Stars of the eighties

THE North Fremantle amateur football club announced its team of the decade for the 1980s at a function at Gil Fraser reserve last week.

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Some of the NFAFC's 1980s team of the decade. Back row: Paul Hurst, Eddie Browne, Robert Looby, Dave Heatley, Grant Nelson, Terry Sayers, Dave Haddow, Jack Gabrielson. Front: Steve Jenkins, Glenn Hurst (captain coach), John Grierson, Ian Abercomby, Kym Robertson.

A total of 234 players represented the club during the 1980s so the task was a difficult one for the selectors who opted for a six man interchange bench to make their task a little easier.

The Magpie stars from the decade that brought us Duran Duran, stylish mullets, shoulder pads and leggings, in their playing positions, are...

Backs: Kym Robertson; Phil Shaw; Dave Heatley

Half backs: John Gabrielson; Robert Looby; Steve Jenkins

Centres: Brad Gordon; Drew Herrington; Kevin Jones

Half forward: Richie Hayes; Jeff Shea; Mick Kennedy

Full forwards: Mark McKinnon; Grant Nelson; Shane Wright

Ruck: Glenn Hurst (captain coach); Dave Haddow; Gavan Ferraz

Reserves: Glenn Stephens; Michael Gill; Paul Hurst; Terry Sayers; Ian Abercromby & Steve Newell.

Runner: Eddie Browne

Manager: The late Ron Coleman.

Head trainer: John Grierson

Special medallions were presented to each player with their wives or partners presenting the medallions as a token of their involvement in the club.

Meanwhile the club's trip to England, Ireland and the USA kicks off in about six weeks.

From the Fremantle Herald

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