Two things become apparent when reviewing this team, selected after the 2002 SSA 15 and Under championships held on the Mornington Peninsula.
Firstly, there was no shortage of peroxide or lemon rinse back then.
Secondly, it was future AFL players to the front, journeymen to the rear.
Once again, plenty of unheralded names appear (although Coburg supporters would dispute that). Although they may not have made it to the highest levels, my brief research has found that quite a number of these kids became highly sought after in state league and local footy ranks.
If you know more, please feel free to comment below.
Saw my first SANFL game in 1967 – Dogs v Peckers.
Have only ever seen the Dogs win 1 final in the flesh (1972 1st Semi)
Mediocre forward pocket for the AUFC Blacks (1982-89)
Life member – Ormond Netball Club
-That’s me on the right
Thanks to Mickey Randall for pointing out that the final siren at Morningto(w)n signalled that The Carnival Is Over.