Doing my knee in 96 actually gave me a fresh angle on life. I first learned about keeping my feet and making second and third efforts when I played state schoolboys footy against Victoria. Purple Bra Day: Eagles great, grand final ambassador Glen Jakovich We strive to stay at the forefront of technology, Heat resistance protection for your boots, An extra tough steel or composite midsole for protection, Superior Met-Guard foot impact protection, Protect the toe area of your work boots from wear and tear, Anti-Static or Electrical Hazard protection, Beyond Blue Speakers, see furniture maker, Jake Russell. Glen Jakovich of West Coast with his daughter runs onto the pitch prior to the start of his 250th game in Round 1 of the AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and Port Adelaide Power at Subiaco. He said 'I'd write him a letter'. When Guy McKenna retired at the end of 2000 Jakovich made no secret of his desire to take on the captaincy. Tap into Getty Images global-scale, data-driven insights and network of over 340,000creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Ripper player .glad it all started with South Freo :). At one point, I had to go to centre half-back and the Vics forward line was Jason Dunstall, Gary Ablett, Dermott Brereton, Timmy Watson and Shane Morwood, and I was on Stewie Loewe! I was no certainty to be drafted by the Eagles. Western Australia has a strong football culture in communities from the grassroots to the elite level, so were delighted to be able to take the Premiership Cup to a number of these great football clubs and iconic West Australian locations, Ms. Rogers said. But being young and naive, I knew I was going to cop a spray, so I thought: Ill confront him head-on. * Sought counsel from Eagles chief executive Trevor Nisbett. Why didnt you just give me a six-week injury instead of a 12-monther? I wallowed in self-pity. To comment on this story and join the conversation, subscribe to The West Australians Everyday Digital package. The Sunday Times can reveal that the dual premiership star centre-half back: * Sent legal letters to Barich about his concerns after first unsuccessfully warning him off. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Id do anything, no questions asked, if I thought it would help me play better. F: Ashley McIntosh, Peter Sumich, Dwayne Lamb Its much better to be called those names than what some opposition supporters called me. I was very conscious of that. Theyve got one to two years left with this list. Glen Jackovich Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Organise, control, distribute, and measure all of your digital content. The blokes who tend to struggle are those who dont make that kind of commitment; they treat their football like just any other thing in their life. West Coast Eagles Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Enter some basic details to contact stars. AFL Executive General Manager of Customer and Commercial Kylie Rogers said that the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup Tour would provide a great opportunity for people in remote communities with a chance to get swept up in AFL Finals fever. The 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup will conclude in Perth on September 19, leading into the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final week celebrations. I was given some great nicknames like Robocop and The Rock of Gibraltar. I was against doing anything that jeopardised my footy. Jakovich said he did want to repeat the derogatory comments. Commencing on September 6, the Cup will road-trip down the west coast in a convoy of Toyota HiLux vehicles beginning in Kunaunarra and travelling south to local football communities in Halls Creek, Karratha, Exmouth and Geraldton. Alex Witherden, I think he was pick 63 for West Coast and he was first rounder a couple of years ago and in the national academy program, Jakovich said. The hulking centre-half-back tied with midfielder Don Pyke for the best and fairest, the first of four times he would pick up the award in his career. On the Monday, we had a big team meeting and then we trained. He shared of his playing days and the struggles of players not being able to speak up. One day, Scotty Watters, Peter Sumich, Stevan Jackson and myself played it and the top two had won 41 and 38 games. For West Coast to win it, they need to finish top four and above, he revealed. PERTH - MARCH 29: Glen Jakovich of West Coast with his daughter runs onto the pitch prior to the start of his 250th game in Round 1 of the AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and Port Adelaide Power at Subiaco Oval in Perth, Australia on March 29, 2003. In the second half, though, he burst out convincingly and big hauls came on an almost weekly basis for the rest of the season making a big impression in the league with his confident playing style. Speaking to Ben Collins, Glen Jakovich reflects on a great career. He kicked his 100th career goal in his 21st game, equalling the record held by John Coleman. >> Toyota Australia is giving away tickets to the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final. The club instead opted for a pairing of fellow veteran Dean Kemp and talented youngster Ben Cousins, but the professional Jakovich didnt let it prevent him from performing a leading role on the field. Make a commitment to your football, your teammates and your club. Toyota Australia Chief Marketing Officer, John Pappas, said the Premiership Cup Tour is a great opportunity to bring West Australian footy fans closer to the game they love. Officially launching the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup Tour in Perth on Saturday was two-time West Coast Eagles AFL premiership player Glen Jakovich, who has been named as the official 2021 AFL Premiership Cup Ambassador. Aprovecha la escala global, la informacin basada en datos y la red de ms de 340.000 creadores de Getty Images para crear contenido exclusivamente para tu marca. His on-field performance was recognised when he was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame in 2008, and was an inaugural inductee into the West Coast Hall of Fame. They were definitely taking Mitchell White (who played 151 games for the Eagles, 23 for Geelong), but they agonised over their other pick. Speak to a doctor, the boss, or access support and online information from fundamental organisations like Beyond Blue., The Beyond Blue Support Service can be reached on1300 224 636or via email and webchat atwww.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support. Mick would sometimes do his player assessments out on the ground. He was an inaugural inductee in the West Coast Eagles Hall of Fame in 2011. Its a physical thing that can affect you mentally. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Jakovich, http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/G/Glen_Jakovich.html, http://www.wafl.com.au/player/glen-jakovich, http://waflfootyfacts.net/player/stats.php?PlayerID=3193, B: Guy McKenna, Michael Brennan, Don Pyke I was amazed when I heard that in my first medical assessment with the Eagles. After undergoing a knee reconstruction in 1996 he was unable to recapture his superlative form of the previous three years. Just get to your feet, like a cat, hed say. Jimmy taught me a few things with his athleticism, but I got a bit of the ball and even snuck down to kick a goal. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options await you. We are delighted to support the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup Tour and look forward to seeing HiLux on the roads carrying the Cup throughout WA.. I won four B&Fs (1993, when he tied with Don Pyke, 1994, 1995 and 2000), but 94 was my most cherished one because we won the premiership. You had so much confidence flying for the ball, charging through packs and taking the ball with one grab, one-hand even, and we trained accordingly. Glen Jakovich Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images I thought: I should have brought my autograph book out with me. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Wayne Carey and Glen Jakovich were two players who helped define 90s football. Jakovich Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Jakovich later moved to South Australia and played in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). 1998 West Coast Eagles VS the North Melbourne Kangaroos. The next year, I was disappointed I wasnt invited to train with the seniors, so I thought: Stuff it, Ill just turn up. I saw the opportunity to get more of the ball. Steel Blue has now sold over 38,000 pairs of mens and womens Blue Boots, supporting over 6,250 contacts to reach the Beyond Blue Support Service and providing Aussies with 24/7 access to a trained mental health professional. Virgin Australia Cabin Crew during the Premiership Cup Tour Launch at the Grand Toyota Dealership on September 4, 2021 in Perth, Australia. [8], He spent the year out of the game recovering from a back injury before being drafted by the Footscray Football Club.[9]. You can also afford to roll the dice a bit, back your teammates, run off and attack. SCROLL DOWN FOR DATES, TIMES, EXACT LOCATIONS. I did an extra 30 to 40 minutes after each session. He also proved extremely durable, missing just two games between 2001 and 2003 and passed McKennas games record late in the 2003 season. Glen Jakovich Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images I blame that on a change in my pre-season training that made me too heavy. The Vics were the powerhouse side and, to beat them, you had to make more efforts than them, make more contests, more commitment, more of everything. Glen Jakovich says Alex Witherden could one day take over Shannon Hurns role. The Premiership Cup Tour gives local communities in Western Australia the chance to experience the excitement of AFL finals. I knew Id stuffed up, but I felt I deserved another chance. by Ben Collins. Dad pushed us hard so that we wouldnt end up there like him. The first was when my father passed away, but then I was young and all I could really do was get on with life, whereas this was a career-threatening injury. I knew I had that because Id always been a single-minded kid. "I have a lot of affection for Jako and consider him a champion player and bloke.". My biggest failure as a kid was I didnt have anything to fall back on because I didnt complete my education. Jakovich booted three goals as the Eagles won 18.16 (124) to 15.7 (97). To win the B&F in a side like that, and in a season like that, was overwhelming. Except for Carey, they were all a lot older than me, but I held my own. Geelong had just belted us in the Grand Final rematch (in round 13) at Kardinia Park (Skilled Stadium), and Mick gave me a spray in front of all the boys, which I didnt react to very well. If I went into a contest and went to ground, Id be up on my feet as quick as a flash. But the doc said: Thats actually a good thing. The Perth media probably saved my career. Glen Jakovich talks about 'the kiss' from his brother Allen at the MCG in 1993 - 2018 - Melbourne MFC SC 1.76K subscribers 1 Dislike Share 92 views Feb 3, 2022 Glen Jakovich talks about the. Mick Malthouse had just finished his first season as coach and the two men who convinced him to draft me were (football manager) Trevor Nisbett and (recruiting manager) Mick Moylan, who knew my brothers and had known me since I was in primary school. It was easy to make our sporting choices. Eagles forwards Oscar Allen (left) and Jamie Cripps after the 2020 elimination final loss to Collingwood. (Coach) Stan Magro said: Come along Wednesday night. Officially launching the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup Tour in Perth on Saturday was two-time West Coast Eagles AFL premiership player Glen Jakovich, who has been named as the official 2021 AFL Premiership Cup Ambassador. Just before half-time, I marked at half-back and saw Andrew Lockyer running off Jason Dunstall. 2023 Getty Images. I played my first League (WAFL) game in round one that year after Id just turned 16. However, it varies according to different information available on the internet. Jakovich was a prolific full forward and is notable for kicking 208 goals in his 54 Australian Football League matches, an average of 3.85 per game, for Melbourne and Footscray. It was the first time Id ever drank mid-week during a footy season. Coach Mick Malthouse, 1987: Malaxos; 1988: Worsfold; 1989: McKenna; 1990: Lewis; 1991: Turley; 1992: Kemp; 1993: Jakovich/Pyke;1994: Jakovich; 1995: Jakovich; 1996: Banfield; 1997: Pe.Matera; 1998: McIntosh; 1999: McKenna; 2000: Jakovich;2001: Cousins; 2002: Cousins; 2003: Cousins; 2004: Judd; 2005: Cousins; 2006: Judd; 2007: Glass; 2008: Cox;2009: Glass; 2010: LeCras; 2011: Glass; 2012: S.Selwood; 2013: Priddis; 2014: MacKenzie; 2015: Gaff; 2016: Shuey; 2017: Yeo; 2018: Yeo; 2019: Shuey; 2020: Naitanui; 2021: Naitanui; 2022: BarrassAFLW Club Champion: 2020: Hooker; 2021: Lewis; 2022: Swanson; 2022B (S7): Swanson, 1987: Mainwaring; 1988: McKenna; 1989: Sumich; 1990: Kemp; 1991: Jakovich; 1992: Clape; 1993: Banfield; 1994: Bond1995: Gehrig; 1996: Donnellly; 1997: Wooden; 1998: Read; 1999: Bellotti; 2000: Glass; 2001: Kerr; 2002: Judd;2003: Sampi; 2004: Seaby; 2005: Hansen; 2006: Graham; 2007: Priddis; 2008: McKinley; 2009: Masten; 2010: Naitanui;2011: Shuey; 2012: J.Brennan; 2013: Lycett; 2014: McGovern; 2015: Sheed; 2016: Barrass; 2017: Duggan;2018: Rioli; 2019 Allen; 2020 Rotham; 2021 H.Edwards; 2022 HoughAFLW Best First Year Player: 2020: Cameron; 2021: Lewis; 2022: Thomas; 2022B (S7): Roberts, 7 (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2002). Glen Jakovich talks about 'the kiss' from his brother Allen - YouTube (Photo by Jon Buckle/Getty Images) Embed PURCHASE A LICENCE Jakovich went into the media after his footy career ended, providing special comments on Fox Footy and 6PR radio. [5] He finished with 71 goals for his debut season; becoming one of a handful of players in VFL/AFL history to kick 50 goals in both the senior competition and now defunct 'reserves' league within the same season. But there were times where Id done modified or limited pre-seasons and only had a limited base and I really struggled on the quicker players. He was perfect for the occasion and his genuine concern and empathy toward our residents was noted by many at the Donate Life event. "Under the Defamation Act, my understanding is that's behaviour unbecoming, it's ridicule, it's insulting. During their career, the two brothers lined up against each other on more than one occasion. Initially, I had a huge chip on my shoulder. Virgin Australia Cabin Crew during the Premiership Cup Tour Launch at the Grand Toyota Dealership on September 4, 2021 in Perth, Australia. He made it a three-peat of Club Champion awards in 1995 and was again named at centre-half-back in the All-Australian team. Premiership cup tour to blast off in WA, Glen Jakovich the 2021 cup Allen played alongside future West Coast Eagles players Chris Lewis, Paul Peos, Guy McKenna, Chris Waterman, Scott Watters, Peter Sumich and John Worsfold in what was Western Australia's first TEAL cup win. But 2021 AFL premiership cup ambassador Glen Jakovich wants West Aussies to remember another important upcoming event too Purple Bra day. Dads death from cancer (in 1988) when I was 15 meant I quickly matured into a man. Initially I thought: That doesnt sound good. Carey was considered to be one of the best of all time, and the contests between these two were highly anticipated events on the football calendar. I was blessed with a body that grew naturally without any major spurts, and I didnt get osteitis pubis or stress fractures like a lot of kids. Instead of going out with mates, my entertainment was pre-season training in 38-degree heat. The day a rookie towelled up Glen Jakovich The Eagles had two zone picks of WA players aged between 16 and 19. I learned about goal-setting from Grant Dorrington, one of WAs successful Teal Cup coaches and now the general manager of the WAFL. In 1992 Jakovich, still in his teens, settled into the back half and the number 27 guernsey, playing 24 games for the year and finishing third in the club champion award. I got dragged, then the siren went. . Although playing well in Western Australia's first two games against Queensland and NSW, Allen Jakovich only scored a single goal in the final against Victoria and was replaced halfway through the 3rd quarter. I still did OK I think I had about 12 touches but I realised then that for me to go to the next level, my concentration and focus had to be sky-high. As soon as I got in the rooms, Mick grabbed me, pinned me to the wall and gave me a jumper-punch Mick still disputes that, but I certainly felt contact to the chin. Int: Peter Wilson, Brett Heady I probably won Micks respect that day. . Every player has critics. This conversation was originally published in Champions: Conversations with Great Players & Coaches of Australian Football by Ben Collins. Mick kept me on the bench for the whole second half, which really annoyed me. Picture: AFL Photos, OFF THE MARKET: Star free agent re-signs with Crows. He really made me earn my spot in the team, too. Over the 1985 and 1986 seasons, Allen played 7 games in the seniors and kicked 22 Goals at an average of 3.14 goals per game. A 10-minute conversation can go a long way for someone who is struggling with mental health. Premiership success and triple Club Champion, Rookie of the Year/Emerging Talent winners. Jakovich played 276 games with the West Coast Eagles, where he became a two-time premiership player in 1992 and 1994 . Jamie - Making Life Better Charity Golf Day. Man on the ground, 18 versus 17 youre a liability to the side. That was one of Micks catch-cries. The first thing we did was a 4km time trial. HB: Guy McKenna, Glen Jakovich, John Worsfold Two-time premiership Eagle Glen Jakovich fears West Coasts premiership window is closing quickly and says finding a replacement for Willie Rioli is something that needs to be addressed in 2021. Willie Rioli remains provisionally suspended as he awaits his hearing outcome. Supported by Glen Jakovich, with many thanks to Ultimate Promotions. Find Glen Jakovich stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. USER IS NOT PERMITTED TO DOWNLOAD OR USE IMAGE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. Recopila, organiza y comenta tus archivos. Allen John Jakovich (/dkvt/) (born 21 March 1968) is a retired Australian rules football player.