The Norwood Redlegs had a cast of interstate ‘blow-ins’ during the Alan Killigrew years and continued to attract players from outside SA’s borders. Swish looks at those that first played League football at Norwood during the 1976-1990 years (this article follows the previous article, covering those who arrived from 1960-1975). Names like Parke, Adamson, Balme (x2) come readily to mind, but there are some obscure names that are also recognised here.
SANFL Blow-ins 1960-1990: Part 5a – Norwood
July 22, 2025 by 19 Comments
The Norwood Redlegs had a cast of interstate ‘blow-ins’ during the Alan Killigrew years and continued to attract players from outside SA’s borders. Swish looks at those that came during the 1960-1975 years (this article will be followed up soon with those who arrived from 1976-1990).
Almanac Footy History: Norwood Blow-Ins Sneak Preview – Della-Polina, Corrigan and Simeon
June 5, 2025 by 4 Comments
Swish gives us an early look at some little-known interstate recruits he has found when researching Norwood’s blow-ins from 1960-1990.
Wally Miller: the doyen of administrators
October 17, 2024 by 52 Comments
We reprise Rulebook’s tribute to Norwood legend Wally Miller who died yesterday. Vale Wally Miller.
SANFL Grand Final – Norwood v North Adelaide: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words!
September 29, 2022 by 43 Comments
Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood was out and amongst it celebrating Norwood’s one point win in the SANFL Grand Final.
Dennis Modra: Norwood’s electrifying pacey wingman
October 4, 2021 by 16 Comments
Champion Norwood wingman turned 80 on this week. Malcolm Ashwood profiles the electrifying, pacey wingman from the `60s.
Philip Gallagher: Norwood’s Silky Smooth Mr September
September 30, 2021 by 32 Comments
‘Rulebook’ is at it again! In his latest profile, his subject is Philip Gallagher, ‘Gags’, the silky smooth, highly skilled player who always shone brightly in September. But that’s only part of the story.
Keith Thomas: Redlegs champion
May 14, 2021 by 39 Comments
‘Rulebook’ is back! After a long absence, by his standards, Malcolm Ashwood returns to the Almanac with a profile of Keith Thomas, a member of the Norwood ‘Team of the Century’.
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 4: Norwood
August 27, 2020 by 9 Comments
Swish brings us the next in his 1971 SANFL Mobil footy cards series. This one features the men of Norwood.
Neil Craig: Elite Performer (Part 2)
May 31, 2020 by 43 Comments
Rulebook’s back with Part 2 of Neil Craig’s career – from player to super coach
Neil Craig: Elite Performer (Part 1)
May 12, 2020 by 56 Comments
Neil Craig’s career has been so prolific Rulebook is covering it in two parts, all starting with the Yorke Peninsula, Carmel Court and the Norwood Football Club.
Tom Harley: Mr Perseverance becomes elite
April 8, 2020 by 56 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood considers the life and career of a tenacious Geelong (and Redlegs, of course) champion
Alex Georgiou – the Competitor
December 31, 2019 by 28 Comments
Alex Georgiou, former champion Norwood FC player is profiled by Malcolm Ashwood as he continues his series of stories about champion footballers.
Vale Rodney Seekamp
December 29, 2019 by 43 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood remembers Rod Seekamp in his tribute to the former Norwood Football Club stalwart who recently passed away.
Almanac Footy History: Glen ‘Black Duck’ Rosser, an ornament to the game
December 9, 2019 by 53 Comments
Rulebook told the story of Norwood and SANFL legend, Glen ‘Black Duck’ Rosser last year – Glen is sadly no longer with us, but his deeds will live on long into the future of SA footy. Vale Black Duck.
Roger Woodcock: Poetry in Motion (includes new highlights)
March 8, 2019 by 60 Comments
With 600 goals on a half forward flank, Roger Woodcock is as unique a footballer as to ever graced league footy. Rulebook pays tribute.
Neil Balme – player, coach administrator: five decades of influence
February 25, 2019 by 76 Comments
If success follows you across 50 seasons of footy you must be doing something right. Rulebook’s profile of Neil Balme captures an incredible career in footy!
This exquisite, unrepeatable moment
Mickey Randall took the boys to the footy and came home having experienced one of life’s beautiful moments.