mal wrote:Guys like NAFC Secretary Charles Nitschke were responsible for changing the landscape of South Australian Football just b4 the turn of the 20th century
NAFC as a result became a much more successful club and won their inaugural flag in 1900 led by Ernie Jonah Jones [The first Test cricketer to be called for chucking]
All NA supporters should look up Charles Nitschke and fully understand the work he did and his achievements
Charles was an advocate of the Electorate system in 1897 , that was in full use by 1899, and is noted as being a good administrator at the NAFC
Until then Norwood and South Adelaide dominated the 19th century
Spot on Mal. I think many North supporters are aware of C.H. Nitschke. In fact North nominated him several times for the SANFL Hall of Fame, but were told in no uncertain manner not to put him up again, he hasn't the credentials. What I took that to mean is that those who select the SANFL Hall of Fame haven't the credentials. A number of lesser administrators have been elected to the SANFL Hall of Fame.
Also whilst on the cricket theme, Mal, C.H. Nitschke's son, H.C. (Slinger) Nitschke played test cricket for Australia, but was probably more well known in later life as a prominent race horse owner. Probably his most well known horse being the VRC Derby winner, Dayana.