Received life membership in 1995.

Robbie Baxter had a long career at Ainslie, joining the club in 1980 and playing until 1998. In those nearly 20 years of AFL he amassed over 300 games. with 208 in First Grade and 105 […]

Received life membership in 1993.

Ralph Rendell, an Ainslie Junior, played 155 First Grade games for Ainslie. Member of the 1970 Ainslie Premiership team and awarded the Mulrooney Medal in 1973. Coached the Ainslie U17s and U19s for 9 seasons between […]

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 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 before […]

Received life membership in 1991.

Patrick Palmer started out his Ainslie career in 1978 playing in the Second Grade team, between then and 1992 he would bow out at 203 Second Grade games and 20 First Grade games. Patrick was often […]

Received life membership in 1990.

David started playing at Ainslie in 1967, and would play 91 Reserve Grade games and 26 First Grade games between then and 1973. Taking a break from the game he would return to the club in […]

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 […]