HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
The catagory of Hall of Fame inductee is considered by the NFNC as the highest honour a person can be given. To be inducted in the the Hall of Fame, it acknowledges the person's outstanding contribution to the club in the capacity of player, administrator or other position over a long period of time. The category of Legend recognises that these people, in general, have come into the club and changed the course of the football club in some significant way, although they may not fit the criteria of Hall of Fame inductee.
Bill Bibby
Our 1st inductee needs no introduction. He is the founder of our club and the reason we have a Club today.
Ray Bibby
Our next inductee is a name synonymous with Navarre. He is a life member and premiership player. He held the positions of Club President from 1971-80 and Club Secretary for 25years from 1946-1970. One of the most powerful figures in our club's history.
Laurie Hannett
Our next inductee is our oldest living member. He is a life member. A 5 time Premiership player, a coach and a club B&F winner. He’s also kicked a 100 goals, has been a committee member for 40 years and a delegate for 30 and was included in the 40s, 50s, and 60s team on the Half Forward Flank.
Norma Hannett
Life membership and 35 years Treasurer of Ladies Committee are just some of our next inductees achievements. As well as her early Saturday morning starts and regular appearances in the Thursday night meals for the footballers & netballers, she has handled the washing and maintenance of club gear for years. She has been an outstanding organiser around our club for decades.
Ken Parry
Our next inductee is a life member, a 6 times Premiership player, and he spent an amazing 40 years as gate keeper. He is our longest serving treasurer with 30 years service. He was also selected on the HBF in the 40s,50s, and 60s side.
Jack Bibby
Inductee no. 6 is probably our most decorated player to have played for Navarre. He is a life member, 8 time senior premiership player, 7 time club B&F as well as winning 3 League Senior Medals and 1 Reserves League medal. He has played 400 Senior Games and coached numerous Reserve and Junior Premierships. He was named 1st Rover in the 40s,50s,and 60s team. He is an outstanding legend.
Tom Driscoll
Our next inductee has achieved premiership success as a player on 7 occasions.He was a President from 1957-1961 and served on the committee for 30 years. He was also a junior Premiership coach as well as being named as Ruck Rover in the 40s,50s, and 60s Team.
Wally Henning
Our next inductee is a 5 time Premiership player He was President from 1962-1970 and Treasurer from 1953-57. He along with Ray Bibby were long time player recruiters to our club. He was selected as the 1st Centre in the 40s,50s,and 60s side.
Chris Bibby
Our last inductee is the youngest member of the group but also one of the club's most highly decorated. He is a life member, 3 time Senior Premiership player and 1 Junior premiership to his name. He won 5 Senior Club B&F as well as winning the Lexton League Medal in 1977, a Premiership year. He was Secretary 1983-2001 and again in 2008. He was Selected as Captain of the 1970/80 side named in the centre. As a footballer there was not many tougher and he continues to be a tireless worker around our club.
