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The Southport Australian Rules Football Club has always had a tradition of awarding Honorary Life Membership to people who have given long and conspicuous service to the Club and so far 23 people have qualified for this.
In recent years, the Board of Directors introduced an award of Playing Life Membership, which had strict criteria, requiring 10 years of playing service and 150 senior games. So far 6 players have received this honour.
Despite this, the Board of Directors felt that there were many people who did not get recognised in either of these categories who had given outstanding service to the Club, particularly in the area of playing and coaching. Hence the concept of the Hall of Fame.
There were no strict criteria for the Hall of Fame, but at this stage it has been limited to playing and coaching performances or a combination of both.
The following were the initial inductees of the Hall of Fame announced on June 23, 2000.
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Davey Burns
Played between 1961-1981
A pioneer Player of SAFC
Best & Fairest 1964, 1968 and 1969
Premiership Captain & Coach
Games Record Holder 230+ games |
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Bob Webb
Played between 1975 - 1981 (98 games)
Captain Coach 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978
Coach 1981
Tough as teak centreman
Premiership playing Coach 1975, 1976 and 1977
Originally hailedfrom Tasmania |
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Bill Ryan
Played between 1975 - 1981 (120 games)
Had a distinguished career at Geelong in
the then VFL. A super talented big man
who was a magnificent mark. A man
mountain on the ground rarely outmarked
Best & Fairest 1979
Premiership Coach 1980 |
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Grant Jones
Played between 1972-1982 (93S & 97R)
Premiership Player 1975, 1976, 1979 and 1980
Super clubman who always put the team
first. Never say die attitude who inspired
others. |
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Ken Clark
Played between 1977-1984 (125 games)
Premiership Player 1977, 1979 and 1980
Freakish left foot kick who could kick
goals from anywhere. Dangerous
half forward flanker who played the
small Owen park oval well. Represented
Gold Coast V PNG more than once. |
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Barry Rudd
Played between 1972-1987 (71S & 29R)
Coach Reserves 11 seasons with 7 Flags
Senior Coach 1972
Tough straight at it player who devoted
many seasons as a coach after his
playing days were over. |
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Milton Davis
Played between 1976-1993 (69S & 120R)
Played over 200 club games.
Consumate clubman who played his
role week in week. Held in high regard
by committee,coaches & playing group. |
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Zane Taylor
225 games Southport Magpies and Sharks inclusive.
Ten time premiership player at Sharks/Magpies, Joe Grant Medalist, Club Captain, Club Best & Fairest, Grogan Medalist, State Game record holder of 26 games.
Inaugural team member of 25 Years of 25 Greats 1983 - 2008 |
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Sel Short
Played between 1978-1986 (143 games)
Premiership Player 1979, 1980 and 1983
Regular State Representative.
Arguably one of the fittest guys every
season who got the big jobs week in
week out. Played above his size a great
mark and team man. |
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Gavan McGuane
Played between 1980-1991 (140 games)
Best & Fairest 1980, 1981 and 1982
Premiership Player 1980, 1983, 1985 and 1987
Premiership Coach 1989 and 1990
Inspirational leader of the club through the
80's and then went on to successful coach
the club. Midfield Dynamo. |
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Peter Guy
Played between 1983-1989 (88 games)
Best & Fairest 1983 and 1984
Premiership Player 1983, 1985 and 1989
Regular State Representative.
Hailed from Mordiallic in the VFL via
Coolangatta. Superb tap ruckman who
was a super mark and kick. |
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Craig Crowley
Played between 1983-1993 (190 games)
Best & Fairest 1988, 89,
Premiership Player 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1992
State Representative 12 times
Senior Premiership Coach 2006 and 2008.
Agressive half back flanker who was a super skillful
kick both sides of his body. |
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Brett Thompson
Played between 1984-1998 (68 games)
Premiership Player 1985 and 1987
Coached over 200 games with 6 Flags
Full forward who was a great lead mark
and kick for goal. Kicked 6 straight in
the 1985 premiership which the club
won by less than a goal. |
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Jason Cotter
Played between 1983-2000 (188 games)
Played 6 Premierships
Coached 3 Premierships 1998, 1999 and 2000
Best & Fairest 1985 and 1990
Regular State Representative & State Captain
Has coached QLD State open side 2007,8,9 |
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Norm Dare
Coach 1982-1988,2004-2005
8 Grand Finals with 4 Flags(1983,1985,1987 & 2005)
Coached the Victorious QLD State Sides 1983,1984
Also coached QLD state of side in 1991 to victory
against Victoria B state side.
Life member |
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David Bain
Played between 1995-2000 (110 games)
Best & Fairest 1995
Premiership Captain 4 times
Grogan Medalist 2 times
Outsatnding playing career with sharks
after playing for Brisbane & Fitzroy in
the AFL as well as a sandover medalist
in the WAFL. |
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Ken Best
Played through the early years and was a key figure Coach in 1967 and Premiership player.
Ken was successful in being listed by Collingwood,
but AFC Development State ruling at time barred his clearance.
Along with Davey Burns one of the pioneer players of the
SAFC. |
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Marcus Ashcroft
Played 318 games for Bears/Lions
Triple AFL Premiership player.
Started senior career at Southport prior to being listed by Bears.
Local Surfers Paradise junior who went on to show what
ability combined with dedication and hard work can achieve.
Along with Matty Kennedy a pioneer role model to Gold Coast
up and coming juniors. |
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Matthew Kennedy
Premiership player 1989
180 AFL games for Bears/Lions.
Power Backman who got the big jobs at AFL level.
Ironically played forward in 1989 premiership
only to go on to be a power backman at AFL level.
A super trainer who left no stone unturned.
A role model for juniors in years to come |
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Steven Lawrence
Played for Southport Sharks Juniors and Seniors and went on
to play 126 games for Bears/Lions and St Kilda.
Like his father Barry who played for St Klda a super
determined never say die player who won respect through
his unwavering commitment to the team and single minded
work ethic. Never took a backward step. |
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Nick Riewoldt
Premiership player at Southport in 2000 who became first Queenslander to be number one draft pick.
Has currently played 182 games for St Kilda, Club Captain and
5 times Best & Fairest.
The Rolls Royce of QLD Football who is the one and only number
one draft pick to date out of QLD. Along with Clint Watts helped
turn the 2000 Southport premiersip with 3 goals after half time. |
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Campbell Black
Versatile utility and later defender.
Club Junior, played 124 senior games including 1999 and 2000 premierships.
Played 2 Qld and 3 Tasmania Rep games
Listed BB player 1991 and 1992
Left Footer who loved a goal and read the game wonderfully
well. Big occassion player. |
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Robbie Jones
Southport Sharks Junior.
A rover, played 88 games and who played in Premierships in 1989, 1990 and 1992.
State Representative player.
Super skilfull left foot rover who would deliver ball into forward
line with precision. Represented QLD at state level. |
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Shaun Ballans
Mid fielder.
Came to Southport from Lara and was a Member of 1997, 1998, 1999 Premiership teams.
Represented Queensland and won Joe grant Medal 1999.
Club Best and Fairest in 1998 and 1999
Rarely beaten knocked up winning the hard ball time and time
again. |
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Dean Bowtell
Flanker and defender.
Southport Sharks Junior.
Played 160 senior games including 1990 1997, 1998 and 1999 premierships. Played State Football for QLD and was on Bears list. Also played Senior football for West Adelaide in SANFL.
Got the big jobs in the big games down back rarely failed.
Playing Life member of Southport and current CEO |
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Mark Bradley
CHB Ex Collingwood supp list player who came to Southport in 1999.
Played in 1999 and 2000 Premierships
Best & Fairest 2000 and 2001.
Qld state rep who continued his career with distinction at South Adelaide. Super grab and physically powerful who also would
go in the ruck and change the game. |
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Sean Coughlan
Played CHF Played 116 games.
Played in 4 premierships from 1997-2000
Club Captain and QLD Representative player.
Super CHF who constantly straighten the
teams ball movement with his well timed
leading. |
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Troy Crossley
Ruckman/defender.
Played 95 games.
Played in 1999 and 2000 premiership sides.
State Representative player who has continued his career as a premiership coach at Burleigh.
Had a stint in the SANFL who was a tall athletic running backman
who constantly turned the ball back the sharks way. |
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Craig Headland
Utility player used in defence and attacking key positions.
Played 108 games.
Premierships in 1989, 1990 and 1992.
Best & Fairest 1993
State Representative
Mr Fix it with super skills who played tall as well as good
below his knees. Great kick for goal super team player. |
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Scott Lawton
Defender from Palm Beach.
Bears listed player and Qld Representative player.
Played in premierships in 1989, 1990, 1997 and 2000.
Became Captain Coach. Coached a Premiership at Ganmain and has continued his career as Coach of Palm Beach and Coolangatta.Running backman who never was beaten. |
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Craig Mansbridge
Playing Life member.
Played 163 games as half forward and defender.
Premiership player in 1992 ,1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000
Versatile utility who played mainly forward but could also play defence. A clever ball user who could kick goals when required.
An untimely suspension cost him his sixth premiership.
went down back in 2000 premiership and helped turn the game. |
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Nick Mansbridge
Played 106 games as on baller.
Important part of 4 flags from 1997-2000.
Tough as teak, midfielder who had a 'never say die' attitude
Run all day and always played well in finals.
In and under ball magnet who could kick a goal.
Wally Fankhauser award receipent in 2001 for his
straight out approach. |
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Rod Mackay
Played 123 games
Played in 1998, 1999 and 2000 Premierships.
Ray Hughson Medal 3 times for leading goal kicker.
Freakish high flying forward, renowned for banana kick goals.
"Rocket" Rod would kick goals and take marks that would demoralise opposition sides. |
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Jayson Pate
Southport Junior who played 108 senior games.
Rover/back pocket who played in 2000 and 2005 Premierships
Represented QLD at under 18 and open level.
Clever midfielder who cemented his senior position with a
back pocket quarter back typer role.
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Shaun Stephens
Current record holder for Sharks games with 218 games.
Regular state player and played in Premierships in 1992, 1998, 1999 and 2000.
Tenacious midfielder, with a strong team ethic.
Nicknamed "Shakey" for obvious reasons loved the big games
and always played well in finals.
Consumate centreman/midfielder |
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Luke Jenkins
Came to club from Box Hill in 200.
Played 100+ games.
Best & Fairest 2002.
Premiership player 2005 and 2008.
Versatile athletic utility a great grab, who was at home, forward or back.Played an inspirational final game in the 2008 premiership
when he fought his way back from a knee reconstruction the
year prior. Running half back with exquisite skills. |
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David James
Wingman. Full stop so much so the playing group have named
the scoreboard side of the ground "the David James wing"
Played 117 /119 games since arriving in 2003 from Hastings.
Best & Fairest 2004, 2006 and 2008.
Regular State Representative Premiership player 2005, 2006 and 2008.
Consummate/classy wingman who gathers possessions at will and kicks goals. |
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Darren O’Brien
Club Captain 2004-2008 From Mildura.
Best & Fairest 2003 and 2005.
Runner Up Best and Fairest 2007 and 2008.
Played 100+ games.
Premiership Captain in 2005 and 2008. (missed 2006 injured)
Regular state player.
Workaholic midfielder who averages over 30 possessions a game. Beautiful left foot conveyance. |
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Adam Devine
Club Junior.
Playing Life Member.
Played 150+ games.
State Reoresentative player 2007.
Premiership player in 2005, 2006 and 2008.
Gets accountability roles most weeks, plus gathers possessions at will.Will give club games record a shake(touch wood) |
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Clint Watts
Coolangatta Junior.
Played 150 games
Regular State Player.
Joe Grant medalist and Zane Taylor medalist.
Premiership player in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006 and 2008.
Prodigious left foot kick who was a big occasion player.
Player Life member innagural team member first 25 yrs |
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