Recieved life membership in 1999.
Captain-Coach 1978-1983. The ‘Cowboy’ came to Ainslie from VFL club St Kilda and set a standard of play and sportsmanship for all to follow. He led the club to premierships in 1979 and 1983 and championships in 1980 and 1982. He kicked over 100 goals in three successive seasons. 149 in 1980. 139 in 1981 and 125 in 1982. As Captain-Coach he led the ACT to victory over the VEL in 1980. While his allegience was to Ainslie he belonged to the ACT and left a lasting impression on football in Canberra.