![]() Their weekly newsletter, the Dropkick, was packed with features about the club, quotes of the week and less than kind chatter about rival clubs. Ignatians quickly became known for their quirkiness. Doubling in size and being promoted to A5, the club had a September to remember, capturing flags at seniors and reserves level. In its debut season, Iggies saved its worst until last, scorching the competition every week until it lost the Grand Final. This important relationship has grown into a key part of the club and also Aquinas College. Aquinas students were then to become an integral part of our Club, both as a social centre and an excellent recruiting ground for Iggies in its formative years. The playing list had originally been restricted to alumni of St Ignatius College until it was discovered that one of its players, Roman Nowosilskyj, was not a former student but in residence at Aquinas College, fortunately run by the Jesuits. Stars in the inaugural season included Jay Hogan, Michael “Tom” Kelly, Chris McCarthy, Chris Mellows, Trevor Overy and David Harben who became a century goal kicker. Jay Hogan, a hard-hitting and fearless left-footer was instrumental in the club’s formation, and is often referred to as ‘Club Founder’ being the inaugural playing coach. ![]() Old Ignatians began life in 1972 when it fielded a team in the SAAFL’s A7, drawing together a disparate group of players and dominant personalities that would guide the club through a very successful first decade. ![]()
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