Pictured:
1. Western Zone Junior Football Council chairperson Glenn 'Spog' Dunn pins the badge on the newest life member, Andrew 'Legs' Taheny. (Photo: with thanks to Jarrad Delaney);
2. Andrew with a young Jesse Chandler in 2016. Jesse has gone on to coach an A Grade premiership, represent EP at Junior and Senior level and is presently at Norwood.
Western Zone Junior Football Council has recognised one of the region's great contributors to junior sport in bestowing life membership.
Andrew 'Legs' Taheny was presented life membership in recognition of his years of service to junior football at the Norwood Cup Centenary Oval - 13 June 2021, “Leg”s was presented with his life member badge by council chairperson and fellow life member Glenn 'Spog' Dunn.
His service has included as a selector for the Port Adelaide/Norwood Cup and the Kinlough Cup between 2008-2021, Port Adelaide Country Zone coordinator between 2012-14 and Norwood Academy coach and coordinator 2015-19.
Legs was first involved with the Western Zone Junior Football Council between 2001-2004 and returned in 2008, and has been involved ever since. Other roles have included under 17 Youth Championships coach and assistant coach for Eyre Peninsula, and Port Adelaide Academy coach.
Following the presentation, Legs said it was an honour to be recognised in the same company of many other Western Zone life members. "(They are ) all tireless workers for the promotion and development of junior football across the Eyre Peninsula over many years".
"Thanks must also be extended to the Port Adelaide and Norwood football clubs for the opportunity to help with the development of Eyre Peninsula talent over the past 20 years."
All in Eastern Eyre pass on our congratulations for this well deserved honour. Legs has been and continues to be an outstanding ambassador for the game and has influenced the careers of so may footballers across our Zone.
Andrew Taheny – Western Zone Junior Football Council:
- Member of the Western Zone Junior Football Council 2001-2004 & 2008-2021(present)
- Selector Port Adelaide and Norwood Cup 2008-2011
- Selector Kinlough Cup 2008-2021
- Western Zone / Eyre Peninsula U 17 Youth Championship Coach 2009-2012 & 2016
- Western Zone / Eyre Peninsula U 17 Youth Championship Assistant Coach 2008, 2017-2019
- Port Adelaide Country Zone Co-ordinator 2012-2014
- Port Adelaide Academy Mentor Coach 2008-2014
- Norwood Academy Coach & Coordinator 2015-2019
List of Western Zone Junior Football Council Life Members
Harvey
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Max
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Morgan
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Lew
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Richardson
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Ron
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Ranger
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Rocky
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Sharp
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Bob
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Meyers
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Syd
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Howell
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Harold
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Sims
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Ted
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Sampson
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Bill
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Mickan
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Allan
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Page
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Andy
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Fox
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Doug
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Horgan
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Danny
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Carr
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Trevor
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May
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Jack
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Franklin
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Ash
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Sampson
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Craig
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Warmington
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Paul
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Chandler
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Tracey
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Seal
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Tom
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Oswald
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Bill
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Southern
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John (Senior)
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Rayson
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FP (Percy)
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Smart
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Kevin
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Mc Sweeny
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Don
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Holman
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Cedric
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Kirvan
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George
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Hoskin
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Trevor
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O Brien
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Mick
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Pringle
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Jim
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Milic
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Bob
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Fiegert
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W
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Petrunyszyn
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ZU (Pedro)
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Kinlough
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M (Mrs)
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Hetzel
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Ray
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Horgan
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Dan
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Nicholls
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Gordon
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Taheny
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Andrew
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Last Modified on 29/06/2021 16:50