hall of fame

Southport Sharks Hall of Fame

The Southport Sharks Hall of Fame celebrates the extraordinary individuals who have made a lasting impact on our club, both on and off the field. Induction into this prestigious group is the highest honour we can bestow, recognising those who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to the success and legacy of the Sharks.

To be considered for induction, individuals must have made a significant contribution to the club, whether through exceptional playing achievements, coaching success, or dedicated service that has helped shape Southport into the powerhouse it is today. Their influence must extend beyond statistics, embodying the values and spirit of the Sharks.

Each inductee has left an indelible mark on our history, and it is with great pride that we honour their dedication, achievements, and the legacy they leave behind for future generations.

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Peter
Riewoldt

Peter Riewoldt

Peter was a very competitive Ruck and Key Forward from Tasmania and played 75 games for Southport between 1987-1991. He was a regular State Representative player, playing five games for Queensland and played a key role in three Premierships in 1987,1989 and 1990.

Leigh
Ryswyk

Leigh Ryswyk

A Southport Junior from an early age, he represented Queensland in the 2003 Under 18 Championships before being drafted in 2005 by Brisbane Lions via the Rookie list. He played only one AFL game, before being delisted after a quad injury. In 2006, Ryswyk moved to South Australia and played for North Adelaide, playing 232 SANFL games including four South Australian representative games. He is a Life Member of North Adelaide and SANFL.

Paul
Siede

Paul Siede

Originally from Broken Hill, Siede was a Ruckman at Southport Sharks from 1989-1994. He played 90 senior games including the 1990 and 1992 Premierships and was awarded the Joe Grant Medal for Best on the Ground in the 1992 Grand Final.

Marcus
Ashcroft

Marcus Ashcroft

Played 318 games for Bears/Lions. Triple AFL Premiership player 2001, 2002 and 2003. Started senior career at Southport prior to being listed by Bears. Local Surfers Paradise junior who went on to show what ability combined with dedication and hard work can achieve. Along with Matty Kennedy a pioneer role model to Gold Coast up and coming juniors.

David
Ashkar

David Ashkar

Played 89 senior games and 105 for the club in total (including 1989 and 1990 premierships). Was a very quick Wingman/Forward between 1988 and 1994. A Queensland Rep player. Went on to establish a coaching career at Burleigh and Labrador. He worked as the assistant coach at Southport and the Head coach of the State Under 18 team. Ashkar is now the Assistant Football Manager for the club.

David
Bain

David Bain

Played between 1995 - 2000 (110 games). Best & Fairest 1995. Premiership Captain 4 times. Grogan Medalist 2 times. Outstanding playing career with Sharks after playing for Brisbane & Fitzroy in the AFL as well as a Sandover medalist in the WAFL. Inaugural Captain and team member of 25 years, 1983-2008.

Sean
Ballans

Sean Ballans

Mid fielder. Came to Southport from Lara and was a Member of 1997, 1998, 1999 Premiership teams. Represented Queensland and won Joe Grant Medal 1999 (Best on Ground Grand Final). Club Best and Fairest in 1998 and 1999. Rarely beaten, winning the hard ball time and time again. Inaugural team member of 25 years, 1983-2008.

Campbell
Black

Campbell Black

Versatile utility and later defender. Club Junior, played 124 senior games including 1999 and 2000 premierships. Played 2 QLD and 3 Tasmania Rep games. Listed Brisbane Bears player 1991 and 1992. Left Footer who loved a goal and read the game wonderfully well. Big occasion player.

Dean
Bowtell

Dean Bowtell

Flanker and defender. Southport Sharks Junior. Played 160 senior games including 1990, 1997, 1998 and 1999 premierships. Played State Football for QLD and was on Bears list. Also played Senior football for West Adelaide in SANFL. Got the big jobs in the big games down back and rarely failed. Playing life member of Southport 150 games / 10 years service and current CEO. Inaugural All-Stars team member of 25 years, 1983-2008.

Mark
Bradley

Mark Bradley

Center Half Back Ex Collingwood supplementary list player who came to Southport in 1999. Played in 1999 and 2000 Premierships. Best & Fairest 2000 and 2001. Queensland State Rep who continued his career with distinction at South Adelaide. Super grab and physically powerful player who would go in the ruck and change the game. Inaugural All-Star team member of 25 years, 1983-2008.

Jason
Cotter

Jason Cotter

Played 1983 - 1994 (188 games). Premiership player 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990 & 1992. Coached 3 Premierships 1998, 1999 (undefeated) and 2000. Best & Fairest 1985 and 1990. League (Grogan) Medallist 1990 and 1993. Regular State Representative & State Captain. Coached QLD State open side 2007, 8, 9, 10, 11. Player Life Member 150 games / 10 year’s service. Inaugural All- Star team member of 25 years, 1983-2008.

Sean
Coughlan

Sean Coughlan

A centre half forward who played 116 games for Southport Sharks. Played in 4 premierships from 1997 - 2000. Queensland Representative player. Super Centre Half Forward who constantly straighten the teams ball movement with his well timed leading. Wally Fankhauser Award recipient 2002. Inaugural All-Star team member of 25 years, 1983-2008.

Troy
Crossley

Troy Crossley

Ruckman/defender. Played 95 games for Southport Sharks. Played in both the 1999 and 2000 premiership sides. State Representative player who continued his career as a premiership coach at Burleigh. Had a stint in the SANFL. He was known as a tall athletic running backman who constantly turned the ball back the Sharks way. Wally Fankhauser Award recipient 1999.

Craig
Crowley

Craig Crowley

Played between 1983 - 1993 (190 games). Best & Fairest 1988, 89. Premiership Captain 1990. Premiership Player 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1992. State Representative 12 times. Senior Premiership Coach 2006 and 2008. Aggressive half back flanker who was a super skilful kick both sides of his body. Player Life Member 150 games/10 years service. Inaugural All- Star team member of 25 years, 1983-2008.

Milton
Davis

Milton Davis

Played between 1976 - 1993 (69 senior & 120 Reserves games). Played over 200 club games. Consummate clubman who played his role week in week out. Held in high regard by committee, coaches & playing group for his courage, toughness and aggression at the ball.

Royce
Enders

Royce Enders

Played 62 senior games and 95 club games between 1990 and 1996 as Wingman. Best and Fairerst winner in 1991. Premiership player in 1992. Continued to be heavily involved in Southport Junior and Youth development. Has been player manager for several young Queenslanders who have progressed to the AFL.

Craig
Headland

Craig Headland

Utility player used in defence and attacking key positions. Played 108 games. Premierships in 1989, 1990 and 1992. Best & Fairest 1993. State Representative. Rarely beaten in one on one contests. "Mr Fix It" with super skills who played tall as well as good below his knees. Great kick for goal and super team player. Inaugural Team Member of 25 years, 1983-2008.

Robbie
Jones

Robbie Jones

Southport Sharks Junior. A rover, played 88 games and who played in Premierships in 1989, 1990 and 1992. Super skillful left foot rover who would deliver ball into forward line with precision. Represented QLD at State level.

Scott
Lawton

Scott Lawton

Defender from Palm Beach. Bears listed player and QLD Representative player. Played in premierships in 1989, 1990, 1997 and 2000. Became Captain Coach. Coached a Premiership at Ganmain and has continued his career as Coach of Palm Beach and Coolangatta. Running backman who never was beaten. Inaugural team member of 25 years, 1983-2008.

Rod
Mackay

Rod Mackay

Played 123 games. Played in 1998, 1999 and 2000 Premierships. Ray Hughson Medal 3 times for leading goal kicker. Freakish high flying forward, renowned for banana kick goals. “Rocket” Rod would kick goals and take marks that would demoralise opposition sides.

Craig
Mansbridge

Craig Mansbridge

Playing Life member. Played 163 games as half forward and defender. Premiership player in 1992 ,1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000. Versatile utility who played mainly forward but could also play defence. A clever ball user who could kick goals when required. An untimely suspension in 1990 cost him his first premiership. Went down back in 2000 premiership and helped turn the game. Inaugural team member of 25 years, 1983-2008.

Nick
Mansbridge

Nick Mansbridge

Played 106 games as a midfielder. Important part of 4 flags from 1997 - 2000. Tough as teak, midfielder who had a ‘never say die’ attitude. Run all day and always played well in finals. In and under ball magnet who could kick a goal. Wally Fankhauser award recipient in 2001 for his straight out approach.

Phil
McGarry

Phil McGarry

Came to Southport after playing at Palm Beach and Morningside. As a tall Defender or tall Forward he was a tough, uncompromising opponent. He was a regular Queensland Rep choice and played 15 state games. A dual premiership player in 1987 and 1990. After knee injuries forced him into retirement he continued his football involvement as a sports trainer.

Gavan
McGuane

Gavan McGuane

Played between 1980 - 1991 (140 games). Best & Fairest 1980, 1981 and 1982. Premiership Player 1980, 1983, 1985 and 1987. Premiership Coach 1989 and 1990. Senior Premiership Captain. 1983 first year in QAFL. Inspirational leader of the club through the 80’s and then went on to successfully coach the club. Midfield Dynamo.

Steve
McLuckie

Steve McLuckie

Played 72 games for Southport between 1991 and 2000. Listed by Brisbane Bears and played 20 AFL games. Went on to a successful SANFL career at West Adelaide. Returned to Southport to complete his career with dual premiership wins in 1999 and 2000. He represented Queensland on three occasions including at State of Origin level. Still actively involved in promoting AFL within the school system and is current Principal of Southport State High School. Joe Grant (best on ground in Grand Final) medalist 2000 Sharks Premiership for kicking 4 goals straight from the wing.

Shaun
Stephens

Shaun Stephens

Played 218 games for Sharks. Regular State player and played in Premierships in 1992, 1998, 1999 and 2000. Tenacious midfielder, with a strong team ethic. Nicknamed “Shakey” for obvious reasons loved the big games and always played well in finals. Consummate centreman/midfielder. Player Life Member. 150 games/10 years service. Inaugural team member of 25 years, 1983-2008.

Clint
Watts

Clint Watts

Coolangatta Junior. Played 164 games. Regular State Player. Joe Grant medalist (Best on Ground Grand Final) and Zane Taylor medalist (Best on Ground State game). Premiership player in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006 and 2008. Prodigious left foot kick who was a big occasion player. Player Life member 150 games/10 year service. Inaugural team member of 25 years, 1983-2008.

Danny
Wise

Danny Wise

Won the Grogan Medal and club Best and Fairest in 2010. Played in the 1999 premiership as a 17 year old. Had a successful career with the Eagles and North Adelaide in the SANFL between 2000 and 2005. Returned to Southport in 2006 and added two more premierships in 2006 and 2008. Has played over 120 senior games in total.

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