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SWANS TEAM OF THE CENTURY NOMINEES
1874-2003
BACKS
ACKERLEY, DAVID ? 1979-85, 138 games, 12 goals. Safe and dependable back pocket who won club best and fairest in 1980 and 1982.
AUSTIN, JACK ? 1930-38, 140 games, 19 goals. Reliable back pocket who was rated one of the Swans' best in the 1933 grand final win over Richmond.
BAYES, MARK ? 1985-98, 246 games, 174 goals. Versatile player who excelled at centre half-back. Played in 1996 grand final and won best and fairest in 1989.
BELCHER, VIC ? 1907-20, 226 games, 62 goals. Powerful defender-ruckman who is the only man to have played in two red and white premiership sides (1909 and 1918). Club captain in 1913 and 1920 and captain-coach from 1914-17.
BROWNING, MARK ? 1975-87, 251 games, 138 goals. Dashing defender or centreman. Club captain from halfway through 1984 through 1985 and 1983 B&F.
CARROLL, DENNIS ? 1981-93, 219 games, 117 goals. Superbly dependable across half-back line. Club captain from 1986-92 and represented both Victoria and NSW.
CARTER, ROD ? 1980-90, 217 games, 1 goal. Ultra-tough full-back who hated any opposition goal. Stuck leach-like to opponents and was utterly reliable.
CLEARY, JIM ? 1934-48, 222 games, 6 goals. Wonderfully reliable full-back known as "Gentleman Jim". Swan best and fairest in 1941 and '44 and a regular Victorian representative.
CLEGG, RON ? 1945-54 and 1956-60, 231 games, 156 games. Champion centre half-back or centre half-forward who won a Brownlow Medal in 1949. Club captain in 1953-54 and 1957 and captain-coach from 1957-60. Best and fairest in 1948-49 and 1951.
DORGAN, JIM ? 1951-58, 102 games, 2 goals. A superb back pocket specialist from Williamstown, Dorgan combined brilliantly with full-back Fred Goldsmith. Dorgan was third behind Footscray?s Peter Box and Geelong?s Peer Pianto in the 1956 Brownlow Medal count. He won the Swans best and fairest that year.
DUNKLEY, ANDREW ? 1992-2002, 217 games, 11 goals. Super-courageous full-back who was acting captain when Paul Kelly was restricted by injuries from 1999-2001. Wonderfully reliable.
FAUL, BILL ? 1932-38, 117 games, 2 goals. Part of the Swans' Foreign Legion of the 1930s, West Australian Faul was runner-up in the 1932 Brownlow Medal count and won club best and fairest that year. A dashing but safe half-back flanker, he coached the Swans from 1960-61.
GOLDSMITH, FRED ? 1951-59, 119 games, 107 goals. The first specialist full-back to win a Brownlow Medal (1955), Goldsmith was a magnificent mark and kick. He represented Victoria 10 times. He also could star at full-forward and topped the club goalkicking with 43 goals in 1957.
HERIOT, JOHN ? 1958-68, 153 games, 39 goals. The finest full-back of his era, Heriot was a superb mark and a long kick. Served as Bob Skilton's vice-captain and represented Victoria at the 1961 Carnival.
HILLIS, RON ? 1929-37, 137 games, 16 goals. A tall, elegant full-back who often had the better of Collingwood goalkicking legend Gordon Coventry. Club best and fairest in 1930 and 1935. Missed the 1933 premiership through injury.
HISKINS, ARTHUR ? 1908-15 and 1919-23, 185 games, 56 goals. One of South's early stars, "Poddy" Hiskins was famous for his long-kicking and dashes downfield. He was one of South's best from a half-back flank in the 1909 grand final win over Carlton.
McLAUGHLIN, HUGH Snr ? 1929-34, 96 games, 0 goals. A tough, but dashing half-back who played in the Swans' 1933 premiership side and in the losing 1934 grand final side.
RANTALL, JOHN ? 1963-72 and 1976-79, 260 games, 8 goals. A superb defender with every skill, Rantall captained the Swans in 1969 when Bob Skilton was sidelined through injury and in his own right in 1972. Still holds the record for the most games (260) with the Swans.
ROBERTS, IAN ? 1979-91, 157 games, 33 goals. A superbly-reliable and courageous back pocket specialist who grew up barracking for the Swans. Rarely made a mistake.
ROOS, PAUL ? 1995-98, 87 games, 19 goals. Former Fitzroy legend who gave the Swans wonderful service across the half-back line in the twilight of his career. One of the Swans' best in the 1996 grand final loss to North Melbourne. Appointed Swan coach late in 2002.
SCANLAN, JOE ? 1923-31, 148 games, 12 goals. A solid and reliable defender, Scanlan captained the club during 1928 and from 1930-31. He represented Victoria six times.
TAYLOR, JIM ? 1949-61, 153 games, 35 goals. Tough, dashing defender-ruckman who protected smaller teammates. Swans best and fairest in 1953 and 1957 and a regular Victorian representative.
TOOHEY, BERNARD ? 1986-91, 129 games, 76 goals. Tough-as-teak half-back who could pinch-hit up forward. Regular Victorian representative who topped the club goalkicking in 1989 when shifted to full-forward late in the season.
CENTRES
CALDWELL, JIM ? 1909-19, 155 games, 34 goals. One of the great centreline players of his era, Caldwell had pace, skill and judgement. He captained South to victory in the 1918 grand final and was a regular Victorian representative.
CLARKE, HARRY ? 1926-35, 147 games, 34 goals. A classical centreline player with exceptional skills, Clarke was one of the Swans' best in the 1933 grand final win over Richmond. He won the best and fairest that year and represented Victoria 11 times.
MATTHEWS, HERB Snr ?1932-45, 191 games, 17 goals. A truly gifted footballer, Matthews excelled across the centreline and had exceptional pace. One of the Swans' best in the 1933 grand final win and won a Brownlow Medal in 1940. Best and fairest in 1936-37, 1939-40 and 1943. Club captain from 1938-45, including a stint as captain-coach in 1939. Non-playing coach from 1954-57.
MAXFIELD, STUART? 1996-2003, 153 games, 71 goals (to Round 5, 2003). A dashing winger with great pace, skills and a magnificent long left-foot kick, Maxfield was appointed club captain on the retirement of Paul Kelly at the end of the 2002 season.
McLEISH, DAVID ? 1969-80, 213 games, 22 goals. Reliable and steady winger who also could play at half-back. Gave the Swans wonderfully durable service.
MURPHY, DAVID ? 1984-93, 156 games, 92 goals. Brilliant, free-flowing wing specialist whose kicking to position was pin-point perfect. Represented Victoria and was named All-Australian in 1988.
SCHAEFER, KEITH ? 1947-53, 102 games, 22 goals. A graceful and consistent centreman, Schaefer won the club best and fairest in 1952 and was regarded as one of the elite players of his era.
THOMAS, LEN ? 1927-38, 187 games, 56 goals. Champion centreman who was blessed with great speed and natural skills. Was named among Swans' best in 1933 grand final win. Club best and fairest in 1931 and 1938.
WILLIAMS, GREG ? 1986-91, 107 games, 118 goals. Prolific possession-winning centreman famous for his ball-reading and ability to bring others into the play. Won a Brownlow Medal in 1986 and a regular Victorian representative.
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1874-2003
BACKS
ACKERLEY, DAVID ? 1979-85, 138 games, 12 goals. Safe and dependable back pocket who won club best and fairest in 1980 and 1982.
AUSTIN, JACK ? 1930-38, 140 games, 19 goals. Reliable back pocket who was rated one of the Swans' best in the 1933 grand final win over Richmond.
BAYES, MARK ? 1985-98, 246 games, 174 goals. Versatile player who excelled at centre half-back. Played in 1996 grand final and won best and fairest in 1989.
BELCHER, VIC ? 1907-20, 226 games, 62 goals. Powerful defender-ruckman who is the only man to have played in two red and white premiership sides (1909 and 1918). Club captain in 1913 and 1920 and captain-coach from 1914-17.
BROWNING, MARK ? 1975-87, 251 games, 138 goals. Dashing defender or centreman. Club captain from halfway through 1984 through 1985 and 1983 B&F.
CARROLL, DENNIS ? 1981-93, 219 games, 117 goals. Superbly dependable across half-back line. Club captain from 1986-92 and represented both Victoria and NSW.
CARTER, ROD ? 1980-90, 217 games, 1 goal. Ultra-tough full-back who hated any opposition goal. Stuck leach-like to opponents and was utterly reliable.
CLEARY, JIM ? 1934-48, 222 games, 6 goals. Wonderfully reliable full-back known as "Gentleman Jim". Swan best and fairest in 1941 and '44 and a regular Victorian representative.
CLEGG, RON ? 1945-54 and 1956-60, 231 games, 156 games. Champion centre half-back or centre half-forward who won a Brownlow Medal in 1949. Club captain in 1953-54 and 1957 and captain-coach from 1957-60. Best and fairest in 1948-49 and 1951.
DORGAN, JIM ? 1951-58, 102 games, 2 goals. A superb back pocket specialist from Williamstown, Dorgan combined brilliantly with full-back Fred Goldsmith. Dorgan was third behind Footscray?s Peter Box and Geelong?s Peer Pianto in the 1956 Brownlow Medal count. He won the Swans best and fairest that year.
DUNKLEY, ANDREW ? 1992-2002, 217 games, 11 goals. Super-courageous full-back who was acting captain when Paul Kelly was restricted by injuries from 1999-2001. Wonderfully reliable.
FAUL, BILL ? 1932-38, 117 games, 2 goals. Part of the Swans' Foreign Legion of the 1930s, West Australian Faul was runner-up in the 1932 Brownlow Medal count and won club best and fairest that year. A dashing but safe half-back flanker, he coached the Swans from 1960-61.
GOLDSMITH, FRED ? 1951-59, 119 games, 107 goals. The first specialist full-back to win a Brownlow Medal (1955), Goldsmith was a magnificent mark and kick. He represented Victoria 10 times. He also could star at full-forward and topped the club goalkicking with 43 goals in 1957.
HERIOT, JOHN ? 1958-68, 153 games, 39 goals. The finest full-back of his era, Heriot was a superb mark and a long kick. Served as Bob Skilton's vice-captain and represented Victoria at the 1961 Carnival.
HILLIS, RON ? 1929-37, 137 games, 16 goals. A tall, elegant full-back who often had the better of Collingwood goalkicking legend Gordon Coventry. Club best and fairest in 1930 and 1935. Missed the 1933 premiership through injury.
HISKINS, ARTHUR ? 1908-15 and 1919-23, 185 games, 56 goals. One of South's early stars, "Poddy" Hiskins was famous for his long-kicking and dashes downfield. He was one of South's best from a half-back flank in the 1909 grand final win over Carlton.
McLAUGHLIN, HUGH Snr ? 1929-34, 96 games, 0 goals. A tough, but dashing half-back who played in the Swans' 1933 premiership side and in the losing 1934 grand final side.
RANTALL, JOHN ? 1963-72 and 1976-79, 260 games, 8 goals. A superb defender with every skill, Rantall captained the Swans in 1969 when Bob Skilton was sidelined through injury and in his own right in 1972. Still holds the record for the most games (260) with the Swans.
ROBERTS, IAN ? 1979-91, 157 games, 33 goals. A superbly-reliable and courageous back pocket specialist who grew up barracking for the Swans. Rarely made a mistake.
ROOS, PAUL ? 1995-98, 87 games, 19 goals. Former Fitzroy legend who gave the Swans wonderful service across the half-back line in the twilight of his career. One of the Swans' best in the 1996 grand final loss to North Melbourne. Appointed Swan coach late in 2002.
SCANLAN, JOE ? 1923-31, 148 games, 12 goals. A solid and reliable defender, Scanlan captained the club during 1928 and from 1930-31. He represented Victoria six times.
TAYLOR, JIM ? 1949-61, 153 games, 35 goals. Tough, dashing defender-ruckman who protected smaller teammates. Swans best and fairest in 1953 and 1957 and a regular Victorian representative.
TOOHEY, BERNARD ? 1986-91, 129 games, 76 goals. Tough-as-teak half-back who could pinch-hit up forward. Regular Victorian representative who topped the club goalkicking in 1989 when shifted to full-forward late in the season.
CENTRES
CALDWELL, JIM ? 1909-19, 155 games, 34 goals. One of the great centreline players of his era, Caldwell had pace, skill and judgement. He captained South to victory in the 1918 grand final and was a regular Victorian representative.
CLARKE, HARRY ? 1926-35, 147 games, 34 goals. A classical centreline player with exceptional skills, Clarke was one of the Swans' best in the 1933 grand final win over Richmond. He won the best and fairest that year and represented Victoria 11 times.
MATTHEWS, HERB Snr ?1932-45, 191 games, 17 goals. A truly gifted footballer, Matthews excelled across the centreline and had exceptional pace. One of the Swans' best in the 1933 grand final win and won a Brownlow Medal in 1940. Best and fairest in 1936-37, 1939-40 and 1943. Club captain from 1938-45, including a stint as captain-coach in 1939. Non-playing coach from 1954-57.
MAXFIELD, STUART? 1996-2003, 153 games, 71 goals (to Round 5, 2003). A dashing winger with great pace, skills and a magnificent long left-foot kick, Maxfield was appointed club captain on the retirement of Paul Kelly at the end of the 2002 season.
McLEISH, DAVID ? 1969-80, 213 games, 22 goals. Reliable and steady winger who also could play at half-back. Gave the Swans wonderfully durable service.
MURPHY, DAVID ? 1984-93, 156 games, 92 goals. Brilliant, free-flowing wing specialist whose kicking to position was pin-point perfect. Represented Victoria and was named All-Australian in 1988.
SCHAEFER, KEITH ? 1947-53, 102 games, 22 goals. A graceful and consistent centreman, Schaefer won the club best and fairest in 1952 and was regarded as one of the elite players of his era.
THOMAS, LEN ? 1927-38, 187 games, 56 goals. Champion centreman who was blessed with great speed and natural skills. Was named among Swans' best in 1933 grand final win. Club best and fairest in 1931 and 1938.
WILLIAMS, GREG ? 1986-91, 107 games, 118 goals. Prolific possession-winning centreman famous for his ball-reading and ability to bring others into the play. Won a Brownlow Medal in 1986 and a regular Victorian representative.
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