‘Don Bradman of Footy’ was inaugurated as the 33rd legend of the Australian Football Hall of Fame, such as whose who hit the blue carpet for Blitish ceremony
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South Australia Legend Ken Farmer has been announced as the 33rd legend of the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Once dubbed by the Adelaide -Mail as ‘The Don Bradman of Football’, Farmer enjoyed a shimmering career in the Sanfl, with an excellent 1417 goals over 224 performances.
In the meantime, Channel seven Star Nick Riewoldt was also formally recorded in the Australian Football Hall of Fame, in addition to his broadcast fellow Gastheer Luke Hodge and former Sandover medal winner, George Owens.
Crows Great Erin also gave Phillips an emotional speech because she too was also included in the Hall of Fame, while South Adelaide Great Peter Darley was also honored.
Many legends from the Footy world also went to the blue carpet in the Crown Palladium in Melbourne, including Kevin Sheedy, Jason Dunstall, Chriss Judd and Jonathan Brown.
Farmer is one of the most productive attackers to ever have adorned the sport and win 11 titles as the leading Goalkicker in the Sanfl during his glittering career.
Farmer debuted in the North Adelaide League side in 1929 and Boot 62 goals in 14 games at the age of 18 years. He would go to Captain North Adelaide for five seasons before his Footy career was demolished by Second World Warwhere he would serve as a sergeant in the raven.
That was the Bravoure around the Goalkicker, the Adelaide -mail wrote in 1937 that: ‘South -Australia can claim the two most productive scorers in their respective sporting atmosphere that Australia has seen. Don Bradman is one; The other is Ken Farmer … who has certainly qualified for the title “Bradman of Football”. ‘
Legend Ken Farmer in South Australia has been announced as the 33rd legend of the Australian Football Hall of Fame
Matthew Farmer, Ken’s grandson, was present to receive a certificate on behalf of his grandfather
Farmer, who died in 1982, aged 71, was admitted to the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1998.
His grandson, Matthew, was present on Tuesday evening to collect a plaque on his behalf.
Elsewhere, a former star was forced to skip his media tasks on Tuesday evening to attend the ceremony.
Nick Riewoldt did not appear on the show of the Agenda -Setters, but went on stage in the Crown Palladium to be initiated into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
The five-fold all-australian, which returned no fewer than 718 goals in 336 performances for the saints, was announced in 2023 as an Inductee.
And when his certificate is accepted, the former St. Kilda player, who was mentioned one of the biggest players ever, revealed how he came very close to playing for the Brisbane Lions, 76 km to be precise.
The Footy star revealed that the Footy in his juniors moved back to Queensland’s attacker to play for the Lions in the QAFL.
Due to a statement from the river basin, Riewoldt may not have been set up for the saints and would probably have stayed in Queensland, who played for the Lions.
Erin Phillips was also included in the Australian Football Hall of Fame, according to her father’s suit, Greg, who played for Port Adelaide
Phillips explained how she could not believe how her life came ‘full circle’ when receiving the prize
Channel 7 -Ste Luke Hodge (Right) also received his memorial hall or Fame certificate
Riewoldt also told a story about how Leigh Matthews (center) had given him a number of surprising words of encouragement during a junior Footy match match
Jonathan Brown (left) and Chris Judd also arrived at the location. Brown was honored in 2020, while Judd was also honored a year later
Riewoldt explained that he ‘did the measurement’ and ‘about 76 km away’ from playing for the Lions.
‘The rule changed a year later and went to 100 km.
“It might have been a good thing. I might have had a few medals in my pocket, but I might have had to play on the wing with Browny (Jonathan Brown), Lynchy (Alastair Lynch) and (Daniel) Bradshaw in the forward line. ‘
He also revealed the funny message that Footy legend Leigh Mattews shouted at him during a youth game with the Lions.
After he was told to put his arm over an opponent, Riewoldt took a slap on the nose, causing the blood to flow over his face.
He stutted over the bank but got a word of encouragement by a man on the side of the field.
“Good courage, young guy,” the man shouted.
Looking up, Riewoldt said he saw Matthews looking back at him.
Adelaide Crows Great Erin Phillips was also included in the Hall of Fame.
Nick Riewoldt was also officially included on Tuesday evening in the AFL Hall of Fame
Phillips (left) was accompanied by her partner Tracy Gahan (right) at the ceremony
Jason Dunstall (right) was seen in a deep conversation with various other guests, including Hawks Great John Platten (second from the right)
Former West Coast and Carlton star Judd and his father both went to the red carpet, but his wife BEC was not present
She joins her father, Greg, who was also admitted to the Hall of Fame. Phillips, a double Wnba Champion and triple Premiership player, went to the carpet with her partner Tracy Gahan and also stopped for a Snap with her father.
Dubbed a pioneer of the aitw, Phillips grew up with Footy next to boys.
But she told The Herald Sun That she could not believe that her life had come ‘full circle’.
She added that it was her father who brought her and her sisters into football.
“Dad brought me and my two sisters and raised us in the Port Adelaide Football Club, around football players, and for me personally, who was only a child obsessed with Footy,” she added.
“He loved playing. He never hesitated to teach me the skill, knowing that this will never be anything that you need as a career. But he never said no to a staircase. ‘
During her induction speech, Phillips issued a tear shift to her father Greg.
“I can’t imagine how difficult it would be to tell your 13-year-old daughter that she can no longer play the game she loves,” said in it.
Afl CEO Andrew Dillon and his wife, Amanda, were also present at the Black-Tie event
Afl Hall of Famer Dermot Brereton, who won five Premierships with Hawthorn, also stopped for Snaps with his partner Julie
Footy legend Kevin Sheedy, who won three prime ministers as a player and four as a coach, arrived with his wife Geraldine
Triple Premiership star Simon Black arrived next to his wife Catherine
‘And 27 years later she is next to you in the Hall of Fame.
“Thank you for taught me a game that I loved and although you knew it would never bring me anywhere at the time, you still taught me.”
Again speaking against the Herald Sun in her career, she said as a child: ‘I would have given everything to play one game and then let my journey play the way it did.
“I will never take it for granted. I don’t know who is above, watches over me and takes care of me, but they did a great job. ‘
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