Initially I thought: That doesnt sound good. Im loose-jointed. What the hell am I doing out here? That was one of only a couple of times in my career when I star-gazed on the footy field. 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. My attitude was: Im going to run my arse off here to make them notice me. [8], He spent the year out of the game recovering from a back injury before being drafted by the Footscray Football Club.[9]. 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. "Members of the (Eagles) footy club mentioned it to me, as well. One of the great things about Mick is hes the first one to acknowledge you when youve gone through a trying process like that. "If he does it once in three months I'm not going to take legal action, but if he does it consecutively . I thought: I should have brought my autograph book out with me. 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. 1 priority. "I do a lot of corporate speaking and sometimes I make reference to players that I played with and jokes, but they're actually things that really happened. An important part of the process is to realise there are people worse off than you. It was in 95 when we had a premiership hangover and I was caving in due to the pressure. I waited throughout training while Mick went through all the players individually. Ive always felt my old man is looking down. When Guy McKenna retired at the end of 2000 Jakovich made no secret of his desire to take on the captaincy. 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. The Perth media probably saved my career. Man on the ground, 18 versus 17 youre a liability to the side. That was one of Micks catch-cries. 4x West Coast Club Champion (1993, 1994, 1995, 2000), Australian Football Hall of Fame (inductee 2008). West Coast Eagles Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Jakovich said he did want to repeat the derogatory comments. Years later, Mick mentioned to me: You get into bad habits playing junior footy. I did it because I was playing against some big boys and I didnt want to be thrown around like a rag doll. Int: Peter Wilson, Brett Heady Virgin Australia Cabin Crew during the Premiership Cup Tour Launch at the Grand Toyota Dealership on September 4, 2021 in Perth, Australia. Former West Coast Eagles AFL Player, Glen Jakovich Says 'Give Me 10' For Mental Health. C: Peter Matera, Don Pyke, Chris Mainwaring But at the suggestion that they were friends, Jakovich said: "We've never really been pals, we've just been former teammates''. I didnt look back. Glen Jakovich recalls when he debuted for Western Australia in the 1990 State of Origin clash against Victoria as a 17-year-old. Yesterday Barich tried to play down the row. Jakovich grew up in Western Australia and has also played football with clubs in the Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria. It was while playing at Port Hedland that Allen Jakovich met Brian Hood who was the Coach of the NTFL team Southern Districts. His memory motivated me to succeed at football and be a good person. "Under the Defamation Act, my understanding is that's behaviour unbecoming, it's ridicule, it's insulting. I saw the opportunity to get more of the ball. Except for Carey, they were all a lot older than me, but I held my own. He was let go at the start of 1995, due to a persistent back injury. The first thing we did was a 4km time trial. F: Ashley McIntosh, Peter Sumich, Dwayne Lamb I got myself well ahead of schedule and was back playing in 10-and-a-half months. In the 1990 season, he kicked 101 goals for Woodville. [5], He kissed his brother Glen during a match between Melbourne and the West Coast Eagles at the MCG. The Premiership Cup Tour gives local communities in Western Australia the chance to experience the excitement of AFL finals. Just before half-time, I marked at half-back and saw Andrew Lockyer running off Jason Dunstall. (Photo by Jon Buckle/Getty Images). Wed finished (three games clear) on top and earned the right to host the first final outside Victoria. Mick would say: Lets just worry about four things. Jamie - Making Life Better Charity Golf Day. The next year, I was disappointed I wasnt invited to train with the seniors, so I thought: Stuff it, Ill just turn up. #1. But being young and naive, I knew I was going to cop a spray, so I thought: Ill confront him head-on. My biggest failure as a kid was I didnt have anything to fall back on because I didnt complete my education. I made a rule not to drink between New Years Eve and the end of the footy season. Predicted round-one teams: Amiss to miss for Dockers, Crows keen for Eagles and Freo to repay pre-season favour, Another Eagle down as Rotham breaks arm in pre-season loss. Wed do it before or after training. Select from premium Glen Jakovich of the highest quality. There were 80 players there and I knew I had to make my presence felt to get a look in. C: Peter Matera, Dean Kemp, Chris Waterman But then I thought: Id better stop this, otherwise Ill embarrass myself in front of 40,000 people. Glenn Jakovich was brilliant, thank you! The 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup will conclude in Perth on September 19, leading into the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final week celebrations. I wanted to become a professional footballer, and those things could have no place in my life if I was to get there and succeed. "I've been pretty thick-skinned all my life, through some of the things that I've gone through just playing footy and so forth. Wayne gave me a few sleepless nights during the week, but I loved playing against him. Its probably one of the things the modern game misses in many ways. I first learned about keeping my feet and making second and third efforts when I played state schoolboys footy against Victoria. "They're not something that happened at a different football club and I changed the characters. Explora 217 fotografas e imgenes de stock sobre, Showing Editorial results for glen jakovich. Over the 1985 and 1986 seasons, Allen played 7 games in the seniors and kicked 22 Goals at an average of 3.14 goals per game. He said: OK, youve got it. But one thing I did was make them notice me. Allen Jakovich Net Worth. "Basically what he does, let's say there's a story that happened in Melbourne 20 years ago, you know what they do, they just change the characters all the time," he said. [5] He finished with 71 goals for his debut season; becoming one of a handful of players in VFL/AFL history to kick 50 goals in both the senior competition and now defunct 'reserves' league within the same season. Footy was my outlet and I was in my first pre-season with South Fremantle. Allen John Jakovich ( / dkvt /) (born 21 March 1968) is a retired Australian rules football player. Virgin Australia Cabin Crew during the Premiership Cup Tour Launch at the Grand Toyota Dealership on September 4, 2021 in Perth, Australia. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. I thought: What Im going through is nothing. Need me to travel to your location? I was very conscious of that. Jakovich played in the Melbourne reserves and dominated the reserves competition in the first half of the 1991 season. Ripper player .glad it all started with South Freo :). During their career, the two brothers lined up against each other on more than one occasion. Picture: AFL Photos, Glen Jakovich and Karl Langdon celebrate with the premiership cup after winning the 1992 Toyota AFL Grand Final. Speaking on Sportsday WA, Jakovich said he believes the Eagles will be a contender this season but theres one catch. My coaches got a bit worried about it at one point, so they got me out of the gym. In the second half, though, he burst out convincingly and big hauls came on an almost weekly basis for the rest of the season making a big impression in the league with his confident playing style. 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. Jakovich was selected in that position in the All-Australian team of 1994 and 1995. But 2021 AFL premiership cup ambassador Glen Jakovich wants West Aussies to remember another important upcoming event too Purple Bra day. Premiership success and triple Club Champion, Rookie of the Year/Emerging Talent winners. The AFL, in conjunction with Toyota Australia and Virgin Australia, is pleased to announce the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup Tour will be held in Western Australia. It was the first time Id ever drank mid-week during a footy season. Mick Malthouse didnt like the way I played. 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. 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. Dad instilled in me discipline, manners, patience, honesty and respect. This year, the appeal has already raised more than $115,000 of its $200,000 goal. "The ball's in Adrian's court. 236 Jakovich Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 236 Jakovich Premium High Res Photos Browse 236 jakovich stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Dane Swan will be here in Geraldton on the 30th July at the one and only Freemasons Hotel!! (Photo by Jon Buckle/Getty Images) Embed PURCHASE A LICENCE Including club matches, Teal Cup (national under-17 championships), trial matches and school footy, I played about 70 games two years in a row. 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. They said I could train with them but only that night. We are delighted to support the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup Tour and look forward to seeing HiLux on the roads carrying the Cup throughout WA.. He shared of his playing days and the struggles of players not being able to speak up. It was only the second time in my life that Id really been challenged. He was an inaugural inductee in the West Coast Eagles Hall of Fame in 2011. Used at either end of the ground and in the ruck during his rookie season, Jakovich held his place for the rest of the year and played in the ill-fated grand final at Waverley alongside fellow 18-year-old and future long-term partner in defence Ashley McIntosh. He has largely been out of the public eye since the late 1990s, except for a one-off appearance on The Footy Show. 1,545 Followers, 123 Following, 87 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Glen Jakovich (@glenjakovich) *, Enter the monthly draw to win a pair of our boots #jointhepack. Carey was considered to be one of the best of all time, and the contests between these two were highly anticipated events on the football calendar. I doubt hes going to play any football in 2021 when the decision comes through. He and his younger brother, Glen Jakovich, both began their AFL careers in the 1990 AFL Draft. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. West Coast have given veteran Glen Jakovich the perfect send-off with a 27-point win over Sydney in their round eight AFL clash at Subiaco Oval. With over 250 games under his belt, Glen Jakovich has become one of West Coasts greatest of all time players. "I'm pretty thick skinned. Coach: Mick Malthouse, B: David Hart, Michael Brennan, Ashley McIntosh It was easy to make our sporting choices. He was perfect for the occasion and his genuine concern and empathy toward our residents was noted by many at the Donate Life event. He dragged it out of me. I felt almost indestructible, but then I did my right knee (against St Kilda at Subiaco in round 12, 1996). I just think it's totally unprofessional that my name be defamed in that way continuously.". Gary was away working and Allen was playing footy in Darwin, so I had to be there for Mum and take on a lot of the responsibility for the market garden for us to survive. He said: Do you want the job (on Stynes)? Bloody oath. I broke that rule only a couple of times in 14 years. 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. Eagles forwards Oscar Allen (left) and Jamie Cripps after the 2020 elimination final loss to Collingwood. His wife is Emily Jakovich Glen Jakovich Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. This conversation was originally published in Champions: Conversations with Great Players & Coaches of Australian Football by Ben Collins. 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. Theyve got one to two years left with this list. Im extremely honoured and privileged to be named this years AFL Premiership Cup Ambassador. If I went into a contest and went to ground, Id be up on my feet as quick as a flash. 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. Jakovich played 276 games with the West Coast Eagles, where he became a two-time premiership player in 1992 and 1994 . Its much better to be called those names than what some opposition supporters called me. I won four B&Fs (1993, when he tied with Don Pyke, 1994, 1995 and 2000), but 94 was my most cherished one because we won the premiership. Glen Jakovich for the Eagles celebrates after winning the round one AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the West Coast Eagles at the Telstra. There was no such thing as too much footy where I was concerned. He wanted us to get a trade, get a job and be somebody. HB: Guy McKenna, Glen Jakovich, John Worsfold In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. Throughout the Tour the Cup will also visit a host of iconic West Australian locations including the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, Broomes Cable Beach and Karijini National Park. 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. [2] Allen kicked 62 goals for the Colts 1984 season and was an important part of the Bulldogs premiership victory. It doesnt get any better than winning a best and fairest in a premiership year. I know how passionate West Australians are about Australian Football, so its great that they have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the games most prestigious pieces of silverware as part of the Toyota AFL Premiership Cup Tour, Mr. Jakovich said. USER IS NOT PERMITTED TO DOWNLOAD OR USE IMAGE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. He left me until last. He also proved extremely durable, missing just two games between 2001 and 2003 and passed McKennas games record late in the 2003 season. A burning desire, a will to succeed, whatever you want to call it I had it. Dual West Coast Eagles premiership player Glen Jakovich is a special guest on The Front Bar. Self-doubt and thoughts of self-preservation started playing on my mind, which affected my form. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Two finals against Carey really stand out because both times hed been in great form leading into those games. We dont know the scenario whats going to happen with Willie. Id do anything, no questions asked, if I thought it would help me play better. Use the '+' symbol on star profiles to add to your shortlist. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. The Slattery Media Group 2008, Have seen Jak around Perth a few times over the years. HB: John Worsfold (c), Glen Jakovich, Mitchell White Its harmless as long as you dont let it influence the way you play. Steel Blue has now sold over 38,000 pairs of mens and womens Blue Boots, supporting over 6,250 contacts to reach the Beyond Blue Support Service and providing Aussies with 24/7 access to a trained mental health professional. Organiza, controla, distribuye y mide todo tu contenido digital. Born: March 24, 1973. I played for WA at three different levels in the same season (1990). Apart from my family, this is my No. 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. He hated that. West Coasts scoring has slipped When they won the competition it was fifth - last year it was seventh. Credit: Ross Swanborough / The West Australian "All of a sudden, he's jumping on my head, taking marks, kicking goals and I can't catch him (laughs)." Jako even recalled the threats made by skipper John Worsfold to the young Oliver. I was playing on blokes like Stephen Kernahan, Stewie Loewe, Barry Stoneham and Wayne Carey at the age of 19 or 20. 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. 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. I felt almost invincible for a few years in the mid-90s, as Im sure some of my teammates did. If I can do that, Ill get back in the good books with the coach. Glen Darren Jakovich Nickname(s) Jacko Date of birth (1973-03-24) 24 March 1973(age 49) Original team(s) South Fremantle Height 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) Weight 100 kg (220 lb) Position(s) Centre half-back Playing career1 Years Club Games (Goals) 1991-2004 West Coast 276 (60) Representative team honours Years Team Games (Goals) 1990-1998 Western Australia Jako won a second Club Champion award the following year, as well as a second premiership medal and a maiden appearance in the All-Australian side. But theres a limit to that; you eventually reach a stabilisation point where you cant get faster. Stars review your request and respond to your requirements. Foll: Paul Harding, Craig Turley, Tony Evans El diseo de Getty Images es una marca comercial de Getty Images. He challenged blokes. Find Glen Jakovich stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Enter some basic details to contact stars. West Australian Newspapers Limited 2023. An ill-fated comeback that lasted barely half a season. "He's given an undertaking that he won't use my name in any sporting gag or whatever," Jakovich said yesterday. When we get the ball, Ill run hard to space and try to hurt him going the other way. The first was in 93 (the second elimination final at Waverley when Jakovich had 26 possessions and kept Carey scoreless and to just six touches in a 51-point win), and the other was in 97 (the first semi-final when Jakovich had 23 disposals and conceded only two goals to Carey, who had kicked seven of his sides 11 in a qualifying final win over Geelong the previous week). 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 . 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. In Mick Malthouses last season in charge, Jako finished top 10 in the best and fairest for the first time since his three wins in a row, just a handful of votes below winner Guy McKenna. Steel Blue Ambassador and former West Coast Eagles AFL great, Glen Jakovich praised Steel Blue for the success of its Blue Boots initiative. In his AFL career, he kicked 208 goals and 173 behinds. It was either play footy or go back to the market garden. Distinguish yourself from the pack. opportunities in: The Whole day went well and Glen was excellent, feedback has been all highly positive. Glen Jakovich has questioned the commitment of the AFLW All-Australian panel. Jakovich booted three goals as the Eagles won 18.16 (124) to 15.7 (97). I lacked pace, but I worked hard on gaining an extra yard. 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). These communities and grassroots clubs are the lifeblood of this great game, so what better way to celebrate what has been a tremendous season than to bring them together to celebrate and say thank you, Mr. Papas said. I did an extra 30 to 40 minutes after each session. Back then, we did our rehab at a public facility, and I lost the chip off my shoulder within three minutes of being there. Why didnt you just give me a six-week injury instead of a 12-monther? I wallowed in self-pity. On Mondays, in front of the whole squad of 52, Mick would show video footage of blokes staying on the ground for three or four seconds. He drove me to levels that other players couldnt. 2023 Getty Images. Prepare to be amazed with mind-blowing augmented reality, robotics and more! I didnt make any sacrifices when it came to football; I saw them as pre-requisites. Ever the showman, Jako kicked 3 goals in the win over the Swans and bowed out to a huge ovation. I knew that if I did anything outside those things, hed disapprove. They were looking at me and a few others. These are subjects which I have a personal interest in. "I remember seeing guys . West Coast 1991-2004: 276 games, 60 goals. I went backwards in 1998. "I make a living out of corporate speaking and I represent three or four companies. It was good to get that negative stuff out of my system. He is of Croatian descent. Doing my knee in 96 actually gave me a fresh angle on life. It was a pivotal moment. Early in 2004 Jakovich, now aged 31, somewhat surprisingly pulled the pin, announcing his decision shortly before his final game against Sydney. If you cant play finals footy, youre not worth a cold pie to me. That was Micks introduction to me in my first player-coach meeting. "I have a lot of affection for Jako and consider him a champion player and bloke.". They need a lot of things to go their way early in the season.. I just think that's untoward, unprofessional and I just think it's very tacky. That wasnt the reason I started so early though. Become a Steel Blue VIP and enter the monthly draw to win a pair of our boots! 1998 West Coast Eagles VS the North Melbourne Kangaroos. Allen represented Western Australia in 1983 for the Secondary Schools U15 competition. Jakovich was the Eagles games played record holder in 2003, until Dean Cox surpassed him in 2014. He shared of his playing days and the struggles of players not being able to speak up. In the end, Mick said: Youre the best prepared every time we go into battle. I also thought: Jimmys probably not going to show me much respect because he doesnt know me. Its a physical thing that can affect you mentally. EAGLES legend Glen Jakovich has threatened former teammate Adrian Barich with legal action for defamation. He beat me a few times and each time I decided: Thats not going to happen again. I thought: Why me? It was probably 1999 by the time Jakovich was back to something approaching his best. There are so many avenues that we can direct people to, male or female. As soon as I got in the rooms, Mick grabbed me, pinned me to the wall and gave me a jumper-punch Mick still disputes that, but I certainly felt contact to the chin. Thats where the attention to detail came in. . . We rarely got caught out. Haz crecer tu marca de forma autntica compartiendo el contenido de la marca con los creadores de internet. It was this performance that drew the attention of Melbourne Football Club talent scouts.[4]. I started weights at 14. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. West Coast Eagle Glen Jakovich has recalled the round 14, 1993 clash with Carlton. Jimmy won the Brownlow that year and the concern was we didnt have anyone who could run with him. .". . SCROLL DOWN FOR DATES, TIMES, EXACT LOCATIONS. It snowballed because I wanted to do it all. then you've got to protect the brand and your interests. To win the B&F in a side like that, and in a season like that, was overwhelming. Int: Ryan Turnbull, Drew Banfield, Chris Waterman Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Can Eagles stick with Yeo and Shuey plan after Crows loss? . Collect, curate and comment on your files. >> Toyota Australia is giving away tickets to the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final.
