But 2021 AFL premiership cup ambassador Glen Jakovich wants West Aussies to remember another important upcoming event too Purple Bra day. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. The following year, while West Coast was unable to repeat its premiership-winning form, Jakovich continued to grow as a player. In footy clubs we always hear time to man up but this is about more than just the footy field, its about manning up about your mental health. Can Eagles stick with Yeo and Shuey plan after Crows loss? Thats why Mick needed so much convincing to draft me in the first place. 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. Mick (Moylan) said: Hes got a few rough edges, but well smooth them over. I still did OK I think I had about 12 touches but I realised then that for me to go to the next level, my concentration and focus had to be sky-high. 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". 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. and in a wide-ranging interview on the Demonland podcast in 2017 and also two appearances on The Front Bar in 2018. There are so many avenues that we can direct people to, male or female. >> WANT TO SEE THE CUP? 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. Early in 2004 Jakovich, now aged 31, somewhat surprisingly pulled the pin, announcing his decision shortly before his final game against Sydney. 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. His wife is Emily Jakovich Glen Jakovich Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. *, Enter the monthly draw to win a pair of our boots #jointhepack. If I can do that, Ill get back in the good books with the coach. I felt almost invincible for a few years in the mid-90s, as Im sure some of my teammates did. The biggest of the three was obviously playing State of Origin. Tap into Getty Images global-scale, data-driven insights and network of over 340,000creators to create content exclusively for your brand. 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. . Im extremely honoured and privileged to be named this years AFL Premiership Cup Ambassador. Mick Malthouse had just finished his first season as coach and the two men who convinced him to draft me were (football manager) Trevor Nisbett and (recruiting manager) Mick Moylan, who knew my brothers and had known me since I was in primary school. I started weights at 14. After undergoing a knee reconstruction in 1996 he was unable to recapture his superlative form of the previous three years. West Australian Newspapers Limited 2023. When I saw that, I thought: Were in for a good day today. Purple Bra day Friday September 24 is Breast Cancer Care WA's largest annual fundraiser. 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. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. He drove me to levels that other players couldnt. Accede a lo mejor de Getty Images con nuestro sencillo plan de suscripcin. Select from premium Glen Jakovich of the highest quality. He said: Are you switched on? I said: Bloody oath. Prepare to be amazed with mind-blowing augmented reality, robotics and more! Yesterday Barich tried to play down the row. But theres a limit to that; you eventually reach a stabilisation point where you cant get faster. (Photo by Jon Buckle/Getty Images) Embed PURCHASE A LICENCE The Eagles had two zone picks of WA players aged between 16 and 19. 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. Glen Jakovich recalls when he debuted for Western Australia in the . His brother Allen Jakovich was a full-forward for the Melbourne Football Club. Mick would say: Lets just worry about four things. Mick kept me on the bench for the whole second half, which really annoyed me. The 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Cup Tour will be held in Western Australia. 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. Mick got the best out of me, but Wayne got the super-best out of me. The Premiership Cup Tour gives local communities in Western Australia the chance to experience the excitement of AFL finals. He shared of his playing days and the struggles of players not being able to speak up. There were seasons where I was comfortable with my pace that was usually after Id done full pre-seasons and had no injuries. Self-doubt and thoughts of self-preservation started playing on my mind, which affected my form. 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 It was only the second time in my life that Id really been challenged. "We had a yak about it and sorted it out because we are mates. 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. SCROLL DOWN FOR DATES, TIMES, EXACT LOCATIONS. His mobility and agility for his size was freakish, perhaps unprecedented, in Australian Football. It was a pivotal moment. But he confirmed that one was Barich quoting Jakovich as saying "It's not rocket surgery", instead of "It's not rocket science". In 2008, he was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame and the West Australian Football Hall of Fame. But at the suggestion that they were friends, Jakovich said: "We've never really been pals, we've just been former teammates''. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. "And they're quite derogatory. It was probably 1999 by the time Jakovich was back to something approaching his best. A burning desire, a will to succeed, whatever you want to call it I had it. I never lost my passion for footy through that trying period. 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. Wed do it before or after training. To comment on this story and join the conversation, subscribe to The West Australians Everyday Digital package. Jul 12, 2005. There was no such thing as too much footy where I was concerned. 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. He was perfect for the occasion and his genuine concern and empathy toward our residents was noted by many at the Donate Life event. Instead of going out with mates, my entertainment was pre-season training in 38-degree heat. It was good to get that negative stuff out of my system. It was easy to make our sporting choices. There was no way I was going to let Mick down. Wed found more than 100 targets! . I was no certainty to be drafted by the Eagles. Glen Jakovich says Alex Witherden could one day take over Shannon Hurn's role. (Coach) Stan Magro said: Come along Wednesday night. But instead of pushing back quickly off the mark and kicking a proper drop-punt, I tried to kick across my body and, because it was a bit muddy and wet, I slipped, scrubbed it off the inside of my boot, and Ben Allan picked it up and kicked a goal. The Slattery Media Group 2008, Have seen Jak around Perth a few times over the years. Glen Jakovich talks about 'the kiss' from his brother Allen at the MCG in 1993 - 2018 - Melbourne MFC SC 1.76K subscribers 1 Dislike Share 92 views Feb 3, 2022 Glen Jakovich talks about the. #1. Two finals against Carey really stand out because both times hed been in great form leading into those games. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. 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. "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. Los Boards son el mejor lugar para guardar imgenes y clips de vdeo. This conversation was originally published in Champions: Conversations with Great Players & Coaches of Australian Football by Ben Collins. Id write about 400 things on a piece of paper. I lacked pace, but I worked hard on gaining an extra yard. He hated that. 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. Initially, I had a huge chip on my shoulder. I doubt hes going to play any football in 2021 when the decision comes through. 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 one of my better finals performances. A 10-minute conversation can go a long way for someone who is struggling with mental health. Id missed only one game in eight years and played almost 100 consecutive (AFL) games. Sometimes that got me in trouble because some people perceived it to be cockiness or arrogance, when the truth was I was frightened of failing. Together, lets Boot the Blues. 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. I was lucky to have been born with a big-boned European body that was very resilient. Ever the showman, Jako kicked 3 goals in the win over the Swans and bowed out to a huge ovation. 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). After the 1997 game, Mick came up with one of his famous quotes, (He who doesnt fear death by a thousand cuts dares to unhorse the emperor) but it was all to no avail because the Kangaroos knocked us out of the finals. . "A burning desire, a will to succeed, whatever you want to call it I had it." He warmed to my preparation I was a bit rough around the edges, but he knew my effort was there.