The West Australian Football Hall of Fame Inaugural Induction Dinner presented by Repcol Limited will be held on Friday 12 March 2004 at 6.15pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Burswood International Resort Casino.
There will be 81 inductees honoured on the night across four eras spanning from 1877 to 2002. The night will conclude with the announcement of the eight foundation legends of WA Football.
Tickets have been released for sale at a cost of $120 (inc GST) per person. Ticket price includes a three course meal and the dress is black tie/evening dress. For tickets, contact Kellie McBean on (08) 9381 5599. Ticket sales close on Wednesday 25 February 2004.
The West Australian Football Hall of Fame was established in 2002 to recognise and enshrine players, coaches, umpires, administrators and media representatives who have made a significant contribution to the game of Australian Football in Western Australia since its inception in 1885.
The Hall of Fame selection committee was established in 2003 for the purpose of selecting inductees into the Hall of Fame under the criteria and guidelines established by the West Australian Football Commission.
The committee represents a cross-section of the WA football community and is chaired by Dr Neale Fong – Chairman of the West Australian Football Commission:
Dr Neale Fong, Chairman
Brian Atkinson
Ken Baxter
Michael Brennan
John Cooper
Alan East
Wally Foreman
Ross Glendinning
John McGrath
John O’Connell
Keith Slater
Gerry Stokes
Mel Whinnen
Grant Dorrington (Executive Officer)
Dave Clement (non-voting)
It is appropriate that the West Australian Football Hall of Fame is inaugurated in 2004 during Western Australia’s 175th Anniversary celebrations.