran the headline to Mike Rucci's story in the prefinals issue of South Australia's weekly football newspaper 'Football Times'. Wonder if he " displayed his wares" out at the Penthouse Club on Glen Osmond Rd. [3] From 19982010, the Eagles had 19 selected at the AFL Draft. 1. Woodville had also won the Coca-Cola Cup series in 1972, a competition between clubs which did not make the final four. 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. Off the ground things have certainly sharpened up at Woodville. Quoted in Football Times Yearbook 1986, pages 6-7. Gourmet Sausages. The new team trained in a yard behind the Land of Promise Hotel but this was soon found to be inadequate so the players used Port Road as their training track. Player Stats - Woodville-West Torrens Football Club. with debts of $1.1 million, and while Woodville was financially viable, club officials realised that it would be difficult, if not impossible, for the club to be competitive in the foreseeable future. However it prevailed and finished in 6 th position out of 7 teams in the inaugural season. Full forward Stephen Nichols booted 5 goals, with Templeton and Taylor bagging 3 apiece, while Kevin Harris, with 21 possessions, was best on ground. 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. Home; Leagues; Clubs; Players; Coaches; Grounds; Articles; Community. Thus was born the West Torrens Football Club. His first season back in Adelaide was unsuccessful, with the club finishing with the wooden spoon. 3. In doing so, the club went back-to-back for the first time in their history. JavaScript is disabled. Join a tipping comp - lots to choose from. 25 April 2022 2:00pm Maughan Thiem Kia Oval - Woodville Naming Rights Partner. Robert Muir (no. This was to prove to be the last ever time that Woodville would play off for the A1 premiership prior to the club's elevation to SANFL B grade status in 1959. Well, there's an interesting story! Yes, Ettridge played at Torrens alright. In an apt moment, Woodville and West Torrens were drawn to play each other in their respective final games, with Woodville emerging victorious by 50 points, 24.10 (154) to 15.19 (104) at the Adelaide Oval. Believe he may be the father or uncle of a former popular ' 80s trainer at Oval Avenue: Paul aka "Porky" Crichton, someone may be able to verify this?? 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. Ahhh, those Powerful Pressurising Peckers for Premiers. 3rd Test - India v Australia - 1-5 Mar, Indore, Australian Football Championships (1979-86) - Budget Team Lists Required. 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. He was always around the Woodville suburbs singing the Woody Wood Pecker song. [5], Unable to register a senior game in 1972, Parker returned to country football and played briefly at Gippsland club Leongatha. The 38-year-old Sewer who was playing his 382nd and last game of SANFL football. 8. He also had stints at Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and with North Adelaide. They had reckoned without the Warriors' intense desperation and desire, however,coupled with the pace of players like Colin McDonald, Ron Fuller and Kevin Harris, and the aerial ability of Michael Templeton and Andrew Taylor. Does anyone remember the said establishment?? 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. Round 18 Woodville South vs SMOSH 10.15am C Grade start 12.15pm B Grade start 2.15pm A Grade start Catstodians Day. 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. JavaScript is disabled. The Hindmarsh Council spent a lot of pounds in an effort to improve the situation over the years and the Club used the Oval until 1922 when it moved its head quarters to Thebarton Oval. Does anyone on here have a Woodville peckers guernsey? I just told him he could see it for himself the next day just before the Roosters ran onto the Adelaide Oval. [4] He made five appearances for Footscray in the 1971 VFL season, aged only 17. Such confidence appeared grossly misplaced early on as the side won only 2 out of 5 Escort Cup pre-season games. [4] Playing mostly as a defender, Parker appeared in 266 games for Woodville over 14 seasons and was club captain in 1982, 1986 and 1987. *Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on. We're the mighty flying Eagles * Premiership Coach, italics current captain 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. to reflect uponThe player I will discuss ( I am positive) has not been mentioned before in the previous thread. 2021 (7 - 4) 2020 (8 - 3) 2019 (4 - 6) 2018 (11 - 1) Sewer, who had played 57 games for perennial contenders Glenelg from 198184, is the only player to have played in four decades of football in the SANFL. He was also one of the pre-count favourites for the Magarey Medal, but finished a somewhat disappointing tenth. On the individual front, it did provide a Magarey Medallist in the shape of Malcolm Blight in 1972, while Woodville players topped the season's goalkicking on no fewer than four occasions. 32), seen here playing for St Kilda in 1978, was regarded as one of the VFL's most talented players. List of Woodville-West Torrens Players Edit This is a list of players to have played for the Woodville-West Torrens Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). 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. You are using an out of date browser. This includes: Events, Memberships, Meetings, Finances, Online Shop, Communications and more. He was Woodville's leading goal kicker in 1975, and had won the club's best & Fairest award in 1978, the same year he was awarded with Life Membership from the club and Player Life Membership from the SANFL. It was formed in 1990 from an amalgamation of the neighbouring Woodville and West Torrens football clubs and played its inaugural game in 1991. They defeated Glenelg in the 2021 SANFL Grand Final by a margin of 67 points to claim their 5th premiership and became only the second team all year to defeat Glenelg. The following week saw Woodville do the unimaginable: down ladder leaders and firm flag favourites North Adelaide by 3 points at Woodville Oval. Not dated B 75500/45: Players in action. Trevor Ettridge (Woodville) played 27 games, 11 goals from 1972 to 1975. . Inexplicably, however - or should that be predictably? 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.) 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. Massive thanks to Keith Leicester for posting this audio track on his website.htt. However, a third western suburbs team in the competition West Adelaide proved too much to handle with both sides struggling on the field following Woodville's inception. Rodney Allen (1965 to 1975) 200 games, 24 goals. The combination of a large and committed playing membership together with our loyal past player and supporter base has allowed the Woodville South Football . Major Partner. Trev Ettridge from Torrens!!! FA Cup 4th Round -- Champs League Rd of 16 -- Europa - Rd of 16 -- Europa Conf - Rd of 16. Adelaide Crows Women's Team: 3 x AFLW premiers! 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. We are also fortunate to have one of the strongest networks of past players and supporters in the amateur league, many of whom also sponsor our club. Before the start of the 2020 SANFL season, the club hired a new coach: former Sturt premiership player and Magarey Medalist Jade Sheedy. Plenty of old days at Oval Ave, but too few of the good!! 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. "At the moment, it hasn't got an obvious one for any length of time. There are newspaper references to a Woodville Football Club dating back to the 19th century, when Woodville and Adelaide were the only teams,[1] but the modern club was formed in 1938 to play in local amateur competitions. And you'll see what we can do, We're the mighty flying Eagles 'Football Times', volume 11, number 26, 11/9/86, page 2. [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. Wonder what his stripping alias was maybe " Frank the Flasher" or " Fabulous Frank" ..LOL!! Past Players & Officials. Charity Partner . 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. 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. It proved too much to cover for the Eagles in the Grand Final, falling short to West Adelaide by 30 points. The league team with a 162 record from their 18 games. 00:00. West Torrens had previously played North Adelaide in the 1949 SANFL Grand Final. The Woodville South Football Club was establish in 1890 as the Carlton Football Club and is oneof the oldest and most respected clubs in the South Australian Amateur Football League. It was a bitterly disappointing end for Michael Godden and his men after a near perfect season, cruelled by injury at the final hurdle. Trevor "Goose" Ettridge was a fair head chunky, wingman or half back flanker who played in a final for Torrens in 1969. Prior to the start of the season he observed: "I'm comfortable, but there are a lot of reasons for that. just past the Arkaba Hotel! The new team trained in a yard behind the Land of Promise Hotel but this was soon found to be inadequate so the players used Port Road . In 1991, the club merged with neighbouring Woodville Football Club to form the Woodville-West Torrens Eagles. West Adelaide United, in 1935-6, were the only other club to achieve the feat. Although the club was to undergo a gradual overall decline during Ebert's three years in charge it did achieve one significant feat: in 1988 it achieved the first and only senior SANFL premiership in its history after downing Ebert's former clubPort Adelaide in the Escort Cup grand final by 45 points. 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. 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. Ruckman Craig Parry was named the Jack Oatey Medalist for Best on Ground for 2011. Past Players support day. in Adelaide for work or looking for more senior footy than was available in the star studded Shark line up of the mid 80's? 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? In 1940 it changed its colours to purple and white and was admitted to section A2 of the South Australian Amateur Football League. In the 93-year history of the West Torrens Club, many ups and downs were experienced, but with only 4 Premiership titles to display, the loyal support of the Clubs throng of admirers were surely tested over the years. I happened to mention it a guy at school the next day and it turned out he was in the Port Adelaide Cheer Squad. 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). They also made the finals in 1987, but came 5th, losing the Elimination Final to Glenelg. I walked into a room where they were preparing the North Adelaide banner. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I'm sure Fatty, TBW, McAlmanac et al will have a few stories to tell about some of those players! FA Cup 4th Round -- Champs League Rd of 16 -- Europa - Rd of 16 -- Europa Conf - Rd of 16. Sound the Siren, turn us loose Whispers had grown throughout SA football circles that a merger would save these clubs throughout the 1980s. In hindsight it is possible to suggest that Blight expected such success. 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. Despite winning 5 of its first its first 10 games to be in with an outside chance of finals contention it wilted during the second half of the season, managing just 1 further win to finish in ninth place. All matches are played on Saturdays. 00:00. News Football Matches . history search requests & donations history timeline premierships honour board the players hall of fame team of the century club centurions club achievements afl draftees venue shop merchandise single entry tickets pick-a-picket baggy blue contact home; player profiles; player profiles. "Zip Zap" as he was known, made his league debut with Woodville in 1969 and was playing his 325th game for the club. The club won just three matches, all against Central Districts. The 1967 performance was especially noteworthy in that, besides the draw, the Peckers managed only a solitary win for the year en route to their second wooden spoon. Pretty sure Malcolm Ellis is still there. Join FREE and support Australia's favourite footy community. Join a tipping comp - lots to choose from. 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. Correct on all counts. Nevertheless, there was always next season. A four-decade player. On returning to South Australia, Ray Huppatz played initially with his former club Woodville, adding 17 SANFL games to his tally in 1981. Community Connector School Program presented by Optimum, Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award, North Texas Dance Team Spotlight presented by Children's Health, San Antonio Inspirational Coach of the Week, San Antonio Student Trainer Program Spotlight, Texas Children's Training Staff Superstars Award, become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. In the end, only inaccuracy in front of goal prevented Woodville from winning with comparative comfort, but margins mean little in finals; there are only winners and losers. Woodville served a five season probationary period in B grade, reaching the finals once, in 1960, for a third place finish. [8]. Pages in category "Woodville Football Club players" The following 42 pages are in this category, out of 42 total. The club is also famous for having a fantastic social scene and you can be assured that your partnersand families will really feel apart of the club andenjoy the atmosphere at our club. You need a TidyHQ to buy tickets, register for memberships and interact with your organisation. * 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. 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 . 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"! He became the second to win one at his first attempt (Winter 1993). He then moved on to Port Adelaide where he finished his career with a further 38 games over the ensuing four seasons. One painted green and the other gold. It may not display this or other websites correctly. League. The records you've got are of course not perfect, but I thought I might point that out. Get exclusive insight from the best team of reporters in the Lone Star State! He was probably more suited to a ruck-roving role or full-forward than ruck. Disposals. The team was then known as the "Woodville Woodpeckers". He then moved on to Port Adelaide where he finished his career with a further 38 games over the ensuing four seasons. Fair to say probably 6,000 of those would have been Magpie supporters. 2 or 3 night home games per year are played at Thebarton Oval (Former home of West Torrens) which is also the club's pre-season base. 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. 4. [3] Parker was a ruckman when he arrived at Footscray from Welshpool. Ironically the team finishing last in that year was Port Adelaide. In 1964, when the Woodpeckers embarked on their fully fledged SANFL career, it was Simunsen who was both their first skipper and their first interstate representative, while the coaching duties were handled by former Port Adelaide wingman Harold McDonald. Games: 164 Woodville, 178 North Melbourne Goals: 359 Woodville, 444 North Melbourne Captain Coach: 1983-85 Premierships: North Melbourne 1975, 77 Best and fairest: Woodville 1972 . 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