Past Player of the Week – Reginald Plunkett

Reg Plunkett had pedigree. His father, Oliver, was one of four brothers who served Norwood with distinction in the 1890s and 1900s. Uncle Henry and Uncle William were Norwood captains who, along with Uncle Mick, celebrated premierships and represented South Australia.

Reg could not match their deeds, but he did celebrate a premiership in only his fourth senior game for the club, with Norwood a 26-point winner over North Adelaide before a crowd of 37,000 in 1923. Reg was named in the back pocket that day.

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