Mr Fuller wrote:lachlan wrote:IT was mentioned on the 5AA sports show tonight that Centrals have signed a Midfielder from Clarence in Tassie. Stephen Rowe was introduced to the guy by Chris Gowans at the 36ers last night.
He is similar to Callinan apparently. Rowe coudn't remember his name
What is the link that Centrals have with Tasmania? Every year they seem to be the only club who signs players from their footy comp. Quite a few of them have turned out to be pretty good. Not sure why other clubs don't get busier down there. Andrew Beverage was one the eagles grabbed from that comp and he turned out to be a pretty good player. Can't think of too many duds
Was Ben Setchell (who played at North Adelaide a few years ago - looked like Johnny Platten with the hair) from Tassie originally?
I know he was playing back in Tassie the last few seasons...
Not knowing if there is any history with Central and Tasmanian recruits prior to the 90's, but from what I can tell you and as doggies4eva mentioned, their close link the Apple Isle began in 1996 with the appointment of senior coach and former Swan Stevie Wright...
Wright had been coaching Clarence is the Tassie league and was responsible for bringing over to SA the legendary Daniel Hulm (RIP) and Matthew (Jug-Head) Jones.
After that, there have been players like Ben Britton, Darren Stenhouse, Keiran McShane, Justin Hardy, Cameron Milne and some rover named Ian Callinan...
I'm sure there are a few that I forgot, but yes, the Dogs do have a nice link with Tasmania...