Hendrick Waye
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Hendrick "Taffy" Waye was an Australian rules football
er who played with Sturt
in the South Australian Football Association
(SAFA) during the early 1900s.
Waye played a total of 71 games for Sturt from his debut in 1903 to his last season in 1910. Strong around the ruck and in front of goal, Waye won a Magarey Medal
in his debut season. He also topped his club's goalkicking five times during his career. At interstate level he represented South Australia regularly, appearing in a total of eight games. He occupies a forward pocket
in Sturt's official "Team of the Century".
On 14 August 2011, Waye was selected in the Southern Football League
's 125th anniversary team in the forward pocket and second ruck due to his service for the Willunga Football Club.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played with Sturt
Sturt Football Club
Sturt Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League. The club is best known for its period of dominance from 1966–76 under legendary coach Jack Oatey, during which it revolutionised the style of play by emphasising teamwork and accurate ball...
in the South Australian Football Association
South Australian National Football League
The South Australian National Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the governing body for the sport of Australian rules football in South Australia....
(SAFA) during the early 1900s.
Waye played a total of 71 games for Sturt from his debut in 1903 to his last season in 1910. Strong around the ruck and in front of goal, Waye won a Magarey Medal
Magarey Medal
For the biography award of the same name, see Magarey Medal for biography. For a list of winners, see List of Magarey Medallists.The Magarey Medal is an Australian rules football honour awarded annually since 1898 to the fairest and most brilliant player in the South Australian National Football...
in his debut season. He also topped his club's goalkicking five times during his career. At interstate level he represented South Australia regularly, appearing in a total of eight games. He occupies a forward pocket
Forward pocket
In Australian rules football, the forward pocket refers to a position on the field deep in offense.Forward pocket players, situated in the forward line, need to have good avoidance and goal sneak skills and usually, quality forward-pockets are noted for their agility and ability to score difficult...
in Sturt's official "Team of the Century".
On 14 August 2011, Waye was selected in the Southern Football League
Southern Football League (South Australia)
The Southern Football League is an amateur Australian rules football league in South Australia. The League was formed, as the Southern Football Association, in 1886....
's 125th anniversary team in the forward pocket and second ruck due to his service for the Willunga Football Club.