Former West Coast Eagles AFL Player, Glen Jakovich Says 'Give Me 10' For Mental Health. He beat me a few times and each time I decided: Thats not going to happen again. The Eagles had two zone picks of WA players aged between 16 and 19. Premiership success and triple Club Champion, Rookie of the Year/Emerging Talent winners. . "I'm pretty thick skinned. He played alongside Chris Lewis, Andrew McGovern, Paul Peos and Chris Waterman who would also go on to play AFL.[1]. He has also acted as an assistant coach at his original club, South Fremantle. Theyve got one to two years left with this list. Theres no bigger compliment than someone saying: You beat the best when they were at their best, but the truth is, I had to play that well to beat Wayne. 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. I didnt make any sacrifices when it came to football; I saw them as pre-requisites. This year, the appeal has already raised more than $115,000 of its $200,000 goal. I blame that on a change in my pre-season training that made me too heavy. 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). Its harmless as long as you dont let it influence the way you play. During their career, the two brothers lined up against each other on more than one occasion. He hated that. The biggest of the three was obviously playing State of Origin. To read other experiences from Beyond Blue Speakers, see furniture maker, Jake Russell share how he has benefited from Beyond Blue support services. He dragged it out of me. The first was when my father passed away, but then I was young and all I could really do was get on with life, whereas this was a career-threatening injury. 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. Id do anything, no questions asked, if I thought it would help me play better. Wayne gave me a few sleepless nights during the week, but I loved playing against him. 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. 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. I was more of an individual when I started. Foll: David Hynes, Dean Kemp, Tony Evans Jakovich says Barich continuously made him the butt of derogatory jokes and stories at . Picture: AFL Photos, Glen Jakovich and Karl Langdon celebrate with the premiership cup after winning the 1992 Toyota AFL Grand Final. (Photo by Jon Buckle/Getty Images). 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. Int: Peter Wilson, Brett Heady I did it because I was playing against some big boys and I didnt want to be thrown around like a rag doll. I attribute it to my upbringing, living off the land, eating home-grown vegies, lifting a lot of boxes and walking in deep sand on the market garden. We rarely got caught out. 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. I never lost my passion for footy through that trying period. Speaking on Sportsday WA, Jakovich said he believes the Eagles will be a contender this season but theres one catch. "We're still mates and there are no dramas. He said: OK, youve got it. AustralianFootball.com Celebrating the history of the great Australian game. Dad instilled in me discipline, manners, patience, honesty and respect. Jakovich went into the media after his footy career ended, providing special comments on Fox Footy and 6PR radio. 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. Im looking forward to being part of the celebrations in the lead up to the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final and sharing in the exciting of hosting one of the biggest sporting events in our backyard for the first time.. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Some of my greatest memories of footy in the 1990s were the awesome battles beetween arguably the greatest CHF of the modern era Wayne Carey and arguably the greatest CHB of the modern era (Pre knee reco Jakovich was a colossus) Glen 'Robocop' Jakovich. 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. [6][7], Over the past three years at Melbourne he balanced some mercurial performances with fitness problems and indifferent form. Aprovecha la escala global, la informacin basada en datos y la red de ms de 340.000 creadores de Getty Images para crear contenido exclusivamente para tu marca. Tragically Jakovich wrecked his knee midway through 1996, and was never quite the same player after that. When the surgeon said: Youre going to miss 12 months, it was like someone had ripped my heart out. Mick would say: Lets just worry about four things. We had to play Melbourne at Waverley the next week (in the first semi-final) and all the media hype was about who was going to play on (ruckman) Jimmy Stynes? Instead of going out with mates, my entertainment was pre-season training in 38-degree heat. I loved that edge, that confrontation. I thought: Why me? Glen Jakovich has questioned the commitment of the AFLW All-Australian panel. Doing my knee in 96 actually gave me a fresh angle on life. To win the B&F in a side like that, and in a season like that, was overwhelming. It was round nine, 1993 at the MCG. HB: Guy McKenna, Glen Jakovich, John Worsfold Geelong had just belted us in the Grand Final rematch (in round 13) at Kardinia Park (Skilled Stadium), and Mick gave me a spray in front of all the boys, which I didnt react to very well. These legends will be sure to share. "But what disappointed me . He said: Do you want the job (on Stynes)? Bloody oath. There was no way I was going to let Mick down. Theres no rule saying you cant play your best footy straight after a serious knee injury. I thought: I should have brought my autograph book out with me. AFL Executive General Manager of Customer and Commercial Kylie Rogers said that the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup Tour would provide a great opportunity for people in remote communities with a chance to get swept up in AFL Finals fever. Im extremely honoured and privileged to be named this years AFL Premiership Cup Ambassador. I will travel for We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. 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. On the Monday, we had a big team meeting and then we trained. I was very conscious of that. 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). 2023 Getty Images. It was the first time Id ever drank mid-week during a footy season. Jakovich was selected in that position in the All-Australian team of 1994 and 1995. "It was just a minor discussion about a month or so ago, as far as I'm concerned," he said. I never ate junk food, never smoked, and I knew that drinking gallons of alcohol wasnt the way to go, even though plenty of footballers did. opportunities in: The Whole day went well and Glen was excellent, feedback has been all highly positive. West Coast Eagle Glen Jakovich has recalled the round 14, 1993 clash with Carlton. But 1990 was pretty unique, and I received a fair bit of recognition for it, but it was simply a case of being in the right place at the right time. (Photo by Jon Buckle/Getty Images). In the end, Mick said: Youre the best prepared every time we go into battle. 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. 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 didnt want to limit anything. Glen Jakovich retired from football in 2004, kicking three goals in a win over Sydney Swans in his last game. The 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup Tour will be held in Western Australia. The 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup will conclude in Perth on September 19, leading into the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final week celebrations. I doubt hes going to play any football in 2021 when the decision comes through. To comment on this story and join the conversation, subscribe to The West Australians Everyday Digital package. That was my second mistake. But theres a limit to that; you eventually reach a stabilisation point where you cant get faster. He then played in the Northern Territory Football League, including the 1988/89 season in which he kicked 104 goals for Southern Districts. F: Ashley McIntosh, Peter Sumich, Dwayne Lamb 1998 West Coast Eagles VS the North Melbourne Kangaroos. I was against doing anything that jeopardised my footy. 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 Allen Jakovich Net Worth. I knew Id stuffed up, but I felt I deserved another chance. Playing footy non-stop as a teenager fast-tracked my development. He shared of his playing days and the struggles of players not being able to speak up. EAGLES legend Glen Jakovich has threatened former teammate Adrian Barich with legal action for defamation. Credit: Danella Bevis / The West Australian Jakovich said players like Nathan Vardy, Josh Rotham, Jarrod Brander, Jake Waterman and Oscar Allen needed big seasons to give the Eagles the depth required to win a premiership, and was full of praise for a bargain buy. 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. Then the Duck (Carey) touched me up big time (kicking 5.1 from 18 kicks and 11 marks). My concern for them in the forward line is they just need another Liam Ryan and thats Willie Rioli, he said. 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. Predicted round-one teams: Who makes the cut for Eagles? * Went to Channel 7 to stop Barich from commenting. If I went into a contest and went to ground, Id be up on my feet as quick as a flash. Years later, Mick mentioned to me: You get into bad habits playing junior footy. I wrote that I wanted to win the championships, captain the All-Australian side, etc. He was let go at the start of 1995, due to a persistent back injury. 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. Dane Swan will be here in Geraldton on the 30th July at the one and only Freemasons Hotel!! Write your goals down and bring them to me. 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. 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. Wayne Carey and Glen Jakovich were two players who helped define 90s football. In his AFL career, he kicked 208 goals and 173 behinds. His wife is Emily Jakovich Glen Jakovich Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. The WA side was ravaged by injury and I thought: Im lucky to get into the 40, so I was in a daze. You had so much confidence flying for the ball, charging through packs and taking the ball with one grab, one-hand even, and we trained accordingly. They said I could train with them but only that night. 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. 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. He said: Are you switched on? I said: Bloody oath. I first learned about keeping my feet and making second and third efforts when I played state schoolboys footy against Victoria. "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. Apart from my family, this is my No. Hed say: What do you want to achieve? One of them actually helped me. 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. Tap into Getty Images global-scale, data-driven insights and network of over 340,000creators to create content exclusively for your brand. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. But the doc said: Thats actually a good thing. He wanted us to get a trade, get a job and be somebody. Dad pushed us hard so that we wouldnt end up there like him. When I was 15, I played for the South Fremantle colts (under-19s). Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. 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. The estimated amount includes all his properties, stocks, and other luxury products including a private jet and a yacht. 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. I broke that rule only a couple of times in 14 years. 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. Im loose-jointed. There were seasons where I was comfortable with my pace that was usually after Id done full pre-seasons and had no injuries. I learned about goal-setting from Grant Dorrington, one of WAs successful Teal Cup coaches and now the general manager of the WAFL. Most players cop that at least once in their careers, and thats where self-belief is important. Glen Jakovich ] DOB 24/3/73 Height 193cm Weight 102 kg Junior club South Fremantle Arrived Pre-draft selection in the 1990 national draft Number 48 (1991) 27 (1992-2004) Debut Round 12 1991 v Brisbane (71st Eagles player) Games 276 Goals 60 Honours Premiership medals (1992, 1994) Club Champion (1993 (tied), 1994, 1995 and 2000) Virgin Australia Cabin Crew during the Premiership Cup Tour Launch at the Grand Toyota Dealership on September 4, 2021 in Perth, Australia. Can Eagles stick with Yeo and Shuey plan after Crows loss? West Coasts scoring has slipped When they won the competition it was fifth - last year it was seventh. Only a few players went to Mick with their goals. The list is still very, very strong. I was lucky to have been born with a big-boned European body that was very resilient. He then played in towns in outback Western Australia such as Port Headland and Kalgoorlie. (was) the feedback was coming through my children's school. Recopila, organiza y comenta tus archivos. The next year, I was disappointed I wasnt invited to train with the seniors, so I thought: Stuff it, Ill just turn up. I led all the way, but was overtaken and finished second, which I was really annoyed about. 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. It was in 95 when we had a premiership hangover and I was caving in due to the pressure. 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. Prefieres buscar en. Dual West Coast Eagles premiership player Glen Jakovich is a special guest on The Front Bar. Glen Jakovich retired from football in 2004, kicking three goals in a win over Sydney Swans in his last game. 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. 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. 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?. I waited throughout training while Mick went through all the players individually. Allen John Jakovich (/dkvt/) (born 21 March 1968) is a retired Australian rules football player. 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. Allen Jakovich's net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million. Virgin Australia Cabin Crew during the Premiership Cup Tour Launch at the Grand Toyota Dealership on September 4, 2021 in Perth, Australia. His brother Allen Jakovich was a full-forward for the Melbourne Football Club. The 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup Tour would not be possible without the great support of the West Australian Government, Tourism WA and a number of our sponsors including Premier Partner Toyota, Supporting Partner Virgin Australia and Accor as the Official Hotel Group Partner of the AFL.. "Members of the (Eagles) footy club mentioned it to me, as well. 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. I was no certainty to be drafted by the Eagles. He was big on his players never going to ground because, if youre on all fours, youre no good to the side. Supported by Glen Jakovich, with many thanks to Ultimate Promotions. Stars review your request and respond to your requirements. "And they're quite derogatory. Jakovich said he did want to repeat the derogatory comments. West Coast 1991-2004: 276 games, 60 goals. HB: John Worsfold (c), Glen Jakovich, Mitchell White "They're not something that happened at a different football club and I changed the characters. Man on the ground, 18 versus 17 youre a liability to the side. That was one of Micks catch-cries. My attitude was: Im going to run my arse off here to make them notice me. I cant play the same way or Ill be left behind. The following year, while West Coast was unable to repeat its premiership-winning form, Jakovich continued to grow as a player. 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. Jul 12, 2005. 4x West Coast Club Champion (1993, 1994, 1995, 2000), Australian Football Hall of Fame (inductee 2008). He left me until last. But its nothing I can be proud of because it was a gift my parents gave to me in my genes. 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. Its much better to be called those names than what some opposition supporters called me. Allen Jakovich had just kicked a cracking goal for Melbourne with Glen manning the mark for West Coast, and he decided to celebrate by laying a big kiss on his 'baby . In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. He debuted in the seniors in round 1 against the West Coast Eagles at Subiaco but was quickly dropped for the following week. Foll: Paul Harding, Craig Turley, Tony Evans Every player has critics. I didnt look back. A burning desire, a will to succeed, whatever you want to call it I had it. The 2008 AFL Hall of Fame inductee, two-time All Australian and four-time West Coast Eagles Club champion said he was proud to represent the AFL and be part of the upcoming AFL Finals celebrations. 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. "In the letter, I think we quoted six functions. 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. Initially, I had a huge chip on my shoulder. We strive to stay at the forefront of technology, Heat resistance protection for your boots, An extra tough steel or composite midsole for protection, Superior Met-Guard foot impact protection, Protect the toe area of your work boots from wear and tear, Anti-Static or Electrical Hazard protection, Beyond Blue Speakers, see furniture maker, Jake Russell. 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. Giants defeat Gold Coast as Ben King returns for Suns. Wed do it before or after training. The hulking centre-half-back tied with midfielder Don Pyke for the best and fairest, the first of four times he would pick up the award in his career. Mick got the best out of me, but Wayne got the super-best out of me. 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 . Distinguish yourself from the pack. Jakovich says Barich continuously made him the butt of derogatory jokes and stories at functions over the past two years, making him look bad in front of corporate "movers and shakers". If you get yourself in uncompromising positions, the joints will give a bit, whereas if theyre stiff, theyll just snap. [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. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. He and his younger brother, Glen Jakovich, both began their AFL careers in the 1990 AFL Draft. 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. Enter some basic details to contact stars. "Under the Defamation Act, my understanding is that's behaviour unbecoming, it's ridicule, it's insulting. 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. I wasnt great at school; my ambition was to play footy. EAGLES legend Glen Jakovich has threatened former teammate Adrian Barich with legal action for defamation. [11] 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. 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. Two-time premiership Eagle Glen Jakovich fears West Coasts premiership window is closing quickly and says finding a replacement for Willie Rioli is something that needs to be addressed in 2021. It snowballed because I wanted to do it all. "It's just old jokes that have been going around footy circles for a hundred years, anyway we did sort it out. 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. It was easy to make our sporting choices.