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Singha wrote:

Singha wrote:

BC wrote: I might be wrong but think Stan Magro was the youngest ever for Souths at 15 followed closely by Jacko, Brad Hardie and an old junior teammate of mine Ray Stewart all at 16. I'll have a think about Subi's as I'm not sure....maybe SS has some ideas.

Didn't Neil Balme play as a young guy? I may be totally off here.

Oh yeah - Daniel Rich.

Neil Balme & Daniel Rich both 16, with Daniel Rich playing in a premiership while 16 and at school? What about Buddy Pickett debuting with his dad - maybe 17?

Rich d.o.b June 1990, played 5 games for Subi in 2007...... so 16 or 17 depending when he debuted.




Balme

Balme played his junior football with Wembley Athletic Club, after leaving Mount Pleasant Amateurs, before transferring to Western Australian Football League (WAFL) club Subiaco in 1968. Aged just 16, Balme created a huge impression with a strong performance in the ruck against future Australian Football Hall of Famer Graham "Polly" Farmer in a game against West Perth Football Club. In January 1969, he moved to Melbourne with his family. He was quickly enticed to sign with Richmond along with his older brother Ian Balme.

jackspratt wrote: Rich d.o.b June 1990, played 5 games for Subi in 2007...... so 16 or 17 depending when he debuted.




Balme

Balme played his junior football with Wembley Athletic Club, after leaving Mount Pleasant Amateurs, before transferring to Western Australian Football League (WAFL) club Subiaco in 1968. Aged just 16, Balme created a huge impression with a strong performance in the ruck against future Australian Football Hall of Famer Graham "Polly" Farmer in a game against West Perth Football Club. In January 1969, he moved to Melbourne with his family. He was quickly enticed to sign with Richmond along with his older brother Ian Balme.

Rich debuted in Round 21 2007 so he was aged 17 & 2 months when he debuted.
Headland was also 17 & 2 months when he debuted in Round 1 2008.

Thanks fella's for your input, fair few decent players in that lot, some who had longevity with their careers and some who were gone way too soon.

Michael Mort was 17 as was Buddy Pickett also Bevan Warner I think

Dom Cassisi was 17 when he debuted for EFFC rd 20. Cushy 79 point win over Perth. Went on to play 5 games for us including a GF against the East Perth Eagles combined side.

I think Joe O'Neil has the 'record' at 13, but it was a night game and he didn't actually come on the ground. Still, he is credited with one game....

DD wrote: I think Bryan Cousins debuted for Perth in a GF while he was still at Armadale SHS. So either 16 or 17. Think it was the 1970 GF v SF. Jeager O’Meara only 16 or 17. 4 goals on debut down at Rushton Park. The next year he was one of those taken by Gold Coast but ineligible to play AFL yet. What a waste that was playing shit football in the QFL and pumping weights which probably contributed to his early knee problems.

How good would it have been getting a full season in the WAFL from O’Meara?

Cousins debuted in the last qualifying game of the season at Lathlain Park. He was only 16 and then went in to play in the GF against SF.

Can remember East Perth having a few young players in the mid to early 1980's.Richard Dennis who went on to be a 1987 premiership player with Carlton.Debut with EP at 16 at 17 Tony Papotto.David Morgan.David Bain.Maby even Alex Ischenco.

gtrxuone wrote: Can remember East Perth having a few young players in the mid to early 1980's.Richard Dennis who went on to be a 1987 premiership player with Carlton.Debut with EP at 16 at 17 Tony Papotto.David Morgan.David Bain.Maby even Alex Ischenco.

in modern times joel corey (1999) and mark hutchings (2008)played as 17 year olds