Received life membership in 1993.
Ralph Rendell an Ainslie junior, would go on to forge a highly decorated career representing Ainslie 155 times in First Grade. A standout in junior teams and would be plucked from the juniors to represent seniors […]
Received life membership in 1993.
Andrew McGrath joined Ainslie in 1983, not as a player but as an official. Joining the committee right away and performing his duties there until 1986. In 1987 he became the club’s Assistant Secretary, a position […]
Received life membership in 1991.
Received life membership in 1991.
Garry Cox played 121 First Grade games for Ainslie. Captain/Coach of Second Grade from 1982-1985. He won the First Grade B&F Award, the Hibberson Cup, in 1975. Captain of First Grade in 1976-1977. Served on the […]
Received life membership in 1991.
Alan “Scud” Smith is the third of the three Smith brothers of Ainslie. Like Charles and Martin, Alan was able to play over 200 first grade games reaching 208 between 1973 and 1985. Alan began playing […]
Received life membership in 1991.
Patrick Palmer ‘Paddy’ played all of his junior football with Ainslie and has been in and around the club since 1961 when his father Brian commenced his senior career, after relocating to Canberra from Melbourne.
Paddy’s senior […]
Received life membership in 1990.
David played all of his Junior footy with Ainslie commencing in 1954. He was a member of many Premiership and Championship teams during that time. His entry to the senior ranks saw him represent the ACT […]
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 became involved with the Ainslie juniors in 1966 when her husband Brian was appointed coach of the U15s. Clare later took on a role managing the U8s team coached by the late Ralph Lewis. […]