Officially launching the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup Tour in Perth on Saturday was two-time West Coast Eagles AFL premiership player Glen Jakovich, who has been named as the official 2021 AFL Premiership Cup Ambassador. It was good to get that negative stuff out of my system. Credit: Supplied. Steel Blue acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. The Perth media probably saved my career. His on-field performance was recognised when he was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame in 2008, and was an inaugural inductee into the West Coast Hall of Fame. When you had Willie and Liam Ryan running riot, defenders were more worried about being on play cards for the rest of their lives - are they going to get taken for mark of the year or get shown candy all around the forward line area?. He has largely been out of the public eye since the late 1990s, except for a one-off appearance on The Footy Show. In his AFL career, he kicked 208 goals and 173 behinds. Western Australia has a strong football culture in communities from the grassroots to the elite level, so were delighted to be able to take the Premiership Cup to a number of these great football clubs and iconic West Australian locations, Ms. Rogers said. USER IS NOT PERMITTED TO DOWNLOAD OR USE IMAGE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. I couldnt have done that so early without the volume of footy Id played, and without my natural physique. On the Monday, we had a big team meeting and then we trained. I knew that if I did anything outside those things, hed disapprove. I was given some great nicknames like Robocop and The Rock of Gibraltar. Jakovich was an expert commentator on Fox Sports and 882 6PR, but now broadcasts from Western Australia for 1116 SEN Melbourne. As of 2015 this was the 15th best goals per game average for the club. He was an inaugural inductee in the West Coast Eagles Hall of Fame in 2011. Id missed only one game in eight years and played almost 100 consecutive (AFL) games. Wayne gave me a few sleepless nights during the week, but I loved playing against him. >> WANT TO SEE THE CUP? Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. He kicked his 100th career goal in his 21st game, equalling the record held by John Coleman. Mick kept me on the bench for the whole second half, which really annoyed me. But I hoped wed put midfield pressure on them too, because if the ball was delivered well it wouldnt matter if I was (Australian sprinter) Patrick Johnson, I wouldnt be able to stop it. opportunities in: The Whole day went well and Glen was excellent, feedback has been all highly positive. One of the great things about Mick is hes the first one to acknowledge you when youve gone through a trying process like that. When I saw that, I thought: Were in for a good day today. Jakovich was an expert commentator on Fox Sports and 882 6PR, but now broadcasts from Western Australia for 1116 SEN Melbourne. The blokes who tend to struggle are those who dont make that kind of commitment; they treat their football like just any other thing in their life. I got myself well ahead of schedule and was back playing in 10-and-a-half months. He debuted for the Eagles in 1991 and played for the club in the centre half-back position. The Vics were the powerhouse side and, to beat them, you had to make more efforts than them, make more contests, more commitment, more of everything. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Glen Jakovich retired from football in 2004, kicking three goals in a win over Sydney Swans in his last game. [5], He kissed his brother Glen during a match between Melbourne and the West Coast Eagles at the MCG. There's a mark, if you overstep the mark, well . The 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup will conclude in Perth on September 19, leading into the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final week celebrations. Jakovich was the Eagles' games played record holder in 2003, until Dean Cox surpassed him in 2014. North Melbournes structure and game plan suited me. Man on the ground, 18 versus 17 youre a liability to the side. That was one of Micks catch-cries. It was round nine, 1993 at the MCG. Sometimes that got me in trouble because some people perceived it to be cockiness or arrogance, when the truth was I was frightened of failing. You can also afford to roll the dice a bit, back your teammates, run off and attack. . He also proved extremely durable, missing just two games between 2001 and 2003 and passed McKennas games record late in the 2003 season. 2023 Getty Images. It was a reality check I needed. It was a terrible thing but being thrown into the deep end set a fantastic base for me. Allen Jakovich was the second of three sons for Darko and Mary Jakovich. The Cup will then travel onboard Virgin Australia flights to some of the states best destinations including Melville, Kalgoorlie, Manjimup and Margaret River before returning to Perth. Jakovich was a prolific full forward and is notable for kicking 208 goals in his 54 Australian Football League matches, an average of 3.85 per game, for Melbourne and Footscray. Honours: Member, Australian Football Hall of Fame; best and fairest 1993 (equal), 1994, 1995, 2000; 3rd best and fairest 1992; All-Australian 1994, 1995; Ross Glendinning Medallist 2001; International Rules Series 2003; player of the finals 1995, 1997; premiership sides 1992, 1994. In the 1990 season, he kicked 101 goals for Woodville. Id dominated junior footy when everything had been built around me and he doubted Id be able to adapt my game to a team structure. Dual West Coast premiership star Glen Jakovich has questioned the commitment of the AFLW All-Australian selection panel and called for each state to be represented after W medallist Ally Anderson was snubbed in the team of the year. Jimmy won the Brownlow that year and the concern was we didnt have anyone who could run with him. Distinguish yourself from the pack. Glen Jakovich of the Eagles holds up the Premiership Cup in the rooms after winning the 1992 AFL Grand Final between the West Coast Eagles and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. "We had a yak about it and sorted it out because we are mates. AustralianFootball.com Celebrating the history of the great Australian game. My biggest failure as a kid was I didnt have anything to fall back on because I didnt complete my education. When I was 15, I played for the South Fremantle colts (under-19s). Theyve got one to two years left with this list. I learned about goal-setting from Grant Dorrington, one of WAs successful Teal Cup coaches and now the general manager of the WAFL. Mick would say: Lets just worry about four things. The club instead opted for a pairing of fellow veteran Dean Kemp and talented youngster Ben Cousins, but the professional Jakovich didnt let it prevent him from performing a leading role on the field. Wayne Carey tears apart Glen Jakovich then Ashley McIntosh. He wanted us to get a trade, get a job and be somebody. There was no such thing as too much footy where I was concerned. He made it a three-peat of Club Champion awards in 1995 and was again named at centre-half-back in the All-Australian team. Throughout his career as a sportsman and West Coast Eagles player, Glen Jakovich has been a team player, a mentor, a role model, and most importantly, a Dad. 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Prefieres buscar en. That was my second mistake. Glen Jakovich recalls when he debuted for Western Australia in the . At one point, I had to go to centre half-back and the Vics forward line was Jason Dunstall, Gary Ablett, Dermott Brereton, Timmy Watson and Shane Morwood, and I was on Stewie Loewe! He warmed to my preparation I was a bit rough around the edges, but he knew my effort was there. I will travel for Back then, we did our rehab at a public facility, and I lost the chip off my shoulder within three minutes of being there. Millones de imgenes, vdeos y opciones musicales de alta calidad te estn esperando. An important part of the process is to realise there are people worse off than you. After the 1997 game, Mick came up with one of his famous quotes, (He who doesnt fear death by a thousand cuts dares to unhorse the emperor) but it was all to no avail because the Kangaroos knocked us out of the finals. It snowballed because I wanted to do it all. The Sunday Times can reveal that the dual premiership star centre-half back: * Sent legal letters to Barich about his concerns after first unsuccessfully warning him off. 1,545 Followers, 123 Following, 87 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Glen Jakovich (@glenjakovich) I thought: I should have brought my autograph book out with me. Jimmy taught me a few things with his athleticism, but I got a bit of the ball and even snuck down to kick a goal. Carey was the brash young captain of the on-the-rise Kangaroos, and Jakovich was the no-nonsense powerhouse of the dominant West Coast backline. But Im glad he said it because, one, he must have known that I could take that type of statement, and two, it put me on notice and made me realise: Thats what its all about. >> Toyota Australia is giving away tickets to the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final. They were definitely taking Mitchell White (who played 151 games for the Eagles, 23 for Geelong), but they agonised over their other pick. In 2003, Jakovich was selected as the Australia international rules football teams goalkeeper for the 2003 International Rules Series in Australia. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Allen John Jakovich ( / dkvt /) (born 21 March 1968) is a retired Australian rules football player. Write your goals down and bring them to me. He beat me a few times and each time I decided: Thats not going to happen again. But I wasnt the only player who let himself down because Hawthorn beat us (by 23 points). Allen Jakovich's net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million. There was no way I was going to let Mick down. I blame that on a change in my pre-season training that made me too heavy. The ever-exuberant defender was a man-mountain with a Herculean physique. Footy was my outlet and I was in my first pre-season with South Fremantle. In 2008, he was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame and the West Australian Football Hall of Fame. Hed say: What do you want to achieve? EAGLES legend Glen Jakovich has threatened former teammate Adrian Barich with legal action for defamation. Wed finished (three games clear) on top and earned the right to host the first final outside Victoria. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options await you. "I seek Trevor Nisbett's advice because I've known Trevor for so many years and he's a great mentor for me and he basically said 'You need to put a stop to it'. A high point was a near single handed defeat of North Melbourne where he kicked 11 goals (including a miraculous scissor kick out of mid-air from twenty metres out, a certain goal of the year candidate), 8 behinds and one out on the full. Glen Jakovich has had his own name thrown around in GOAT discussions due to his stellar 276-game career at West Coast, and the four time Eagles club champion thinks Rance is well in the mix for . However, it varies according to different information available on the internet. Four best and fairests in a perennial finals side and a host of sterling performances against Wayne Carey spoke volumes for his importance to the Eagles success. It didnt take long to adapt, but it was a change that had to be made if I was to carve out a career for myself. My rehab was so precise. It was easy to make our sporting choices. My attitude was: Im going to run my arse off here to make them notice me. Allen played alongside future West Coast Eagles players Chris Lewis, Paul Peos, Guy McKenna, Chris Waterman, Scott Watters, Peter Sumich and John Worsfold in what was Western Australia's first TEAL cup win. Although playing well in Western Australia's first two games against Queensland and NSW, Allen Jakovich only scored a single goal in the final against Victoria and was replaced halfway through the 3rd quarter. Commencing on September 6, the Cup will road-trip down the west coast in a convoy of Toyota HiLux vehicles beginning in Kunaunarra and travelling south to local football communities in Halls Creek, Karratha, Exmouth and Geraldton. Jakovich also had a rivalry with Geelong Football Club All-Australian centre half-forward Barry Stoneham. I doubt hes going to play any football in 2021 when the decision comes through. They are a contender and theyll be right up there.. Collect, curate and comment on your files. Speak to a doctor, the boss, or access support and online information from fundamental organisations like Beyond Blue., The Beyond Blue Support Service can be reached on1300 224 636or via email and webchat atwww.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support. Then we played Hawthorn at Waverley and I had a ball-tearer. My concern for them in the forward line is they just need another Liam Ryan and thats Willie Rioli, he said. Need me to travel to your location? Born: March 24, 1973. The Eagles had two zone picks of WA players aged between 16 and 19. "And they're quite derogatory. Coach Mick Malthouse, 1987: Malaxos; 1988: Worsfold; 1989: McKenna; 1990: Lewis; 1991: Turley; 1992: Kemp; 1993: Jakovich/Pyke;1994: Jakovich; 1995: Jakovich; 1996: Banfield; 1997: Pe.Matera; 1998: McIntosh; 1999: McKenna; 2000: Jakovich;2001: Cousins; 2002: Cousins; 2003: Cousins; 2004: Judd; 2005: Cousins; 2006: Judd; 2007: Glass; 2008: Cox;2009: Glass; 2010: LeCras; 2011: Glass; 2012: S.Selwood; 2013: Priddis; 2014: MacKenzie; 2015: Gaff; 2016: Shuey; 2017: Yeo; 2018: Yeo; 2019: Shuey; 2020: Naitanui; 2021: Naitanui; 2022: BarrassAFLW Club Champion: 2020: Hooker; 2021: Lewis; 2022: Swanson; 2022B (S7): Swanson, 1987: Mainwaring; 1988: McKenna; 1989: Sumich; 1990: Kemp; 1991: Jakovich; 1992: Clape; 1993: Banfield; 1994: Bond1995: Gehrig; 1996: Donnellly; 1997: Wooden; 1998: Read; 1999: Bellotti; 2000: Glass; 2001: Kerr; 2002: Judd;2003: Sampi; 2004: Seaby; 2005: Hansen; 2006: Graham; 2007: Priddis; 2008: McKinley; 2009: Masten; 2010: Naitanui;2011: Shuey; 2012: J.Brennan; 2013: Lycett; 2014: McGovern; 2015: Sheed; 2016: Barrass; 2017: Duggan;2018: Rioli; 2019 Allen; 2020 Rotham; 2021 H.Edwards; 2022 HoughAFLW Best First Year Player: 2020: Cameron; 2021: Lewis; 2022: Thomas; 2022B (S7): Roberts, 7 (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2002). PERTH - MARCH 29: Glen Jakovich of West Coast with his daughter runs onto the pitch prior to the start of his 250th game in Round 1 of the AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and Port Adelaide Power at Subiaco Oval in Perth, Australia on March 29, 2003. He then played in the Northern Territory Football League, including the 1988/89 season in which he kicked 104 goals for Southern Districts. If you get yourself in uncompromising positions, the joints will give a bit, whereas if theyre stiff, theyll just snap. Jakovich was able to claim the personal honours more often than not, typified by his best-on-ground effort against Carey early in the 1995 season. I was at my best in the 1994 finals series, but when you play in a side like we had, where everyone was playing so well at the same time, with no passengers, you get dragged along for the ride. [4] Although still able to win his clubs best and fairest award in 2000, he was not the imposing player of the past. Select from premium Glen Jakovich of the highest quality. I had members of sporting groups, the corporate world, CEOs, managers, ring me personally. The Slattery Media Group 2008, Have seen Jak around Perth a few times over the years. Jakovich later moved to South Australia and played in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). I first learned about keeping my feet and making second and third efforts when I played state schoolboys footy against Victoria. Pagans Paddock revolved around one player, Wayne Carey, so I thought: If I just sit on his shoulder, hes going to take me to 20 more contests than I would normally get. Including club matches, Teal Cup (national under-17 championships), trial matches and school footy, I played about 70 games two years in a row. "We're still mates and there are no dramas. For a chance to win, head to a Premiership Cup Tour stop at a local footy club or Toyota Dealer and have your picture taken with the cup to enter into the draw. Thats where the attention to detail came in. I didnt make any sacrifices when it came to football; I saw them as pre-requisites. He challenged blokes. A conversation with Glen Jakovich. I was against doing anything that jeopardised my footy. I thought: Why me? I was playing on blokes like Stephen Kernahan, Stewie Loewe, Barry Stoneham and Wayne Carey at the age of 19 or 20. USER IS NOT PERMITTED TO DOWNLOAD OR USE IMAGE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. It was while playing at Port Hedland that Allen Jakovich met Brian Hood who was the Coach of the NTFL team Southern Districts. West Coast Eagles Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Alex Witherden, I think he was pick 63 for West Coast and he was first rounder a couple of years ago and in the national academy program, Jakovich said. Int: Peter Wilson, Brett Heady He hated that. We competed with each other at training. I did it because I was playing against some big boys and I didnt want to be thrown around like a rag doll. Initially, I had a huge chip on my shoulder. Brian convinced Allen to join Southern Districts for the 1988/1989 season. "But what disappointed me . I had to work the angles a bit more to try to deprive them of their space, but I was shown up occasionally. Giants defeat Gold Coast as Ben King returns for Suns. This effort also earned Jakovich the distinction of being the fastest player to score his first fifty goals, taking only nine games to do so. But once I saw how focused Mick was on everyone working together, I changed my attitude and matured a bit. It was the first time Id ever drank mid-week during a footy season. I loved that edge, that confrontation. Jakovich was the Eagles games played record holder in 2003, until Dean Cox surpassed him in 2014. Then the Duck (Carey) touched me up big time (kicking 5.1 from 18 kicks and 11 marks). Jakovich played in the Melbourne reserves and dominated the reserves competition in the first half of the 1991 season. To read other experiences from Beyond Blue Speakers, see furniture maker, Jake Russell share how he has benefited from Beyond Blue support services. I should have ensured I was the last player into the rooms and hid myself among my teammates. Except for Carey, they were all a lot older than me, but I held my own. He eyeballed me and said: If youre not going to play my way, you can pack your bags because you wont get a game in this side! I thought: Ill never play with the Eagles again. Join us for bounce down for lunch with AFLs game changer Gillon McLachlan, SpaceX crew docks with International Space Station, MASSIVE update to gripping Netflix Murdaugh murders case, You can rehome a puppy: Child-free Perth influencer, West Australian Newspapers Limited 2023. Willie Rioli remains provisionally suspended as he awaits his hearing outcome. It was one of my better finals performances. I was just hoping my knees would hold up. I never lost my passion for footy through that trying period. Several things combined to allow me to play well in each of our three finals: attention to detail, a good season both as a team and an individual, and I was a hungry, self-assured 21-year-old who was willing to take on any challenge in order to win a premiership. . One of them actually helped me. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. 2023 Getty Images. Id write about 400 things on a piece of paper. They need a lot of things to go their way early in the season.. "He's given an undertaking that he won't use my name in any sporting gag or whatever," Jakovich said yesterday. and in a wide-ranging interview on the Demonland podcast in 2017 and also two appearances on The Front Bar in 2018. Who Is Glen Jakovich's Wife? Organiza, controla, distribuye y mide todo tu contenido digital. I went backwards in 1998. It was only the second time in my life that Id really been challenged. The powerfully-built defender of Croatian heritage was picked up as a zone selection in the 1990 national draft (along with Mitchell White) and made his debut halfway through the 1991 season, just a few months after his 18th birthday. #1. But the doc said: Thats actually a good thing. I still did OK I think I had about 12 touches but I realised then that for me to go to the next level, my concentration and focus had to be sky-high. Two finals against Carey really stand out because both times hed been in great form leading into those games. Allen also played in the 1985 Teal Cup football team for Western Australia. Allen John Jakovich (/dkvt/) (born 21 March 1968) is a retired Australian rules football player. F: Chris Lewis, Peter Sumich, Shane Bond The following year, while West Coast was unable to repeat its premiership-winning form, Jakovich continued to grow as a player. Just get to your feet, like a cat, hed say. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. But being young and naive, I knew I was going to cop a spray, so I thought: Ill confront him head-on. Its much better to be called those names than what some opposition supporters called me. I cant play the same way or Ill be left behind. Just before half-time, I marked at half-back and saw Andrew Lockyer running off Jason Dunstall. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. Haz crecer tu marca de forma autntica compartiendo el contenido de la marca con los creadores de internet. Wayne Carey and Glen Jakovich were two players who helped define 90s football. I realised: Im not playing for South Coogee under-16s any more; Im playing for the West Coast Eagles in the AFL. It was in 95 when we had a premiership hangover and I was caving in due to the pressure. "It was just a minor discussion about a month or so ago, as far as I'm concerned," he said. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images When the surgeon said: Youre going to miss 12 months, it was like someone had ripped my heart out. Dont suffer in silence, call someone today and start the conversation. Jakovich was selected in that position in the All-Australian team of 1994 and 1995. The next year, I was disappointed I wasnt invited to train with the seniors, so I thought: Stuff it, Ill just turn up. Ive always felt my old man is looking down. I thought my AFL career was over when Mick gave me a fearful spray during my first final, the 1991 qualifying final against Hawthorn at Subiaco. Eagles forwards Oscar Allen (left) and Jamie Cripps after the 2020 elimination final loss to Collingwood. He shared of his playing days and the struggles of players not being able to speak up. I was more of an individual when I started. Every player has critics. . He dragged it out of me. The list is still very, very strong. Apart from my family, this is my No. by Ben Collins. We played this game where wed pick a spot a goalpost, a sponsors sign, the boundary line, a corner of the square and youd try to bounce the ball there and the closest kick won. It doesnt get any better than winning a best and fairest in a premiership year. Glen Jakovich recalls when he debuted for Western Australia in the 1990 State of Origin clash against Victoria as a 17-year-old. I waited throughout training while Mick went through all the players individually. During this time he had an engaging rivalry with North Melbourne champion Wayne Carey, with the personal battles between the Roos spearhead and the Eagles defensive rock often worth the price of admission alone. The biggest of the three was obviously playing State of Origin. His mobility and agility for his size was freakish, perhaps unprecedented, in Australian Football. It was probably 1999 by the time Jakovich was back to something approaching his best. If Id gone about it like most other players my age, I wouldnt have been as well developed by 18 or 19 it might not have been until I was 22 or 23. Jakovich said he was also annoyed because he did not ever treat anyone this way. Glen Jakovich has questioned the commitment of the AFLW All-Australian panel. South Australian National Football League, Notorious Capper on Mainy tribute guest list, "Allen Jakovich kisses brother (Round 9, 1993)", "Footscray ignores youth to claim Jakovich", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Allen_Jakovich&oldid=1135972551, This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 00:27. He is a member of famous Player with the age 49 years old group. Why didnt you just give me a six-week injury instead of a 12-monther? I wallowed in self-pity. He said: OK, youve got it. Purple Bra day Friday September 24 is Breast Cancer Care WA's largest annual fundraiser. Become a Steel Blue VIP and enter the monthly draw to win a pair of our boots!