Oldest Still going Around

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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby LaughingKookaburra » Sat Sep 22, 2012 11:12 am

Seen a couple. Played along side Justin Salisbury who @ 42 was one of the best rucks I've ever seen. Was also state div 1 captain in his earlier years.
His name evades me but I saw a bloke in Mildura who in his early 40's was still playing association :shock: .absolute ball magnet in a comp that is far better most if not all country leagues in SA.
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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby AD » Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:45 pm

Michael "Beard" Bull coaches our ressies and played whenever he could this year. Only ressies I know but still as a 49 year old to still be able to play is a fair achievement.

This photo is him running out for his 450th game in 2010
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Is a cult figure around the club because of his Beard - looks like he's stepped right out of the 1800's.

In our A grade ranks - Ricky Adams is in his early 40's and still kicking. He played a few A grade games alongside his 17 year old son this year.
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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby Executive Member » Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:58 pm

Kevin Honeychurch at Brahma Lodge played a couple of C Grade games this year; he is 60ish
Played around 260 games; didn't start playing until he was late 30's
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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby On The Chest » Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:07 am

Jesse James at Wallaroo in YPFL. About 51 years old, (although he tells everyone he is still 48) playing B's and still kicking a fair few goals from half fwd.
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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby GWW » Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:34 am

Is that the James who is ex West Adelaide, and originally from Queensland?
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Oldest Still going Around

Postby test » Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:57 am

GWW wrote:Is that the James who is ex West Adelaide, and originally from Queensland?


Yep, can still pace himself with his younger teammates on the footy trip too so I'm told.
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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby Wazz » Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:54 pm

Executive Member wrote:Kevin Honeychurch at Brahma Lodge played a couple of C Grade games this year; he is 60ish
Played around 260 games; didn't start playing until he was late 30's


Not sure about actually playing EM, Kevin's forte was more like sledging & wanting to take on all comers!
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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby Executive Member » Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:42 pm

Wazz wrote:
Executive Member wrote:Kevin Honeychurch at Brahma Lodge played a couple of C Grade games this year; he is 60ish
Played around 260 games; didn't start playing until he was late 30's


Not sure about actually playing EM, Kevin's forte was more like sledging & wanting to take on all comers!


Is that why when he got taken front on this year in the goal square up your end you called play on ;)
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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby Wazz » Wed Oct 31, 2012 3:43 pm

Executive Member wrote:
Wazz wrote:
Executive Member wrote:Kevin Honeychurch at Brahma Lodge played a couple of C Grade games this year; he is 60ish
Played around 260 games; didn't start playing until he was late 30's


Not sure about actually playing EM, Kevin's forte was more like sledging & wanting to take on all comers!


Is that why when he got taken front on this year in the goal square up your end you called play on ;)


Correct, no doubt he was staging plus at first I just thought he was waiting for the seniors free bus back to Brahma Lodge
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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby mighty hounds » Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:05 pm

Simon Feast 38 I reckon, was a big part in our Flag this year. led the ruck and is fit as
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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby Yank Man » Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:26 pm

Joe Leck from Mitchell Park is a club legend. 300 games plus, a premiership captain and 40 y.o. plus. Says he will play on until he is kicked out because there ain't no place for him anymore. Seriously, real club people like Joey and many others are a rare breed in this day and age with all the $$$$$$$$$ about. I might add that he has never ever been paid a cent from the club and probably raised thousands of dollars to keep his club going. ^:)^ ^:)^ ^:)^
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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby LaughingKookaburra » Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:10 pm

Forgot to mention Yank that he was a very good player. One of the favorite blokes who I've played against.....
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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby BenchedEagle » Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:45 am

fman wrote:Scott Feltus for Peake,played A,s averaged a tick under 5 goals a game,41yrs old

Gets Cheeched before every game too ;)
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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby Brad » Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:37 pm

Joel Head played in an "A" grade flag in his mid 40's in 08 at Crystal Brook, still plays the odd game but since he is coaching the A's this would impact how many games he plays. He is nearing the magic 500 game mark and to play your first GF in 1982 and your last 2008 is a mighty effort.
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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby Half Back Flanker » Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:00 am

The ever reliable Ingle Farm champion Grant " Headband" Hawksworth is still running around and playing fantastic footy at the ripe old age of 45!!!
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Re: Oldest Still going Around

Postby dedja » Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:14 am

LOL, DIrty Sanchez get's a mention ... :lol:
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