Wandin Under 17's won the clubs first ever premiership in 1973. Wayne Johnston, who went on to become an AFL Legend with Carlton, was captain and Paul Hunter, who won 5 WFC Best & Fairest awards, was Vice Captain.
Team Photo:
Back Row: Mark Jeffs, David Young, Russell Chapman, Brett Morgan, Warren Jeffs, Neil Mitchell, Jim Hunt, Peter Mikk, Geoff Spicer, Paul Hunter (Vice Capt). Standing: Laurie Jacks (Trainer) Phil Russell, Steve Featherstone, Mick Featherstone, Lester Wright (Coach) Wayne Johnston (capt) Frank Caccaviello, Grant Colling, John Strachan, Anthony Caccaviello, Peter Taylor, Ray Taylor (Team Magr) Absent Jeff Henderson, Peter Colling, Lou Zsivolec.
The team featured many who went on to play in WFC senior and reserve premiership teams in later years. Paul Hunter, Neil Mitchell, Peter Mikk, Geoff Spicer, Phil Russell, MIck & Steve Featherstone, Jeff Henderson, Grant Colling and John Strachan.
The Premiership team was:
B; Russell CHAPMAN Peter MIKK Lou ZSIVOLEC
HB; Mick FETHERSTONE Brett MORGAN David YOUNG
C; Grant COLLING Geoff SPICER Frank CACCAVIELLO
HF; Jeff HENDERSON Neil MITCHELL Phil RUSSELL
F; Steve FEATHERSTONE Jim HUNT John STRACHAN
Ru; Warren JEFFS Paul HUNTER Wayne JOHNSTON
19; Peter COLLING 20; Peter TAYLOR
EMG; Mark JEFFS, Anthony CACCAVIELLO
Coach; Lester WRIGHT Team Manager; Ray TAYLOR
WANDIN 5.3-33 9.6-60 13.12-90 16.15-111
SOUTH BELGRAVE 2.1-15 3.1-19 4.1-25 6.2-38
GOAL kickers; Neil Mitchell 3, Wayne Johnston 3, Geoff Spicer 3, John Strachan 2
Best Players; Paul Hunter, Wayne Johnston, Neil Mitchell, Jim Hunt, Phil Russell, Peter Mikk and John Strachan.
Last Modified on 09/07/2014 10:00