Team of the Century
Background
The North Adelaide Football Club has a long and proud history, dating from its establishment in 1893. The main thing which sets North apart from its rivals is that it has arguably produced more exceptional footballers than any other Club. As the 20th century drew to a close, the Club decided to honour those champions by selecting a "Team of the Century".
The Club established a Committee in 1999 to undertake the task of selecting this team. This "selection committee" comprised Colin Walsh (Chairman), Don Lindner, Tom McKenzie, Jeff Pash, Barrie Robran and Gordon Schwartz. Each member provided a list of candidates for each position and the Committee then set about the arduous task of selecting the final team. The selected team was formally announced at a gala dinner held on 7 October 2000.
While much healthy discussion has been generated about the final selections, and in particular some of the players who missed out, no-one could disagree that everyone in the team deserves recognition as a legend of the Club.
Due to the incredible interest generated by the announcement of this team, the History Committee decided to produce a book to give all supporters a close-up of the members of the team. Copies of this widely acclaimed book, "North Adelaide's Greatest", are available from the Club. See Merchandise for further details.
The Team
 | Percy FurlerThe Great Leader
Ruckman; 187 games 1922-33; 2 premierships
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 | Ken FarmerThe Bradman of Goalkickers
Full Forward; 224 games 1929-41; 1417 goals; 100+ goals in 11 consecutive seasons |
 | Tony AntrobusThe Angry Ant
Rover; 95 games 1981-86, 1992; Magarey Medallist 1983 |
 | Harold HawkeThe Curramulka Kid
Centre, Centre Half Forward; 79 games between 1927 & 1940; 2 premierships; Magarey Medallist 1937 |
 | Don Lindner (VC)The Highest Flier
Centre Half Forward; 289 games 1954 – 1970; 1 premiership; Magarey Medallist 1967 |
 | Jeff PashThe Gentleman Champion
Centre, Half Forward Flank; 120 games between 1938 & 1949; 1 premiership; Magarey Medallist 1939 |
 | Barrie BarbaryThe Pocket Hercules
Wing; 155 games 1957 – 64; 1 premiership; Magarey Medallist 1960 |
 | Andrew JarmanThe Magician
Centre; 165 games 1983 – 89; 1 premiership; Magarey Medallist 1987 |
 | Norm DrewThe Premiership Player
Wing; 103 games between 1928 & 1937; 2 premierships |
 | Bohdan JaworskyjThe Redoubtable Defender
Half Back Flank; 205 games between 1965 & 1978; 2 premierships |
 | Ron PhillipsThe Versatile Dual Medallist
Centre Half Back; 199 games between 1940 & 1953; 2 premierships; 2 Magarey Medals 1948 & 1949 |
 | John RileyThe Professor
Half Back Flank; 250 games 1977 – 90; 1 premiership |
 | Don GilbourneThe Local Legend
Centre, Half Forward Flank, Back Pocket; 206 games 1949 – 62; 3 premierships |
 | Ian McKay (C)The Greatest Goalkeeper
Full Back; 237 games 1946 – 55; 2 premierships; Magarey Medallist 1950 |
 | Bob HammondThe Rock of Gibraltar
Full Back; 243 games 1960 – 73; 3 premierships |
 | Tom LeahyThe Prince of Ruckmen
Ruckman; 111 games between 1910 & 1921; 1 premiership; Magarey Medallist 1913 |
 | Barrie RobranThe Best of All
Centre, Centre Half Forward, Follower; 201 games between 1967 & 1980; 2 premierships; 3 Magarey Medals 1968, 1970, 1973 |
 | Tom MacKenzieThe First Triple Medallist
Rover; 54 games 1905 – 08; 1 premiership; 2 Magarey Medals 1905, 1906 |
 | Mick ReddenThe Pekina Farmer
Ruckman; 378 games 1978 – 93; 2 premierships |
 | Darren JarmanThe Wizard
Follower; 144 games 1985 – 90; 1 premiership |
 | Brenton PhillipsThe Second “Sticks”
Wing; 222 games between 1981 & 1998; Magarey Medallist 1993 |
 | Mike PattersonThe Inspirational Coach
Coach 1970 – 77; 2 premierships 1971, 1972 |