For those new to the FPS, occasionally someone puts together a team of players who have represented both clubs, normally ahead of a clash between the two clubs. Stork has done Richmond, I have done the Swans and the Bulldogs. This week I had a go at the Kangas, with some much-needed assistance from Stork, as it was a difficult exercise.
Here we go :
B: Alan Richardson* Tim Harrington Mick Gayfer*
HB : Glenn Freeborn Jason McCartney Justin Staritski
C : Rick Olarenshaw Bruce Abernathy Ben Davies
HF : Brad Plain Phil Carman Sam Kekovich
F : Craig Davis Sav Rocca John Barnett
Foll : Leigh Brown Graeme Atkins Shane Bond
* Gayfer and Richardson who didn’t play seniors at North (but were needed to make up a team !!).
I am sure that I have missed some blokes who have played at both clubs since the 1970s and would love your input.
There is a more impressive team of coaches and officials who have been at both clubs.
Coach : Dean Laidley
Assistant Coach : Brad Scott
Specialist coaches : Gav Crosisca, Shane Watson
Football Manager : Geoff Walsh
CEO : Eugene Arocca
President : Eddie
Floreat Pica
Steve
How about Adrian McAdam?
Good call Phil. He never played seniors at the Pies, so I don’t consider him a Pie.
He did however kick 9 at Vic Park for the Roos in 1993, ending Mick Gayfer’s career in the process as umpires cracked down on backmen holding.
Steve – Bill Serong 98 games/52 goals Collingwood (1956-61) & 16 games/8 goals North Melbourne in 1961.
Member of 1958 Premiership winning team, placed equal second with EJ, Gabbo & Hugh Mitchell on 14 votes in the 1959 BM, 6 behind joint winners Howell & Skilton
MCR
Robert Pyman may have to get a game, coached at the pies as well I believe.
Apologies – Serong spent 1962 at Arden Street, not 1961.
Mike Delanty played with Pies/Roos in the late 50’s to mid 60’s.
MCR
Love your work Mick
Serong and Delanty were before my time.
And thanks Ripsnorter, I think that Pyman was the first fined for draft tampering from memory