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 The blokes who tend to struggle are those who dont make that kind of commitment; they treat their football like just any other thing in their life. Self-doubt and thoughts of self-preservation started playing on my mind, which affected my form. In 2003, Jakovich was selected as the Australia international rules football teams goalkeeper for the 2003 International Rules Series in Australia. 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. HF: Chris Mainwaring, Karl Langdon, Chris Lewis Its much better to be called those names than what some opposition supporters called me. 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. His mobility and agility for his size was freakish, perhaps unprecedented, in Australian Football. 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. He and his younger brother, Glen Jakovich, both began their AFL careers in the 1990 AFL Draft. I played for WA at three different levels in the same season (1990). Join us for bounce down for lunch with AFLs game changer Gillon McLachlan, SpaceX crew docks with International Space Station, MASSIVE update to gripping Netflix Murdaugh murders case, You can rehome a puppy: Child-free Perth influencer, West Australian Newspapers Limited 2023. 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. The ever-exuberant defender was a man-mountain with a Herculean physique. Glen Jakovich has questioned the commitment of the AFLW All-Australian panel. He drove me to levels that other players couldnt. The WA side was ravaged by injury and I thought: Im lucky to get into the 40, so I was in a daze. It was probably 1999 by the time Jakovich was back to something approaching his best. Mick Malthouse didnt like the way I played. However, it varies according to different information available on the internet. 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. He was let go at the start of 1995, due to a persistent back injury. Jakovich booted three goals as the Eagles won 18.16 (124) to 15.7 (97). Man on the ground, 18 versus 17 youre a liability to the side. That was one of Micks catch-cries. 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. As of 2015 this was the 15th best goals per game average for the club. opportunities in: The Whole day went well and Glen was excellent, feedback has been all highly positive. I made a rule not to drink between New Years Eve and the end of the footy season. More often than not, it paid off. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Mick would say: Lets just worry about four things. They need a lot of things to go their way early in the season.. . HB: Guy McKenna, Glen Jakovich, John Worsfold Dont suffer in silence, call someone today and start the conversation. Toyota Australia Chief Marketing Officer, John Pappas, said the Premiership Cup Tour is a great opportunity to bring West Australian footy fans closer to the game they love. Eagles forwards Oscar Allen (left) and Jamie Cripps after the 2020 elimination final loss to Collingwood. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images "I'm pretty thick skinned. Accede a lo mejor de Getty Images con nuestro sencillo plan de suscripcin. I waited throughout training while Mick went through all the players individually. Allen Jakovich was the second of three sons for Darko and Mary Jakovich. 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. Initially, I had a huge chip on my shoulder. I got dragged, then the siren went. Brian convinced Allen to join Southern Districts for the 1988/1989 season. They were definitely taking Mitchell White (who played 151 games for the Eagles, 23 for Geelong), but they agonised over their other pick. He hated that. Select from premium Glen Jakovich of the highest quality. Ive noticed guys are looking out for each other more than before. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Become a Steel Blue VIP and enter the monthly draw to win a pair of our boots! 2023 Getty Images. 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. The Jakovich brothers were both extraordinary in their own way, and Glen says he had to stop himself belting Allen on this memorable occasion. I was no certainty to be drafted by the Eagles. 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. 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). But the doc said: Thats actually a good thing. Wayne Carey tears apart Glen Jakovich then Ashley McIntosh. A few experts speculated that: Jakovich could probably go with Stynes. My concern for them in the forward line is they just need another Liam Ryan and thats Willie Rioli, he said. At one point, I had to go to centre half-back and the Vics forward line was Jason Dunstall, Gary Ablett, Dermott Brereton, Timmy Watson and Shane Morwood, and I was on Stewie Loewe! I knew that if I did anything outside those things, hed disapprove. 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. A burning desire, a will to succeed, whatever you want to call it I had it. Im extremely honoured and privileged to be named this years AFL Premiership Cup Ambassador. Its a physical thing that can affect you mentally. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. He really made me earn my spot in the team, too. 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. * Went to Channel 7 to stop Barich from commenting. Stars review your request and respond to your requirements. I broke that rule only a couple of times in 14 years. It was a terrible thing but being thrown into the deep end set a fantastic base for me. He warmed to my preparation I was a bit rough around the edges, but he knew my effort was there. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. It took two years to fully regain my agility and the ability to twist and turn, but I still played two or three of my top 10 games when I came back in 97. My biggest failure as a kid was I didnt have anything to fall back on because I didnt complete my education. 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) Speaking to Ben Collins, Glen Jakovich reflects on a great career. Im sure they expected me to either give up after a few laps or be shown to be completely out of my depth, but there was no way that was going to happen. We had what Id call competitive arrogance. After undergoing a knee reconstruction in 1996 he was unable to recapture his superlative form of the previous three years. . 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. We played this game where wed pick a spot a goalpost, a sponsors sign, the boundary line, a corner of the square and youd try to bounce the ball there and the closest kick won. I blame that on a change in my pre-season training that made me too heavy. But once I saw how focused Mick was on everyone working together, I changed my attitude and matured a bit. "Members of the (Eagles) footy club mentioned it to me, as well. Jakovich was the Eagles' games played record holder in 2003, until Dean Cox surpassed him in 2014. [4] AustralianFootball.com Celebrating the history of the great Australian game. I lacked pace, but I worked hard on gaining an extra yard. "They're not something that happened at a different football club and I changed the characters. Thinking about that now, it was wrong for us not to reach out, chat and get him the help he needed. Throughout his career as a sportsman and West Coast Eagles player, Glen Jakovich has been a team player, a mentor, a role model, and most importantly, a Dad. It was this performance that drew the attention of Melbourne Football Club talent scouts.[4]. There were car-crash victims and people with all manner of debilitating injuries, and lot of their goals centred on just regaining some quality of life. 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. For West Coast to win it, they need to finish top four and above, he revealed. Virgin Australia Cabin Crew during the Premiership Cup Tour Launch at the Grand Toyota Dealership on September 4, 2021 in Perth, Australia. When Guy McKenna retired at the end of 2000 Jakovich made no secret of his desire to take on the captaincy. 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. When the surgeon said: Youre going to miss 12 months, it was like someone had ripped my heart out. He debuted in the seniors in round 1 against the West Coast Eagles at Subiaco but was quickly dropped for the following week. One of the great things about Mick is hes the first one to acknowledge you when youve gone through a trying process like that. West Coast Eagle Glen Jakovich has recalled the round 14, 1993 clash with Carlton. [8], He spent the year out of the game recovering from a back injury before being drafted by the Footscray Football Club.[9]. They said I could train with them but only that night. He beat me a few times and each time I decided: Thats not going to happen again. He shared of his playing days and the struggles of players not being able to speak up. Speaking on Sportsday WA, Jakovich said he believes the Eagles will be a contender this season but theres one catch. On the Monday, we had a big team meeting and then we trained. Apart from my family, this is my No. Explora 217 fotografas e imgenes de stock sobre, Showing Editorial results for glen jakovich. 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. We saw brute fear in opposition eyes. Jimmy won the Brownlow that year and the concern was we didnt have anyone who could run with him. Allen represented Western Australia in 1983 for the Secondary Schools U15 competition. "We're still mates and there are no dramas. Glen Jakovich says Alex Witherden could one day take over Shannon Hurns role. 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. My rehab was so precise. But being young and naive, I knew I was going to cop a spray, so I thought: Ill confront him head-on. 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. But then I thought: Id better stop this, otherwise Ill embarrass myself in front of 40,000 people. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. In his AFL career, he kicked 208 goals and 173 behinds. Jakovich was selected in that position in the All-Australian team of 1994 and 1995. Id missed only one game in eight years and played almost 100 consecutive (AFL) games. 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. I should have ensured I was the last player into the rooms and hid myself among my teammates. Then the Duck (Carey) touched me up big time (kicking 5.1 from 18 kicks and 11 marks). "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. 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. They were looking at me and a few others. I also had (John) Worsfold and (Guy) McKenna on either side of me, and Michael Brennan and Ashley McIntosh behind me we had the best backline in the competition in the early 90s. In 2008, he was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame and the West Australian Football Hall of Fame. Dane Swan will be here in Geraldton on the 30th July at the one and only Freemasons Hotel!! I learned about goal-setting from Grant Dorrington, one of WAs successful Teal Cup coaches and now the general manager of the WAFL. But there were times where Id done modified or limited pre-seasons and only had a limited base and I really struggled on the quicker players. 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. I was very conscious of that. I will travel for 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. 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. Wayne Carey was my barometer. 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? Predicted round-one teams: Who makes the cut for Eagles? An ill-fated comeback that lasted barely half a season. "It's just old jokes that have been going around footy circles for a hundred years, anyway we did sort it out. West Coast 1991-2004: 276 games, 60 goals. Theres no rule saying you cant play your best footy straight after a serious knee injury. Allen John Jakovich (/dkvt/) (born 21 March 1968) is a retired Australian rules football player. I did an extra 30 to 40 minutes after each session. (was) the feedback was coming through my children's school. 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. In 1992 Jakovich, still in his teens, settled into the back half and the number 27 guernsey, playing 24 games for the year and finishing third in the club champion award. Im loose-jointed. Organiza, controla, distribuye y mide todo tu contenido digital. Former West Coast Eagles AFL Player, Glen Jakovich Says 'Give Me 10' For Mental Health. Commencing on September 6, the Cup will road-trip down the west coast in a convoy of Toyota HiLux vehicles beginning in Kunaunarra and travelling south to local football communities in Halls Creek, Karratha, Exmouth and Geraldton. Yesterday Barich tried to play down the row. Dads death from cancer (in 1988) when I was 15 meant I quickly matured into a man. Dad instilled in me discipline, manners, patience, honesty and respect. Allen also played in the 1985 Teal Cup football team for Western Australia. Mick kept me on the bench for the whole second half, which really annoyed me. Wed finished (three games clear) on top and earned the right to host the first final outside Victoria. There were seasons where I was comfortable with my pace that was usually after Id done full pre-seasons and had no injuries. Mick got the best out of me, but Wayne got the super-best out of me. Although still able to win his clubs best and fairest award in 2000, he was not the imposing player of the past. 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. For a chance to win, head to a Premiership . I was lucky to have been born with a big-boned European body that was very resilient. 1998 West Coast Eagles VS the North Melbourne Kangaroos. He dragged it out of me. 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 then played in towns in outback Western Australia such as Port Headland and Kalgoorlie. "The ball's in Adrian's court. People said: Hes too old, too slow; hes lost his agility. But I thought that: With a full pre-season under my belt, Ill prove you wrong next year and show you that I havent lost anything. There was no such thing as too much footy where I was concerned. I was more of an individual when I started. Mick (Moylan) said: Hes got a few rough edges, but well smooth them over. Picture: AFL Photos, Glen Jakovich and Karl Langdon celebrate with the premiership cup after winning the 1992 Toyota AFL Grand Final. "I'm sitting copping jabs and I know that I've never rubbished any of my teammates or players from the past to that extent," he said. Prefieres buscar en. "I seek Trevor Nisbett's advice because I've known Trevor for so many years and he's a great mentor for me and he basically said 'You need to put a stop to it'. Can Eagles stick with Yeo and Shuey plan after Crows loss? He is of Croatian descent. "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. 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. But its nothing I can be proud of because it was a gift my parents gave to me in my genes. Steel Blue acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. "He's given an undertaking that he won't use my name in any sporting gag or whatever," Jakovich said yesterday. Use the '+' symbol on star profiles to add to your shortlist. 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. 2023 Getty Images. 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. I led all the way, but was overtaken and finished second, which I was really annoyed about. 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. 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. 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. I was amazed when I heard that in my first medical assessment with the Eagles. I remember seeing guys struggle back in the day and we would say, sort yourself out, get your form back and get your health back. 4x West Coast Club Champion (1993, 1994, 1995, 2000), Australian Football Hall of Fame (inductee 2008). I didnt want to limit anything. He won a fourth award the following year, bringing up his 200th club appearance in an away loss to Sydney mid-year. "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. [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. Jakovich was the Eagles games played record holder in 2003, until Dean Cox surpassed him in 2014. He returned about a month in to the 1997 season and took some time to regain his form. I just think it's totally unprofessional that my name be defamed in that way continuously.". It was a pivotal moment. But theres a limit to that; you eventually reach a stabilisation point where you cant get faster. I felt almost invincible for a few years in the mid-90s, as Im sure some of my teammates did. West Coast great Glen Jakovich with 2021 Toyota AFL premiership cup on Saturday, September 4, 2021. 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. The year before, Id played in the Teal Cup and a losing WAFL Grand Final. 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. 1,545 Followers, 123 Following, 87 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Glen Jakovich (@glenjakovich) 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. Jakovich was an expert commentator on Fox Sports and 882 6PR, but now broadcasts from Western Australia for 1116 SEN Melbourne. I was blessed with a body that grew naturally without any major spurts, and I didnt get osteitis pubis or stress fractures like a lot of kids. Jakovich also had a rivalry with Geelong Football Club All-Australian centre half-forward Barry Stoneham. An important part of the process is to realise there are people worse off than you. I couldnt have done that so early without the volume of footy Id played, and without my natural physique. He has also acted as an assistant coach at his original club, South Fremantle. Millones de imgenes, vdeos y opciones musicales de alta calidad te estn esperando. He was notable for his duels with rival centre half-back forward, North Melbourne Football Clubs Wayne Carey. If you get yourself in uncompromising positions, the joints will give a bit, whereas if theyre stiff, theyll just snap. Thats why Mick needed so much convincing to draft me in the first place. Including club matches, Teal Cup (national under-17 championships), trial matches and school footy, I played about 70 games two years in a row. [11] Int: Ryan Turnbull, Drew Banfield, Chris Waterman I don't mind the odd joke, the rocket (surgery) one is one of them, there's a few other ones which were quite derogatory, which I don't want quoted.". Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. You can also afford to roll the dice a bit, back your teammates, run off and attack. USER IS NOT PERMITTED TO DOWNLOAD OR USE IMAGE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. Picture: AFL Photos, OFF THE MARKET: Star free agent re-signs with Crows. Ripper player .glad it all started with South Freo :). 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. Dad wanted his sons to play soccer. 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. I was at my best in the 1994 finals series, but when you play in a side like we had, where everyone was playing so well at the same time, with no passengers, you get dragged along for the ride. Except for Carey, they were all a lot older than me, but I held my own. 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. He challenged blokes. EAGLES legend Glen Jakovich has threatened former teammate Adrian Barich with legal action for defamation. (Photo by Jon Buckle/Getty Images) Embed PURCHASE A LICENCE Haz crecer tu marca de forma autntica compartiendo el contenido de la marca con los creadores de internet. 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. A 10-minute conversation can go a long way for someone who is struggling with mental health. Wayne Carey and Glen Jakovich were two players who helped define 90s football. Jakovich said he was also annoyed because he did not ever treat anyone this way. There was no way I was going to let Mick down. . I worked on myself more than I worked on him. 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. Jakovich grew up in Western Australia and has also played football with clubs in the Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria. 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". Allen Jakovich's net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million. He played alongside Chris Lewis, Andrew McGovern, Paul Peos and Chris Waterman who would also go on to play AFL.[1]. 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. I didnt make any sacrifices when it came to football; I saw them as pre-requisites. >> Toyota Australia is giving away tickets to the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final. "And they're quite derogatory. 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. 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. But Im glad he said it because, one, he must have known that I could take that type of statement, and two, it put me on notice and made me realise: Thats what its all about. I knew Id stuffed up, but I felt I deserved another chance. There were few more imposing sights in the 1990s than West Coast centre half-back Glen Jakovich breaking tackles and steaming out of defence. All I had to do was put the ball in front of Andrew because he had so much space in front of him. I also thought: Jimmys probably not going to show me much respect because he doesnt know me. It was good to get that negative stuff out of my system. Tragically Jakovich wrecked his knee midway through 1996, and was never quite the same player after that. Then we played Hawthorn at Waverley and I had a ball-tearer. I loved that edge, that confrontation.