Hall of Fame

Don V. Roach

Inducted
2002
Era
1961 – 1990

PLAYING RECORD

  • 158 games and 98 goals for West Adelaide, 1958 -1963, 1966 – 1968
  • 42 games and 12 goals for Norwood, 1970 – 1972
  • 33 games and 7 goals for Hawthorn, 1964 – 1965
  • Captain of West Adelaide, 1966, 1967

MATCHES FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA

  • 9
  • Chairman of Selectors 1975, 1976, 1977

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • All Australian 1961
  • Player life member of SANFL
  • Life member of SANFL

COACHING RECORD

  • Coach of West Adelaide, 1966, 1967

ADMINISTRATION

  • Promotions manager of SANFL 1967 – 1974
  • General Manager of SANFL 1974 – 1984
  • As Promotions Manager was one of the founders of “modified rules”
  • Chief Executive Officer of the Sydney Swans 1985, 1986
  • Chairman of NSWAFL Tribunal 1987 – 1988
  • NSWAFL Commission Chairman Sydney Football League 1989 – 1995
  • Chairman of NSWAFL Appeals Board 2000, 2001, 2002
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