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Yes GiantRooBoy, very sad stuff about not seeing that premiership double!! The closest thing would be a Weagle( Woodville/West Torrens) & Kangaroo double, but as we know: NOT THE SAME! Some inspiration to pass onto fellow Woody Tragics! We went to the 2013 SANFL GF recently, yours truly...

Cheers Crowgirl, Back in the '80s I worked in the same office as a veteran South Adelaide League footballer. Because he was well aware of the fact I was a Woodville Maniac, I was informed of all player movements from Woodville to South. As a result in the '80s I heard " first " about former...

I urge everyone to join the Facebook Group hands off our sanfl Peter Broelman changed the group description to "The SANFL is under attack again. Since the advent of the Adelaide Crows in 1991 and Port Adelaide Power in 1997 the SANFL has made many sacrifices for a national competition of...

not big warrior.. but mrs warrior i love aker, who cares what he does or doesn't say, footy is now about big business a money making machine it is sanitised with in an inch of its life, the footy public go to watch superstars strut their stuff, how can they use trust as an issue on the field...

Hi Folks, Just recently discussed a former Pecker/ Warrior who I believe hasn't been discussed previously...we missed one! LOL...Noel " Moonta " McCormack. Thought this chappie had above average ability, but perhaps didn't fully realise his potential. Was about 6' 2" in height and could play...

Hi Folks, Trying to obtain a copy of the 1976 SANFL Grand Final between Sturt and Port for a mate of mine who is a Double Blues supporter. Contacted the Sturt F.C. who have no copies available, but was thinking someone in Big Footy land may know how to get hold of a Vid/DVD of this GF. For...

Cheers my son...Finally got to make this post! Yes, " The Rodant/ D-Rod" had 15 silky smooth, all class touches I believe at Norwood Oval on Thursday night. Methinks, his mere presence almost lifted Norwood to victory but not quite...How much would have South won by if he wasn't out there! As...

Hi Folks, Just wondered if anyone in Big Footy land, had career details of former Torrens player- Mark Hanrahan. I believe Mark played some League Footy with Torrens circa late '70s/ early '80s. Any details would be appreciated...I believe Mark had " plied his trade " at the Flinders Park...

Hi fellow Peckerians and Warriorites LOL... Just thought it worth mentioning a very notable birthday occurred this week. Malcolm Jack Blight aka GOD, THE MESSIAH etc. turned 60 on Tues. 16th February. Did we all celebrate this milestone in style? Was Fatty Lumpkin heading up the road to Cairns...

Cheers McAlmanac, Happy New Year to you and all fellow scribes on the Woodville T.O.T.C. thread, may 2010 be a beauty!! In reflecting on our goal-to-goal line in our last ever game in 1990 ( coming up for 20 years ago..) it was from memory-: FF - Allen Jakovich, CHF- John Klug, C- Ron Fuller...

Thanks for this info., carlos 39! Seasons Greetings everyone. How quick has 2009 gone, all the very best for 2010...Regarding Darrell Panizza I believe he may have been partly responsible for Darren " Gobbledock " Klemm joining The Mighty Warriors in 1988. From memory believe that they were...

Have heard from " old timers" that Lloyd Zucker was a very good footballer back in Port's halcyon days of the 1950s. Was apparently very tough but had a lot of ability also...fair to say he was from what I understand a " hard unit ". Lloyd Zucker was the Seconds Coach at Woodville from...

Article on Inaugural Pecker: Lyall Braidwood from Footy Budget-31/5/69...only a bit over 40years ago...LOL! Found this article in an old budget I have in my collection, gives some background on " Big Bad Lyall" It reads COULD HAVE BEEN A MAGPIE "If the league football boundaries had been...

Cheers crowgirl! Believe it or not can recall your dad: Dean Pangrazio at Pecker Park. He played 3 Games, 0 Goals in 1982 wearing the No. 26 guernsey for The Mighty Peckers. He was a HBF of approx 5' 10" in height and average build. At the time, I recall he had dark, slightly receding hair and a...

Was it " Singer " Edwards, buying the beers?? Maybe your Mum would have forgiven the " underage " drinking bout as this was a historic victory. This ranks as one of the most memorable games played on the sacred turf of Oval Avenue... " Buff " Tyrrell's goal the defining moment. Can recall that...

Cheers collingwoody! If it's Woodpecker info you require, there are many memories posted on the current Woodville- Team of the Century part 2 thread . If you want to read many more you will almost need to put aside a few weeks ( or more..) to read the original Woodville- Team of the Century...

Cheers McAlmanac, enjoyed reading your memories of victories over Port. Each and every one has a special place in our hearts and minds... Paul " Harro " Harradine's massive bomb was in our 18 point victory over Port on Sunday 29/5/83. This goal was regarded as one of the biggest ever kicks at...

Beautifully put McAlmanac..it is very hard to name a favourite! Like your goodself saw all our wins over Port Adelaide and the trial game victory in '73 as well!! Methinks our 7 point victory in the 1st Semi-Final of 1986 might take some beating...what a game! The comeback after being 6 Goals...

Fatty, that is a classic...much admiration for your devotion to the Peckers even whilst starring in the ammos! In the late '70s my brother and I played in the Glenelg- South Association. Whilst playing in Divvie 4 which was played at the same time as the Reserves, we used to dash from the game...

Must say I wasn't at the " we wuz robbed " game, but recall that it was an opportunity missed to win at Alberton Oval. May have asked you this previously Fatty but were you at Alberton for The Mighty Peckers victory ( our 1 & only win there..) on 20/5/78. Happy to say there was a small group of...

Incredibly looking at The Mighty Peckers '74 Team photo-: Phil Smith bears an uncanny resemblance to former Centrals FF Rudi Mandemaker...My recollection of " Filthy " Phil that he was a solid unit and kicked 53 Goals in the '74 season from 17 Games to be our Leading Goalkicker that year. Sadly...

Could almost do a " Best of the rest" team!! Candidates such as: Allen " Wierd Al " Jakovich, Billy Ruth, Andrew Taylor, Colin McDonald, Alex Lunn, Johnny Martin, Michael Templeton to name but a few.... Speaking of " Wierd Al" Jakovich, I have it on good authority that this chap has never...

By popular demand here is the: 50 YEARS OF WOODVILLE: BEST OF THEM ALL TEAM- Which was published in The 'Tiser Fri. 26/6/09. It is with Games played with Woodville only in brackets: F Kevin Harris ( 147) Stephen Nichols ( 79) Colin MacVicar (186) HF John Cummins (174) John Klug (...

Hi all Peckers, Warriors and other readers... Believe it or not there is (almost secretive).... acknowledgement of Woodville's 50th birthday this weekend at Pecker Park!! For those who may not have spotted it there is a full page article in today's 'Tiser on P.68.(26/6). There will be a...

Cheers, South Australia I believe you might be referring to a players only meeting held in 1986 midway through the season. After this meeting I was under the impression, the players took it upon themselves " to improve their performances " so to speak. It had the desired effect as we began to...

Hey fellow Peckers and Warriors,was reading an old budget article from a "mere" 40 years ago and thought I would share it with you...it really painted a picture....From Footy Budget 16/8/69..Page 14 ( to be precise..) " Solo runs by Woodville players Malcolm Blight and Ray Huppatz in the...

Cheers fellas, methinks it is Bruce rather than Mark...Former South Melbourne U19s and Ressies player Bruce Tonkin " weaved his magic" over Pecker Park during seasons 1980 and 1981. In this time he played 22 Games and kicked 10 majors. " Tonkers" played a mixture of games on a HFF and HBF from...

Will no doubt comment on some of those other champs/chumps later but must mention a few things about the " great " Ian Rainbird. Nickname: DROPS-: a shortening of raindrops! Like your Tasmanian comment, he hailed from the Apple Isle, from memory I reckon he was recruited from New Norfolk...

There are a few conspiracy theories out there...re the Peckers & Bulldogs entry into the SANFL!! Both teams were admitted to the SANFL seconds competition for a five year probationary period commencing from the 1959 Season. I believe Centrals' results at Seconds level were similarly "...

A very big welcome to you pjlc!! As Ford Fairlane stated Part 1 contains many sentimental and other important memories of all things: Peckers & Warriors, you will love it... Fully concur with your merger comments as has been well documented!! It was a disgrace....Rod Olsson, came here as a...