Clearly he didn't see enough of Maurice Rioli and Phil Krakouer (and Jim too to only name him on the bench)
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Yeah I noticed that as well.Maybe Mr Magic wasn't modern enough??
There were a couple of other I wondered about too.
There were a couple of other I wondered about too.
http://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/the-noongar-warriors/
Nice article about Noongars in the AFL, with plenty of Freo names.
Only thing is, they claim Michael Johnson is a Noongar. According to this:
http://www.aflplayers.com.au/indigenous-map/
He is Ballardung
Nice article about Noongars in the AFL, with plenty of Freo names.
Only thing is, they claim Michael Johnson is a Noongar. According to this:
http://www.aflplayers.com.au/indigenous-map/
He is Ballardung
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Johnson is a Noongar so far as I'm aware.
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Does anyone know any more about the backround of Michael Walters' father, or even saw him play?
I've been curious about it since I saw Gilbert McAdam mention on Marngrook that he played with him in the SANFL (which would have been for Central Districts in the late 80's or early 90's).
One story is that the name Son Son was given to Michael on the train trip from South Australia to Perth, but did Michael's father play in WA before heading to the SANFL?
I've been curious about it since I saw Gilbert McAdam mention on Marngrook that he played with him in the SANFL (which would have been for Central Districts in the late 80's or early 90's).
One story is that the name Son Son was given to Michael on the train trip from South Australia to Perth, but did Michael's father play in WA before heading to the SANFL?
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Yep. Aflplayers got it a bit mixed up, by the looks of this article:
http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2015-07-10/embracing-our-culture-johnson-
"Johnson is a part of the Balardong community from the Noongar tribe, located in the South West of Western Australia."
You're a sleuth Clem!
Is it common for Aboriginal players to identify with multiple tribes?
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Yes, often mother and father are from different tribes.
99% sure Michael Walters Fathers name is also Michael Walters
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Yes. Mike Walters played 7 games in 1985/86 for 8 goals.
http://www.cdfc.com.au/club-news/centrals-indigenous-greats/
I just went back and checked something I saw on facebook the other day. Check out the pic of Walters Snr. The apple didn't fall far from the tree
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He doesn't look fat at all... no skin fold issues there. Must be from his mothers side?I just went back and checked something I saw on facebook the other day. Check out the pic of Walters Snr. The apple didn't fall far from the tree
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I went to Salisbury High School SA with Malcolm Walters whose brother was Michael Walters father of Michael Walters the Freo fotballer. I'm assuming that Mickey, as he was known, grew up in the Salisbury area. I'm not sure of the season, but before 1988 he won Central Districts Reserves B&F. He went on to play for Salisbury FC in 1988. He was a champion player and while not tall was played mainly at Full Forward. He could take a screamer and had a prodigious kick on him. I once asked him how he could kick the ball so long and just said " Its all about the timing". I don't know when he went to Perth but it is probable that he played in WA.
