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. It was while playing at Port Hedland that Allen Jakovich met Brian Hood who was the Coach of the NTFL team Southern Districts. 4x West Coast Club Champion (1993, 1994, 1995, 2000), Australian Football Hall of Fame (inductee 2008). Jakovich was selected in that position in the All-Australian team of 1994 and 1995. Its much better to be called those names than what some opposition supporters called me. A 10-minute conversation can go a long way for someone who is struggling with mental health. 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. He really made me earn my spot in the team, too. Then we played Hawthorn at Waverley and I had a ball-tearer. He was perfect for the occasion and his genuine concern and empathy toward our residents was noted by many at the Donate Life event. They were definitely taking Mitchell White (who played 151 games for the Eagles, 23 for Geelong), but they agonised over their other pick. . "Members of the (Eagles) footy club mentioned it to me, as well. Glen Jakovich VS Wayne Carey West Coast Eagles V North Melbourne Tap into Getty Images global-scale, data-driven insights and network of over 340,000creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Int: Peter Wilson, Brett Heady Glen Jakovich for the Eagles celebrates after winning the round one AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the West Coast Eagles at the Telstra. I cant play the same way or Ill be left behind. When Guy McKenna retired at the end of 2000 Jakovich made no secret of his desire to take on the captaincy. He wanted us to get a trade, get a job and be somebody. The four-time Eagles club champion said he doesnt think the provisionally suspended Rioli will be back in 2021 and urged the club to find a replacement fast. Jakovich later moved to South Australia and played in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). [5], He kissed his brother Glen during a match between Melbourne and the West Coast Eagles at the MCG. A conversation with Glen Jakovich. West Coast have given veteran Glen Jakovich the perfect send-off with a 27-point win over Sydney in their round eight AFL clash at Subiaco Oval. It was easy to make our sporting choices. He was an integral part of the rebound from defence that saw the side win its historic first premiership. A burning desire, a will to succeed, whatever you want to call it I had it. I blame that on a change in my pre-season training that made me too heavy. I didnt make any sacrifices when it came to football; I saw them as pre-requisites. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. >> WANT TO SEE THE CUP? It didnt take long to adapt, but it was a change that had to be made if I was to carve out a career for myself. 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. But I wasnt the only player who let himself down because Hawthorn beat us (by 23 points). Allen Jakovich's net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million. They need a lot of things to go their way early in the season.. The first thing we did was a 4km time trial. If you cant play finals footy, youre not worth a cold pie to me. That was Micks introduction to me in my first player-coach meeting. "I remember seeing guys . Glen Jakovich - Wikiwand After undergoing a knee reconstruction in 1996 he was unable to recapture his superlative form of the previous three years. But Im glad he said it because, one, he must have known that I could take that type of statement, and two, it put me on notice and made me realise: Thats what its all about. Four best and fairests in a perennial finals side and a host of sterling performances against Wayne Carey spoke volumes for his importance to the Eagles success. Credit: Supplied. Wayne Carey was my barometer. Glen Jakovich | West Coast Eagles Wiki | Fandom Then the Duck (Carey) touched me up big time (kicking 5.1 from 18 kicks and 11 marks). I was against doing anything that jeopardised my footy. It was a terrible thing but being thrown into the deep end set a fantastic base for me. The two-week Tour will see one of Australias most prestigious pieces of silverware travel to some of Western Australias most iconic destinations and visit local community football clubs based in regional and metropolitan areas. He warmed to my preparation I was a bit rough around the edges, but he knew my effort was there. I started weights at 14. Im loose-jointed. 2023 Getty Images. West Coast 1991-2004: 276 games, 60 goals. Join us for bounce down for lunch with AFLs game changer Gillon McLachlan, SpaceX crew docks with International Space Station, MASSIVE update to gripping Netflix Murdaugh murders case, You can rehome a puppy: Child-free Perth influencer, West Australian Newspapers Limited 2023. Collect, curate and comment on your files. What the hell am I doing out here? That was one of only a couple of times in my career when I star-gazed on the footy field. Born: March 24, 1973. The following year, while West Coast was unable to repeat its premiership-winning form, Jakovich continued to grow as a player. Ever the showman, Jako kicked 3 goals in the win over the Swans and bowed out to a huge ovation. Jakovich said he was also annoyed because he did not ever treat anyone this way. Only a few players went to Mick with their goals. I learned about goal-setting from Grant Dorrington, one of WAs successful Teal Cup coaches and now the general manager of the WAFL. West Coast Eagles Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. To win the B&F in a side like that, and in a season like that, was overwhelming. 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. "I'm sitting copping jabs and I know that I've never rubbished any of my teammates or players from the past to that extent," he said. Glen Jakovich Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images "A burning desire, a will to succeed, whatever you want to call it I had it." 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. . Dad instilled in me discipline, manners, patience, honesty and respect. I didnt look back. 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Gary was away working and Allen was playing footy in Darwin, so I had to be there for Mum and take on a lot of the responsibility for the market garden for us to survive. Its a physical thing that can affect you mentally. The WA side was ravaged by injury and I thought: Im lucky to get into the 40, so I was in a daze. But being young and naive, I knew I was going to cop a spray, so I thought: Ill confront him head-on. Steel Blue Ambassador and former West Coast Eagles AFL great, Glen Jakovich praised Steel Blue for the success of its Blue Boots initiative. The first day I walked into Subiaco as an Eagles player, I decided: Im a professional athlete. He said 'I'd write him a letter'. One of them actually helped me. Dad (Darko) migrated from the former Yugoslavia, now Croatia, with only the clothes on his back and became a market gardener in the South Fremantle district. Id missed only one game in eight years and played almost 100 consecutive (AFL) games. Dane Swan will be here in Geraldton - The Freemasons Hotel | Facebook Coach: Mick Malthouse, B: David Hart, Michael Brennan, Ashley McIntosh Former West Coast Eagles AFL Player, Glen Jakovich Says 'Give Me 10' For Mental Health. He won a fourth award the following year, bringing up his 200th club appearance in an away loss to Sydney mid-year. If I went into a contest and went to ground, Id be up on my feet as quick as a flash. "But what disappointed me . [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. The Premiership Cup Tour gives local communities in Western Australia the chance to experience the excitement of AFL finals. Why Glen Jakovich stopped himself belting his brother Allen Allen Jakovich had just kicked a cracking goal for Melbourne with Glen manning the mark for West Coast, and he decided to celebrate by laying a big kiss on his 'baby . 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. 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 he does it once in three months I'm not going to take legal action, but if he does it consecutively . I really valued that. He also proved extremely durable, missing just two games between 2001 and 2003 and passed McKennas games record late in the 2003 season. We dont know the scenario whats going to happen with Willie. Jakovich was the Eagles games played record holder in 2003, until Dean Cox surpassed him in 2014. He was big on his players never going to ground because, if youre on all fours, youre no good to the side.