Port Adelaide (2025-)

Career Games: Ongoing

Career Goals: Ongoing

Josh is highly athletic 185cm outside midfielder/defender with exceptional arial capability. Born is Singapore and raised in China until 6 years old, Josh has a bit of a Cindarella story to his AFL journey. Unlike most draftees, Josh did not play any games in the state talent league or VFL prior to being drafted by Port Adelaide as a SSP selection in 2025.

Josh played juniors at East Sandringham alongside his twin brother Sean who is also a very capable footballer at Richmond VFL. Josh also repesented Mentone Grammar in the AGSV and Cheltenham in the SFL; the latter from where he was drafted following 14 appearances that included a best on ground Grand Final performance.

North Melbourne (2026-)

Tom Blamires - North Melbourne

Career Games: Ongoing

Career Goals: Ongoing

Honours: 2025 VFL Rising Star

Tom is hard working footballer who was drafted by North Melbourne as a SSP selection in late February 2026 and incredibly debuted just over two later; talk about making an immediate impact and what a debut it was with 23 touches in a win. Tom played juniors at East Sandringham before progressing to teams including Brighton Grammar, Sandringham Dragons, Sandringham VFL and Frankston VFL where he won the 2025 VFL rising star.

Essendon (2021-)

Archie Perkins - Essendon

Career Games: Ongoing

Career Goals: Ongoing

Honours: Top 10 draftee

Archie is a 188cm midfielder-forward who was taken by Essendon with pick 9 in the 2020 draft. Archie immediately made an impact in the Red & Black, hitting 100 senior games within his first 5 seasons which was a massive accomplishment.

Western Bulldogs (2020-2022)

Career Games: 4

Career Goals: 0

Honours: 2019 Vic Metro, VAFA Spirit of the Big V Award (2025),

Louis was drafted to the Bulldogs with Pick 53 in the 2019 draft. Standing 184cm, Louis was drafted as a defender and would play four games across three seasons with the Bulldogs. Prior to being drafted Louis represented VIC Metro in the 2019 carnival and the Sandringham Dragons. He played as a half-back flanker, regarded for his competitiveness and kicking. In addition he was also the Brighton Grammar captain. Following his departure from the Western Bulldogs in 2022, Louis would play three seasons for North Melbourne in the VFL where he awarded Best Clubman.

Carlton (2019-2022) and St.Kilda (2023-)

Career Games: Ongoing

Career Goals: Ongoing

Honours: Morrish Medal

Liam is a 184cm Defender/Midfielder who was initially recruited by Carlton in 2018 with Pick 19. Interestingly, this pick would go down in history as Liam would become the first player to be drafted using a Live Trade. Known for his professionalism and ability to kick both sides, Liam would go on to play 28 games for Carlton before being de-listed at the end of 2022. Thankfully St.Kilda drafted Liam as a Rookie in 2023 and Liam has not looked back becoming a mainstay for the Saints.

St.Kilda (2019-)

Career Games: Ongoing

Career Goals: Ongoing

Honours: Top 10 draftee

Max King is one of the most exciting tall forwards in the AFL today. Standing at more than two metres tall, he forms a crucial part of the young and emerging Saints team. After playing at East Sandy, King joined the Sandringham Dragons where he was selected for Vic Metro as a bottom age player. Since being selected at pick 4 in the 2018 draft, King has established himself as the spearhead most likely to lead St Kilda back into premiership contention. Whilst injuries have limited his output in the past few seasons, King showed his full potential in 2022 when he kicked 52 goals.

Max’s reflections on his time playing for East Sandringham Junior Football Club:

We did our Auskick at East Sandringham with lots of friends from school, and just lived around the corner, so it was a great club to start our junior footy. Our first coach was St Kilda legend Stewy Loewe in the under 9s. I always loved playing finals footy at Zebbies. I was lucky enough to win a premiership in under 14s – a muddy game we played at Cheltenham. In terms of coaches, both Ryan “Rock” Murphy and Tim Marshall were massive influences and really helped shape me as a footballer. Rock was a great motivator!! My message to the young Zebbies today is simple – enjoy your footy!! I’m still good mates with a lot of guys who I played with as a junior so make sure you have lots of fun and enjoy running around with your mates.

Gold Coast (2019-)

Career Games: Ongoing

Career Goals: Ongoing

Honours: Top 10 draftee

The sixth pick in the 2018 draft, Ben King has today one of the premier forwards in the AFL competition. After a junior career at East Sandy, King moved to Sandringham Dragons in TAC and was selected for Victoria Metro in his top age year. He was subsequently named the All-Australian full forward for his performances during the championships. Taken at pick 6 in the 2018 draft by Gold Coast, King has become the key target in a rapidly emerging Suns forward line. In 2024, he enjoyed his best season kicking 55 goals for the Suns – the second-best in a season by a Suns player.

Ben’s reflections on his time playing for East Sandringham Junior Football Club:

Lots of our close friends from school were playing at East Sandy and it was 5 minutes from our house, so it was the obvious choice for us! My earliest memory was playing under 9s and then playing under 10s straight after. Then we would hang around watching the older boys and eat hot dogs. I really enjoyed playing in the Lightning Premiership which was a round robin they used to run. We played the whole finals series on the same day and it was great fun. Ryan “Rock” Murphy was a really memorable and influential coach for a lot of us. He was tough but also great fun and taught us lots about football as well as life. My advice to the youngsters playing for the Zebbies today is have as much fun as you can. If you’re having fun with your mates, then you will get the most out of your football. My best memories are still playing junior footy so just try and soak it all in!

Collingwood (2019-2023)

Career Games: 8

Career Goals: 2

Honours: Many basketball related awards

Tom is a 194cm versatile athlete who was selected by Collingwood in 2019 as a Category B Rookie. Prior to being drafted Tom was an elite junior basketballer who represented Australia and had made it to the Sydney Kings in the NBL. At Collingwood he would spend five season developing his craft across multiple positions and would end up playing 8 senior games. After being delisted by Collingwood in 2023, Tom returned to basketball where he dominated for the Sabres and earned a spot with Melbourne United in the NBL.

Geelong (2018-2021), Gold Coast (2022-2023)

Career Games: 16

Career Goals: 6

Honours: U18 All Australian, Rising Star Nominee, Sandover Medal 2023, WAFL Team of the Year 2025, VFL Team of the Year 2021 & 2023, VFL Premiership Player 2023

Charlie is a 191cm utility who was drafted by Geelong in 2017 with Pick 36. After a season in the VFL, Charlie burst onto the AFL scene in 2019 with two electric performances and earned the Round 2 NAB Rising Star nomination. After being delisted by the Cats at the end of the 2021 season, Charlies was picked up by the Gold Coast where he would play four games over the next two seasons. After retiring from the AFL in 2023, Charlie headed west to play in the WAFL for the Perth Demons. Here in 2025, Charlie would win the Sandover Medal and make the WAFL team of the year.

Collingwood (2018-2023)

Career Games: 57

Career Goals: 1

Honours: 2023 AFL Premiership Player,

Standing at 192cm, Nathan was recruited by Collingwood in 2017 with Pick 39. In addition to having great size, Nathan was a great runner and actually played TAC Cup as a midfielder or forward. Initially Collingwood would trial Nathan as a forward, but in the 2021 season he ended up cementing a role as a key defender. Just as Nathan's career was really starting to blossom, it unfortunately came to an abrupt end following Collingwood's 2023 Premiership where he was unfortunately knocked unconscious in the first quarter. He would retire on medical grounds after 57 solid games.

Thankfully Nathan was not completely lost to football and continues to work for the Collingwood Football Club. He is importantly involved in the Concussion Management space and is an active ambassador for HIT IQ Protect mouthguards. Prior to focussing on Football, Nathan was also a talented cricketer who represented both Victorian and Australian junior teams as a wicket-keeper batsman.

Great Western Sydney (2018-)

Career Games: Ongoing

Career Goals: Ongoing

Honours:

Jack is a 195cm key defender who was drafted by in 2017 by GWS as a Category B Rookie NSW Zone selection. It would take Jack until late in the 2020 season to break into the senior team and make his Giants debut. Since then, Jack has become a staple of the GWS backline and has developed into one of the leagues best defenders.

Not many people actually know that East Sandringham is where Jack started his footy journey, all the way back between 2005 to 2008. After this he relocated to Sydney with his family, including his father and former North Melbourne player Ben Buckley. Here he would play in the Sydney AFL league, Swans Academy, and later the NEAFL. While ESJFC may have only played a small role in Jack's journey, he will always be a Zebbie.

North Melbourne (2018-2021)

Career Games: 6

Career Goals: 4

Honours:

Will is a 187cm versatile athlete who was drafted by North Melbourne with Pick 23 in the 2017 AFL draft. For North will would manage 6 games in Midfield and Forward roles. As a junior, Will actually spent many years focussing on soccer before returning to football with the Zebbies, Hampton and the Dragons.

Port Adelaide (2014-2022), Hawthorn (2023-)

Career Games: Ongoing

Career Goals: Ongoing

Honours: 2025 Indigenous All-Stars team, 2021 All-Australian squad, 2025 Haw 2nd B&F

Karl is a 181cm midfielder-defender that was drafted by Port Adelaide with Pick 68 in the 2013 draft. Since making his debut in 2015, Karl has been quietly building an elite career and hit the 200 game mark in early 2026. Known for a prolific and piercing left foot, Karl is constantly amongst the highest in meters gained per game.

Melbourne (2014-2022), West Coast (2023-2025)

Career Games: 172

Career Goals: 58

Honours: Harold Ball Memorial Trophy

Jayden is a 187cm defender and winger that was drafted by Melbourne with Pick 57 in the 2013 AFL draft. Interestingly, Jayden was the only player drafted that year that did not play any U18 representative football, instead he opted for the APS with Brighton Grammar. In 2016 Jayden would make his debut and would showcase his blistering speed that he would become renowned for. After 114 games for Melbourne and missing selection for the 2021 Grand Final, Jayden moved to West Coast where he would play a further 58 games over three years before retiring.

Sydney (2013-2016)

Career Games: 12

Career Goals: 13

Honours:

Xavier was a 195cm utility selected by Sydney in the 2013 Rookie Draft. Here he would join his older brother, and former Zebbie, Ted Richards. Xavier made his debut in 2013 and would go on to play 12 games over four seasons; this included Sydney's 2016 Grand Final loss.

Melbourne (2009-2017), Port Adelaide (2018-2019)

Career Games: 174

Career Goals: 161

Honours: 2008 #1 draft pick, U18 Carnival Larke Medalist

Standing at 196cm tall and highly athletic, Watts was considered the ultimate utility in his draft year. As such, he was selected by the Melbourne Football Club with Pick 1 in the 2008 AFL Draft. His height and athleticism provided the ability to play in almost any position on the ground. Jack would go on to play 152 games for Melbourne over 9 seasons before moving to Port Adelaide where he added another 21 games to the tally.

Not only was Jack a great footballer, he was also an elite junior basketballer who represented both Victoria and Australia.

Essendon (2003-2017)

Career Games: 220

Career Goals: 113

Honours: 2 x All-Australian, 3 x Crichton Medals, 7 year captain, AFLPA best captain award, and earned a Brownlow

Jobe is literally a 191cm son of a gun; the son of three-time Essendon premiership champion Tim Watson. Drafted by Essendon under the father–son rule in the 2002 national draft, Jobe's career started slowly when initially touted as a key forward; this proved difficult alongside legends like Matthew Lloyd and Scott Lucas. When it was realised he had some of the sharpest hands in the business, Jobe worked hard on his fitness and transitioned to the midfield. Here he would become an extraction machine and one of the best midfielders of the modern era. Whilst team success may have unfortunately alluded Jobe, he led his team with pride, achieved much individual success, and is much loved by the Essendon faithful. Over his career Jobe would poll an impressive 113 Brownlow votes.

West Coast (2002-2007), Carlton (2008-2015)

Career Games: 279

Career Goals: 228

Honours: 2006 AFL Premiership captain, 2004 Brownlow, 2010 Brownlow, 2005 Norm Smith, 6 x All Australian, AFL Goal of the Year, 2002 Best First Year Player, AFL Hall of Fame, Australia Sports Hall of Fame...and the list goes on.

Standing at 189cm and able to run like a gazelle, Chris was selected by West Coast with pick 3 in the 2001 draft. Never had a player exploded onto the AFL scene the way Chris did in 2002; thus taking home the AFLPA Best First-Year Player award. This award was the first of many including two Brownlow medals, captaining a premiership, a Norm Smith, and becoming member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Chris Judd truly is one of the most decorated players in the history of the game. After playing juniors with East Sandy, Chris soon made his way to the Sandringham Dragons and the AIS AFL Academy. Over the course of a 279 game career, he become a six-time All Australian, including one as captain, and a five-time club champion – two at West Coast and three at Carlton (where he moved to in 2008). In 2022, he was made a member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

Chris’ reflections on his time playing for Sandringham East Junior Football Club:

I was walking across Thomas St Park with my Dad on our way to sign up with Hampton Rovers and we just happened to run into a friend of my Dad who insisted that we join East Sandy instead. The next week I was signed up as a Zebbie!

My earliest memory is of my very first game playing U9’s as a bottom ager. My Dad’s only advice was don’t go full back. Sure enough, I started at full back for the first quarter! There was a roaring wind so the ball didn’t come down that end and I didn’t get a touch. The next quarter I got moved to full forward which was now the end the wind was blowing against and so I still didn’t get a touch. It wasn’t until the last quarter that I got moved into the middle and this is where I stayed for most of my footy career. Even though we lost the game that day I was already hooked on footy!

I can fondly remember all the different characters from those days. Alfy was our goal umpire and he always had a cigarette in his mouth and made some questionable decisions when the game was on the line. I had a lot of great coaches in my time and they all had their different quirks too. One particularly influential coach was Michael Mitchell. I had him for a few years and he had a big impact on my footy development at an age where I was starting to understand the nuances of the game.

My advice to young players is to just enjoy your footy. So many young kids put so much pressure on themselves and play their junior footy constantly thinking about their dreams for the future instead of enjoying what’s right in front of their eyes.

Essendon (2002-2005), Sydney (2006-2016)

Career Games: 262

Career Goals: 34

Honours: 2012 AFL Premiership, 2012 All-Australian, 2003 Rising Star Nominee

Across a career spanning 261 games, Ted Richards had a reputation as one of the most likable players in the game. After spending his junior days with East Sandy, Ted progressed to Xavier and Sandringham Dragons. He was selected by Essendon with pick 27 in the 2000 National Draft. After making his debut in 2002, Ted played four seasons with the Bombers before a trade to Sydney. At the Swans quickly emerged as one of the competition’s elite defenders. Perhaps his most memorable season was 2012, when he played in a Swans premiership, was selected as an All Australian and finished runner-up in the clubs best and fairest.

Ted’s reflections on his time playing for Sandringham East Junior Football Club:

I was a student at Sacred Heart Primary and one of my friends, Steven Seletto, said that his under 9s team at East Sandy needed extra numbers and asked if I would like to join. I gave it a go and was immediately hooked! My earliest memories include making new friends, getting a number on my jumper, playing games on cold winter mornings, getting covered in mud, kicking goals, singing the song after the game and the anticipation of who would win the pie award after the game. But my fondest memory is the friendships I made. At the time we only had one team in each age group and kids came from 4 or 5 different local schools, but we were all mates and achieved success together. I was lucky in that my Dad (Jeff Richards) coached me for two seasons (under 10s and under 11s). We had a lot of fun together and the team achieved team won a premiership and finished runners up in those two years. When I retired from professional football at the age of 33, I reflected on my 25 year journey playing the game and it was these early years with Dad that were my happiest memories playing the game. My advice to youngsters is to have an open mind. As much as football is fun, the reality is you’ll be challenged at different times; whether you’re mixing with new friends, developing new skills or spending time on the bench. Going into these challenges with an open mind will hold you in good stead for when bigger challenges come later in life and you need to show resilience to handle them.

Hawthorn (1998-1999)

Career Games: 5

Career Goals: 0

Honours:

Matthew was a 189cm defender taken by Hawthorn with Pick 42 in the 1997 AFL Draft. Whilst the on-field career may not have been as fruitful as desired, off-field Matthew has really kicked some goals with his professional career.

Sydney (1998), Hawthorn (1999-2001)

Career Games: 21

Career Goals: 15

Honours: VFL Premiership Player 2001

Standaing at 197cm, Brett was a ruckman selected by Sydney with Pick 14 in the 1996 AFL Draft. After making his debut in 1998, former East Sandy junior Brett O’Farrell went on to play 21 AFL games with Sydney and Hawthorn across four seasons. Prior to being drafted Brett played under 18’s TAC Cup with the Dragons. On debut for the Swans, O’Farrell joined an exclusive club when he scored a goal with his very first kick in AFL football. After playing in two finals that season, he was traded to Hawthorn, but his time at the Hawks was cruelled by injuries. Post career, O’Farrell stayed involved in football working in development and pathways in regional areas. 

Brett’s reflections on his time playing for Sandringham East Junior Football Club:

I joined East Sandringham at the under 10 level and just loved it straight away. Our back fence was connected to the East Sandringham oval and so I’d just climb the fence and be at training. I remember an under 11 camp we had for a lightning premiership in Swan Hill which was great fun. And also winning the under 11 grand final when we played on the Moorabbin oval (the home of the Saints) was also great. I made mates for life at East Sandy and I still talk to them every day. In terms of coaches, I can’t go past the brilliant John “Ghost” Williams – he was an amazing football mind. My advice to the young Zebbies playing today is to have fun, listen and make your coaches life easy.

Hawthorn (2022-)

Career Games: Ongoing

Career Goals: Ongoing

Honours: VIC Metro U17, VIC Metro U18, .

Bridie is a 174cm medium forward who can also play as an inside midfielder. Prior to being drafted, she was renowned for her versatility and ball-winning ability whilst playing for the Sandringham Dragons. Selected by Hawthorn with Pick 10 in the 2022 AFLW draft, she has been developing her forward craft and has been a regulator contributor. In her first three seasons of AFLW, Bridie Hipwell has emerged as a very talented small forward who uses both speed and power to provide elite forward pressure. In 2024, a breakout performance against the Giants really showcased Bridie's potential with a 14 disposal and 2 goal game. She has recently signed a contract extension with Hawthorn until 2027.

Bridie’s reflections on her time playing for Sandringham East Junior Football Club:

I started playing footy at the Zebbies because my older brother Darby played there and it was also my local team. My earliest memory was our very first win, which was also our first game ever. I just remember having so much fun and thinking why hadn’t I started playing footy years ago. But my fondest memory was when we won our first grand final. This was in our second year of playing. We ended up going back to back again the next year which was awesome. My first coach was actually my dad Greg. He had a big influence on my football career and encouraged me to start a team. He loved it as much as I did and put his hand up to coach us. He also has spent so much time working on my kicking with me and helping me improve my skills. The last coach I had at Zebbies was Sean Lynch. He was so passionate and really pushed me to be the best player I could be as I got older and was influential in me making the Sandy Dragons and other representative teams. My message to young Zebbie today is to keep having fun – you play your best footy when you’re enjoying it and have a smile on your face.

Western Bulldogs (2022-2024), Hawthorn (2025-)

Pick 29 2022

Career Games: Ongoing

Career Goals: Ongoing

Honours:

Keely is a 164cm running defender that can also go into the midfield. Drafted by the Bulldogs with Pick 29 in the 2022 AFLW Draft, Keely would play 12 games over three seasons after suffering an ACL injury. After being delisted in 2024, the Hawks swooped on the opportunity to add more young talent to their list. Keely has slotted in nicely at Hawthorn where he versatility and composure make her a valuable defender.



At the Zebbies, Isabel began her footy journey when she joined Auskick with her two older brothers. She would then play in mixed teams up to U14 when she had to move to an all-girls team which was not available at the time. Prior to being drafted Isabel once commented "I was the only girl at Auskick, and then the only girl in my junior teams (East Sandringham and South Melbourne) and in the whole division."

It's amazing how quickly things have changed.

North Melbourne (2020-)

Career Games: Ongoing

Career Goals: Ongoing

Honours: 2 x AFLW Premierships (2024, 2025), 2022 North Melbourne Best Young Player, VIC Metro U18.

Isabella (Bella) Eddey is a 162cm outside midfielder with silky skills, great running ability and strong work in the contest. Bella was selected by North Melbourne with pick 13 in the 2020 AFLW draft. Prior to being drafted, Bella represented the Sandringham Dragons and made the VIC Metro U18 team.

Western Bulldogs (2018-2022), Great Western Sydney (2022-)

Career Games: Ongoing

Career Goals: Ongoing

Honours: 2017 AFLW Draft #1 Pick, AFLW 2020 Rising Star, 2020 All-Australian, Western Bulldogs Best & Fairest, Mark of the year

Isabel was always an exceptional junior footballer no matter whether the game was against girls or boys. Having made her first Victorian U18 representative game at the age of 14, Isabel was always destined for a good career. Despite missing the best part of two seasons and U18 representative carnivals due to injury, Isabel had really impressed scouts in her younger years. Once eligible for the AFLW draft, Isabel would be drafted by the Western Bulldogs with Pick 1 in the 2017 draft. Standing at 180cm with a great set of hands and goal sense, Isabel started her AFLW career as a Centre Half Forward. Once traded to GWS, she was transitioned into a Centre Half Back where she regularly leads the competition for contested marks and is renowned for intercepting.

At the Zebbies, Isabel began her footy journey when she joined Auskick with her two older brothers. She would then play in mixed teams up to U14 when she had to move to an all-girls team which was not available at the time. Prior to being drafted Isabel once commented "I was the only girl at Auskick, and then the only girl in my junior teams (East Sandringham and South Melbourne) and in the whole division."

It's amazing how quickly things have changed.

St Kilda (1982-1984), Sydney (1985)

Career Games: 28

Career Goals: 1

Playing as a 185cm half-back flank, John played 26 games for St Kilda between 1982-1984 before moving to Sydney in 1985. After a year in Sydney, John came back to Melbourne where he played with Frankston in the VFA. In 1987 he would finish 4th in the J.J. Liston Trophy. Although drafted by St Kilda from Blackrock, John apparently also spent time at the Zebbies and was a great centreman in the 1973 U13 East Sandringham premiership team!

St.Kilda (1971-1975), Melbourne (1976-1979)

Career Games:

Career Goals:

Honours: Runner Up B&F Melbourne

Shane Grambeau was recruited to St Kilda as an underage player from East Sandringham. He debuted as ruckman with the Saints in 1971 at just 18 years of age. After 51 games over five seasons at Moorabbin, including three finals, Shane was sent to Melbourne as part of an exchange for Carl Ditterich. He enjoyed the best form of his career playing as a defender with the Demons, and matched up against some of the star VFL players of the era including Peter Hudson, Kelvin Templeton, Bernie Quinlan and Phil Carman. Shane’s best season was 1977 when he finished runner up in the Demons best and fairest to the legendary Robbie Flower. Sadly, injuries brought an end to Shane’s VFL career in 1979. 

Shane’s reflections on his time playing for East Sandringham Junior Football Club:
I started at East Sandringham in under 13s. Reg Parker was my first coach and he came with a wealth of knowledge after a great career with Sandringham in the VFA. Stephen Rae (who played 75 AFL games for St Kilda and Richmond) was our captain and was probably one of the best junior footballers of his time. East Sandringham has always produced some very good players and it was a breeding ground for St Kilda in those days. We had a very good team that first year, but were the second best side behind Oakleigh. They beat us comfortably three times that season, including in the second semi-final, so we had some work to do if we were going to win the grand final. We started underdogs, but we played the game of our lives and went on to win the premiership. That’s still a great memory. In addition to Reg Parker, we were also coached in those years by former St Kilda player Ian Cooper and then Reg Rodgers – both men had a major influence on us too. A few seasons later, my time at East Sandringham was cut short during my first year of under 17’s. It was actually at half time of pre-season practice game – Stephen Rae and I were asked to come off by St Kilda scouts who then asked us to come up and play in the main practice game at Moorabbin with the Saints. Our next big step up was underway! My advice to the young players at East Sandringham today is to listen to your coach and your parents and always train hard, eat well, sleep well and be kind to yourself. There will always be good days and bad days in footy, so never give up, and if you get beaten one day, get up and go again the next. I wish good luck to everybody at East Sandringham and thank you for giving me my chance to play football.

St Kilda (1977-1979)

Career Games: 19

Career Goals: 4

Dale was just 15 years of age when St Kilda recruiter Ken Walker invited him down to Moorabbin to join in pre-season training in 1976. And he was still only 17 when he made his senior debut against North Melbourne. He joined a St Kilda team that featured stars of the era including Trevor Barker, Barry Breen and Cowboy Neale. Standing tall at 191cm, Dale was a strong mark and played mostly in key position roles. In his three seasons with the Saints, he played 19 games and kicked 4 goals. After finishing up at St Kilda, he went on to play in the VFA with Camberwell.

Dale’s reflections on his time playing for East Sandringham Junior Football Club:

My first involvement at East Sandringham was actually as the boundary umpire for my brothers under 13 side way back in 1970. I didn’t start playing in the under 13s myself until the following year. I was so happy to be playing football and in my team was Scott Howell who would later go to Carlton under the father/son rule and become a member of their 1981 premiership side. I also played alongside John Favier who went on to play at St Kilda. In 1973, we played in a premiership together in the under 13s for coach Wally Bencraft. I had lots of other great coaches too, and all were influential in some way in helping to form my career – Roy Isles (u13’s), Norm Francis (u13’s) and John Solomon (u15s). The best part about playing for East Sandringham Boys Club, as it was known back then, was just the great mateship we all had. I can remember the old club rooms were just a weatherboard structure, but it was a fantastic family atmosphere around the place. My family were very entrenched in the club – Mum was president of the ladies auxiliary for a few years and Dad was either team manager or trainer or on the committee or taxi driver for the away games. Both my parents were later made life members of the club. My message to the young players at the club today is to be dedicated, listen to your coaches and learn from them.

Carlton (1980-1985)

Career Games: 39

Career Goals: 12

Honours: 1981 Premiership

Scott was a versatile 193cm utility who would float between the ruck and key positions. Debuting for Carlton in the 1980 finals series, success would soon follow when he would play in Carlton's 1981 premiership thriller against Collingwood. This victory created history as he was third generation of the Howells to taste premiership glory with Carlton (along with his father 'Chooka' Howell and grandfather Jack P. Howell).

After six years at the Blues, Scott returned to Sandringham where he join the Zebras in the VFA. Here he would play another 35 games and kick 28 goals.

St Kilda (1966-1975), Melbourne (1976-1977), Essendon (1978-1979), Collingwood (1980)

Career Games: 250

Career Goals: 372

Honours: 1966 Premiership, St Kilda leading goal kicker 1971 & 1973, Victorian Representative (1972-1973)

Allan was a 180cm highly talented forward who was an excellent mark for size and had a knack of kicking freakish goals. He played as a forward and topped the club's goalkicking charts in 1971 and 1973. Most importantly, Allan will forever be immortalised at the Saints as he was the youngest member of the 1966 Premiership win; playing as a small forward and still a 17 year old.

He would go on to play 173 games for the Saints and kick 303 goals before leaving in 1976. Further stints with Melbourne (41 games for 36 goals), Essendon (33 games for 27 goals) and Collingwood (3 games for 1 goal) would follow. The final stint at VFL level was actually coaching St Kilda in four games in 1980 as a caretaker coach.

Allan's son, Chad Davis, would also represent St Kilda (2000-2002).

St.Kilda (1968-1972), Richmond (1973-1974)

Career games: 75

Career goals: 49 

Honours: Premiership 1973.

Stephen represented East Sandringham Juniors between 1964-67 before being scouted by St.Kilda. In 1968 he joined the St Kilda Thirds playing 16 games, kicking 13 Goals and winning the Best & Fairest. Stephen was a half-forward-flanker who played some very consistent football for St.Kilda and then later at Richmond. He was renowned for a good turn of speed, being very elusive and having plenty of courage. In 1973 fortune favoured Stephen when he crossed to Richmond and became a member of the 1973 Premiership side. Unfortunately a serious knee injury in the middle of the 1974 season cut a promising career short.

St Kilda (1967-1975)

Career Games: 117

Career Goals: 51

John was a 179cm versatile wingman Joining the Saints following their 1966 premiership, John would pave a great career as a winger in two stints from 1967-1968 and 1970-1975. This included 9 finals and a losing grand final in 1971. Following his time at St Kilda, John would head West to play two seasons with Claremont in the WAFA.

St Kilda 1973-1977)

Career Games: 33

Career Goals: 33

Peter represented the Saints from 1973 to 1977 where he was a 188cm half-forward flanker with a reliable mark. He debuted in 1973 and ended his VFL career with 33 games where he booted 33 goals. After the Saints he returned to the familiar Zebra stripes and joined Sandringham in the VFA in 1978.

St Kilda (1973-1974)

Career Games: 9

Career Golas: 0

The 183cm verstile defender represented the Saints 9 times across the 1973 and 1974 seasons. Following the Saints, Allan would represent Dandenong and Frankton in the VFA with a combined 40 appears; including the famous 1976 Port Melbourne vs Dandenong Grand Final where he was front and centre in a massive dust up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5NLKco4Bds

Allan was a champion junior at East Sandringham and was a high-flying forward. He was part of a very successful era where he recalls playing in six premierships and only losing for the first time in his 101st game. Below is an interesting recap on his career.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi7VzfAffwo

St Kilda (1973)

Career Games: 9

Career Goals: 4

Honours: 2 x VFA Premiership Player for Port Melbourne

Russell was a 175cm forward who represented the Saints 9 times in 1973. After the Saints, Russell played many years at Port Melbourne in the VAFA (1975-1983) where he had much success with multiple flags in 1981 and 1982. Here he would mainly play as a defender.

St Kilda (1969-1970)

Career Games: 14

Career Goals: 10

Standing at 191cm, John was a versatile ruck/forward that represented St Kilda 14 times and booted 10 goals. Despite the short career at top level, John was noted for his aerial strength and competitiveness in contests.

Hawthorn (1965-1967)

Career Games: 20

Career Goals: 3

Norm was a 196cm ruckman who represented Hawthorn between 1965 to 1967. 

Melbourne (1969)

Career Games: 1

Career Goals: 0

Honours: 1969 Reserves Premiership

Ray was a 184cm undersized yet physical ruckman who was recruited by Melbourne in 1966. He mainly played reserves and made his only VFL appearance against Fitzroy in 1969. In 1969 he also played as the ruckman in the Melbourne Reserves Premiership. In 1970 Ray would return to play for Sandringham in the VFA where he would play another 46 games over five seasons. He was the younger brother of Essendon's Brian Sampson.

Essendon (1959-1966)

Career Games: 100

Career Goals: 45

Honours: 1962 & 1965 Premierships

Brian was a 192cm top class ruckman who was strong in the air. He joined Essendon from East Sandringham Juniors in 1958 and had an injury-interrupted career with many knee issues. Despite the setbacks he still managed 100 games for Essendon between 1959 to 1966 and contributed to two Premierships. 

Following his time in Essendon, Brian headed to Perth where he played 49 games for West Perth in the WAFL.

St Kilda (1959-1962)

Career Games: 8

Career Goals: 1

Honours: Captained St Kilda Reserves premiership in 1961 and under-19s premiership side in 1957.

Playing as a 183cm back pocket, Max represented the Saints in the 1959 and 1962 seasons. He played in an era where St Kilda had strong depth in their defensive stocks and struggled for regular opportunity.

Essendon (1957)

Career games: 1

Career goals: 0

Honours: Gardiner Medal in 1957

Pridham, a 168cm rover, made his way into the Essendon team from East Sandringham Boys Club. He started out in the thirds and won a Gardiner Medal in 1957 for his performances in the league seconds. That year he made his first and only senior appearance, playing in Essendon's 27-point loss to Richmond at Punt Road.

South Melbourne (1957)

Career Games: 1

Career Goals: 0

Brian was a 183cm forward who played his only game for the Bloods in Round 7 1957 against North Melbourne. After South Melbourne, he would join Sandringham in the VAFA and play two seasons.