Black and Gold remains on West End Chimney

By ZAC MILBANK

It’s not often black and gold remains on the top of the West End Chimney.

But for the first time since 1985-86, and the first at the Thebarton brickworks, Glenelg’s colours will be entrenched for another 12 months much to the delight of the Brighton Road faithful.

Adorning the West End Chimney for the sixth occasion since the highly-respected tradition began in 1954, the Bays were still well-and-truly in celebration mode after their dramatic five-point win against Norwood in the 2024 Hostplus SANFL League Grand Final.

Speaking on SANFL Radio, dual Glenelg premiership coach Darren Reeves was soaking up the enormity of returning for his second ceremony after his first two seasons at the helm.

Noting the retirement of 2019 Jack Oatey Medallist Matthew Snook, Reeves also said 2019 premiership captain Chris Curran was considering his future given his expanding work schedule.

Steering Glenelg to its seventh flag, the New South Welshman was gushing about the South Australian tradition of the colours of the winning SANFL premiership side being painted on top of the iconic landmark on South Road.