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2016 Hall of Fame
&
Presentation Dinner
Saturday 30th July 2016
TONIGHT WE PAY TRIBUTE TO:
2016
South Bunbury Football Club
Hall of Fame Inductees
Ron Buswell
Bruce Crabb
Ronald Davies
John Depiazzi
Robert Farquhar
Syd Jackson
Peter Old
Clarence Parker
Iver Robertson
John Scott
Wayne WattersonPROGRAMME
• Canapés and drinks on arrival
• Guests move into the Sav Davies Lounge
• Introduction by Master of Ceremonies - Tom Bottrell
• Welcome to Country
• Advance Australia Fair
• Welcome Address - Les Holmes S.B.F.C President
• Recognition and Presentation to past S.B.F.C winners
of the BFA ‘Most Popular Girl’ Competition
Main Course
• Recognition and Presentation to S.B.F.C Hall of Fame
Inductees
• Recognition and Presentation to S.B.F.C Club Legends
Dessert
• FellowshipMENU
Canapés on Arrival
Pumpkin & Goat’s Cheese Tartlets with Beetroot Jam
Lamb Kofta Sticks with Mint Yoghurt Dressing
Char Sui Pork Spring Rolls
Chicken & Fetta Filo Puffs
Main Course
Alternate Drop
Slow Roasted Lamb Rump
with Garlic & Herb Mash, Greens, Port Jus
or
Grilled Chicken Breast
with Creamy Prosciutto Stuffing
Potato Dauphinoise, Greens, Creamy Veloute
Dessert
A selection of sweets & cheeseboardPRESIDENT’S WELCOME
It is my great honour to welcome you to the completing paperwork, it has been a gigantic
South Bunbury Football Club’s inaugural undertaking by the Hall of Fame selection
Hall of Fame induction. committee and they should be congratulated
on the excellent job that has been completed.
As most of you know, South Bunbury Football
Club played its first game in 1897 and since It is envisaged that there will be another
then, many famous men and women have induction into the Hall of Fame in another
played their part in making this club the two years, and a further induction five years
success story that has evolved today. later.
The Hall of Fame will recognise and pay In a year when we aim for our forty fifth
tribute to some of these great contributors league premiership, I thank you for your
who have had a significant impact on this attendance here tonight and invite you all to
club and beyond. All have contributed enjoy our fellowship and hospitality, while
substantially to South Bunbury Football Club we acknowledge the achievements of some
and some have gone on to achieve success at very special people who have made a major
higher levels; having learnt their trade at our contribution to this great club, and to football
famous club. in general.
To select the very best of the many thousands Enjoy the evening,
of players, coaches and administrators who
have worn the famous red and white, coached
Les Holmes
and instilled that South Bunbury Tiger spirit
into their charges, or toiled for countless President
hours raising funds, recruiting players and South Bunbury Football Club2016 Inductees
In 1949, he played 3 games for Swan Districts,
polling 3 Sandover Medal votes in the first 2
games and 2 votes in the 3rd game, earning 8
votes out of a possible 9 votes.
In 1950, Ron played in the Bunbury
Association’s Combined Side against South
Melbourne and won the Player of the Match
award.
After retiring from playing, Ron still continued
his involvement with the club. He coached the
U18 side for a short period of time, was on the
Committee of Management for 3 years and
was a member of the Popular Girl Committee
RON BUSWELL for Dawn Loton - nee Dillon.
“Ronnie” Buswell was born in Bunbury on In 1962, Ron Buswell was honoured with Life
the 23rd January, 1924. He attended Bunbury Membership to SBFC. Ron is referred to by
Primary School and Bunbury Senior High Alan Carter, in his book “The South Saga”
School. as “perhaps the best rover to don a South
Bunbury guernsey”.
Ron had a remarkable career in several
sports: football, boxing, cycling, trotting, surf Ron’s daughter reports that his most
life saving, voluntary fire brigade and soap memorable moment at the SBFC was winning
box derby car racing. the 1953 Club Fairest & Best Award and being
a member of the winning Premiership Teams.
Ron began his football career in 1939, playing
with the Police Boys Club. His League career Ron Buswell had notable success in sports
began in 1946, retiring in 1962. other than football:
In all, he played a total of 301 League games, • He won several boxing titles, including
including 15 Carnival and Legacy games. Ron 2 Championship Belts. He retired from
captained the club in 1954 and 1960 and was boxing with both titles, owing to the fact
the SBFC League Fairest & Best in 1953. that he could not get any opponents in his
He played in 13 Grand Finals and was a weight division to challenge him.
member of the winning side 9 times. • He was Soap Box Derby State Champion
He also coached the League team in 1960 at 14 years of age. He successfully
and was selected in the SBFC Team of the defended his State Title on 7 consecutive
Century. On the field, Ron was noted for occasions.
assisting and protecting young players. • He was heavily involved in trotting
training and driving during his football
Throughout his football career, Ron only playing days. After retiring from football
played for 1 club; South Bunbury. He had offers playing, he took up driving and training
to play for WAFL clubs and South Melbourne trotters “full time”. He trained and drove
(VFL), but these offers were declined. many trotters which won in Perth.Bruce played in 4 winning Premiership Teams,
captaining the winning sides in 1980 and 1981.
Bruce retired as a player at the end of the
1982 season.
Bruce is clearly recognised as one of the best
rovers to ever don the red and white South
Bunbury jumper. He was selected to be a
member of the SBFC Team of the Century.
For his services to the South Bunbury Football
BRUCE CRABB Club, Bruce was made a Life Member in 1982.
Bruce was born in Bunbury on the15th March, Bruce continued his football involvement after
1952. He attended South Bunbury Primary retirement through being the Junior Skills
School and Newton Moore Senior High Coach for SBFC from 1983 through to 1990
School. After finishing high school, Bruce and coaching Marist U10s and U12s.
completed an appenticeship as an instrument
fitter. After retiring from football, Bruce spent much
of his time following the sporting careers of
Bruce began his junior football with the Hay his sons, Jaxon (a talented footballer who
Nippers in 1963. His junior career with South played for the West Coast Eagles and won
Bunbury began with U12s. From U12s he the 2005 Sandover Medal) and Jaymon (a
progressed through U14s and U16s. professional tennis player who has coached
Lleyton Hewitt).
Bruce had a distinguished career as a League
footballer for South Bunbury. He played a total Bruce thoroughly enjoyed his playing time
of 252 League games; kicking a total of 333 with South Bunbury and still regularly has
goals. positive flashbacks about “the good old days”
In addition, Bruce represented the SWFL in with the club.
Country Carnivals, Legacy games, and Inter
Association Fixtures for a total of 21 games. Bruce tells the story that as captain of the
1980 Grand Final Team he played the song
Bruce was League Captain in 1977, 1978, “MacArthur’s Park” to inspire the boys.
1980 and 1981. He states that you have to listen to the
He won the League Teams Fairest & Best 3 lyrics to understand why. The team won the
times, in 1970, 1974 and 1975, and was also Premiership by 91 points and Bruce, to this
Runner-up Fairest & Best on 3 other occasions. day, still believes the song contributed to the
He was the club’s leading goal kicker in 1976, win. During the celebrations, almost every
1977 and 1981. player asked “What the hell did we listen to
that for?”.“Sav” was President of SBFC in 1949, 1951
through to 1954, and Club Secretary in 1938,
and 1961 through to 1963.
In 1976, he was an inaugural Club Director
and in the same year became SBFC Trustee.
“Sav” was honoured with Life Membership
of SBFC in 1947.
RONALD DAVIES
In addition to being the SBFC Delegate to
Ronald “Sav” Davies was born on the 27th the B.F.A and the SWFL, “Sav” continued
April, 1915, in Bunbury. his involvement at Association level through
He attended South Bunbury Primary School being a member of the Legacy Game
and Bunbury Senior High School. Committee for 12 years and an Association
Delegate for many years.
“Sav” started his Junior career with SBFC in
1929, at the age of 14 years. He was made a Life Member of the SWFL
in 1966 and assisted the Association by
“Sav” was associated with the club for helping out with organisational aspects of
46 years as a player, junior coach and the Hayward Medal.
administrator.
On October 23rd, 1975, Ronald “Sav” Davies
He began his League career with South was guest of honour at the opening of the
Bunbury in 1932 and played through to 1946 new extensions to the SBFC clubrooms.
when he received a career ending knee injury. Amid scenes of enthusiastic applause and
In 1948, he coached South Bunbury Juniors emotional displays, the newly completed
to an undefeated premiership. extension was named the ‘R.E. “Sav” Davies
Lounge’. This was a fitting tribute to a man
As an administrator, “Sav” Davies was highly who had accomplished so much for the club,
valued and respected, both at Club and both as a player and as an administrative
Association levels. Between 1932 and 1947, official.
he served for 15 consecutive years on the
SBFC Committee of Management, mainly as “Sav” Davies was also made a Life Member
the Vice President and the SBFC Delegate to of the South Bunbury Cricket Club and the
the Association. Torch Bearers of Legacy.
He continued his role as Delegate to the
Association through to 1972. In 1949, he received the Volunteer Fire
Brigade’s Long Service Award.JOHN DEPIAZZI
John was born in Bunbury on the 25th 1969. In 1972 he was voted Fairest & Best in
February, 1937. John completed all of his the SWFL Country Carnival Grand Final win.
education in Bunbury and had a successful He coached the SWFL Country Carnival side
junior career with the South Bunbury Football in 1982.
Club. He was affectionately known as “Dupa”.
John was selected in the SBFC Team of the
“Dupa” had a very distinguished playing Century.
career for the SBFC which began in 1956
and concluded in 1973; playing a total of 206 John had 2 years away from the SBFC.
League games. In all, he played in 5 winning In 1964 he played in the South Australian
League Premierships. In 1972 “Dupa” was National Football League and in 1970 he
both Captain and Coach of the South Bunbury was Captain and Coach of the Donnybrook
League Team. John Depiazzi’s success at Football Club.
South Bunbury included 2 League Team
Fairest & Best Awards, 1963 and 1967, as well John served on the SBFC Gymnasium
as League Team Coach for 5 seasons, initially Committee in 1988 and in 1989 he joined the
in 1972 and again taking up the position from club’s Board of Management.
1980 through to 1983. This included being
SWFL Premiership Coach in 1980 and 1981. “Dupa” was awarded Life Membership for his
John coached the South Bunbury Reserves outstanding service to the SBFC in 1977.
Team for 5 seasons in 1968, 1969 and 1976
through to 1978. The club’s gymnasium is named in his honour.
He was a Team Selector for 10 seasons. “Dupa” is clearly recognised as one of the
best defensive players to have played in the
John had a very successful career playing with SWFL.
the SWFL in several Country Carnivals and
captaining the SWFL Country Carnival side inBob was the first player to win two Hayward
medals, being the SWFL Fairest & Best player
in 1955 and 1959. He was also the winner
of other Association Awards including the
Bunbury Press Award (1955) and the Sunday
ROBERT FARQUHAR Times Award (1959).
In addition to winning two Hayward medals,
Robert “Bob” Farquhar was born in Bunbury Bob was runner up in the medal count on
on the 25th January, 1927. three occasions.
Bob attended South Bunbury Primary School,
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School (Mullewa), Bob played for West Perth in the WAFL, where
Mullewa District High School, and Bunbury it was reported that he rucked competitively
Senior High School. against the best ruckmen in the WAFL.
Bob was employed as a fitter and turner before Bob coached SBFC Juniors for over a decade.
becoming South West Manager of MLC. Craig Cahill, a former SBFC President stated
“Bob Farquhar kept his ties with football after
Bob played his junior football with Police Boys retiring from SBFC League. Bob was my first
before playing his first league game for South U10’s coach and he put his heart and soul into it”.
Bunbury in 1946. Bob never played a reserves
game, and never missed a league game The story behind the nickname “Hungry Bob”
through injury. He also had the distinction of is worth mentioning. Bob chewed gum when
playing in every Carnival and Association side he played football and when he went up for a
selected during his 14 year playing career. Bob high mark, a spectator in the crowd yelled out
played over 230 games for South Bunbury. “Hungry Bob!” If he didn’t mark the ball, he’d
swallow the gum.
Bob had a very distinguished playing career
with South Bunbury from 1946 to 1959. In an article in 1959, the South Western
During this time Bob played in 13 Premierships Times referred to Bob as a clean player, and a
for SBFC, with SBFC being Premiers 9 times, gentleman of football.
and runners-up 4 times. “One of the best footballers ever seen in this area
He was Captain of the winning 1957 and a gentleman on and off the field. Farquhar,
Premiership side and was also selected in the who is 6ft tall and weighs more than 14st, is
SBFC Team of the Century. known as the South West League’s “gentleman of
football”.East Perth, kicked 78 goals and was the club’s
Runner-up Fairest and Best in 1964 and 1965.
He was named in East Perth’s “Team of the
Century 1945-2005” and represented WA
against SA in 1967. In 1963, Syd tied for the
WAFL Sandover Medal, but was ineligible due to
suspension.
Syd Jackson signed with Carlton in time for the
1968 season, but his playing career with Carlton
was delayed by 12 months because the WANFL
Clearance Board refused to endorse the move.
Syd went on to play 8 seasons from 1969 through
to 1976 - with the Carlton side, notching up a
total of 136 games and kicking 165 goals. During
SYD JACKSON his time with Carlton, Syd played in 2 winning
Premiership Teams - 1970 and 1972.
Sydney Jackson was born in Leonora on the 1st He contributed well in both Premiership wins.
July, 1944. His primary school days were spent In 1969 he was awarded Best Carlton First Year
at Roelands Mission before attending Bunbury Player, in 1974 he was Runner-up Club Fairest &
Senior High School. Best and in 1975 awarded Best Clubman.
In 2006, Syd was inducted into the Carlton FC
Syd played junior football for South Bunbury Hall of Fame.
U18s as a 16 year old and made his League debut
for South Bunbury in 1961. By the age of 18, Syd Syd finished his playing career with Glenelg in the
had won 2 Hayward Medals as the best player in SANFL in 1977. He played 13 games for them.
the SWFL for 1961 and 1962. In 1961, he also
won the SBFC Fairest & Best Award. Time did not diminish Syd’s standing within the
game. In 2015, Carlton launched the Syd Jackson
In an interview when he was inducted into the Scholarship, which aims to accelerate economic
WA Football Hall of Fame (July 2015) Syd is freedom, employment and wellbeing for young
quoted; “The greatest possible influence in my early indigneous Australians. Each year the recipient
life was Dr Ern Manea, the then President of the of the scholarship will benefit from mentoring
South Bunbury Football Club and three time mayor sessions with Syd, current Carlton players and
of Bunbury. He took me into his home and treated me other Outback Academy mentors.
like a son. He also did much to mould and promote
my football career.” Syd also played a major role in planning and
delivering Carlton FCs first ever Reconciliation
Syd was selected in the SWFL Team of 50 Years, Plan.
and SBFC Team of the Century.
Steered to East Perth in 1963, Syd Jackson In 2005, Syd was named in the AFL Indigenous
became an overnight sensation. Playing in the Team of the Century.
centre, his uncanny ball handling skills and
brilliant kicking with both feet attracted much In June 2016, Syd Jackson was named in the AFL
favourable comment. Syd played 104 games for Indigenous Hall of Fame.Throughout his career with South Bunbury,
PETER OLD he has given a great amount of time in “off
field roles” that includes Assistant Coach of
Peter was born in Streaky Bay (SA) on the 2nd South Bunbury Junior Teams (1994 to 2002)
July, 1959. On arriving in WA, he attended and a variety of mentoring roles throughout
Rangeway Primary School in Geraldton. His the SBFC Football Department (2002 to
secondary schooling was at Bunbury Senior 2014).
High School.
At Association level, Peter also had a
Peter’s junior football career began at West very decorated career winning the SWFL
Whyalla (SA) U10s. Next was Brigades U12s Hayward Medal and Pike Medal in 1984,
(Geraldton) followed by South Bunbury U14s being selected in the SWFL Team of 50
to Colts and then to Swan Districts Colts. Years (1957 - 2007) and being selected in the
WA Country Week All Stars Team (2014).
In 1976, he began his League career with In 2015, he was an inaugural inductee into
South Bunbury, being part of the winning SWFL Hall of Fame.
Premiership Team as a young 17 year old.
In all, Peter played a total of 251 league Peter represented the SWFL at 8 Country
games for South Bunbury between 1976 and Carnivals and was selected in the Country
1991. He also played 42 league games for All Stars Team on 5 occasions, captaining the
Swan Districts in 1987 and 1988. team in 1984 and 1985.
At Club level, Peter won 6 Club Fairest & Best Peter’s earliest memory with SBFC was
Awards, played in 6 winning Premiership playing U14s in the wind and rain at Hay
Teams including being Captain and Coach in Park.
1989, was selceted in the SBFC “Team of the
Century” and in 2008 was named as a Club His most memorable experiences at SBFC
Icon. He was League Captain and Coach for revolve around the cameraderie and
3 years. friendships made, and playing in winning
Premiership Teams, particularly the 1976
In 1993, he was made a Life Member of SBFC. Premiership, playing as a 17 year old.CLARENCE PARKER
Clarence Parker was born in Bunbury on the A book on the club’s history, “The South Saga”
13th September, 1907. Clarence was effectively refers to “Miri” as one of the greatest players
known as “Miri”, being derived by SBFC to don a red and white guernsey and that
supporters who dubbed him as a “miracle” his name is still frequently mentioned in this
footballer. regard when football conversations turn to
champions of the past.
Clarence attended Bunbury Central School
and Bunbury Senior High School. At the 60th SBFC Anniversary Celebrations,
members voted “Miri” Parker as the all time
He started his SBFC career playing juniors in greatest player in the first 60 years of the club.
1921 and played his first senior game for South Clarence Parker was honoured with Life
Bunbury on the 6th of July, 1929. Membership to the SBFC in 1946.
“Miri” is remembered as one of the best ever At the conclusion of his playing days, “Miri”
Australian Rules Football Captain & Coach continued to attend the weekly games for the
the game has seen; his record of achievement remainder of his years. It is remembered by
confirms this. Clarence Captained and many, how the present coaches would ask him
Coached South Bunbury from 1930 through to to give them advice on team play and positions.
1940, winning Premierships in 1931 and from He enjoyed going into the rooms at halftime.
1933 through to 1937. He was Captain and
Coach to Runner-up Premiers in 1938, 1939 A snippet from the past tells that one day in
and 1940; a total of 9 Grand Finals in 12 years a game of football, “Miri” and Iver Robertson
as Captain and Coach. were standing on the field when a Railways
Football was suspended during World War II, player ran up to “Miri” and said, “I have just
but he returned to the captain and coach role come out of hospital and I am not feeling well”.
in 1946. “Miri” played a few games for Subiaco, “Miri” replied, “And that is where you’re bloody
but returned to Bunbury due to the sickness of going back to.”
his father.the League Team from 1953 through
to 1956, winning 3 Premierships, and
coached again in 1964 and 1965. Iver
played a total of 16 games for Subiaco;
8 prior to World War II, and 8 games
afterwards. In the 8 games after World War II,
Iver polled 8 Sandover Medal votes.
Iver had a successful career at Association
level, winning the Hayward Medal in 1947
and representing the Bunbury Football
Association in games against Carlton,
Collingwood and Subiaco.
IVER ROBERTSON
Iver was made a Life Member of SBFC in
Iver, affectionately known as “Robbie”, was 1955, which was a fitting recognition for a
born in Bunbury on the 11th of February, club stalwart who not only spent many hours
1920. on the field as a player and coach, but also
He attended Bunbury Primary School and served on the Committee with distinction.
Bunbury Senior High School.
Iver was also a well regarded cricketer, having
Iver’s football career started when he was 14 started up the South Bunbury Cricket Team
years of age with the Bunbury Senior High in 1946 with the assistance of “Sav” Davies.
School team. Practice and training was at the Iver opened the bowling for the Country
old Bunbury Recreational Ground. Eleven Cricket Team at State Country Level.
Robbie recalls how “Miri” Parker used to
come down and watch the boys train at the Iver’s earliest memory of the SBFC was in
“Rec”. “Miri” invited Iver and two of his 1936 as a 16 year old when South Bunbury
mates to come to Souths Oval and join in was playing Railways at the “Rec”. The
their training. Sergeant of Police, Sergeant Sonter, lined up
Iver played Juniors for South Bunbury for with both teams and said “Right you blokes, the
2 years, and in 1936, at the age of 16, was first one who fights, I am gonna put you in jail!”.
selected in the Senior Team; and so began his “Robbie” went to “Miri” Parker and said in
league career with the SBFC. distress, “I don’t want to go to jail”.
“Miri” replied “You’re not going to jail! Get over
Iver played for SBFC from 1936 to 1939, there and stir that player up.”
before joining the Army for World War II.
He played in the Army’s 2nd 11th football side. Iver’s most memorable experiences at the
At the age of 26, in 1946, he rejoined South SBFC were playing with and coaching South
Bunbury and played up until 1953. Bunbury, all the fellowship and great mates
that he met and played with, and being
Iver was Captain and Coach of South associated with such a great club throughout
Bunbury in 1947 and 1948. He coached his time in Bunbury.Association level, John oversaw the process of
getting SBFC readmitted into the Association.
In the same year, he was responsible for getting
SBFC home games to be played at Hands Oval.
Again in 1933, John played a major role in getting
SBFC reaffiliated with the Bunbury Football
Association after the club’s disqualification from
the Association. At the same time, John was
acknowledged for the enthusiastic and positive
role he played in getting interest back into football
in Bunbury.
During World War II, John attended to the
SBFC affairs so that the club was in a position to
recommence after the war had ended.
JOHN SCOTT
John was Chairman of the club’s Selection
John “Scotty” Scott was born in Stratham and Committee for many years. During his 24 years
attended Elgin school. He was also known as as Club President, the SBFC won 11 League
Jack. Premierships (no games were played during 1941
to 1945).
John never played football as a main sport, but
will go down in the Club’s history as the longest During his time, John always said the best
serving main administrator. He served a total of footballer he ever saw was Iver Robertson.
24 years as Club President, from 1918 to 1925 (8
years) and again from 1931 through to 1946 (16 As recognition for his great service to the club,
years). Life Membership was bestowed on Jack C. Scott
at the conclusion of the 1927 season.
John was known as a very fair and innovative
President, who displayed great foresight into 1927 saw a double accolade bestowed to John.
the future of Bunbury football. He promoted He was made a Life Member of the Bunbury
local Bunbury football at Club, Association and Football Association in a well deserved
Regional levels. Presentation Ceremony.
John was very appreciative of, and responsive to John’s daughter reports that “He was a die-hard,
the club’s volunteer workers. one eyed, South Bunbury supporter. While he saw
many wins during his days with the Souths, he never
Football stopped in Bunbury during 1914 to 1917 saw them lose. If they were behind at three quarter
due to World War I. John was President when time he would ‘have to go home to milk the cows!!’
football recommenced on July 13th, 1918, with He proudly said he never saw a loss.”
Bunbury (7.11) defeating South Bunbury (4.7).
John’s duties as President within the club varied
John was Club President when the new hall was tremendously. Many a daughter of the South
built in 1922. Bunbury boys who were away serving their
country during the war were “given away” at their
In 1925 when SBFC disbanded due to issues at wedding by John and he was very proud to do so.He was an Assistant Coach to the league side as
well as an Assistant Coach to the colts side.
From 2000 through to 2013, “Watto” was
the club’s off-season (October to February)
Developement Coach, giving up many hours of
his personal time to coach and mentor young
developing players. To this day, “Watto” still
goes to both junior and senior training sessions
to mentor and carry out specific skills coaching
sessions at the request of club coaches.
In 1999 and 2013, he was awarded the club’s
prestigious Crabb Medal for the SBFC Clubman
of the Year.
WAYNE WATTERSON Wayne also had a very successful career
representing the SWFL on 12 occasions and in
Born in Bunbury on the 26th of July, 1955, Wayne 1986, was selected in the WA Country All Stars
“Watto” Watterson attended Embleton Primary team that played in Adelaide.
School, Scarborough High School and W.A.I.T.
“Watto” was awarded Life Membership of SBFC
He played his junior football with Embleton (up in 2004.
to age 14) and Scarborough (to age 18).
“Watto” played his early senior football in the In 1999, he was recognised with an AFL
country. In 1977, playing for Bruce Rock he won Draftee Development Award for the support
the Eastern Districts Association Fairest & Best and mentoring he provided to Adam Hunter in
Award; the Miller Medal. Adam’s progress to being drafted to the West
In 1978, he played for Busselton, winning the Coast Eagles.
South West Football League Fairest & Best
Award; the Hayward Medal. Wayne’s earliest memory of SBFC was being
recruited by Kevin Erbe during the 1978
Wayne joined South Bunbury Football Club in season with Busselton, and the professionalism
1979, and retired in 1986, notching up a total of and support he received from the club’s
125 games for the Tigers. administration during his early years at SBFC.
During his playing career with SBFC, “Watto” His most memorable club incident was a
was Runner-up Fairest & Best on two occasions. preseason camp at Tone River (Manjimup) when
He played in four winning Grand Finals for South the coach, Gerard McNeill, sent the players off
Bunbury - 1980, 1981, 1984 and 1985. on a 2km run. Unfortunately most of the players
“Watto” was selected in the SBFC “Team of the missed the turn and 5 hours later they were still
Century”. searching for some of the “lost” players.
Once retired as a player, “Watto” continued to It is true what club supporters say:
be heavily involved in the club’s development “Watto” eats, sleeps and drinks SBFC”.
programs.LIFE MEMBERS J Barrett 1908 F Cridland 1926 J Scott 1927 G Pickersgill 1928 A J Buswell 1929 Jim F Milligan 1933 C H Rodwell 1934 William J Beer 1936 George C Beer 1937 Aubrey Delaporte 1939 Clarrie W Parker 1946 Ronald E (Sav) Davies 1947 C J Buswell 1948 Jim A Thompson 1950 Harry G Dean 1951 Sylvester F Buswell 1952 Arthur C Upson 1953 Mrs G W Green 1954 Iver M Robertson 1955 Roy Hancock 1956 K E Hancock 1957 John E Bourke 1958 Mrs E J Scott 1958 Reg S Millar 1959 Sidney G Rodwell 1959 W (Jack) Gibson 1960 Mrs I M Gibson 1960 Fred L Hastie 1961 Dr Ernest C Manea 1961 Ron W Buswell 1962 Sidney W Hislop 1962 Mrs Betty Constantine 1963 Arthur (Snowy) Buswell 1964 Fred G Buswell 1965 Lance P Hislop 1969 William (Bill) Constantine 1970 Neville W Gibson 1971 Sidney Armstrong 1971
Ray V Buswell 1973 Len E Pass 1977 E J (John) Depiazzi 1977 R N C (Neville) Eastman 1978 Alan E Carter 1979 Brian P Cunningham 1980 Michael J Maguire 1980 Robert C Hannah 1981 Jack Hosking 1981 Phil G Jones 1982 Bruce Crabb 1982 Colin F Buswell 1984 Ray Rendell 1985 Barney J McNally 1986 D I (Ian) Cahill 1987 Arthur Buswell 1989 Gary R Wilson 1991 Peter Old 1992 Trevor House 1993 Mrs Gaye A Wilson 1994 Colin Murphy 1996 Barry Rewell (Snr) 1997 Stephen Culph 1998 Rob Crain 1999 Trevor Rose 2001 John Buswell 2001 Darryn Wilson 2003 Wayne Watterson 2004 Craig Cahill 2004 Wayne Mould 2006 Bernie Andrews 2006 Mrs Sandra Cahill 2007 Rodney Steele 2008 Mrs Janice Buswell 2008 Mrs Sue Rose 2009 Graeme McGee 2010 Mark Harris 2012 Andrew Smith 2012 Ralph McColl 2013 Sheree McGee 2014 Max McGee 2014
SOUTH BUNBURY FOOTBALL CLUB -
AFFILIATED WITH BUNBURY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
YEAR PRESIDENT SECRETARY
1897 J W Hackett A J Ewart
1898 W M Brown A F Spencer
1899 W M Brown A F Spencer
1900 W M Brown A F Spencer
1901 W M Brown A F Spencer
1902 C E Spencer M J McInerney
1903 C E Spencer J J Barrett
1904 C E Spencer C Smith
1905 C E Spencer J J Barrett
1906 C E Spencer J J Barrett
1907 C E Spencer J J Barrett
1908 C E Spencer H Stokes
1909 A F Spencer C S Kruger
1910 A F Spencer C S Kruger
1911 J E Hands P Davidson
1912 E Monger P Davidson
1913 E Monger C H Bray
1914 E Monger C H BrayYEAR PRESIDENT SECRETARY 1915 E Monger C H Bray 1916 E Monger C H Bray 1917 E Monger C H Bray 1918 J C Scott C R Sharpe 1919 J C Scott C R Sharpe 1920 J C Scott A J Buswell 1921 J C Scott A J Buswell 1922 J C Scott A J Buswell 1923 J C Scott A J Buswell 1924 J C Scott A J Buswell 1925 J C Scott G Owens 1926 H C Adams G Pickersgill 1927 H C Adams G Pickersgill 1928 H C Adams G Pickersgill 1929 D Higgon G Pickersgill 1930 D Higgon G Pickersgill 1931 J C Scott D Kelly 1932 J C Scott T Taylor 1933 J C Scott C H Rodwell 1934 J C Scott C H Rodwell 1935 J C Scott J Flynn 1936 J C Scott G Beer 1937 J C Scott G Beer 1938 J C Scott R E Davies 1939 J C Scott D Kelly 1940 J C Scott H G Dean 1941 J C Scott H G Dean 1942 J C Scott H G Dean 1943 J C Scott H G Dean 1944 J C Scott H G Dean 1945 J C Scott H G Dean 1946 J C Scott P Murray 1947 G Beer H G Dean 1948 J A Thompson H G Dean 1949 R E Davies H G Dean 1950 A G Upson H G Dean 1951 R E Davies F Hastie 1952 R E Davies F Hastie
SOUTH BUNBURY FOOTBALL CLUB -
AFFILIATED WITH S.W.N.F.L
YEAR PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER
1953 R E Davies F Hastie A G Upson
1954 R E Davies F Hastie A G Upson
1955 J F Milligan A E Carter J E Bourke
1956 J F Milligan AE Carter/ DJ Gibson J E Bourke
1957 J A Thompson A E Carter J E Bourke
1958 W J Gibson A E Carter J E Bourke
1959 W J Gibson A E Carter J E Bourke
1960 N L Payton A E Carter J E Bourke
1961 E C Manea R E Davies J E Bourke
1962 E C Manea R E Davies J E Bourke
1963 A Pickersgill R E Davies R Smith
1964 E C Manea A Pickersgill R Smith
1965 E C Manea A Pickersgill R Smith
1966 B A Buswell S Armstrong R Bashem
1967 R E Davies S Armstrong R Bashem
1968 N W Gibson S Armstrong R Bashem
1969 N W Gibson S Armstrong R N C Eastman
1970 N W Gibson S Armstrong R N C Eastman
1971 L Pass S Armstrong R N C Eastman
1972 L Pass S Armstrong R N C Eastman
1973 L Pass S Armstrong R N C EastmanYEAR PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER 1974 D Peake S Armstrong R N C Eastman 1975 D Peake R Hannah R N C Eastman 1976 P Crabb R Hannah R N C Eastman 1977 P Crabb R Hannah R N C Eastman 1978 B McNally R Hannah R N C Eastman 1979 B McNally R Hannah R N C Eastman 1980 B McNally R Hannah R N C Eastman 1981 B McNally R Hannah R N C Eastman 1982 B McNally R Hannah R N C Eastman 1983 A Buswell R Hannah M Harris 1984 A Buswell R Hannah M Harris 1985 A Buswell R Hannah M Harris 1986 G Mason R Hannah M Harris 1987 G Mason R Hannah M Harris 1988 G Mason R Hannah M Harris 1989 T Rose G Gordon S Culph 1990 T Rose C Buswell K Hough 1991 B Rewell C Buswell K Hough/R Miguel 1992 B Rewell C Buswell D Baskerville 1993 B Rewell A Buswell D Baskerville 1994 B Rewell A Buswell D Baskerville 1995 B Rewell A Buswell I McDonald 1996 B Rewell A Buswell/D Lunt D Baskerville 1997 B Rewell A Buswell I McDonald 1998 A Buswell N Eddy I McDonald 1999 C Cahill N Eddy/M Manea I McDonald 2000 C Cahill S Cahill T Fahey 2001 C Cahill S Cahill T Fahey 2002 C Cahill S Cahill/T Rose T Fahey 2003 B Andrews N Constantine T Fahey 2004 C Cahill G McGee T Fahey 2005 C Cahill G McGee T Fahey 2006 C Cahill G McGee T Fahey 2007 C Cahill G McGee T Fahey 2008 C Cahill G McGee T Fahey 2009 C Cahill G McGee T Fahey 2010 C Cahill G McGee T Fahey 2011 B Buswell G McGee T Fahey 2012 B Buswell G McGee T Fahey 2013 B Buswell G McGee/A Fielder T Fahey 2014 B Buswell L Gleeson/A Fielder T Fahey 2015 J Hayres L Gleeson/L Allen/A Fielder J Holland 2016 Mr L Holmes L Gleeson/Mrs L Holmes R Spaul
LEAGUE LEADERSHIP TEAM YEAR FAIREST/BEST CAPTAIN COACH 1897 M Smith M Smith 1898 T Fry T Fry 1899 T Fry T Fry 1900 - 01 Only SW Association Matches Played South Bunbury the only Bunbury club 1902 S Stevens S Stevens 1903 L Spencer L Spencer 1904 L Spencer L Spencer 1905 J Monkhouse J Monkhouse 1906 L Spencer L Spencer 1907 L Spencer L Spencer 1908 H C Nankervis H C Nankervis 1909 H C Nankervis H C Nankervis 1910 C S Kruger C S Kruger 1911 F Cridland F Cridland 1912 F Cridland F Cridland 1913 F Cridland F Cridland 1914 F Cridland F Cridland 1915 - 17 No competition due to World War I 1918 W Pickersgill W Pickersgill 1919 W Pickersgill W Pickersgill 1920 G Cridland G Cridland 1921 W Pickersgill W Pickersgill
YEAR FAIREST/BEST CAPTAIN COACH 1922 G Cridland G Cridland 1923 G Cridland G Cridland 1924 G Cridland G Cridland 1925 G Cridland G Cridland 1926 A Smart A Smart 1927 G Owen G Owen 1928 G Owen G Owen 1929 D Kelly D Kelly 1930 Clarrie Parker Clarrie Parker 1931 Clarrie Parker Clarrie Parker 1932 Clarrie Parker Clarrie Parker 1933 Clarrie Parker Clarrie Parker 1934 Clarrie Parker Clarrie Parker 1935 Clarrie Parker Clarrie Parker 1936 Clarrie Parker Clarrie Parker 1937 Clarrie Parker Clarrie Parker 1938 Clarrie Parker Clarrie Parker 1939 Clarrie Parker Clarrie Parker 1940 Clarrie Parker Clarrie Parker 1941 – 45 No competition due to World War II 1946 Clarrie Parker Clarrie Parker 1947 T Cornelius T Cornelius Clarrie Parker 1948 P. Jordan Iver Robertson Iver Robertson 1949 Edward Hosking Dick Treasure Shepherd & Ryan 1950 Dick Treasure Dick Treasure J. Anderson 1951 Edward Hosking Edward Hosking Len Ganfield 1952 Ivor Platts Edward Hosking Len Ganfield 1953 Ron W. Buswell Jack Hosking Iver Robertson 1954 Lance Hislop Ron W Buswell Iver Robertson 1955 Brian Buswell Robert Farquhar Iver Robertson 1956 Harry Regan Robert Farquhar Iver Robertson 1957 Edward Hosking William Colgan William Colgan 1958 Max Wolff William Colgan William Colgan 1959 Edward Thompson William Colgan William Colgan 1960 Edward Thompson Ron W Buswell Ron W Buswell 1961 Syd Jackson William Mose William Mose 1962 Ron Mumme Phil Woolhead Phil Woolhead 1963 John Depiazzi Ron Mumme Ron Mumme 1964 Laurie Hastie Neville Gibson Iver Robertson 1965 Allan Prosser Barry Rayment Iver Robertson 1966 Allan Prosser Harry Vidulich Harry Vidulich 1967 John Depiazzi Doug Peake Doug Peake 1968 G. Campbell Doug Peake Doug Peake 1969 David Hollins Phil Farrell Phil Farrell 1970 Bruce Crabb Doug Peake Doug Peake 1971 Michael Brennan Mervyn Kennedy Mervyn Kennedy
YEAR FAIREST/BEST CAPTAIN COACH 1972 Terry House John Depiazzi John Depiazzi 1973 Terry House Terry House Terry House 1974 Bruce Crabb Mervyn Kennedy Mervyn Kennedy 1975 Bruce Crabb Gary Buswell Gary Buswell 1976 Leigh Wright Allan Prosser Doug Peake 1977 Ross Maher Bruce Crabb Doug Peake 1978 Olys Kowal Bruce Crabb Doug Peake 1979 Peter Old Mick Worth Mick Worth 1980 Leigh Wright Bruce Crabb John Depiazzi 1981 Peter Old Bruce Crabb John Depiazzi 1982 Leigh Wright Peter Old John Depiazzi 1983 Peter Upson Leigh Wright John Depiazzi 1984 Peter Old Gerard McNeill Gerard McNeill 1985 Keith Wynne Gerard McNeill Gerard McNeill 1986 Peter Old Peter Hodyl Peter Hodyl 1987 Peter Hodyl Peter Hodyl Peter Hodyl 1988 Craig Watson Peter Hodyl Peter Hodyl 1989 Peter Old Peter Old Peter Old 1990 Peter Old Peter Old Peter Old 1991 Wayne Davis Peter Old Peter Old 1992 Jamie O’Donohue Rodney Steele Kerry Conley 1993 Darren Finlayson Rodney Steele Ray Rendell 1994 Joel Cornelius Rodney Steele Ian Cahill 1995 Todd Wallrodt Todd Wallrodt Ian Cahill 1996 Rodney Steele Todd Wallrodt Des Smith 1997 Mark Cummins Rodney Steele Ray Rendell 1998 Drew Walker Adam Duplex Ray Rendell 1999 Travis. Gowland Adam Duplex Terry House 2000 Darren Finlayson Travis Gowland Terry House 2001 Travis Gowland T Gowland / A. Matson Terry House 2002 Robbie McGregor T. Gowland / A. Matson Stephen Bilcich 2003 John Stephens Travis Gowland Stephen Bilcich 2004 Mark Cummins Mark Cummins Stephen Bilcich 2005 Mark Cummins Mark Cummins Stephen Bilcich 2006 Kaz Black Jared Andrew Darren Rigby 2007 Dylan Harper Mark Docking Darren Rigby 2008 Ryan McKenzie A. Harper / B. Sarsfield Luke Toia 2009 Dylan Harper Dylan Harper Mark Bayliss 2010 Nicholas Kane Dylan Harper Mark Bayliss 2011 Leigh Conway Tim Malseed Mick Grasso 2012 Damon Bull K. Black / M. Giacci Mick Grasso 2013 Damon Bull Matthew Giacci Alan Crane 2014 Brett Robinson Matthew Giacci Alan Crane 2015 Shaun Crane Matthew Giacci Mark Docking 2016 M. Giacci / C. Andrew Mark Docking
LEAGUE PREMIERSHIPS AND
LADDER POSITION
PREMIERSHIP YEARS
1898 1899 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1912 1913 1914
1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1926 1929 1931 1933 1934
1935 1936 1937 1948 1949 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955
1957 1959 1966 1968 1971 1976 1980 1981 1984 1985
1988 1989 1993 2002
PREMIERSHIP RESULTS - FROM 1897 ONWARDS
Premierships 44 Fifth 4 Ninth 3
Runner-up 30 Sixth 3 Tenth 2
Third 12 Seventh 3 No Competition 9
Fourth 6 Eighth 2LEAGUE PLAYER INDIVIDUAL
AWARD WINNERS
HAYWARD MEDALLISTS
Awarded to the player voted as the South West Football League Fairest and Best
League player. Award first presented in 1946.
1947 Iver Robertson 1949 Edward Hosking 1952 Ernie Churchman
1955 Robert Farquhar 1959 Robert Farquhar 1961 Syd Jackson
1962 Syd Jackson 1969 Terry House 1973 Terry House
1974 Mervyn Kennedy 1982 Leigh Wright 1984 Peter Old
2011 Ryan McKenzie
PIKE MEDALLISTS
Awarded to the player voted as the Fairest and Best player in the League Grand
Final. Award first presented in 1956.
1957 Lance Hislop 1959 Ted Thompson 1968 David Hollins
1972 Terry House 1976 Olys Kowal 1980 Leon Baker
1981 Leigh Wright 1984 Peter Old 1985 Gavin Thornton
1988 Craig Watson 1989 Peter Upson 1993 Alex Rattray
2002 Robbie McGregorSWFL LEAGUE FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the player voted by the South Western Times sports writers as the
SWFL League Player of the Year. Award first presented in 1956.
1957 Ted Hosking 1960 Ted Thompson 1973 Terry House
2008 David Lucas 2009 Dylan Harper 2011 Ryan McKenzie
SWFL LEAGUE LEADING GOAL KICKER
Awarded to the league player who kicked the most goals in the home and away
rounds. Award first presented in 1957.
1966 Don Aldersea (59) 1967 Don Aldersea (87) 1972 Syd Simeon (67)
1978 Michael Patrick (60) 1980 Paul Harris (70) 2000 Adam Matson (78)
2003 Stephen Bilcich (61)
SWFL LEAGUE LEADING 19 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER GOAL KICKER
Awarded to the league player 19 years old or younger who has kicked the most
goals in the home and away rounds. Award first presented in 1990.
1998 Adam Hunter (45) 2002 Dylan Harper (33) 2009 Ray Daniels (35)
2013 Fraser Millar (19)
SWFL LEAGUE RISING STAR AWARD
Awarded to the league player considered to be the most outstanding young player
of the year. Award first presented in 1986.
1993 Darren Finlayson 1994 Joel Cornelius2016
Hall of Fame Selection Committee
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Terry OldROAR WITH THE TIGERS Club Song Good old South Bunbury forever, we know how to play the game. Side by side we stick together, for the good old Tigers name. Hear the barrackers a shouting, as we stand up left and right, Oh, the premiership’s a cakewalk, for the good old Red & White! The club was taught the song by Tom McNeil on a trip to Kalgoorlie in 1959 and was first sung when we played the Goldfields Second Eighteen. South Bunbury won 15.12.102 to 8.7.55.
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