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  2. Notabele Players of the Australian Game in Sydney Since 1903

    There is often controversy on Saturday afternoons, when the fans congregate at the various games, as to who is entitled to rank as the best player since the resuscitation of the game in ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 470 words
  3. CLEVER McCANN.

    There are few—if any—of our footballers who have attained such popularity as "Shorty" McCann. He is so little that when a player makes a grab at him, "Shorty's" shoulder or ...

    Article : 162 words
  4. SPORTSMAN JIM MATHEWS.

    One of the greatest sportsmen and finest players was Jim Mathews. He was the "head and the foot" of Y.M.C.A. for many seasons, being captain, hon. secretary, and delegate to ...

    Article : 92 words
  5. MATCH-WINNING GOLDIE THOMAS.

    Goldie Thomas was one of our very best performers. He known, too, how to to about the match-winning job. Goldie was East Sydney's captain and centre. When the ball came ...

    Article : 149 words
  6. ENTHUSIAST TOM VANNAN.

    Tom Vannan, as well known as anybody in the game, is a whole-souled enthusiast. I'll guarantee that if ten years hence Central Western were not able to get an eighteen, Tom ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 194 words
  7. MAHONY THE TIGER.

    If a medal were awarded Sydney players for gameness. at the end of the season, it is safe to say that no one would have a better chance of obtaining it than Micky Mahony. He is ...

    Article : 306 words
  8. OLD-TIMER SHIPTON.

    Charlie Shipton was one who played the name for almost a record number of years. In many matches contested on Moore Park a quarter of a century ago, young Shipton's athletic ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 211 words
  9. WOULD PROBABLY HAVE BEEN A CHAMPION

    One who would have made a name had he stuck to the game and played in Melbourne or Adelaide was Wal. Martin, the University oarsman, who followed for the Sydney Club. Tall ...

    Article : 90 words
  10. STRANG, THE SKYROCKET.

    Billy Strong was a match-winner. Well Sydney enthusiasts know it Weren't our lads doing famously against South Melbourne in 1908 till the tall fellow came on the scene and ...

    Article : 213 words
  11. VINCENT. THE VANQUISHER.

    Albert Vincent has been playing for many years, and, like wine, he improves with age. You must not run away with the idea that he is old. Far from it. But he started his foot[?] ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 195 words
  12. FAST-MOVING FISHER.

    If Jack Fisher Rets a break on an opponent he is hard to catch, the fact of his having to bounce the ball every ten yards not appearing to diminish his pace. Jack came from Broken ...

    Article : 121 words
  13. ELUSIVE JIMMY DELANY.

    There are many who talk of Jimmy Delany—"Elusive James," as I once wrote of him, and the title fitted him well. The meteoric one has retired. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 411 words
  14. JACKSON A SOLID RUCK MAN.

    Paddington secured a serviceable player when Jackson, who comes from Wagga, threw in his lot with them. In every match I have seen him in, Jackson has performed ably. In build he ...

    Article : 77 words
  15. CHARLIE MURRAY.

    One of our leading ruck men for several seasons was Charlie Murray, who played for the Sydney Club, and who is now associated with the Red Legs as trainer, and is also one of our ...

    Article : 62 words
  16. ATTRACTIVE ERIC HUGHES.

    Eric Hughes is not a giant. If he were, and possessed the essentials that now are his, he would have been one of the first men picked for the carnival team. Tricky? Yes, that's ...

    Article : 176 words
  17. RELIABLE REG. ELLIS.

    Reg. Ellis, who now figures in St. Kilda's colors, captained the Y.M.C.A. team in its last season. Reg. learnt to play as a schoolboy in Victoria. He spent a few years here, and ...

    Article : 69 words
  18. STEWART A GOOD LAD.

    Gerald Stewart is with a poor team—East Sydney. They have been thrashed unmercifully this season, and the consequence is it is a difficult matter now for them to get a full team ...

    Article : 406 words
  19. JACK ASHLEY A CHAMPION.

    Though Jack Ashley was born in South Australia, his football education was gained in Sydney. The material necessary to furnish a great athlete were his—strength and ability were ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 393 words
  20. SOLID JACK INCOLL.

    Jack Incoll, who Figured in the Collinewood team at one time, came to Sydney and threw in his lot with Newtown. Jack ranked amongst the best kicks in Victoria, and his ability in ...

    Article : 90 words
  21. POPULAR KITT.

    Alby Kitt, who has played senior football for the lengthy period of 23 years, is a great favorite with supporters and opponents. He commenced his career in big football with the ...

    Article : 193 words
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