SA Footy

How many sons of famous dads are running around SANFL (or any other) clubs this year ?

Can any South fans confirm that the Tom Butler (No. 34) who played in today's trial against
the Eagles was one of Shane's lads. And if so, was today his first hit out in League company ?

Cheers n Beers,
SABRE

Paul Thomas at Central, son of Jamie...

SABRE wrote:How many sons of famous dads are running around SANFL (or any other) clubs this year ?

Can any South fans confirm that the Tom Butler (No. 34) who played in today's trial against
the Eagles was one of Shane's lads. And if so, was today his first hit out in League company ?

Cheers n Beers,
SABRE

correct.

Big Phil wrote:Paul Thomas at Central, son of Jamie...

and Richie Cochrane (not son of Jamie I should add!)

Tristan Gum's Dad is Gary a player for North in the 70's

redwhiteandblueblooded wrote:

Big Phil wrote:Paul Thomas at Central, son of Jamie...

and Richie Cochrane (not son of Jamie I should add!)

Grandfather Eddie Cochrane?? Summertimes Blues fame?

SABRE wrote:How many sons of famous dads are running around SANFL (or any other) clubs this year ?

Can any South fans confirm that the Tom Butler (No. 34) who played in today's trial against
the Eagles was one of Shane's lads. And if so, was today his first hit out in League company ?

Cheers n Beers,
SABRE

Correct - first .... and last game - not up to it

Keegan Brooksby, son of Phil, at South this year. Last years under 18 B&F winner, had some very dominant games last year as a mobile forward/ruck, as well as a few Reserves games. One to monitor carefully.

Sturt have several. Ben Nelson of course is Sandy's son. Seb Paynter is John Paynter's son and Jace Bode is the son of Olaf Bode, who played for South as I recall.

Olaf Bode played for Norwood as well IIRC.

Andrew Bradley (GFC 2009 U18s B&F) is son of David Bradley who played in late 70's for Bays

Bunton wrote:

SABRE wrote:Can any South fans confirm that the Tom Butler (No. 34)
who played in today's trial against the Eagles was one of Shane's lads.
And if so, was today his first hit out in League company ?

Correct - first .... and last game - not up to it

I think that's a bit harsh 'Bunts'. The kid was probably a bit overwhelmed by the occasion mate.
I kept an eye on him and although he didn't set the world on fire (like most first gamers), he kept
running through the corridor making himself available and when he got possession he delivered
fast and accurately. He's got quick hands & looks like he can run all day. Didn't mind the odd
defensive hit and block, so he'll enjoy 'mixing' it. I reckon he just needs confidence and once he
adjusts to the tempo of league, you'll probably see him bore in, take the initiative and stamp his
own brand on the game.

fair call - I understand he was a late comer to the game playing tennis until just a couple of years back. Nowhere near league football yet, but has a great attitude and always gives best, so who knows what he may be capable of in a couple of years time, if he sticks at it.

From West Adelaide:
Scott Luders son of Roger
Steven Morris son of Kevin
Simon Munn? Someone will know
Myles Krakouer, Aaron Fielke and Tom Langford have pretty good footy pedigrees

Luke Ivens
Nick Wark

Did either of their fathers play league footy?

Grant Coffee and John Platten's sons are coming through the junior ranks at Central while at Westies, the son of former Bulldog hero Rudi Mandemaker played a underage footy at the Bloods last season.

Don't know if you're talking AFL and or SANFL...
But also coming through the junior ranks - at the panthers - is Zac Cameron son of Gary Cameron.



Edit** der obviously sanfl

Great to see Will Dalwood get a run for Norwood against the Roosters on Saturday.
His dad Grant was always a fair sized unit, but he tells me that Will's 6'5" or so,
puts him about 2 or 3 inches above 'the old man'.