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Jack Hanley

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Coach 1 season
1921.  14 Games
incl. Captain Coach 1921
Won-Lost:  0—14 0% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
8th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 1
Played: 1921--1924
Games:  54
Goals:    36
Coach: 1921;  14 games - 0% won

Achievements:
  • 1 season Glenelg Coach (incl. Captain Coach 1921)
  • 3 seasons Glenelg Captain 1921--1923
  • Glenelg Top Goalkicker 1922
  • Glenelg Hall of Fame 1921--1939
  • 3 State Games

Summary
A high-marking ruckman who missed only two of Glenelg's first 56 games over four seasons before he needed a serious operation and retired.

Biographical
Jack Hanley began his football career at Christian Brothers College, where he was coached by A. C. Norden , one of Victoria 's best umpires, who was in Adelaide at the time. On leaving college, Hanley played for South B grade, but after one season he was promoted to the senior eighteen. After two years with South he shifted to West, and there in his five years with that club played his best football. He was living at Glenelg when the Bays first came into existence, and he threw in his lot with the young side. He led them for three years, until a serious operation in 1924 compelled him to retire as a player.
From 'The Tiger', 1962

Henry R Head

picture of Henry R Head
Coach 2 seasons
1922--1923.  28 Games
Won-Lost:  0—28 0% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
8th 8th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 52
Played: 1923
Games:  7
Goals:    1
Coach: 1922--1923;  28 games - 0% won

Achievements:
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • Won the 1909 Magarey Medal with West Adelaide
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2002

Fred Pincombe

picture of Fred Pincombe
Coach 1 season
1924.  3 Games
Won-Lost:  0—3 0% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
8th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 1924;  3 games - 0% won

Achievements:
  • 1 season Glenelg Coach


Notes:
Fred 'Stump' Pincombe was appointed coach for the 1924 season, but resigned after round 3.
 

Dave Smith

picture of Dave Smith
Coach 1 season
1924.  11 Games
Won-Lost:  0—11 0% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
8th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 1924;  11 games - 0% won

Achievements:
  • 1 season Glenelg Coach


Notes:
Dave Smith was appointed caretaker coach in round 4, after Fred Pincombe resigned, and coached for the remaining 11 games in 1924.
 

Cyril Hoft

picture of Cyril Hoft
Coach 1 season
1925.  14 Games
incl. Captain Coach 1925
Won-Lost:  2—12 14% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
8th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 70
Played: 1924--1927
Games:  56
Goals:    26
Coach: 1925;  14 games - 14% won

Achievements:
  • 1 season Glenelg Coach (incl. Captain Coach 1925)
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Captain 1924--1925
  • Glenelg Best & Fairest 1924
  • 3 State Games

Summary
Captain-coach of Glenelg's first win - against reigning premier West Torrens in the opening round of 1925, he had pace to burn, a strong mark and was an excellent shot for goals with the place kick.

HH 'Jim' Handby

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Coach 5 seasons
1926--1927, 1930--1932.  82 Games
incl. Captain Coach 1926--1927, 1930--1932
Won-Lost:  24—58 29% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
7th 7th 7th 6th 7th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 79
Played: 1925--1932
Games:  123
Goals:    0
Coach: 1926--1927, 1930--1932;  82 games - 29% won

Achievements:
  • 5 seasons Glenelg Coach (incl. Captain Coach 1926--1927, 1930--1932)
  • 5 seasons Glenelg Captain 1926--1927, 1930--1932
  • 2X Glenelg Best & Fairest 1925, 1929
  • 100 Game Player
  • Glenelg Hall of Fame 1921--1939
  • Magarey Medallist 1928
  • Runner-up in Magarey Medal in 1929
  • 29 State Games
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2002

Summary
A powerful, rugged, straight-ahead half-back, who was outstanding in Glenelg’s first win in his first game with the club in 1925. Never sacrificed an inch of ground and always proceeded towards the goal by the shortest possible route. His ability was emphasised by the fact he did not miss a State match between 1924-30.

Biographical
Jim Handby was the first Glenelg player to be awarded the Magarey Medal for the league's fairest and most brilliant footballer. His award came in 1928 in the eighth year of the Club's history as a League side.

Transferring from South in 1925, Handby gave Glenelg outstanding service until 1932. He was an ideal Magarey Medallist, combining football ability of a high order with scrupulous fairness. Strongly built, and with a fighting heart, Handby carried a heavy burden in the years he spent with Glenelg, because the side, although gaining strength, was never in the firing line when the finals came around.

Captain for a long time, he set his players a grand example by his powerful efforts to stem tides running against the Tigers.
The State selectors recognised his worth, having him on the half-back line in many stirring games , especially with Victoria.
One of the most thrilling interstate matches in which Handby played, was the tie with Victoria in 1928, his medal year. Opposed by Arthur Rayson, famous Geelong left-foot half-forward, the Glenelg man did a grand job that day in checking the brilliant Victorian. During the course of the game, both Handby and Rayson were knocked unconscious by the force with which they met in a violent collision as they were racing for the ball. It was typical of Handby's stamina that he was able to play with unimpaired vitality after receiving attention.

Although Handby never saw Glenelg reach the finals during his playing career, the Tigers were building up to their 1934 peak when he retired as a player in 1932. After his retirement, he maintained interest in the game for many years as a commentator and writer.
From The Tiger, 1962

Roy Brown

picture of Roy Brown
Coach 4 seasons
1928--1929, 1938--1939.  68 Games
incl. Captain Coach 1929
Won-Lost:  14—54 21% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
7th 7th 8th 8th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 110
Played: 1929
Games:  9
Goals:    4
Coach: 1928--1929, 1938--1939;  68 games - 21% won

Achievements:
  • 4 seasons Glenelg Coach (incl. Captain Coach 1929)
  • Glenelg Captain 1929

Bruce McGregor

picture of Bruce McGregor
Coach 3 seasons
1933--1935.  54 Games
Won-Lost:  22—31—1 42% won
Finals W-L:  2—1 67% won
GFs W-L:  1—0 100% won

Glenelg ladder positions:
6th 1st 8th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 1933--1935;  54 games - 42% won

Achievements:
  • 3 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • Premiership Coach 1934
  • 1 Grand Finals as Coach - 1934
  • Won 1926 & 1927 Magarey Medals with West Adelaide
  • 102 games with West Adelaide from 1923 to 1929
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2002

Walter Scott

picture of Walter Scott
Coach 2 seasons
1936--1937.  34 Games
Won-Lost:  7—26—1 22% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
7th 8th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 1936--1937;  34 games - 22% won

Achievements:
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • Won 1921, 1924, 1930 Magarey Medals with Norwood
  • 175 games with Norwood from 1920 to 1932
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2002

Marcus Boyall

picture of Marcus Boyall
Coach 2 seasons
1940, 1960.  25 Games
incl. Captain Coach 1940
Won-Lost:  3—22 12% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
8th 8th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 232
Played: 1940--1943, 1948
Games:  49
Goals:    79
Coach: 1940, 1960;  25 games - 12% won

Achievements:
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Coach (incl. Captain Coach 1940)
  • Glenelg Captain 1940
  • Glenelg Best & Fairest 1941
  • Glenelg Hall of Fame 1940--1960
  • Magarey Medallist 1941
  • 1 State Game

Summary
A 6 ft 3 inch ruckman with remarkable pace and a spectacular leap for the ball at centre bounces and boundary throw-ins. Before being recruited by the Bays he had finished equal third in the 1938 Brownlow Medal with Collingwood, with which he played 50 games as a tough centre half-back. He had to stand out of football altogether in 1939 because Collingwood refused to clear him.


Notes:
Marcus Boyall was appointed captain-coach for the 1940 season, and Glenelg won his first game in charge against North Adelaide by 23 points.
But after round 7, and six consecutive losses, he resigned as both captain and coach.
 

Wally Steele

picture of Wally Steele
Coach 1 season
1940.  10 Games
Won-Lost:  2—8 20% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
8th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 1940;  10 games - 20% won

Achievements:
  • 1 season Glenelg Coach


Notes:
Wally Steele was appointed league coach in round 8, after Marcus Boyall resigned, and coached the remainder of the year for 2 wins and 8 losses. He had previously been Glenelg's Association, or B grade coach.
 

Ray Curnow

picture of Ray Curnow
Coach 5 seasons
1941, 1945--1948.  75 Games
Won-Lost:  22—53 29% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
6th 7th 8th 7th 6th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 139
Played: 1931--1938
Games:  88
Goals:    9
Coach: 1941, 1945--1948;  75 games - 29% won

Achievements:
  • 5 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • Great of Glenelg
  • 2 seasons West-Glenelg coach during WWII - 1943-1944


Notes:
Was not originally appointed coach in 1946, but took over from Norm Betson when he stood down as coach after round 10.
 

Norm Betson

picture of Norm Betson
Coach 1 season
1946.  10 Games
Won-Lost:  0—10 0% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
8th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 312
Played: 1946--1948
Games:  42
Goals:    46
Coach: 1946;  10 games - 0% won

Achievements:
  • 1 season Glenelg Coach
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Captain 1946, 1948


Notes:
Norm Betson was recruited from Essendon and appointed Glenelg's league coach in 1946. But after 10 consecutive losses, Betson stood down as coach and was replaced by Ray Curnow for the last 7 rounds.
 

Allan 'Bull' Reval

picture of Allan 'Bull' Reval
Coach 1 season
1949.  17 Games
Won-Lost:  8—9 47% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
6th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 1949;  17 games - 47% won

Achievements:
  • 1 season Glenelg Coach
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2004

Johnny Taylor

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Coach 3 seasons
1950--1952.  57 Games
incl. Captain Coach 1950--1952
Won-Lost:  32—25 56% won
Finals W-L: 2—3 40% won
GFs W-L:  0—1 0% won

Glenelg ladder positions:
2nd 3rd 5th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 273
Played: 1942--1944, 1950--1952
Games:  93
Goals:    48
Coach: 1950--1952;  57 games - 56% won

Achievements:
  • 3 seasons Glenelg Coach (incl. Captain Coach 1950--1952)
  • 3 seasons Glenelg Captain 1950--1952
  • 1 Grand Finals as Coach - 1950
  • 1 Grand Finals as Captain - 1950
  • 1 Grand Finals Played - 1950
  • 5 State Games
  • 203 Games with West
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2007

Summary
One of the toughest footballers SA has produced, his 258 club games with West and Glenelg was an SANFL record until beaten by West Torrens' Lindsay Head. Seemed able to play on no matter what the injury but he also was superbly skilled, with an exceptional high mark. He introduced a new era of team discipline to the Tigers, taking them to their second grand final in 1950 and third place in 1951.

Pat Hall

picture of Pat Hall
Coach 2 seasons
1953--1954.  38 Games
incl. Captain Coach 1953--1954
Won-Lost:  14—24 37% won
Finals W-L: 1—1 50% won
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
3rd 8th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 387
Played: 1953--1955
Games:  47
Goals:    56
Coach: 1953--1954;  38 games - 37% won

Achievements:
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Coach (incl. Captain Coach 1953--1954)
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Captain 1953--1954

Charlie 'Chooka' May

picture of Charlie 'Chooka' May
Coach 3 seasons
1955--1957.  53 Games
Won-Lost:  19—33—1 37% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
6th 6th 7th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 1955--1957;  53 games - 37% won

Achievements:
  • 3 seasons Glenelg Coach

Neil Davies

picture of Neil Davies
Coach 3 seasons
1958--1959, 1961.  44 Games
incl. Captain Coach 1958--1959
Won-Lost:  17—27 42% won
Finals W-L: 1—1 50% won
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
7th 3rd

Glenelg Career
Player#: 368
Played: 1951--1963
Games:  143
Goals:    105
Coach: 1958--1959, 1961;  44 games - 42% won

Achievements:
  • 3 seasons Glenelg Coach (incl. Captain Coach 1958--1959)
  • 3 seasons Glenelg Captain 1957--1959
  • 2X Glenelg Best & Fairest 1953, 1956
  • 100 Game Player
  • 100 Career Goals
  • Glenelg Top Goalkicker 1956
  • Glenelg Hall of Fame 1940--1960
  • SA State Captain 1957, 1958
  • All Australian 1953
  • Runner-up in Magarey Medal in 1953
  • 20 State Games, 11 Goals
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2002

Summary
Made such a stunning start to his league career in 1951 he played for South Australia after just three league games. In his third season he was an All-Australian and he continued to prove himself at the highest level in 20 State matches. A player with electrifying pace, he was the first Glenelg player to captain South Australia. Colin Richens called him “the best”. A player with a great leap, only serious knee injuries stopped him being remembered as one of South Australia’s greatest champions. As captain-coach he led Glenelg to the 1959 preliminary final after winning The Advertiser Cup night competition.


Notes:
Was not officially appointed coach in 1961, but took over as coach for 6 games in 1961 while Stan Wickham was recovering from illness.
 

Stan Wickham

picture of Stan Wickham
Coach 1 season
1961.  13 Games
Won-Lost:  3—10 23% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
7th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 360
Played: 1950--1956
Games:  101
Goals:    21
Coach: 1961;  13 games - 23% won

Achievements:
  • 1 season Glenelg Coach
  • 100 Game Player
  • 1 Grand Finals Played - 1950

Doug Long

picture of Doug Long
Coach 2 seasons
1962--1963.  39 Games
incl. Captain Coach 1962--1963
Won-Lost:  15—24 38% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
5th 7th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 489
Played: 1962--1969
Games:  135
Goals:    124
Coach: 1962--1963;  39 games - 38% won

Achievements:
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Coach (incl. Captain Coach 1962--1963)
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Captain 1962--1963
  • 100 Game Player
  • 100 Career Goals
  • Glenelg Hall of Fame 1961--1976
  • 7 State Games
  • 73 Games with Geelong in VFL

Summary
A ruckman with height (6ft, 4inch), pace and tenacity, he made his VFL debut with Geelong at 17 and starred in the 1961 night grand final win against North Melbourne. Was chosen to play for Victoria but missed out with a broken finger. Signed by Glenelg for the 1962 season, when Geoff Motley was refused a clearance by Port Adelaide to coach the Bays, ended up captain-coach, aged just 21.

Len Fitzgerald

picture of Len Fitzgerald
Coach 3 seasons
1964--1966.  61 Games
Won-Lost:  25—34—2 43% won
Finals W-L: 0—1 0% won
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
4th 6th 10th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 1964--1966;  61 games - 43% won

Achievements:
  • 3 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • Won the 1952,1954,1959 Magarey Medals with Sturt
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2002

Neil Kerley

picture of Neil Kerley
Coach 10 seasons
1967--1976.  223 Games
incl. Captain Coach 1967--1969
Won-Lost:  142—81 64% won
Finals W-L: 11—8 58% won
GFs W-L:  1—4 20% won

Glenelg ladder positions:
4th 5th 2nd 2nd 6th 6th 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd

Glenelg Career
Player#: 545
Played: 1967--1969
Games:  55
Goals:    36
Coach: 1967--1976;  223 games - 64% won

Achievements:
  • 10 seasons Glenelg Coach (incl. Captain Coach 1967--1969)
  • 3 seasons Glenelg Captain 1967--1969
  • Glenelg Best & Fairest 1967
  • Glenelg Hall of Fame 1961--1976
  • Premiership Coach 1973
  • 5 Grand Finals as Coach - 1969 1970 1973 1974 1975
  • 1 Grand Finals as Captain - 1969
  • 1 Grand Finals Played - 1969
  • Great of Glenelg
  • 32 State Games
  • SA Captain 1959-62,1965-66
  • 165 Games with West and 56 Games with South
  • 4X Premiership coach - West 1961,1983, South 1964, Glenelg 1973
  • 628 Games as senior coach - 223 with Glenelg, 182 with West, 89 with Torrens, 68 with Centrals, 66 with South
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2002
  • Australian Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 1997

Summary
An inspirational leader who, as captain-coach, transformed Glenelg from more-or-less a “social club” to one of the most powerful football clubs in the country. As a player he was a real “big game” performer, totally fearless and always dedicated to winning the hard ball and the match. His toughness and courage was epitomised by his starring with a broken jaw – stuck together with some chewing gum – against Central District in 1968.

John Nicholls

picture of John Nicholls
Coach 2 seasons
1977--1978.  50 Games
Won-Lost:  30—20 60% won
Finals W-L: 2—4 33% won
GFs W-L:  0—1 0% won

Glenelg ladder positions:
2nd 4th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 1977--1978;  50 games - 60% won

Achievements:
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • 1 Grand Finals as Coach - 1977

John Halbert

picture of John Halbert
Coach 4 seasons
1979--1982.  97 Games
Won-Lost:  64—31—2 67% won
Finals W-L: 4—5 44% won
GFs W-L:  0—2 0% won

Glenelg ladder positions:
7th 4th 2nd 2nd

Glenelg Career
Coach: 1979--1982;  97 games - 67% won

Achievements:
  • 4 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • 2 Grand Finals as Coach - 1981 1982
  • Won the 1961 Magarey Medal with Sturt
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2002

Graham Campbell

picture of Graham Campbell
Coach 2 seasons
1983--1984.  47 Games
Won-Lost:  27—20 57% won
Finals W-L: 1—2 33% won
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
7th 3rd

Glenelg Career
Coach: 1983--1984;  47 games - 57% won

Achievements:
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • 151 games for Fitzroy in VFL 1956 - 1964

Graham Cornes

picture of Graham Cornes
Coach 6 seasons
1985--1990.  149 Games
Won-Lost:  94—54—1 63% won
Finals W-L: 14—5 74% won
GFs W-L:  2—3 40% won

Glenelg ladder positions:
1st 1st 2nd 2nd 5th 2nd

Glenelg Career
Player#: 553
Played: 1967--1982
Games:  317
Goals:    347
Coach: 1985--1990;  149 games - 63% won

Achievements:
  • 6 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • Glenelg Captain 1978
  • 3X Glenelg Best & Fairest 1968, 1972, 1974
  • 300 Game Player
  • 300 Career Goals
  • 1X 50-99 Goals in a Season 1977
  • Glenelg Top Goalkicker 1977
  • Glenelg Hall of Fame 1961--1976
  • Tassie Medallist 1980
  • Simpson Medallist 1979
  • SA State Captain 1978
  • 4X All Australian 1979, 1980, 1987, 1988
  • 2X Premiership Coach 1985 1986
  • Premiership Player 1973
  • 5 Grand Finals as Coach - 1985 1986 1987 1988 1990
  • 8 Grand Finals Played - 1969 1970 1973 1974 1975 1977 1981 1982
  • Great of Glenelg
  • 21 State Games, 22 Goals
  • 6-2 win-loss record as SA coach v Victoria
  • Inaugural coach of Adelaide Crows
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2002
  • Australian Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2012

Summary
From his first game against Sturt in 1967 it was obvious this spindly blonde had star quality. One of the most spectacular high marks in South Australian football history, he had all the skills and when it came to the crunch was at his best as with his classic mark and goal in the dying moments of the 1973 grand final.

Kym Hodgeman

picture of Kym Hodgeman
Coach 2 seasons
1991--1992.  48 Games
Won-Lost:  26—22 54% won
Finals W-L: 3—1 75% won
GFs W-L:  0—1 0% won

Glenelg ladder positions:
6th 2nd

Glenelg Career
Player#: 602
Played: 1974--1980, 1986--1990
Games:  244
Goals:    411
Coach: 1991--1992;  48 games - 54% won

Achievements:
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • 3X Glenelg Best & Fairest 1977, 1978, 1989
  • 200 Game Player
  • 400 Career Goals
  • 3X 50-99 Goals in a Season 1975--1976, 1978
  • 2X Glenelg Top Goalkicker 1978--1979
  • Glenelg Hall of Fame 1977--1990
  • Magarey Medallist 1978
  • All Australian 1979
  • Premiership Player 1986
  • 1 Grand Finals as Coach - 1992
  • 5 Grand Finals Played - 1974 1975 1977 1986 1988
  • Reserves Magarey Medallist in 1974
  • Third in Magarey Medal in 1980
  • 9 State Games
  • 91 Games with North Melbourne, Best and Fairest 1984
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2002

Summary
Neil Kerley knew very quickly this tiny rover was “special” when he ran the wrong way straight into a charging pack of Port Adelaide players and grabbed a mark. He had electric pace and agility, skill, courage, persistence and was lethal around the goals. After a very successful stint with North Melbourne, he returned to the Bay to fulfil a lifelong dream and play in the Tigers’ 1986 premiership.

Mark Williams

picture of Mark Williams
Coach 2 seasons
1993--1994.  45 Games
Won-Lost:  22—22—1 50% won
Finals W-L: 0—3 0% won
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
4th 4th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 1993--1994;  45 games - 50% won

Achievements:
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2003

Tony Symonds

picture of Tony Symonds
Coach 2 seasons
1995--1996.  42 Games
Won-Lost:  15—27 36% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
7th 7th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 661
Played: 1981--1992
Games:  225
Goals:    230
Coach: 1995--1996;  42 games - 36% won

Achievements:
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • 200 Game Player
  • 200 Career Goals
  • Glenelg Hall of Fame 1977--1990
  • 2X Premiership Player 1985 1986
  • 4 Grand Finals Played - 1982 1985 1986 1990
  • 1 State Game

Summary
Lightly-built wingman who had all the skills and pace to burn, he was a key member of the Bays’ back-to-back flags, shining in the 1986 grand final.

Wayne Stringer

picture of Wayne Stringer
Coach 1 season
1997.  20 Games
Won-Lost:  5—14—1 28% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
8th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 681
Played: 1983--1988
Games:  145
Goals:    7
Coach: 1997;  20 games - 28% won

Achievements:
  • 1 season Glenelg Coach
  • 100 Game Player
  • 2X Premiership Player 1985 1986
  • 4 Grand Finals Played - 1985 1986 1987 1988

Tony McGuinness

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Coach 3 seasons
1998--2000.  62 Games
Won-Lost:  20—42 32% won
Finals W-L: 0—2 0% won
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
9th 4th 9th

Glenelg Career
Player#: 662
Played: 1981--1985, 1998
Games:  113
Goals:    200
Coach: 1998--2000;  62 games - 32% won

Achievements:
  • 3 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • Glenelg Best & Fairest 1982
  • 100 Game Player
  • 200 Career Goals
  • 2X 50-99 Goals in a Season 1982, 1985
  • Glenelg Hall of Fame 1977--1990
  • Magarey Medallist 1982
  • 3X All Australian 1988, 1992, 1993
  • Premiership Player 1985
  • 3 Grand Finals Played - 1981 1982 1985
  • 109 Games with Footscray - Best and Fairest 1987
  • 113 Games with Adelaide - Captain 1995-96, Best and Fairest 1993
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2002

Summary
Exploded on to the scene with an outstanding game from the bench in the 1981 grand final and caused a sensation in a tremendous 1982 season by becoming the youngest winner of the Magarey Medal at just 18. Had explosive pace and also could run all day, had a booming left-foot kick for his size and booted countless team-lifting goals on the run and from “impossible” angles.

Brenton Honor

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Coach 2 seasons
2001--2002.  40 Games
Won-Lost:  6—33—1 16% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
9th 9th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 2001--2002;  40 games - 16% won

Achievements:
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Coach

David Noble

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Coach 2 seasons
2003--2004.  40 Games
Won-Lost:  12—28 30% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
8th 7th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 2003--2004;  40 games - 30% won

Achievements:
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Coach

Peter Simmons

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Coach 1 season
2005.  16 Games
Won-Lost:  6—10 38% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
8th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 2005;  16 games - 38% won

Achievements:
  • 1 season Glenelg Coach

Tony Burgess

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Coach 1 season
2005.  4 Games
Won-Lost:  0—4 0% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
8th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 2005;  4 games - 0% won

Achievements:
  • 1 season Glenelg Coach


Notes:
Reserves coach, Tony Burgess coached the league team for the last 4 rounds of the 2005 season, replacing Peter Simmons in round 19.
 

Mark Mickan

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Coach 6 seasons
2006--2011.  120 Games
Won-Lost:  74—42—4 63% won
Finals W-L: 2—7 22% won
GFs W-L:  0—1 0% won

Glenelg ladder positions:
6th 4th 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 2006--2011;  120 games - 63% won

Achievements:
  • 6 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • 1 Grand Finals as Coach - 2008
  • SA Football Hall of Fame Inductee in 2002

Kris Massie

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Coach 3 seasons
2011--2013.  50 Games
Won-Lost:  17—33 34% won
Finals W-L: 0—1 0% won
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
5th 6th 9th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 2011--2013;  50 games - 34% won

Achievements:
  • 3 seasons Glenelg Coach

Nick Stevens

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Coach 1 season
2014.  18 Games
Won-Lost:  4—14 22% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
10th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 2014;  18 games - 22% won

Achievements:
  • 1 season Glenelg Coach

Matthew Lokan

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Coach 3 seasons
2015--2017.  54 Games
Won-Lost:  18—34—2 35% won
Finals W-L:  —
GFs W-L:  —

Glenelg ladder positions:
9th 7th 7th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 2015--2017;  54 games - 35% won

Achievements:
  • 3 seasons Glenelg Coach

Mark Stone

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Coach 3 seasons
2018--2020.  54 Games
Won-Lost:  33—19—2 63% won
Finals W-L: 2—2 50% won
GFs W-L:  1—0 100% won

Glenelg ladder positions:
6th 1st 4th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 2018--2020;  54 games - 63% won

Achievements:
  • 3 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • Premiership Coach 2019
  • 1 Grand Finals as Coach - 2019

Brett Hand

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Coach 2 seasons
2021--2022.  41 Games
Won-Lost:  31—10 76% won
Finals W-L: 2—3 40% won
GFs W-L:  0—1 0% won

Glenelg ladder positions:
2nd 4th

Glenelg Career
Coach: 2021--2022;  41 games - 76% won

Achievements:
  • 2 seasons Glenelg Coach
  • 1 Grand Finals as Coach - 2021

Darren Reeves

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Coach 1 season
2023.  20 Games
Won-Lost:  17—3 85% won
Finals W-L: 2—0 100% won
GFs W-L: 1—0 100% won

Glenelg ladder positions:
1st

Glenelg Career
Coach: 2023;  20 games - 85% won

Achievements:
  • 1 season Glenelg Coach
  • Premiership Coach 2023
  • 1 Grand Finals as Coach - 2023


Notes:
Premiership in first year as coach