Inaugural Inductees

Hall of Honour - Outstanding Contibution

C. (Charlie) Caruso

HALL OF HONOUR
As a member for outstanding contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1950 from Reggio di Calabria, Italy

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, administrator and manager also a Life Member SASF, Soccer Australia, Adelaide City and Member of Soccer Australia’s Hall of Fame

Officiated as President and Executive Board Member Juventus SC (Adelaide), Chairman and Executive Board Member SASF, Vice Chairman NSL, Chairman SASF Local organizing committee for the World Youth Championships 1993. Chairman FIFA International DC committee in Venezuela and Tour Leader for the Australian Youth Team, Joey’s and Socceroos

A. (Alex) Cichanowski

HALL OF HONOUR
As a member for outstanding contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1952 from Pinsk, Belerus

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, coach and administrator also a Life Member of the SAASL and SASF

Officiated as General Secretary of the South Australian Amateur Soccer League for a record 33 years also Chairman of the SASF for 7 years and member of many committees including the Executive Board. Tour Leader of SA State teams to India, Penang and Vanuatu

F.S. (Frank) Draper

HALL OF HONOUR
As a member for outstanding contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1913 from Birmingham, England

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, coach and administrator also a Life Member South Australian Soccer Football Association

Represented Australia as a player and South Australia as a player and coach also officiated as Chairman and Executive Council Member of the SASFA and was a member of many committees including Chairman of the Ground Leasing Committee. Had Memorial Gates at Hindmarsh Stadium named after him in recognition of his service to the game

J. (John) Lindquist

HALL OF HONOUR
As a member for outstanding contribution

Born in Port Lincoln, South Australia

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, coach, referee, writer, administrator and commentator also a Life Member SASFA, Enfield City SC, Playford City SC and Para Hills West Juniors

Won the SASFA Best Player Award in 1937 and was the Chief Soccer writer for the Sunday Mail for over 27 years. Represented South Australia as State Senior and Youth Team Coach and was instrumental in reforming the Prospect SC in 1946, also established the Northern Districts Schoolboy and Junior Colts League and was Secretary of the Junior and Schools Council

Sir Frank B Moulden

HALL OF HONOUR
As a member for outstanding contribution

Born in Adelaide in 1879 educated at St. Peters College and Adelaide University

Contributed to the game of soccer as a Patron, Ambassador and supporter of the game

Officiated as President of the South Australian British Football Association (SABFA) from 1905 to 1931 and was the first President of the Adelaide SC in 1904 was also Councilor, Alderman and Lord Mayor of Adelaide all between 1904 and 1932 and was knighted in 1922. He provided trophies, attended meetings and functions of the Association continuously for over 26 years.

B. (Basil) Scarsella AM

HALL OF HONOUR
As a member for outstanding contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1967 from L’Aquila, Italy

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, coach and administrator is also a Life Member SASF, Soccer Australia, Campbelltown City SC and a Member of Soccer Australia’s Hall of Fame

Officiated as President Oceania Football Confederation, Chairman Soccer Australia, Chairman SA Olympic Task Force, Head of Delegation to the Australian Olympic Team and also a Member of FIFA Executive Committee, Board Member Foundation SA and Vice Chairman SASF

R. (Bob) Telfer

HALL OF HONOUR
As a member for outstanding contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1927 from Wishaw, Scotland

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, coach, referee, manager of International and State teams, administrator, soccer writer and editor, was also a Life Member and Player Life Member SASFA, Life Member Kingswood SC and Member of Soccer Australia’s Hall of Fame

Officiated as Secretary, Chairman and President of the SASFA, was also an International selector and member of many committees including the 1956 Olympic Games committee. Won Australian International Honours in three fields as a player, referee and manager

 

Hall of Champions - Outstanding Performance

J. (John) Kosmina

HALL OF CHAMPIONS
As a member for outstanding performance

Born at Semaphore, South Australia

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and coach also a Player Life Member SASF and Member of Soccer Australia’s Hall of Fame

Represented Australia on 102 occasions as a player scoring 43 goals and was captain of the National side between 1982 and 1986. Represented South Australia on 21 occasions as a player between 1975 and 1980, South Australian Sports Star of the year in 1976 and was Adelaide United FC inaugural coach in 2003

B. (Bohdan) Nyskohus OAM

HALL OF CHAMPIONS
As a member for outstanding performance

Born in Woodside, South Australia

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and coach also a Player Life Member SASF, USC Lion SC and Adelaide City was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to soccer

Represented Australia as a player and South Australia as a player and coach, also holds the record for the most number of games played for South Australia, 66 also played 279 games for USC Lion SC, 446 games for Adelaide City SC of which 300 were NSL and 50 games for White City SC

J. (John) Nyskohus

HALL OF CHAMPIONS
As a member for outstanding performance

Born in Adelaide, South Australia

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and coach and is a Life Member SASF

Represented Australia as a player on 45 occasions including qualifying rounds of the 1978 World Cup also represented South Australia on 38 occasions and played 164 NSL games for Adelaide City scoring 53 goals

J. (John) Perin

HALL OF CHAMPIONS
As a member for outstanding performance

Migrated to Australia in 1949 from Monteblluna, Treviso, Italy

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and coach and is a Player Life Member SASF and Adelaide City SC

Represented Australia as a player including World Cup Qualifying games in 1969 and represented South Australia on 43 occasions. Played 127 NSL games for Adelaide City between 1977 and 1982 and was NSL Coach of the Year 1995/96

R. (Roger) Romanowicz

HALL OF CHAMPIONS
As a member for outstanding performance

Migrated to Australia in 1950

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and coach and is also a Player Life Member SASF and Polonia SC (Adelaide)

Represented Australia as a player on 12 occasions and South Australia on 44 occasions also played over 250 games for Polonia SC and 30 NSL games for Adelaide City

Roll of Honour - Distinguished Contribution

S.L. (Len) Alagich

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for distinguished contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1932 from Makarska, Dalmatia

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and administrator also a Life Member SASF and Port Adelaide SC

Officiated as President, Chairman and executive member of Port Adelaide SC and an executive Board Member of the SASF was a member of many committees at the SASF and Port Adelaide SC over a period of 40 years

Cav. M. (Mario) Bailetti

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for distinguished contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1929 from Crespano del Grappa, Italy

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and administrator also a Life Member SASF

Member of the Savoia team in 1940, Chairman of Juventus SC in its inaugural year 1946 and continued in that role for over 14 years also officiated as Chairman, President and Executive Board Member of the SASF and had the Western Grandstand at Hindmarsh Stadium named after him in recognition of his service to the game.

S.P. (Shirley) Brown

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for distinguished contribution

Born in Waratah, Newcastle, N.S.W.

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, coach and administrator also a Life Member SAWSA and holder of the Australian Sports Medal

Represented Australia as a coach and manager also officiated as President and Executive member of SAWSA and President, Director and Executive Member of SAWSA

 

D. (Donald) Campbell AM

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for distinguished contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1964 from Glasgow, Scotland

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, referee, coach, administrator and broadcaster also a Member of Soccer Australia’s Hall of Fame, holder of the SASF Meritorious Service Award and the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to soccer

Refereed at NSL, Premier and State League levels including 9 National Finals, 36 State Finals, 118 International and Representative matches including World Cup and Olympic Qualifiers was also Australian Referee of the Year 1985/86/87

A. (Alek) Cmielewski OAM

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for distinguished contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1949 from Ostrow (WLKP),Poland

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and administrator also a Life Member SASF and Polonia SC (Adelaide)

Officiated as Secretary of Woodside SC and Polonia SC also club delegate to the SASF, Executive Council Member SASFA and Member of the Executive Management committee SASF also a member of many committees including State selection, Soccer News and Hindmarsh Ground committee.

T. (Tom) Holford

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for distinguished contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1881 from Hanley, Staffordshire, England

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and administrator and was the owner of a pottery works where most of the employees, of which he was leader, were involved in soccer prior to the first league competition in 1903

Founder Member, first Chairman and President of the South Australian British Football Association in 1902

A. (Alex) Kosmina

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for distinguished contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1950 from Nowe, Klonki, Poland

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, coach, manager and administrator also a Life Member SASF and Polonia SC (Adelaide)

Officiated as Executive Board Member SASF and Chairman SASF 1st Division Management Committee was also Secretary of the North West Zone, Secretary and Executive Committee Member Polonia SC and Member of many committees including the NSL Steering Committee

N. (Noel) Langley OAM

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for distinguished contribution

Born in North Adelaide, South Australia

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, coach, referee and administrator also a Life Member South Western Schoolboys and Junior Soccer Association, SA Junior Soccer Council was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to youth soccer in South Australia

Often referred to in the Southern Districts as “The Father of Soccer” as he refereed Schoolboy and junior games throughout the Southern Zone and was the coordinator of the Southern Districts Junior Soccer Association for 33 years, he also held many positions at club level with Sturt SC and Orange-Sturt SC

Z. (Zoran) Matic OAM

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for distinguished contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1973 from Yugoslavia

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and coach also a Life Member Adelaide City SC

NSL Coach of the Year in 1990/91 and coached Adelaide City to the National Championship in 1986, 1991/92 and again in 1993/94 was also runner up in 1992/93 and 1994/95. Was the first coach to amass 200 career wins in the NSL and on the 27 October 2001 broke the record for the most number of games coached (430) in the National Soccer League

P. (Peter) Nikolich

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for distinguished contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1949 from Niksic, Yugoslavia

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, manager and administrator also a Life Member SASF and Australian Soccer Federation and a Member of Soccer Australia’s Hall of Fame

Officiated as Chairman, General Secretary and Executive member SASF and was President, Secretary and Executive member of Beograd SC, was also a member of many committees including Chairman of the 1st Division Management Committee

E.P. (Ted) Rowley

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for distinguished contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1900 from Audley, North Staffordshire, England

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and administrator also a Life Member SASFA, Australian Soccer Federation and Port Adelaide SC

Officiated as Chairman, President and Executive Council Member SASFA and had Rowley Park named after him due to his foresight and enthusiasm for the project. Represented the State on the Australian Soccer Council and was an international selector, he also played for Port Adelaide, Hindmarsh and South Adelaide

J.D. (Jimmie) Stewart

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for distinguished contribution

Migrated to Australia in the late 1800’s from Scotland

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, referee and administrator was also a Life Member SASFA, Referees Association and North Adelaide SC

Member of the inaugural SABFA committee in 1902 and played for South Adelaide in the inaugural league in 1903 also founded and played for Adelaide SC in 1904 and continued in the game as a referee. Officiated as secretary of the Referees Association in the 1920’s and was known as the “Father of Soccer” in South Australia

F. (Frank) Storr

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for distinguished contribution

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, referee and administrator and was also a Life Member of the SASFA

Founder member of the South Australian British Football Association in 1902 and was the first Secretary before becoming Chairman in 1905 also officiated as Chairman and Secretary of the Referees Association and played for South Adelaide SC in 1903. Represented South Australia as a player in the very first SA State team in 1904 and the inaugural meeting of the SABFA was held at the Frank Storr Tailor Shop 94 Gawler Place Adelaide in 1902

M. (Mike) Wells

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for distinguished contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1970 from London, England

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, coach, manager and administrator also a Life Member of SASF

Officiated as General Manager SASF, Manager and Coach of SA State teams at all levels and was the first full time Director of Coaching in South Australia, was also the National Director of Coaching and a Coaching Instructor for FIFA, Oceania Football Confederation and the SASF. Member of the SA Sports Advisory Council, Founder member Athelstone SC, represented the Australian Government on a soccer coaching assignment in Africa conducting coaching courses in Zimbarbwe, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia was also the first Australian representative to attend the Brazilian Football Academy in Rio de Janeiro

Award of Excellence - Distinguished Performance

W. (Billy) Graham

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
As a member for distinguished performance

Migrated to Australia in 1951 from Blantyre, Scotland

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, coach, manager and administrator also a Life member Croatia SC (Adelaide) and Salisbury West Sports club

Represented Australia and South Australia as a player and was appointed captain of USC Lion SC at the age of 18 also won the Youngest and Most Promising Player award in 1955, Most Popular Player award in 1961 and the coveted West End Medal in 1965

H. (Henry) Kolecki

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
As a member for distinguished performance

Born in Adelaide, South Australia

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, Player Life Member SASF and Polonia SC (Adelaide)

Represented Australia as a player on two occasions and South Australia on 39 occasions between 1968 and 1980 also played over 250 senior games for Polonia and played for Adelaide City in the National Soccer League in 1978

J. (Jack) Mather

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
As a member for distinguished performance

Migrated to Australia in 1951 from Coventry, England

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, coach and administrator, Played for Birkalla Rovers and Juventus before becoming Coach of Juventus and Enfield City

Represented Australia on 15 occasions and South Australia on 23 occasions between 1952 and 1962 of which 8 years was as captain, also won the Sydney Sporting Life Award when voted the Best Player in Australia in 1954

A. (Bert) Walker

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
As a member for distinguished performance

Migrated to Australia from England

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and administrator also a Life Member of SASFA

Represented South Australia as a player between 1937 and 1946 including playing against China in 1941 also played for and was captain of West Torrens SC where he won Championship and Cup medals, went on to become Chairman of the SASFA

A.T.R. (Alf) White

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
As a member for distinguished performance

Migrated to Australia in 1925 from Lancashire, England

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and administrator, represented Australia including games against India, Palestine, South Africa and New Zealand, also played for South Australia over a period of 11 years between 1929 and 1939

Played for East Torrens, Lancashire and Kingswood winning 1st Division Championships, Pelaco Cup and Pozza Cup medals and was eventually elected onto the Kingswood SC committee

Roll of Honour - Meritorious Contribution

H.R. (Bob) Bush

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for meritorious contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1953 from Liverpool, England

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and administrator also a Life Member Salisbury United SC

Co Founder of SAWSA and Founding member of Salisbury United SC. Officiated as President and Executive Member of SAWSA and Executive Member of Salisbury United SC. First President of SAWSA in 1978

G. (Joe) Caputo

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for meritorious contribution

Born in Port Pirie, South Australia

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and administrator also a Life Member Port Pirie SC and Life Member of the Northern Areas Soccer Association

Officiated as President, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Member of Savoy SC and NASA Delegate between 1954 and 1997

J. (Jim) Connell

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for meritorious contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1959 from England

Contributed to the game of soccer as a coach and administrator at junior, local club, State and National level also a Life Member SASF, ASF and a member of Soccer Australia’s Hall of Fame

Officiated as Chairman for 7 years, President, Senior Board Member and Executive member of the SASF and was Founding member of the WREI Soccer club

J. (John) Evans

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for meritorious contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1956 from Liverpool, England

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, coach, manager and administrator also a Life Member Cumberland Utd SC

Coached at senior, junior and schools level and has represented South Australia as State High Schools Coach also a Member of the FIFA Technical Committee for the World Youth Championships in 1981 and 1993. SASF instructor and staff coach between 1974 & 1999, and SASI staff coach 1994 to 1999

J.T. (Tom) Forde

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for meritorious contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1963 from Belfast, Northern Ireland

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and coach, played for and coached Enfield SC and Hellas also established coaching courses and clinics for coaches and juniors in South Australia

Represented South Australia as a player and coach and was the first SASF Director of Coaching in South Australia, has won many honours as a coach including 1st Div Championship, Federation Cup, Ampol Cup, Coca Cola Cup and West End Cup

A. (Ann) Gibbons

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for meritorious contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1953, born in Neath, Wales, UK

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, manager and administrator, played for and managed Salisbury Utd Women’s team throughout the 1970’s prior to and after the foundation of SAWSA

Co Founder of the South Australian Women’s Soccer Association in 1978 after years of discussions with clubs and individuals throughout the 1970’s, was also Salisbury Utd Senior club secretary 1978 - 79 and club delegate to SAWSA 1978-80.

R. (Rep) Giordano

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for meritorious contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1957 from San Giorgio LaMolara, Benevento, Italy

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and administrator, longest serving soccer club Chairman, over consecutive years, in South Australian history 1981 to 2007 (26 years).

Officiated as Chairman and executive member of Adelaide Blue Eagles and was responsible for the club junior development policy which was initiated in the 1980’s, also had a 20 year involvement in project development for the Marden Complex.

E.A. (Joe) Harvey

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for meritorious contribution

Borm in Smithfield, South Australia

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, referee, manager and administrator also a Life Member SASF and SA Referees Association

Refereed 6 Australian Internationals, 12 Interstate games, 27 League and Cup Finals and in excess of 700 club matches was also Manager of the Australian Team in 1959. Officiated as SASF Executive Council Member, SASF Delegate to the Olympic Council 1960-61 and SASF accident fund committee member and secretary for over 32 years

N.E. (Norm) Joynes

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for meritorious contribution

Arrived in Adelaide in 1957, born in Subiaco, Western Australia

Contributed to the game of soccer as a manager and administrator, holder of the SASF Meritorious Service Award and a Life Member W.T. Birkalla SC

Formed Seacliff Colts in 1962 and was an executive committee member of W.T. Birkalla for 34 continuous years starting in 1967. Officiated as Secretary of Birkalla Rovers SC and was also responsible for implementing club fund raising schemes for over 22 years

E. (Edmund) Kreft

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for meritorious contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1961 from Poland

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and coach and was instrumental in forming the Coaches Association in 1968 and was an instructor on the first two courses.

Represented South Australia as a player and coach and was the first South Australian (State) coach to win against overseas opposition in 1975. Won many honours including 1st Division Championship, 2nd Division Championship, Federation Cup, Coca Cola Cup, Ampol Cup and Jaxen Cup

J.W. (Jim) Lawrenson

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for meritorious contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1965 from Liverpool, Emgland

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and administrator also a Life Member Whyalla Wanderers SC

Officiated as Northern Areas Soccer Association (NASA) Secretary, Treasurer Registrar and Board Member, NASA Junior Association Secretary and Treasurer and Whyalla Wanderers SC executive Member starting in 1973, was also a soccer reporter for local newspapers and Radio stations between 1978 and 2000

T. (Tom) McKain

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for meritorious contribution 

Migrated to Australia in 1959 from Glasgow, Scotland

Contributed to the game of soccer as a Soccer Writer, Television Sports Show Host and Television/Radio Soccer commentator also the holder of the SASF Meritorious Service Award

Soccer writer for the News, Truth, Sunday Mail and The Advertiser and for most soccer publications of the day for over 40 years, was also the Host of the soccer segment of the Channel 7 sports show, soccer commentator for Channel 10 and Radio 5DN

W.G. (Freddie) Pine

ROLL OF HONOUR
As a member for meritorious contribution

Migrated to Australia in 1960 from Abertgwinwyth, Neath, Glamorgan, Wales

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player, trainer, administrator and soccer writer and is also a Life Member Elizabeth Vale SC

Founder and first President of the Sunday Industrial Soccer League later to be known as the South Australian Amateur Soccer League also Officiated as Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and executive member of Elizabeth Vale SC

Award of Distinction - Meritorious Performance

W. (Billy) Birch

AWARD OF DISTINCTION
As a member for meritorious performance

Migrated to Australia in the 1960’s from England

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and coach also a Player Life Member SASF

Represented South Australia on 29 occasions between 1967 & 1974 and played for Hellas winning Championship, Federation Cup, Ampol Cup and Coca Cola Cup medals.

C. (Charlie) DiBartolo

AWARD OF DISTINCTION
As a member for meritorious performance

Migrated to Australia in 1950 from Calatabiano, Sicily, Italy

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and coach also a Player Life Member SASF and Adelaide City SC

Represented Australia as a player and played for South Australia on 24 occasions between 1956 and 1963, also played for Juventus SC and was captain of the club and State for many years

 

M.M. (Malcolm) Dunbar

AWARD OF DISTINCTION
As a member for meritorious performance

Born in Mile End, South Australia

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and coach, played for Cumberland Utd, Royal Australian Navy, Ascot Park, Prospect, Enfield and Birkalla Rovers

Represented South Australia as a player and was the States Leading Goal Scorer in 1943, 1944 and 1953 also holds the record for the most number of goals (40) scored in a season for the 1st Div / Premier League

S. (Sergio) Melta

AWARD OF DISTINCTION
As a member for meritorious performance

Born in Glenelg, South Australia

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and coach also a Player Life Member Adelaide City SC

Played for Adelaide City in its inaugural year in the NSL 1977 and continued playing until after the 1994/95 season, held the club record for the most number of games (445), an NSL record at the time, and scored 64 goals was Australian Player of the Year in 1984 and represented South Australia between 1980 and 1990

N. (Nick) Pantelis

AWARD OF DISTINCTION
As a member for meritorious performance

Migrated to Australia in 1964 from Cos, Greece

Contributed to the game of soccer as a player and coach and is a Player Life Member SASF

Represented South Australia on 25 occasions between 1966 and 1971 and was the States leading goal scorer on three occasions in 1966, 1971 and 1973. Played for Hellas winning Championship, Federation Cup, Ampol Cup and Coca Cola Cup medals

 

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