Past Player of the Week – Harley Swanbury

Harley Ronald Swanbury was born at Waikerie on November 14, 1932. He lived at Moorook in the Riverland and became a local sporting legend winning his first senior football premiership as a 15 year old in 1947.

After playing for Moorook and Loxton Swanbury joined the Norwood Football Club and impressed in the 1958 pre-season trials. He made his senior debut in round three and, after playing 12 games in his first season, was named best first year player. He also played in Norwood’s Advertiser Cup Night Grand Final victory against South Adelaide.

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