Received life membership in 1990.
Karl’s story begins before his time at Ainslie, in 1965 he started what would be a legendary run as a goal umpire for AFL in the ACT. Known for being a colourful character on the job […]
Received life membership in 1987.
Martin “Marty” Smith is the 2nd of the legendary Smith brother trio. Starting at Ainslie as a junior he showed quick improvement to make a name for himself joining the senior team in 1970, playing until […]
Received life membership in 1986.
Clare Palmer started in 1965 with Ainslie fundraising then as Junior Manager and Coach of U7s and U8s. In the 1970s-80s Clare was on the Junior Committee as Treasurer, Vice President, Junior League Delegate and then […]
Received life membership in 1986.
lan Kirkpatrick, a former Manuka player, has had a long association with Ainslie. From 1970 as a coach of Junior teams, then as Junior Development Officer in the 1980s.
Received life membership in 1986.
Bruce “Bruceyboy” Glossop played at Ainslie between the years of 1965 and 1974, during that time he played 40 senior games between the First and Second Grade teams.
Towards the end of his playing career Bruce took […]
Received life membership in 1984.
Received life membership in 1983.
Laurie Laffan attends most of Ainslie’s games. He is a very keen supporter, especially when his son, Luke, is in the action. Laurie played his last game for Ainslie in the Monaro competition (now the […]
Received life membership in 1982.
Charles “Chas” Smith managed an impressive 225 games over his 15 year run with the Ainslie first grade team. Between 1967 and 1981 he was was captain in 1977, vice captain in 78 and 79. Charles […]