GDFC polishes up its most prized possession

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Created: 13 February 2019

Glenorchy Gazette February 7, 2019

FRESHLY shined, polished and looking brand new.

With a little dedication and elbow grease, the Glenorchy District Football Club (GDFC) has restored the legendary RH ‘Banjo Patterson’ trophy to its former glory, much to the appreciation of the club community.

GDFC general manager Duncan Warburton said the trophy restoration was long overdue.

“Unfortunately, over the years the trophy fell into disrepair and wasn’t looked after the way it should have been,” he said.

“Luckily, the New Town/Glenorchy Past Players and Officials Association took it upon itself to restore the trophy to its former glory.

“This process was spearheaded by Past Players and Officials Association historian Graham Kelly, with the assistance of Stan Walker.

“It involved removing dents and stains on the trophy and repolishing it and Graham and Stan were instrumental to the process.”

The Banjo Patterson trophy is a GDFC icon, bought to life from former New Town Football Club player Banjo Patterson.

Mr Warburton said when Mr Patterson retired, he joined the New Town Football Club committee.

“Mr Patterson wanted to have a trophy made that could be presented to the best and fairest player each year,” he said.

Mr Warburton said Mr Patterson funded the trophy himself on the condition that it be named after him.

“The trophy was passed by the board and first awarded in 1928 to Eric Huxtable,” he said.

Over the years, the trophy has been awarded to notable players such as Peter Hudson in 1978, 1976 and 1979, Neil Conlan in 1955, 1956, 1957 and 1958 and, more recently, Daniel Joseph in 2018.

Current player Jaye Bowden has been awarded the trophy six times and holds the record for the highest number of best and fairest wins.

Following its restoration, the trophy is being displayed in a trophy case with other GDFC memorabilia at KGV and is open during business hours if members of the public wish to view it.

“It’s one of the most impressive trophies of its kind in Australia and we are excited to share it with our community,” Mr Warburton said.

Caption: GDFC general manager Duncan Warburton with the recently restored RH ‘Banjo Patterson’ trophy.

2019 Membership

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Created: 17 December 2018

Get your Centennial Membership!

The Glenorchy Football Club is proud to announce that 2019 Memberships are now available.

We have a very special Adult Membership that includes a limited edition NTFC/GDFC Centennial badge along with a 9 home game pass. There is also a Centennial Family Membership, Concession and a new addition with the Social Family Membership. Great value for families and supporters and includes free entry to our 2 family games at KGV and a GDFC mini-footy!

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100 Years Centenary 1919 - 2019

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Created: 06 November 2018

The Glenorchy District Football Club is very proud to unveil our new centennial logo for 2019.

The club was originally founded as the New Town Football Club in 1919, and was located at New Town Oval.

In 1957 the club merged with the Glenorchy Rovers was renamed the Glenorchy District Football Club and relocated to KGV, which is now known as the spiritual 'Home of the Magpies'.

Our new logo encompasses the original colours of New Town along with the now famous black and white.