![]() One of the finest ruckmen and contributors to SA football joins the Australian Football Hall of FameĪ schoolboy prodigy at Christian Brothers' College (CBC), he was just 16 years and eight months when chosen by West Adelaide to make his debut on against Port Adelaide. He is still adjudged by historians in SA as the best ruckman produced out of South Australia – long overdue acknowledgement from his era of shorter seasons and a full working life from Monday to Friday. The induction of Tom Leahy into the Australian Football Hall of Fame recognises the man seen as the great ruckman of the early part of the 20th century – a dominant figure in the SANFL and a powerhouse at state level when that was the pinnacle of the game. ![]() From the days of Farmer and Nicholls and their epic battles at state level through to the modern greats like Madden and Cox, a dominant ruckman will always be the centrepiece of a side, taking control in the middle from the very start of a game.įor those blessed with height and power beyond their playing peers, a ruckman's craft, his build, his leadership or his aggression and skill will provide both inspiration and intimidation in equal measure. ![]() ![]() THE BIG men of football command a special lore in the history of the game. South Australian ruckman Tom Leahy throughout his football career. ![]()
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