Byers are examples of players in this category. On the playing side, H. Page returned to the Club as coach on the path to a most successful era in the 1950s. E.G. (Simon) Kewell and J.J. (Jamie) Sibbick. Dr Fred Bloch OAM ("Chocka") was an outstanding footballer. Players no longer played for University for a couple of years and then tried their hand at league football as had happened in the past. 1912 saw the formation of the Club's first ‘B’ side, and 1914 saw the inauguration of the Adelaide Students’ Football Association in which University was the first Premier. About. (Peter) Maddern who went to the USA to pursue his academic studies. To rectify this situation, the 1980 pre-season saw the continuation of a vigorous recruiting policy on campus, and extended to uni students not playing for the Blacks. Over this five-year period, University won two Premierships (1911, 1912) and competed in the Finals each year. It is awarded in recognition of outstanding ability in a particular sport. It was a sad moment for the Club when ‘Longun’ Wilson died in 1956. Drew. Constitutional changes saw the new category of Honorary Life Membership introduced in 1952 and two worthy recipients, Dr. N.S. Sangster who had been an outstanding player with the Club in the late 1920s and early 1930s. (Jack) Giles took over the coaching duties from E.G. By the end of the 1990s, the Blacks were in great shape, having addressed a myriad of challenges. Dr Gunning served as club Secretary in 1923 and 1924, followed by President from 1937 until 1946. In 2016 the club expanded to two Women's teams, competing in both Division 1 and Division 2 of the SAWFL, finishing 3rd in both Divisions. He played around 150 games in reputedly ‘wide’ fashion, and kicked over 200 goals. The Club also had its Division 1 assistant coaches from 2017 recruited to the South Adelaide Football Club, that being Chris Bennett and Rick Watts. John Griffen's influence in 1986 and 1987 was significant, with the 1986 A1 premiership providing the fillip that the Management Committee and Club players and supporters were seeking. G.O’H. The years 1930-1941 were ones of great contrast for the Club. Kimber and P. Vivian. and the winning rate is 50%. This improvement in numbers and atmosphere at the club was attributed to many factors. Rofe and J.S. This was to be the beginning of a strong lower grade contingent comprising players like R. Neil, G. Bellchamber, J. Off the field, the club had two Rhodes Scholars in S.R. Adelaide University previous match was against Adelaide City in South Australia Premier & State League Cup, Women, match ended with result 0 - 2 (Adelaide City won the match). One memorable event included a train trip to Mallala Base, the hospitality of the RAAF, and experiencing the thrills of a LINK TRAINER at the hands of the opposing team. Kick-off Times; Kick-off times are converted to your local PC time. The historic Park 10 change rooms and grandstand did what all rich old ladies do these days - got a full body makeover. The Club suffered a decline over the years 1936-1940, which climaxed in the Al team almost being relegated in 1939. Detailed info on Squad, Results, Tables, Goals Scored, Goals Conceded, Clean Sheets, BTTS, Over 2.5, and more. 1911 is an important date in the Club's history as it marked the formation of an active Club in distinction to a Club which had existed in name only for the previous three seasons. A member of the Greys (a select group of former Blacks players who know the real Bob Neil and who help protect his true identity from being exposed), Dr Bloch is to Bob Neil what Commissioner Gordon is to Batman. Prior to this time, there was no University Football team competing in a regular competition; however, games were arranged on an irregular basis. The sides of the early 1960s were considered by many people to be the finest that the Club has fielded. It is an affiliate of the Adelaide University Sports Assoc. (Kevin) Majoribanks, Gavin Brown and W.F. However, Premierships eluded the Club with the exception of 1965. He bears the number 130 on his football jersey, which is the only three-digit number worn by a player-a device used to teach his opponents skills in mathematics as well as football. However, the 1970s started in excellent fashion with the A1 side carrying all before it prior to the May vacation in 1970. He was a star in a North Adelaide team that included the incomparable Barry Robran. On the administrative side, 1949 saw the retirement of Dr. N.S. The enthusiasm generated in the last few seasons of the previous decade had been very high. Registrations were now approaching the levels of the late 1960s and the early 1970s, when eight teams were fielded at the height of the club's strength. Fred's return, in particular, was pivotal in ensuring the successes that the Blacks were to achieve in the next 25 years. W.R. Haslam, J.F. The middle 1960s continued the fine performances of earlier years. [12], A “Half Blue” is the second highest sporting distinction conferred by the Association to a student of the University of Adelaide and is a recognition of ability in a particular sport, which is not sufficient to entitle persons an award of a Blue. In 1982 he assumed an administrative role at the Blacks that took various forms over the years including secretary, keeper of records, author of annual reports, recruitment officer and ultimately ‘football director’. Matches were arranged on an irregular basis against various teams — mainly school sides. Dolling, W.A.V. [5] Much is known about him, but few could tell you what he looks like, or how to find him. Tregonning, winner of the Gunning Medal in 1944 and 1946, captained the Club in 1947 and 1948 and also led the State Amateur side in 1947, 1948 and 1949. The 1985 season saw no side finish above fourth, although a second-place finish in the Norwich Life Cup was an indication of improvement in both depth of talent and performances across the club. Adelaide Comets FC Women (Australia - South Australia NPL Women) stats from the current season. This put the Club at a disadvantage in these matches as the team was a "scratch" side whilst Melbourne University was admitted to the VFL in 1908 after being Premiers of their Metropolitan Association for the previous two years. This was a very successful era for ‘the Blacks’ with the Al's dominating the top grade and the lower sides increasing in strength as the decade progressed. Indeed, there's more to the man than just football. Dr. R.T. Steele ended a six-year term as President and a twenty-year active association with the Club as a player and administrator when he stepped down as President at the beginning of the 1960 season. On the administrative side, in 1991 the club said farewell to then-chairman P.H. Peter Maddern ("Young", "Wide") commenced as a player in 1980. Adelaide Comets FC Adelaide University live score (and video online live stream*) starts on 28 Aug 2020 at 8:45 UTC time in NPL, South Australia, Women Premier League - Australia. A competition evolved on a week to week basis where matches were arranged with Service teams and the League Reserves. Bondar, B.R. Many have tried and failed - his fans have carried banners emblazoned with his name to major sporting events in Australia and around the world, from Adelaide Oval to the MCG, from Lord's to Trinidad. The longest tenure was by the popular D.K. In 1946, when life was returning to normal again, the Amateur League recommenced its competition with two grades, Al and A2. [18][19], The club formed a Women's team in 2013 and entered it in the SAWFL. This concept involved the naming of ten to twelve players in each of the lower sides who remained the backbone of that side. It is one of the most decorated clubs in the University's history. His place was taken by another stalwart of the Club in J.B. Day who remained as President throughout the 1960s. Additionally every other club in the SAAFL is given an obscure name as well. Millard (1954), and J.K.A. During the Final Round, "Varsity" often gave a League team match practice whilst having a bye prior to the Grand Final. In the next three years, 1971-1973, the A1 side performed solidly but not spectacularly, and the prime goal of premierships eluded the side. At this stage old scholars' clubs were gaining in strength, and the trend affected the club's recruiting for the lower grades. D.R. In 1988 the top four sides had to move to Park 10 whilst a new cricket pitch was installed at beautiful University Oval. Otherwise the demand on his time would be enormous. ushering in of the new millennium, the AUFC has enjoyed the normal delights and frustrations of suburban football in Adelaide: some A-Grade glory and plenty of special lower grade tomfoolery. The earliest reference to football at the University can be found in the Prince Alfred College School Chronicle of 1885. These years are remembered for the Club's great rivalry with Underdale, which produced some remarkable Finals matches. The club had rationalized the number of teams back to six following several years in the late fifties and early sixties when eight were fielded. WE ARE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL TThe Blacks have an unsurpassed record in Australian amateur football history. Any promotions or demotions took place with the other members of the team (there were exceptions to this rule). As well as the outstanding record of the Al's during this period, the remainder of the Club also had its share of success. [13], The following have been awarded a Blue, Half-Blue or Club Letters by the University for Football. L.G. West Adelaide finished bottom. To defend the most demanding players will be Riley McGree 13 goals, Ben Halloran 12 goals, Alhassan Toure 7 goals, Kristian Fardal Opseth 6 goals, Nikola Mileusnic 6 goals, George Blackwood 6 goals, Nathan Konstandopoulos 2 goals, James Troisi 1 goals, Michael Maria 1 goals, Lachlan Brook 1 goals, because this season they scored the most goals for Adelaide United of the entire composition. During the early years of the 1990s, the veiled threat of relegation hung over the A1 side - a situation the club was far from used to. From 1982, the teaming of ‘Chocka' Bloch and Michael Weatherald influenced the club significantly. The Adelaide University Football Club (AUFC) is The World’s Greatest Football Club and is considered to be the largest and most successful amateur FC in Australia. These days Bob Neil is known as the only man in Adelaide who gets away with wearing grey shorts during the footy season (so that he doesn't need to change between black for home games, or white for away). [15][16][17], Records obtained from Annual Reports. J.K.A. Bob's a very busy man. McLeod (1950 and captain in 1954), D.M. When a Bob Neil banner was spotted at an Aussie Rules match at The Oval, London, he had ceased being a cult figure and had transformed into a phenomenon. Simmons, J.H.P. Many Club players represented the State during the 1990s, including outstanding players A.D. (Andrew) Muir, G.R.