Almanac Teams: Forgotten Brothers (Part 1)

 

 

This side is based on players since 1980 who might be termed ‘forgotten’ brothers of more noted players of the VFL/AFL. This is the first edition with selections from 1980-1999.

 

I have based the team on lesser known sibling.

 

Please feel free to comment I have missed and please feel free to make suggestions even if prior to 1980.

 

 

FB:           Sean Bowden (Rich)                        Craig Balme (Rich)                            Brian Stynes (Melb)

 

CHB:        Justin Crawford (Syd)                     Robb Hawkins (Geel)                      Peter Worsfold (Bris)

 

C:             Anthony Harvey (St.K)                   Paul Atkins (Syd)                              Larry Watson (Ess/Fitz)

 

CHF:        Kevin Ablett (Haw/Rich/Geel)      Paul Wynd (NM)                              Jamie Grant (Foots)

 

FF:           Andrew Krakouer (NM)                 Graeme Cordy (Foots/Syd)            Darryl Schimmelbusch (NM)

 

Ruck:       Tim Bourke (Geel)                           Jay Viney (Melb)                              Gary Stevens (Syd)

 

Interchange: Gavin Bayes (Rich), Brad Lloyd (Haw), Kym Russell (Coll), Neville Shaw (Coll)

 

Others:  Jamie Barham (Melb/Foots), Paul Barlow (Rich), Jay Burton (Freo), David and Donald Cockatoo-Collins (Melb), Darryl Cunningham (St.K/Ess), Damien Gaspar (Melb), Glenn Giles (Melb), Stuart Glascott (Bris), Kevin Goss (Syd), Damian Houlihan (Coll), Greg McAdam (St.K), Daniel Parker (Freo), Robert Polkinghorne (Haw), Stephen Richardson (Ess), Ben Sexton (Foots/Carl), Scott Spalding (Carl), Danny Stevens (NM), Gerard Toohey (Geel) and Stephen Williams (Bris).

 

 

Sean Bowden – 6 games Richmond (1990-1991)

Brother – Joel Bowden 265 games Richmond (1996-2009)

Sean was Pick 103 in 1988 as a Father Son selection. Joel was All Australian in 2005-2006. A third brother Patrick played 75 games for the Western Bulldogs and Richmond and father Michael played 59 Games for Richmond from 1967-1971. To round out the Bowden troupe, two more brothers, Rhett and Kane, played in the VFA/VFL for Port Melbourne.

 

 

Craig Balme – 3 games Richmond (1983)

Brother – Neil Balme 159 games Richmond (1970-1979)

Craig played 254 games for Norwood from 1984-1995 with brother Neil as coach until 1990. Neil played in the 1973 and 1974 Premierships and coached Melbourne from 1993-1997.

 

 

Brian Stynes – 2 games Melbourne (1992)

Brother – Jim Stynes 264 games Melbourne (1987-1998)

Brian was Pick 83 in the 1988 draft. Jim won the 1991 Brownlow and was a 1991 and 1993 All Australian.

 

 

 

Justin Crawford – 17 games Sydney (1995-1996), 29 games Hawthorn (1997-1998)

Brother – Shane Crawford 305 games Hawthorn (1993-2008)

Justin was a zone selection for Sydney and was traded to Hawthorn for Pick 17. Shane is the 1999 Brownlow Medallist, a 2008 Premiership player and four time All Australian.

 

 

Robb Hawkins – 3 games Geelong (1984)

Brother – Jack Hawkins 182 games Geelong (1973-1981)

Robb won two Best & Fairests for South Adelaide. Jack played CHB for Victoria is the father of Tom Hawkins. A third brother Michael played two games for Geelong in 1973.

 

 

Peter Worsfold – 31 games Brisbane (1991-1993)

Brother – John Worsfold 209 games West Coast (1987-1998)

Peter was Pick 25 in the 1990 Draft. John is a two time premiership captain at West Coast and a premiership coach. He also coached Essendon.

 

 

Anthony Harvey – 4 games St Kilda (1994)

Brother – Robert Harvey 383 games St Kilda (1988-2008)

Anthony played 122 games for Norwood and was captain of their 1997 Premiership. Robert won the 1997-1998 Brownlows and is an eight-time All Australian.

 

 

Paul Atkins – 2 games Sydney (1992)

Brother – Simon Atkins 127 games Footscray (1987-1994), 41 games Fitzroy (1995-1996)

Paul was Pick 44 in the 1992 Mid-Season Draft. Simon was runner up in the 1990 and 1992 Best & Fairests. They are also twins.

 

 

 

Larry Watson – 31 games Essendon (1975-1978), 4 games Fitzroy (1979-1980)

Brother – Tim Watson 307 games Essendon (1977-1991, 1993-1994)

Larry played in the 1983 premiership for West Adelaide. Tim is a three-time premiership player and won four Best & Fairests at Essendon.

 

 

Kevin Ablett – 31 games Hawthorn (1977-1980), 5 games Richmond (1984), 2 games Geelong (1985)

Brothers – Geoff and Gary Ablett.

Geoff 202 games Hawthorn (1973-1982), 16 games Richmond (1983-1984), 11 games St Kilda (1985)

Gary 6 games Hawthorn (1982) 242 games Geelong (1984-1996)

Kevin played with Geoff at Hawthorn and Gary at Geelong. Kevin’s son Luke played in the 2005 Premiership for Sydney. Geoff played in 1976 & 1978 premierships. Gary won 1989 Norm Smith Medal and was in four All Australian teams.

 

 

Paul Wynd – 3 games North Melbourne (1997)

Brother – Scott Wynd 237 games Footscray (1988-2000)

Paul came through North Melbourne U19s. Scott won the 1992 Brownlow and was All Australian that year.

 

 

Jamie Grant – 5 games Footscray (1991)

Brother – Chris Grant 341 games Footscray/Western Bulldogs (1990-2007)

Jamie was Pick 22 in the 1990 Mid-Season Draft. Chris was a three time All Australian 1997-1999.

 

 

Andrew Krakouer – 8 games North Melbourne (1989-1990)

Brothers – Jim and Phil Krakouer.

Jim 134 games North Melbourne (1982-1989), 13 games St Kilda (1990-1991)

Phil 141 games North Melbourne (1982-1990), 7 games Footscray (1990-1991)

Andrew never played a game with either Jim or Phil. Jim won a Best & Fairest in 1986 and is the father of Andrew who played for Collingwood and Richmond. Phil won the goalkicking three times at North Melbourne.

 

 

Graeme Cordy – 6 games Footscray (1985-1986), 21 games Sydney (1987-1989)

Brothers – Brian and Neil Cordy.

Brian 124 games Footscray (1981-1988)

Neil 139 games Footscray (1979-1986), 96 games Sydney (1987-1993)

Graeme played  three games with Brian and Neil in 1985. Brian’s sons Ayce and Zaine both played for the Bulldogs. Neil was the oldest of the three brothers.

 

 

Daryl Schimmelbusch – 47 games North Melbourne (1978-1981)

Brother – Wayne Schimmelbusch 306 games North Melbourne (1973-1987)

Daryl won the Gardiner Medal in 1978. Wayne is a premiership player from 1975 and 1977 and North captain 1979-1987.

 

 

Tim Bourke – 5 games Geelong (1989-1990)

Brother – Damian Bourke 102 games Geelong (1983-1992), 22 games Brisbane (1993-1995)

Tim never played a game with Damian and was traded to North Melbourne in 1991. Damian was captain of Geelong from 1987-1989.

 

 

Jay Viney – 23 games Melbourne (1988-1991)

Brother – Todd Viney 233 games Melbourne (1987-1999)

Jay was Pick 63 in the 1987 Draft. Todd was a 1998 All Australian and is the father of current player Jack.

 

 

Gary Stevens – 5 games Sydney (1992-1993)

Brother – Anthony Stevens 292 games North Melbourne (1989-2004)

Gary won the Morrish Medal in 1991. Anthony is a two time premiership player and was All Australian in 1998. A third brother Michael played 61 games for Port Adelaide and North Melbourne.

 

 

Gavin Bayes 5 games Richmond (1985-1987)

Brother – Mark Bayes 246 games Sydney (1985-1998)

Gavin came into the league from Richmond’s Zone as his address was listed as his dad’s, while Mark hailed from Sydney’s Zone as his address was his mum’s. Mark was the 1989 Best & Fairest.

 

 

Brad Lloyd – 11 games Hawthorn (1998-1999)

Brother – Matthew Lloyd 270 games Essendon (1995-2009)

Brad won the 1997 Gardiner Medal. Matthew is a premiership player and five-time All Australian.

 

 

Kym Russell – 3 games Collingwood (1991)

Brother – Scott Russell 182 games Collingwood (1990-1998), 16 Games Sydney (1999)

Kym played 170 SANFL games with Sturt & Norwood. Scott was a premiership player in 1990.

 

 

Neville Shaw – 43 games Collingwood (1984-1986)

Brother – Tony Shaw 313 games Collingwood (1978-1994)

Neville retired from Collingwood due to a knee injury but did win a Best & Fairest at West Adelaide in 1988-1989. Tony was premiership captain, Norm Smith Medallist and Best & Fairest in 1990.

 

 

Others

Jamie Barham – 4 games Melbourne (1981), 1 game Footscray (1982)

Brother – Ricky Barham 151 games Collingwood (1977-1986)

Jamie played in two different wooden spoon sides in two successive seasons, whereas Ricky played in five Grand Finals for Collingwood. Older brother Bill played 12 games for Melbourne from 1974-1975.

 

 

Paul Barlow – 4 games Richmond (1988)

Brother – Kris Barlow 102 games Hawthorn (1999-2004)

Paul’s first game was on Gary Ablett who ended up with 10 goals for the match. Kris was a mature age recruit who debuted aged 25.

 

 

Jay Burton – 2 games Fremantle (1995)

Brother – Matthew Burton 70 games Fremantle (1995-1999), 77 games North Melbourne (2000-2003)

Jay’s two games were unfortunately when Matthew was out of the side injured. Matthew at 210cm was the tallest player in VFL/AFL history until Peter Street.

 

 

David and Donald Cockatoo-Collins

David 2 games Melbourne (1996-1997)

Donald 9 games Melbourne (1996-1998)

Brother – Che Cockatoo-Collins 85 games Essendon (1994-1998), 75 games Port Adelaide (1999-2003).

Che was a rising star nominee in 1994, David and Donald were twins who made their debuts in Round 1, 1996 against Geelong.

 

 

 

Daryl Cunningham – 34 games St Kilda (1983-1986), 7 games Essendon (1987)

Brother – Geoff Cunningham 224 games St Kilda (1977-1989)

Daryl was 10cm smaller than Geoff and once kicked five goals in a match. Geoff played for Victoria on the wing.

 

 

Damien Gaspar – 29 games Melbourne (1995-1998)

Brother – Darren Gaspar 21 games Sydney (1994-1995), 207 games Richmond (1996-2007)

Damien was Pick 86 in the 1992 Draft. Darren is a two-time All Australian in 2000-2001. A third brother Travis played 28 games at West Coast from 2001-2005.

 

 

Glenn Giles – 2 games Melbourne (1981)

Brother – Peter Giles 134 games Melbourne (1979-1987)

Glenn was a mature recruit aged two years older than Peter. Peter made the Victorian squad in 1982 and was Melbourne’s best first year player in 1979.

 

 

Stuart Glascott – 4 games Brisbane (1987)

Brother – David Glascott 173 games Carlton (1981-1991)

Stuart was recruited mid-1987 from Southport and played the final four games. David is a three time premiership player.

 

 

Kevin Goss – 24 games South Melbourne (1980-1981)

Brother – Norm Goss 121 games South Melbourne (1972-1977), 81 games Hawthorn (1978-1982)

Kevin was eight years younger than Norm. Norm was a premiership player in 1978.

 

 

 

Damian Houlihan – 11 games Collingwood (1994)

Brother – Ryan Houlihan 201 games Carlton (2000-2011)

Damian was Pick 15 in the 1992 Draft and kicked three goals with his first three kicks. Ryan played in two preseason premierships. Second brother Adam played 94 games for Geelong and Richmond and fourth brother Josh was drafted by St Kilda but did not play a game.

 

 

Greg McAdam – 10 games St Kilda (1985)

Brother – Gilbert McAdam 53 games St Kilda (1991-1993), 58 games Brisbane (1994-1996)

Greg was Pick 22 in the 1981 Interstate Draft. Gilbert won the 1989 Magarey Medal and was Pick 17 in the 1989 Draft. Third brother Adrian played 36 games for North Melbourne from 1993-1995.

 

 

Daniel Parker – 25 games Fremantle (1996-1999)

Brother – Shane Parker 238 games Fremantle (1995-2007)

Daniel was 11cm taller than Shane and played as a forward. Shane was first player to play 200 games for Fremantle.

 

 

Robert Polkinghorne – 5 games Hawthorn (1979-1980)

Brother – David Polkinghorne 164 games Hawthorn (1975-1984)

Robert’s son James played 101 games for Brisbane and Essendon. David played in the 1976 and 1978 Premierships.

 

 

Stephen Richardson – 1 game Essendon (1983)

Brother – Mike Richardson 60 games Collingwood (1983-1986), 15 games Essendon (1986), 81 games Brisbane (1987-1990)

Stephen played in the 1983 Essendon reserves premiership and 1984 flag for East Fremantle. Mike was All Australian in 1983.

 

 

 

Ben Sexton – 39 games Footscray (1991-1995), 4 games Carlton (1996)

Brother – Michael Sexton 200 games Carlton (1990-2000)

Ben was Pick 86 in the 1988 Draft. Michael was a premiership player in 1995.

 

 

Scott Spalding – 1 game Carlton (1993)

Brother – Earl Spalding 109 games Melbourne (1987-1991), 102 games Carlton (1992-1997)

Scott played in premierships with Port Adelaide in the SANFL and East Fremantle in the WAFL with Earl. Earl was a premiership player in 1995 at Carlton.

 

 

Danny Stevens – 15 games North Melbourne (1996-1999)

Brother – Nick Stevens 127 games Port Adelaide (1998-2003), 104 games Carlton (2004-2009)

Danny was Pick 52 in the 1994 Draft. Nick won preseason Grand Finals and two Michael Tuck Medals.

 

 

Gerard Toohey  – 1 game Geelong (1985)

Brother – Bernard Toohey 94 games Geelong (1981-1985), 129 games Sydney (1986-1991), 40 games Footscray (1992-1993)

Gerard came into the side for Bernard. Bernard was All Australian in 1987.

 

 

Stephen Williams – 4 games Brisbane (1987)

Brother – Mark Williams 135 games Collingwood (1981-1986), 66 games Brisbane (1987-1990)

Stephen is a six-time premiership player and three-time premiership coach for Port Adelaide’s SANFL team. Mark was Port Adelaide’s 2004 Premiership coach.

 

 

Lesser known brothers from the 1970s

 

Peter Cloke – 28 games Richmond (1970-1973)

Brother – David Cloke

David joined Richmond the year after Peter left.

 

Jim Demetriou – 9 games Essendon (1975-1976)

Brother – Andrew Demetriou

Jim was at North Melbourne in 1977 but did not play a game.

 

Tom Flower – 26 games Melbourne (1977-1979)

Brother – Robert Flower

Tom was same height and two years younger than Robert.

 

 

 

 

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