1972 Carnival SA Player Details

Coach: Neil Kerley (Glenelg) - Kerley, who is renowned for his tough, volatile approach to football, played more than 250 League games. He was appointed coach of West Adelaide in a shock move in 1961 and took them to a premiership that year. In 1964 he was appointed coach of South Adelaide which he coached from bottom in 1963 to premiers in 1964. He became coach of Glenelg in 1967 and lifted them to 2 successive grand finals in 1969-70. He has been the South Australian state coach on 3 previous occasions, in 1967, 1970 and 1971.

No.	Player	Age	Ht.	Wt.	Information
1	Peter Marker (Glenelg - captain)	23	185cm	85.5kg	Half forward. Regular state player since 1967. Brilliant player who has in recent years been used in a variety of positions.
2	Paul Bagshaw (Sturt)	25	185cm	85.5kg	Ruck-rover. Won his club's fairest and best in 1966, '69 and '70 and state rep. in the same years.
3	Robin Mulholland (Central District)	26	177cm	70kg	Rover. Born in Belfast, Ireland, he won Central District's fairest and best award in 1968 after only 5 seasons in the Australian game. Great ball getter and an opportunist.
4	Terry Moore (Central District)	20	197cm	82.5kg	Ruckman. Recruited in 1968 from Nuriootpa, he established himself last year as a regular League player. Deceptively agile and strong, particularly in his field play.
5	Rodney Pope (West Adelaide) - click on image to enlarge	26	183cm	82.5kg	Half back. Commenced with Wests in 1962. Has been a regular state player since 1967. Dashing performer with great recovery powers.
6	Terry Von Bertouch (North Adelaide) - click on image to enlarge	22	175cm	69kg	Rover. Fine player who was runner-up for his club's fairest and best award in 1968 and '69. State rep. in 1968, '69 and '70. Previously an outstanding district junior in the North Adelaide area.
7	Russell Ebert (Port Adelaide)	22	183cm	82.5kg	Centreman. Recruited in 1968, he is a brilliant utility player who reached great heights last year when he won the Magarey Medal.
8	Brian Colbey (Glenelg)	25	182cm	82.5kg	Half back. Tight half back flanker with 128 League games to his credit. Began his League career in 1966 and has developed into a regular half back for SA. Won All Australian blazer in 1969. Good rebound player, safe mark, fast and good kick.
10	Barrie Robran (North Adelaide) - click on image to enlarge	24	188cm	79.5kg	Centre half forward. Joined club in 1967 and won club fairest and best awards in 1968, '69, '70 and '71 with Magarey Medals in both 1968 and 1970. Magnificent footballer and clearly one of the best SA has ever produced.
11	Philip Nelson (Sturt)	26	185cm	86kg	Half back. Solid, reliable defender for his club since 1965. Member of all Sturt's 5-in-a-row premiership sides. His great experience will be invaluable as he has been a regular state player since 1967.
12	Dean Ottens (Sturt) - click on image to enlarge	25	198cm	98.5kg	Ruckman. Remarkably mobile giant who has excellent skills for a big man. Excels in general ground play. He joined Sturt in 1968. SA rep. against both WA and VFL in 1970.
13	Malcolm Blight (Woodville)	22	185cm	86kg	Ruck-rover. Gained state selection last year as a follower. His field play is extremely effective and this is backed up by spectacular high marking ability.
14	Ray Huppatz (Woodville - vice-captain) - click on image to enlarge	23	168cm	70kg	Tireless and beaver-like, this nuggety performer is well known to interstate fans for his state performances last year. Consistency itself, he has won his club's fairest and best award in each of the last 3 seasons.
15	Tony Burgan (Sturt) - click on image to enlarge	22	183cm	81kg	Wingman. Regarded by his club as a utility player, he represented SA on the wing in 1970 and '71. State coach Neil Kerley rates him as one of the best wingmen in the game.
16	Brenton Adcock (Sturt)	29	175cm	82.5kg	Back pocket. In his 11th season with Sturt, he topped the 200 games mark earlier this year. Known throughout Australia as a dashing defender, he has been a state regular since 1965 and was named an All Australian in 1966.
17	Peter Woite (Port Adelaide)	19	183cm	78.5kg	Wingman. Created a sensation in his first year when he was voted best on the ground against the VFL after having played only 6 League games. Has also played with success at centre half forward.
19	Mark Coombe (South Adelaide) - click on image to enlarge	21	178cm	79.5kg	Centreman. His club's vice-captain, he joined them in 1967 while still at high school. Has been in outstanding form this season, starring at either centre or on the wing.
21	Ian Verrier (West Adelaide) - click on image to enlarge	22	193cm	90.5kg	Ruckman. Will lend the necessary height and weight to SA's mobile division. Has plenty of interstate experience behind him with state appearances in each of the last couple of seasons. Great overhead player.
22	Fred Phillis (Glenelg) - click on image to enlarge	23	185cm	90kg	Full forward. Great full forward and a centurion in 1969, '70 and '71. Well known for his interstate performances, and even more for his feat of winning the 1969 Magarey Medal from the full forward position.
23	Bohdan Jaworskyj (North Adelaide)	24	185cm	85.5kg	Centre half back. Joined his club in 1966. Backs his play with impeccable judgement and always fights back tigerishly when he meets stiff opposition. Rarely beaten through a full game. State rep. in 1969 and '71.
24	Bob Kingston (Port Adelaide)	27	191cm	94kg	Centre half forward. Former South Melbourne and Norwood player who won renown as a full back with SA in 1970 and again in 1971 but now is utilised in the key attacking role by Port. Wealth of experience.
25	Neil Button (Norwood)	20	191cm	92kg	Ruckman. Versatile sportsman and a dual state rep. as he rowed for SA in this year's King's Cup. In his second season, his height and bulk have helped his reputation as a great high mark in the ruck.
26	Graham Cornes (Glenelg)	24	188cm	79.5kg	Ruck-rover. Livewire follower now in his 5th season with Glenelg, he won SA selection in 1970 and '71. While on National Service was also chosen to represent NSW in 1969.
27	Glyn Hewitt (West Adelaide)	19	185cm	79.5kg	Full forward. Has played 46 League games since starting in 1970. He is at present the leading goal kicker in SA with 50 goals in 11 games played. A classy mover with a strong mark and kick. Has pace but is not strong physically.
28	John Wynne (Norwood)	23	191cm	80.5kg	Centre half forward. As West Australians know, a fine and talented player who was always a crowd pleaser. Originally from West Perth he represented WA in the 1969 championships and SA last year.