|
History of Wesley Football Club
|
Old Wesley Amateur Football Club (1966 - 1989)The Old Wesley Amateur Football club was founded in 1966 by Arthur Marshall, Stuart Joint and Roger Burrows. The Club commenced in 'D' Grade of that year and went on to win the premiership. Arthur Marshal coached the team whilst also performing the duties of president of the club. 1967
| | | Runners up in 'C' Grade | President: A. Marshall
| Coach: R. Burrows |
1968
| | | A second side 'E' Grade was added and the top side promoted to 'B' Grade. | President: R. Burrows
| Coaches: T. O'Sullivan and D. Cronin |
1969
| | Unfortunately due to lack of numbers the club dropped back to only one side.
However the constitution was the amended to allow "non ex- Wesleyans" to play. | President: R. Burrows
| Coach: R. McLean |
1970
| | | The club was now back to two sides ('B' and 'F' Grades). | President: J. McLean
| aches: R. McLean and N. Browne |
1971
| | Our first move! The club moved from the College to Collins Oval.
Teams 'B' and 'F' Grades. | President: P. Forbes
| Coach: R. McLean |
1972
| | | Establishment of 'B' colts and the 'B' Grade lost the Grand Final to University, but were promoted to 'A' Grade. B. Nelson wins 'B' Grade leading goal kicker award. | President: P. Forbes
| C'A' Coaches: J. Morcombe & N. Browne
'B' Colts: R. Falls |
1973
| | | The club comprised of 'A' league, 'A' reserve and 'A' colts - very tough times! | President: N. Browne
| 'A' Coaches: R. McLean & P. Smith
'A' Reserve: T. Harris
'A' Colts: K. Gardiner |
1974
| | The addition of a fourth side 'E' Grade. Competition still very tough!
Dexter Davies arrives. | President: N. Browne
| 'A' Coach: D. Davies
'A' Reserve: K. Haunold
'A' Colts: G. Harris
'E' Grade C. Heath |
| 1975 | | Club still comprised of 'A', 'A' Reserve, 'A' Colts and 'E' Grade.
Still no more pennants. 'A' Colts lose Grand Final. | President: N. Browne
| 'A' Coach: D. Davies
'A' Reserve: K. Haunold
'A' Colts: N. Valentine
'E' Grade: C. Heath |
| 1976 | | The league dropped the 'reserve' format and our teams lined up as follows:
'A' Grade, 'A' Colts, 'D' and 'G' Grade.
Mike Petkovich wins competition 'D' Grade fairest and best. | President: N. Thompson
| 'A' Coach: R. Brooker
'A' Colts: N. Valentine
'D' Grade: M. Petkovich
'G' Grade: C. Heath |
| 1977 | | Times still hard! 'D' Grade relegated to 'F' Grade and 'G' to 'H' Grade.
However numbers still strong.
Greg St Quintin wins club fairest and best for second year in a row. | Pesident: J. Morecombe
| 'A' Coach: N. Belyea
'A' Colts: P. Curry
'F' Grade: P. Isles
'H' Grade: M. Boyle |
1978
| | Steve Arnott arrives! Things improve.
Neil (Choc) Browne becomes Club's first life member.
Ian (Whompa) McCarry wins 'A' Colts competition Fairest and Best award.
'A' grade loses in preliminary final.
Brynn Chute, Alec Gryta and Greg Higham selected in State side. | President: T. Harris
| 'A' Coach: S. Arnott
'A' Colts: N. Valentine
'F' Grade: P. Isle
'H' Grade: M.Hasson |
| 1979 | | 'F' Grade promoted to 'E' Grade. Club continues to be a strength.
'A' Grade loses in Preliminary Final again. 'E' Grade loses 1st Semi-Final.
Steve Arnott, Nick Belyea, Brynn Chute and Greg Higham selected in State side.
Brynn Chute becomes an ALL Australian Amateur. | President: C. Walker
| 'A' Coach: S. Arnott
'A' Colts: N. Valentine
'F' Grade: M. Petkovich
'H' Grade: P. Brown |
1980
| | One of the most successful years.
'A' Grade minor premiers but lost to Nollamara in Grand Final.
Club moves to Leederville Sporting Club for social events.
John and Ken Duffy, Brad Gray members of State Team.
Steve Arnott wins 'A' Grade leading goal kicking award. | President: C. Walker
| 'A' Coach: S. Arnott
'A' Colts: N.Valentine
'E' Grade: M. Petkovich
'H' Grade: L. Andrews |
1981
| | 'A' Grade finishes 5th with 12 wins and 'E' Grade loses Grand Final.
Nick Belyea appointed Captain of State side which included Gerard Hunt and Tony Power.
Tony Power wins 'A' Grade goal kicking award. 'E' Grade promoted to 'D' Grade. | President: C. Walker
| 'A' Coach: S. Arnott
'A' Colts: N. Mills
'E' Grade: A. Hitchcock
'H' Grade: P. Brown |
| 1982 | | 'A' Grade and 'C' Colts finish in the four. Unfortunately both sides lost in first Semi-Final:
'A' Grade to eventual premiers Old Scotch. Ken Duffy named Vice Captain of State side.
Andrew Bockman wins 'A' Colts competition Fairest and Best.
Club moves to Civic Centre Bowling Club for social events.
Mick Davy becomes first player to play 200 games and also becomes the second
Life Member of the Club. | President: C. Walker
| 'A' Coach: D. Williams
'A' Colts: P. Jones
'D' Grade: M.Trestrail
'H' Grade: R. McDonald |
| 1983 | | 'A' Grade wins Elimination Final but fails to go on. 'A' Colts loses Elimination Final.
'C' Colts team added. Ken Pride and Gerard Hunt selected in State side.
Ken Pride wins 'A' competition goal kicking award by bagging 100 goals. | President: C. Walker
| ''A' Coach: D. Williams
'A' Colts: P. Jones
'C' Colts: G. Baskerville
'D' Grade: I. Barrett
'H' Grade: R. McDonald |
1984
| | Club consisted of 'A', 'D' and 'I' Grades plus 'A' and 'D' Colts.
'I' Grade plays in Grand Final and unfortunately loses.
Ken Duffy appointed Vice Captain of State side. | President: G. Higham
| 'A' Coach: D. Williams
'A' Colts: P. Jones
'D' Colts: G. Gannaway
'D' Grade: F. Wood
'I' Grade: P. Wheeler |
| 1985 | | Only just survived! 'A' Grade remains in 'A' Grade by 0.01% by beating Wembley in the
last game of the year. Murray Vitlich selected in State team. | President: M. Hasson
| ''A' Coach: D. Williams
'A' Colts: J. Duffy
'D' Grade: G. Baskerville
'H' Grade: G. Crane |
| 1986 | | A more consistent year - 'A' Grade with seven wins.
'H's' "Heroes" gain some media exposure!
Greg Higham and Alan Shakespeare play 200 games.
Craig Walker becomes a life member. | President: F. Wood
| 'A' Coach: M. O'Brien
'A' Colts: F. Wood
'D' Grade: M. Banting
'H' Grade: M. Hayter |
| 1987 | | Merger with Trinity-Aquinas fails! Barrie Quick arrives.
'A' Grade finishes 3rd and loses Grand Final to Mt Lawley.
No more 'H' Grade. Club moves to South Perth Bowling Club for social clubrooms. | President: G. St Quintin
| 'A' Coach: B. Quick
'A' Colts: G. Harris
'E' Grade: D. Stedman
'H' Grade: M. Hayter |
| 1988 | | 'A' Grade finishes 4th but loses to University in Elimination Final.
'F' Grade also loses in Elimination Final.
Brynn Chute wins 'A' Grade competition Fairest and Best.
Glen Walker and Brett Banting play 200 games. | President: G. St Quintin
| 'A' Coach: B.Quick
'A' Colts: P. Jones
'F' Grade: D. Stedman |
| 1989 | | 'A' Grade fails to finish in the finals.
'F' Grade plays in Grand Final but loses to West Coast.
Ken Pride wins 'A' Grade competition goal kicking award.
Brynn Chute wins club 'A' Grade Fairest and best award for fourth year in a row.
Peter Cutler, Greg Chatfield and Andrew Bockman selected in State team.
Greg St Quentin, Greg Higham and Trevor Harris become life members. | President: G. St Quintin
| ''A' Coach: B. Quick
'A' Colts: S. Lunn
'F' Grade: J. Hobbs |
|
