Simon Tregenza
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Simon Lee Tregenza was an Australian rules football
er for the Port Adelaide Football Club
(SANFL) and the Adelaide Crows
. An old-fashioned wingman, Tregenza is a 4 time SANFL Premiership player but missed out on the Adelaide Crows
's back-to-back successes due to persistent soft tissue injuries.
count behind Gilbert McAdam
. In 1990 Tregenza once again starred, playing in yet another flag and again finishing second in the Magarey Medal count, this time to teammate Scott Hodges
.
After his AFL
retirement Tregenza returned to play for the Port Magpies, playing in the club's back to back Premierships of 1998 and 1999. Tregenza retired at the end of the 2000 season. Tregenza's outstanding service for the club was recognised with the Life Membership in 2005.
with pick #59 in the 1987 VFL Draft
but chose to remain in South Australia. With the formation of the Adelaide Football Club and its entrance in the Australian Football League for season 1991, Tregenza was one of the coveted young stars expected to form the backbone of the club's pioneering years. For years Tregenza remained a valued first teamer before an ACL
tear suffered in the Round 2, 1996 victory over Fitzroy marked the turning point of his career. Tregenza played just 19 more times before his AFL retirement in 1999, which was largely due to persistent hamstring injuries. Despite this disappointing end to his AFL career, Tregenza won selection to the Adelaide Football Club Team of the Decade in the wing position and was awarded Life Membership of the club in 1999. In lieu of Tregenza not fulfilling the usual 10 years or 200 games stipulation for Life Membership, the Club's Board recommended that due to 'Outstanding Service' Tregenza, Matthew Liptak
, David Pittman
and Rod Jameson
should be granted the honour. "While they have played nine years, and not the 10 as required normally, the board's view is that as foundation squad members, and given their service during the tough times in the establishment of the club, they are worthy recipients of this honor", said then CEO Bill Sanders
.
Today he plays for Sacred Heart Old Collegians in the Adelaide Turf Cricket competition.
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 for the Port Adelaide Football Club
Port Adelaide Football Club
The Port Adelaide Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Alberton, South Australia, which plays in the Australian Football League and the South Australian National Football League...
(SANFL) and the Adelaide Crows
Adelaide Crows
The Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed The Crows, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Adelaide, South Australia, playing in the Australian Football League ....
. An old-fashioned wingman, Tregenza is a 4 time SANFL Premiership player but missed out on the Adelaide Crows
Adelaide Crows
The Adelaide Football Club, nicknamed The Crows, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Adelaide, South Australia, playing in the Australian Football League ....
's back-to-back successes due to persistent soft tissue injuries.
SANFL career
Tregenza made his debut with Port Adelaide in 1988, playing just 2 games amidst the Magpies' first Premiership success since 1981. 1989 proved to be his breakout year as he performed brilliantly, playing 31 games including Port's demolition of North Adelaide in the Grand Final and finishing second in the Magarey MedalMagarey 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...
count behind Gilbert McAdam
Gilbert McAdam
Gilbert McAdam was an Indigenous Australian Australian rules football player and one of three McAdam brothers to play in the Australian Football League.-Early career:...
. In 1990 Tregenza once again starred, playing in yet another flag and again finishing second in the Magarey Medal count, this time to teammate Scott Hodges
Scott Hodges
Scott Lyall Hodges is a former Australian rules footballer and champion goal kicker who holds the SANFL record for most goals kicked in a league season when he kicked 153 goals in 1990...
.
After his AFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
retirement Tregenza returned to play for the Port Magpies, playing in the club's back to back Premierships of 1998 and 1999. Tregenza retired at the end of the 2000 season. Tregenza's outstanding service for the club was recognised with the Life Membership in 2005.
AFL career
Tregenza was originally drafted by FootscrayWestern Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based at the Whitten Oval in West Footscray, an inner-western suburb of Melbourne...
with pick #59 in the 1987 VFL Draft
1987 VFL Draft
The 1987 VFL Draft was the second draft to provide recruitment opportunities to clubs participating in Australian rules football's elite Victorian Football League. Held after the end of the 1987 season, it consisted only of the National Draft itself....
but chose to remain in South Australia. With the formation of the Adelaide Football Club and its entrance in the Australian Football League for season 1991, Tregenza was one of the coveted young stars expected to form the backbone of the club's pioneering years. For years Tregenza remained a valued first teamer before an ACL
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
tear suffered in the Round 2, 1996 victory over Fitzroy marked the turning point of his career. Tregenza played just 19 more times before his AFL retirement in 1999, which was largely due to persistent hamstring injuries. Despite this disappointing end to his AFL career, Tregenza won selection to the Adelaide Football Club Team of the Decade in the wing position and was awarded Life Membership of the club in 1999. In lieu of Tregenza not fulfilling the usual 10 years or 200 games stipulation for Life Membership, the Club's Board recommended that due to 'Outstanding Service' Tregenza, Matthew Liptak
Matthew Liptak
Matthew Liptak is a retired AFL footballer for the Adelaide Crows. He is also a doctor, receiving his medical degree from Flinders University in Adelaide.Of note he did not play in either the 1997 and 1998 AFL Grand Finals.-Honours:...
, David Pittman
David Pittman
David Pittman is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.Pittman debuted with the Adelaide Football Club in 1992, playing as a ruckman. He is sometimes remembered for an incident early in the 1997 season where coach Malcolm Blight labelled his effort "Pathetic" in...
and Rod Jameson
Rod Jameson
Rod Jameson is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Adelaide in the Australian Football League. He was the Crows leading goal kicker in 1991 before spending most of his later career in the midfield and backline...
should be granted the honour. "While they have played nine years, and not the 10 as required normally, the board's view is that as foundation squad members, and given their service during the tough times in the establishment of the club, they are worthy recipients of this honor", said then CEO Bill Sanders
Bill Sanders
William Willard "Bill" Sanders is an American political cartoonist and author known for his cartoons and commentary on civil liberties and civil rights.- Early life, education and family :...
.
Coaching and cricket
Following his retirement from football, Tregenza took up coaching Sacred Heart Old Collegians in the South Australian Amateur League where he guided the club to the 2001 Premiership. Following this success he was appointed Reserves coach at the Port Magpies for a number of years.Today he plays for Sacred Heart Old Collegians in the Adelaide Turf Cricket competition.