Past players - what are they up to?

**goswannies** · 30th July 2023, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by Velour&Ruffles

Ah, John Roberts. There are some good memories. Not quite as good as the Wiz at grabbing a speccy (few have been), but not far off it. A flyer sandwiched between the Teasdale and Capper eras of aerobatics. A really exciting player.

And an absolutely delightful gentleman. Great speaker too

**Velour&Ruffles** · 30th July 2023, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by goswannies

And an absolutely delightful gentleman. Great speaker too

Pleased to hear it. He was always a favourite of mine.

**goswannies** · 30th July 2023, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by Velour&Ruffles

Pleased to hear it. He was always a favourite of mine.

Hopefully he will come to more functions. He had a nice signed photo auctioned off on the night as a fundraiser for the supporter group. Fair chance they might get him to sign another one if you want to put a bid in? Or buy a raffle ticket if it’s a raffle

**Maltopia** · 8th August 2023, 04:02 PM

Henry Playfair is head of football at a Victorian private school (St Kevin’s College).

The AFL figures making waves in private school footy

**MarshallG** · 12th August 2023, 01:33 PM

Memory is fading ... but did John Roberts play his first game under the name 'Greg Swan' at Kadinia Park?
Playing under an alias as the contract wasn't yet signed??
Was it John Roberts or someone else??
I vaguely recall being at Kadinia Park and a Greg Swan running on the field.

**goswannies** · 15th August 2023, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by MarshallG

Memory is fading ... but did John Roberts play his first game under the name 'Greg Swan' at Kadinia Park?
Playing under an alias as the contract wasn't yet signed??
Was it John Roberts or someone else??
I vaguely recall being at Kadinia Park and a Greg Swan running on the field.

It was John in his first practice match, he played under an alias as he couldn’t get a clearance yet from the Peckers.

His first H&A game was at the Cattery when he kicked the winning goal after the siren with Cats supporters invading the ground and police horses near him as he kicked.

He told this story at the SA Supporter Group Christmas dinner last year

**MarshallG** · 16th August 2023, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by goswannies

It was John in his first practice match, he played under an alias as he couldn’t get a clearance yet from the Peckers.

His first H&A game was at the Cattery when he kicked the winning goal after the siren with Cats supporters invading the ground and police horses near him as he kicked.

He told this story at the SA Supporter Group Christmas dinner last year

Much obliged, memory prevails for the moment.
Thanks again,
MG

**Mel_C** · 7th September 2023, 09:50 PM

I was walking down the street this morning and was heading towards this really tall guy with tattoos and funny hair. I thought to myself he looks familiar. Then realised it was Naismith!

**KSAS** · 8th September 2023, 08:28 AM

Watching a Melbourne coaching staff being interviewed pre-game on Fox Footy last night. Had no idea it was former Swan/Richmond ruckman Greg Stafford till when they thanked him at the conclusion. Barely recognisable with grey beard & few extra kilos!

**MattW** · 10th September 2023, 10:24 PM

I notice Stoddart made the squad for the VFL team of the year: 2023 Smithy's VFL Team of the Year squad announced - 2023 Smithy's VFL Team of the Year squad announced.