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July 9th 2008 01:35
FOUR-TIME premiership coach Kevin Sheedy was inducted in Essendon's Hall of Fame on Tuesday night.
Sheedy, who coached Essendon to premierships in 1984, 1985, 1993 and 2000 during his 27-year reign, becomes the club's 17th legend.
An emotional Sheedy said it was an honour to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, especially considering he barracked for the Bombers as a youngster
"In the end you have to say your dreams were pretty much fulfilled to be able to coach the team you barracked for at a young age," Sheedy said.
"I tried my hardest and I had a lot of fun and, in the end, personally, I would love to thank the club for giving me the chance of my life."
Essendon chairman Ray Horsburgh presented Sheedy with the honour and said the former coach had made a massive contribution to the club.
"From Alex McCracken and Bill Cookson through to the likes of Jack Clarke and Dick Reynolds - they have all made an enormous contribution club but it is arguable that none have had a greater impact than Kevin Sheedy," Horsburgh said.
"He is indeed a legend of this club and it is with great pleasure that we induct him into the Hall of Fame."
Sheedy joined Essendon in 1981 and coached the club for 635 games.
"(Sheedy is) second only to (Collingwood's) Jock McHale in terms of games coached in AFL/VFL football," Horsburgh said.
"In 19 of his 27 seasons at the helm Essendon played in the finals.
"In many ways Kevin's contribution to this club off-field has been even more profound and he played an enormous role in nationalising the brand."
"He took this club to places others had not dreamed of and engaged with people on all levels. The support this club has today across this country is a tribute to his energy and foresight.
"On top of this we have the Anzac Day and Dreamtime at the G games - they would not be the games they are today without the creativity and energy of Kevin Sheedy."
Sheedy, who coached Essendon to premierships in 1984, 1985, 1993 and 2000 during his 27-year reign, becomes the club's 17th legend.
An emotional Sheedy said it was an honour to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, especially considering he barracked for the Bombers as a youngster
"In the end you have to say your dreams were pretty much fulfilled to be able to coach the team you barracked for at a young age," Sheedy said.
"I tried my hardest and I had a lot of fun and, in the end, personally, I would love to thank the club for giving me the chance of my life."
Essendon chairman Ray Horsburgh presented Sheedy with the honour and said the former coach had made a massive contribution to the club.
"From Alex McCracken and Bill Cookson through to the likes of Jack Clarke and Dick Reynolds - they have all made an enormous contribution club but it is arguable that none have had a greater impact than Kevin Sheedy," Horsburgh said.
"He is indeed a legend of this club and it is with great pleasure that we induct him into the Hall of Fame."
Sheedy joined Essendon in 1981 and coached the club for 635 games.
"(Sheedy is) second only to (Collingwood's) Jock McHale in terms of games coached in AFL/VFL football," Horsburgh said.
"In 19 of his 27 seasons at the helm Essendon played in the finals.
"In many ways Kevin's contribution to this club off-field has been even more profound and he played an enormous role in nationalising the brand."
"He took this club to places others had not dreamed of and engaged with people on all levels. The support this club has today across this country is a tribute to his energy and foresight.
"On top of this we have the Anzac Day and Dreamtime at the G games - they would not be the games they are today without the creativity and energy of Kevin Sheedy."
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