PREMIERS: The 1977 Swifts premiership team. The team finished second on the ladder that year, behind Miners. Miners defeated Swifts in the semi finals, but the Baggies were too strong in the grand final. Pictures: Contributed.
Swifts will celebrate 40 years since its 1977 premiership when they host Rupanyup on Saturday.
The Baggies won the 1977 Ararat District League grand final by defeating Miners 15.14.104 to 10.8.68.
ELATION: Captain-coach Terry Croton after the Swifts victory. Swifts lost the 1976 grand final to Miners, making the 1977 win even sweeter.
Organiser and premiership vice-captain Trevor Skurrie said it is great that 40 years on all members of the team are surviving.
“It is great that they are all still surviving, and hopefully they’ll keep on surviving for much longer.”
SECOND IN COMMAND: Trevor Skurrie was the vice-captain of the Swifts winning side. He will gather his former teammates to celebrate their historic win.
Most players from the team are expected to attend the celebrations, which will begin on Friday night at the Gift Hotel.
The team will watch the Swifts game on Saturday, before meeting at Mr Skurrie’s home for a barbecue and longneck beers, celebrating just as they did 40 years ago.
