SA Footy

KEVIN SHEEDY TO JOIN THE SANFL
Kevin Sheedy will join the SANFL on Friday 14 September to speak at the League’s President’s Luncheon.
When thinking of Australian Football Legends, Kevin Sheedy would top many a list. Sheedy’s remarkable career includes playing for Richmond for 13 years and coaching Essendon for 27. A three-time premiership player and four time premiership coach, Kevin has now played and coached in more games than anyone in AFL/VFL history.
Kevin played his first VFL match for the Richmond Football Club in 1967. He went on to play 251 games, becoming the 10th player in the club’s history to reach the 250-game milestone.
Sheedy coached his first match for Essendon in Round 1, 1981, against Geelong at Kardinia Park. In Round 16, 1998 Kevin coached his 416th match for the Bombers, surpassing Dick Reynold’s 415-game record as the longest serving Essendon Coach. It was in Round 5 (ANZAC Day) 2007, that Kevin coached his 618th game, entering the record books as the second-longest serving coach, behind Collingwood’s Jock McHale, who coached 714 matches during his career.
Just 10 weeks later, in Round 15, 2007 Kevin participated in his 879th official match as player and coach, surpassing McHale’s 878 game record.
On Saturday September 1, 2007 Sheedy coached his final game for the Essendon Football Club, at Subiaco Oval.
The SANFL President’s Luncheons attract between 400 and 500 guests and present an opportunity to hear speakers who have carved their successes in the worlds of sport or business. It is a great opportunity to host valued business associates in an enjoyable environment whilst mingling with some of the legends of Australian Rules Football.
At each luncheon a past SANFL player is interviewed. The September Luncheon will feature former Glenelg player, Peter Maynard.
The luncheon will be held in the Magarey Room, AAMI Stadium Function Complex on Friday, September 14, 12noon-3pm.
Tickets are $65 and include a three-course meal and 3 hour beverage package, including quality wines. To book online go to http://www.encoregroup.net.au or phone 8268 7791.

Good headline Wedgie
Stitched me up and I had already read this on the SANFL website!

Excellent...Maxy Maynard...worth the admission price alone !

If Sheedy doesn't get a coaching gig next year, the SANFL could do a lot worse than throw some cash Sheedy's way to get his thoughts on the state of our competition and what could be done in the future to ensure it prospers. He sees the big picture better than anyone in the game.

Aerie wrote:If Sheedy doesn't get a coaching gig next year, the SANFL could do a lot worse than throw some cash Sheedy's way to get his thoughts on the state of our competition and what could be done in the future to ensure it prospers. He sees the big picture better than anyone in the game.

Just like valleys-virgin's Imaginary Tales, wouldn't it be great for the SANFL if Sheedy took on a coaching role with one club....that clubs membership would soar, the media would take far greater interest in the SANFL, even in Victoria and around Australia, crowds would increase at least for the club involved....


....but that of course could never happen.

Aerie wrote:If Sheedy doesn't get a coaching gig next year, the SANFL could do a lot worse than throw some cash Sheedy's way to get his thoughts on the state of our competition and what could be done in the future to ensure it prospers. He sees the big picture better than anyone in the game.

I agree. It would be good if he stayed out of coaching for a while and instead helped the game in that sort of role I reckon

Hope the South management are there for a "informal" chat.....

I can only dream!!!

South should be ashamed of themselves if they dont at least make contact.

The only reason Sheeds would come to SA would be to sink some red. The old soak...

The luncheon after this one features Dennis Committee

Was at this event today. Sheedy sure is an excellent, entertaining speaker! Was interesting to view the 1985 Grand Final on the big screens in the Magarey Room. They were also advertising tables of 10 for the Magarey Medal count for $1200. Might have to round some mates up.
Fantastic luncheon...many thanks to the club for the invite.