Jock Spencer was a dominant player in the North Kensington team of the 1950s and 60s. The award has been awarded annually since the club's inaugural season in the competition in 2019, and Jenna Bruton was the inaugural winner of the award.. Sam Flanders, former Newtown teacher and footballer, died on January 15 from a heart attack while holidaying in Lorne. Evans started his professional career with North Colts in the English Football League. Mark Bickley (South Adelaide, Adelaide) He also played for Victoria in interstate matches, winning the interstate championship in 1926. The subsequent addition of 138 inductees has increased the AFL Hall of Fame to 274. Gary Ayres (Hawthorn)Paul Bagshaw (Sturt) Roy Deller was a great player, and will be remembered fondly by North Melbourne supporters. North Melbourne leading goalkicker: 2020, AFL Rising Star nominee: 2019, Syd Barker Medal: (2015), All-Australian: (2015), Most hitouts in VFL/AFL history. Percy Beames (Melbourne) Dugdale also represented Australia on the Australian Football World Tour, playing in both 1967 and 1968. Born: 9/3/1966Inducted: 2006Elevated to Legend: 2015Playing career: 1983-99, 2002 (St K 1983-94, Syd 1995-99, 2002)Games: 281 (St K 183, Syd 98) Goals: 1360 (St K 898, Syd 462)Player Honours: Brownlow Medal 1987; St K best & fairest 1987, 1991; Syd best & fairest 1995; St K leading goalkicker 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994; Syd leading goalkicker 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999; Coleman Medal 1987, 1991, 1996, 1998; St K Team of the Century; Syd Team of the Century; All Australian 1987, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1998; Victoria (5 games, 19 goals). Sel Murray was a dominant player in the 1940s, kicking 50 goals in 13 games for Richmond in 1945 and then scoring 6 goals in 9 games for North Melbourne in 1948. Player honours: Sandover Medal 1956, 1957, 1960; 2nd in Brownlow Medal 1963 (equal); Geel best and fairest 1963, 1964; Geel premiership 1963; EP best and fairest 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961; EP premierships 1956, 1958, 1959; WP best and fairest 1969; WP premierships 1969, 1971 (captain-coach); All-Australian 1956, 1958, 1961 He played his entire career with North Melbourne, winning the VFA premiership in 1923, 1924 and 1925. Greig was inducted into the North Melbourne Hall of Fame in 2006. O'Brien retired from football at the age of 34, and later served as the head coach of the Melbourne Football Club between 1971 and 1975. Larkey is known for his powerful kicking game and is a strong contender for the Coleman Medal in the AFL. Wade started his career with Horsham in the WFL in 1961 and was a mainstay of the team for the next two seasons. 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1986., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 2001. Lockett was first inducted back in 2006 when he famously drove down to Melbourne from his country New South Wales home, accepted his award then made the return trip the same night. Dugdale played for North Melbourne from 1957 to 1970 and was an important player in the club's history. Allen Aylett was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He played for North Melbourne for over 15 years, during which time he was a consistent goal scorer. Field Medal, was awarded for the second division. Bryan Sheehan (VFL/AFL), Bruce Andrew (Collingwood, ANFC) He is a hard worker who puts in a lot of effort on the field and is always looking to improve his game. Kayne Turner is a promising young player who has been playing for the Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup. Jack Elder (VFL) Lindsay Thomas was born in Taree, Australia in 1988. Cameron Zurhaar is expected to continue playing football at a high level for many years to come. Coaching record: Fitzroy 1936 (18 games, 2 wins, 16 losses), Born: 22/9/43 Wayne Carey is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne and Adelaide in the AFL. He is a valuable member of the North Melbourne team and is sure to become a household name in the future. PROVIDING LIFE SAVINGS SOLUTIONS SINCE 2009. The current voting system for the J. J. Liston Trophy is the same as for the Australian Football League's Brownlow Medal. O'Brien was a member of the North Melbourne side that won the 1949 premiership. Elevated to Legend: 2007 Cameron Zurhaar is a talented forward/midfielder who has excelled at North Melbourne. He is a very good role model for young football players and is sure to be a major player in the Australian football scene in the future. The first award for the Association best and fairest player was the Woodham Cup, named after North Melbourne committeeman Alf Woodham, which was first awarded in 1923. Pagan was also an All-Australian coach in 1999. AFL Premiership coach: 1996, 1999, All-Australian Team coach: 1999, North Melbourne Team of the Century: coach. Davies-Uniacke is a versatile player who is able to play both in the midfield and on the backline. John Rantall (S.Melb., N.Melb., Fitzroy) David Dench (North Melbourne) Darren Jarman (Nth Adel, Hawthorn, Adelaide) Elevated to Legend: 1996 Cable joined North Melbourne as their coach in 1981, and coached them for four seasons before retiring in 1984. In 1996, the VFL/AFL celebrated the Centenary year of theAustralian Football League. Carter also represented Victoria on 15 occasions. Jack Oatey (Norwood, West Adelaide, Sturt) He has lived in Oakleigh for over 30 years and is currently the coach of the Oakleigh Chargers Football Club. He coached North Melbourne's reserves side between 1975 and 1978 and was appointed head coach of the club's first-grade side in 1979. Jock Spencer was a strong, imposing player with a powerful kicking game. He denies all allegations and is not facing criminal. Ron Clegg (South Melbourne) From 1933 until 1939, both the Recorder Cup and the V.F.A. He has also played for Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup. He is also a well-known figure in Australian football history, and is often cited as an example of the power and athleticism of Australian footballers in the 1920s. He made his debut in round 18 of the 2017 season. Deller died in 1988, at the age of 75. The club is also renowned for its strong female presence, having fielded a team in the AFL Womens competition since 2017. He was traded to Hawthorn in 1964 and helped them to consecutive premierships in 1965 and 1966. Albert Chadwick (Melbourne, Hawthorn) He was a member of the Western Australia team that played in the 1974 and 1975 Australian Championships. He is also a member of the Australian Football League Hall of Fame. Dwyer is remembered as one of the greatest defenders in Australian football history. Roy Deller was a talented footscray player in the late 1930s. Player honours: 3rd in Brownlow Medal 1959 (equal); club best and fairest 1954, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1961; club leading goalkicker 1961, 1962, 1964 (equal) 1968; captain 1957-1966, 1969-1971; All-Australian 1956, 1958, 1961 O'Brien also represented Victoria at interstate football, playing in four consecutive Grand Finals from 1947 to 1951. Playing career: 1953-1969 (Melb 1953-1964, Carl 1965-1969) Henry 'Ivor' Crapp (VFA, VFL, WAFL) Jack Regan (Collingwood) Games: 290 Goals: 496 There is some debate about whether or not football cleats should be worn when playing rugby. Barry Davis (Essendon, North Melbourne) Died: 29/07/1973 Dwyer was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2003. Roy Deller was a key player in North Melbourne's premiership-winning teams of 1936 and 1944. Jack McMurray, Sr. (VFA, VFL, NTFA) He played for North Melbourne Colts in the VFL between 1955 and 1970. Johnny Leonard (South Melbourne, West Perth, Claremont) He was a member of the club's premiership side in 1957 and was named captain of the side in 1966. It is designed to make the game more random and therefore more exciting for the spectators. Spencer was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1992. He denies all allegations and is not facing criminal charges. Spencer died in 2003 at the age of 74 after a long illness. He retired from the AFL in 1967 and later had a successful career in law. Mantello later went on to play for Carlton and Melbourne in the 1970s and 1980s, amassing more than 200 goals during his career. He is a highly-rated prospect and is sure to be a star in the future. Lazzaro is a hardworking player who is always looking to improve his game. He has played for North Melbourne and West Coburg, amassing 275 goals in 275 games. Medal if they were tied on total number of votes. Archer is a seven-time All-Australian selection. Coaching record: Footscray 1980-1982 (53 games, 8 wins, 45 losses), Born: 19/2/1946 Born: 9/3/1966Inducted: 2006Elevated to Legend: 2015Playing career: 1983-99, 2002 (St K 1983-94, Syd 1995-99, 2002)Games:281 (St K 183, Syd 98) Goals: 1360 (St K 898, Syd 462)Player Honours: Brownlow Medal 1987; St K best & fairest 1987, 1991; Syd best & fairest 1995; St K leading goalkicker 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994; Syd leading goalkicker 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999; Coleman Medal 1987, 1991, 1996, 1998; St K Team of the Century; Syd Team of the Century; All Australian 1987, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1998; Victoria (5 games, 19 goals). Born: 29/9/1938 Born: 21/11/1915 display:none; Coaching record: North Melbourne 1981 (16 games, 6 wins, 10 losses), Woodville1983-1987 (91 games, 29 wins, 62 losses), Geelong1989-1994 (145 games, 89 wins, 56 losses), Adelaide (74 games, 41 wins, 33 losses, premierships 1997, 1998), St Kilda (15 games, 3 wins, 12 losses), Born: 5/7/1911 Died: 17/8/1995 Percy Bentley (Richmond) Games: 332 Goals: 915 NFT Minting - Mint BeanCoinFT 4 free! 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1935. The 79-year-old is being sued for damages in the District Court of Western Australia and is set to face a civil trial beginning this week. The trial before Judge Herron is due to begin on Wednesday. Jack 'Dinny' Reedman (S.Adl, N.Adl, W.Adl) Thomas has been nominated for the 2019 AFL Rising Star award. Arthur Olliver (Footscray) In the AFL Women's (AFLW), the North Melbourne best and fairest award is awarded to the best and fairest player at the North Melbourne Football Club during the home-and-away season. Evans returned to England in 1987 and played for Crewe Alexandra for two seasons. In the fall of 1979, the first Hitchhiker book was published in England, called The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Born: 20/6/1915 | He joins the likes of Ron Barassi, John Coleman, Alex Jesaulenko, Jock McHale and Jack Dyer in the exclusive club. Elevated to Legend: 1996 Barry Cheatley was born in 1939 in the town of Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Evans played for Royal Antwerp for six seasons. He passed away in 2004 at the age of 80. Barker Sr. is remembered for his strong marking and tough play on the ground. David Christy (Melb, Frem, Imperials, E.Fre) Archer is now a radio analyst for the Melbourne Football Club. Cameron Zurhaar is a natural leader on and off the field and is a popular member of the North Melbourne team. His death was announced just two days after North Melbourne's victory in the 1988 Grand Final. Schimmelbusch is married with three children. He is a very fast player and is very strong in the air. O'Brien was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1986. Barry Cable played 188 games for Perth Football Club from 1972 to 1978, scoring 148 goals. Bob Scott (VFL) He played for North Melbourne from 1925 to 1927, and was a member of their premiership side in 1925. Ray Scott (WANFL) Inducted: 1996 Elevated to Legend: 2006 Advertisement Mantello retired from playing football in the 1980s but continued to serve the club in a variety of roles until his death in 2021. AFL Rising Star: 2018, 2x 22under22 team: (2018, 2021). Averaging 26 disposals and five clearances per game, Simpkin claimed the Syd Barker Medal from Luke Davies-Uniacke, Bailey Scott, Todd Goldstein and Luke McDonald. Dwyer was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1992. Cameron Zurhaar is a popular member of the North Melbourne team and is sure to be a crowd favorite for many years to come. Mantello is currently the assistant coach of the Melbourne Football Club. He retired at the end of the 1987 season. Elevated to Legend: 1996 Matthew Lloyd (Essendon) Greig is currently a football commentator and media personality. denotes the award was won retrospectively. Brady was also a strong defender and was recognised as one of the best backmen of his era. Coaching record: Richmond 1988-1991 (88 games, 27 wins, 61 losses). Harry Collier (Collingwood) A player is ineligible to win the award if he is suspended for a reportable offence during the season. Tom McArthur (QAFL) 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1955., 2 State and international statistics correct as of 1951., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 1955. color: #000; Stephen Kernahan (Glenelg, Carlton) Curtis played for the Western Jets in the Victorian Football League (VFL) from 2017-2021. Curtis was drafted by the North Melbourne Football Club in the 2021 national draft. Elevated to Legend: 2010 Gavin Brown (Collingwood) After his playing career ended, Spencer worked in the media for a number of years. He has also been a part of the Australian national team, playing at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Wilfred 'Chicken' Smallhorn (Fitzroy) He was originally from Moe in Victoria, and made his debut for the club in Round 18, 1961, against St Kilda at Junction Oval. 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