Forward January 2019 | Page 45

OLD GUILDFORDIANS Old Guildfordians currently a part of the AFL: Marcus Adams Zac Fisher Griffin Logue Alex Rance Sam Taylor Marcus Adams (Wb 2008-2010) Western Bulldogs Football Club Griffin Logue (SG 2011-2015) Fremantle Football Club Sam Taylor (Fr 2012-2016) GWS Giants Football Club Debuted for the Western Bulldogs in Round 1 2016 and has played 27 games as a big-bodied key defender. He plays with exceptional speed and power for his size, shows great courage in the air and is a long kick. Marcus has a high scope for improvement in the AFL environment after having his seasons cut short due to injury. Debuted for Fremantle in Round 3 2017 after being drafted with Pick No.8 and played 13 games as a defender. In 2018 Griffin’s season was inhibited by a foot injury that required surgery. A member of the NAB AFL Academy before being drafted to GWS at Pick No.28 in the 2017 National AFL Draft. Sam made his debut in Round 11 2018 and has played eight games. His impressive performances in his debut season saw him compared to fellow defender and Old Guildfordian Alex Rance (Fr 2005-2006) and also earnt him a NAB Rising Star Nomination in Round 17. Zac Fisher (SG 2011-2015) Carlton Football Club Zac has steadily progressed within the side since debuting for Carlton in Round 4 2017 and has played 36 games. He was exciting in his debut season, playing with flair and creativity, and was afforded more opportunities in the midfield, playing alongside Patrick Cripps. His 2018 season ended early after suffering a broken leg against Hawthorn. Alex Rance (Fr 2005-2006) Richmond Football Club Alex has played 198 games for Richmond since his debut in 2009. Alex is referred to as the game’s best key defender. His strong performances have earned him five consecutive All Australian selections and he was named Captain in 2017. He is currently ranked No.1 in the AFL for intercept possessions. Winner of Richmond’s Best & Fairest award, the Jack Dyer medal, in 2015 and Premiership winner in 2017. Reunions & Events 2019 Old Guildfordians drafted in 2018 • Jordan Clark (Ha 2017-2018) – Geelong Football Club. Pick No. 25 in the NAB AFL National Draft. • Durack Tucker (Wb 2016-2017) – Sydney Swans Football Club. Pick No. 12 in the NAB AFL National Rookie Draft. • Tobe Watson (Be 2014-2015) – Freemantle Football Club. Pick No. 22 in the NAB AFL National Rookie Draft. Help us to organise your reunion – contact [email protected] or (+61 8) 9377 8522. Saturday 23 February GGS Connect (Young OG event for 2010-2018 Leavers) Rigby’s Bar, Perth CBD Saturday 16 March, 7.00pm Great Southern Chapter Reunion Glenlossie, Kojonup Wednesday 20 March 50 Plus Reunion Day School Friday 29 March Old Guildfordians’ Golf Day The Vines Country Club Friday 5 April, 7.00pm Beverley & Districts Combined PSA Schools Assoc Annual Dinner Beverley Saturday 20 April Malaysia Reunion Grand Millennium, Kuala Lumpur Wednesday 7 August OG mentors sought for Careers Expo School Sunday 11 August, 9.00am Service in celebration of Marriage, followed by Breakfast/Brunch School Chapel Saturday 5 October Annual Dinner School Saturday 5 October Reunion for Classes of 1969, 1979, 1989 (At Annual Dinner) School Wednesday 23 October, 7.30pm AGM Foundation Pavilion, School Saturday 2 November, 7.00pm Class of 2009 Reunion To be announced Sunday 17 November 2009-2018 Leavers’ Chapel Service School Chapel Saturday 23 November, 7.00pm Class of 1999 Reunion To be announced 45