GFC Hall of Fame
The Partington Family
In recognition of their lasting and significant impact on the Club,as Players, Officials, Fund RaisersClub Workers since 1928.
- Trevor Partington (Legend)
- Alan Partington (Member)
- Gary Partington (Member)
- Jack Partington (Member)
‘The Partington family has given dedicated and interrupted service to Greensborough Football Club from 1928 until recent times. After giving magnificent service as players, their service continued with dedication and passion until they could give no more. Known and recognised throughout the Diamond Valley as champions of the Greensborough Football Club in every way’
GFC Hall of Fame
The Partington Family
Trevor Partington
(Legend)
In 207 x games from 1954 until 1970 was a magnificent player in a magnificent era and played a key role in 8 x Grand Finals & 5 x Premierships. After playing, he continued to serve the Club he loved in practically every way possible. To this day he is remembered as the best example ever of the true spirit of Greensborough Football Club’
Service Summary
- Local ‘Boro Boy’
- Junior player in 1952 & 1953
- Senior player from 1954 to 1970 – 207 x Senior Games
- Played in 8 x Grand Finals (1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961 & 1966)
- Played in 5 x Premierships (1955, 1958, 1960, 1961 & 1966)
- Life Membership 1964
- President - 1972 to 1974, Vice President – 1975 & 1976
- Co-organiser of ‘Boro Boys’ Past Players and Officials Reunions
- Tireless contributor to the Club for many years, ie. Electrical Work, Repairs & Maintenance, regular & generous donor
- Member GFC ‘Team of the Century’
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The Partington Family
Alan Partington
(Member)
ServiceSummary
- Local ‘Boro Boy’
- Played from 1928 (approx) to 1948
- Played in 6 x Grand Finals (1929, 1931, 1934, 1939, 19401941)
- Played in 2 x Premierships (1931 & 1934)
- Retired from playingat 40 years of age
- Vice President - 1956 to 1968, Committee - 1956 to 1968, 1970 & 1971
- Greensborough FootballClub Delegate to the DVFL for many years
- DVFL LifeMembership 1976
- GFC Life Membership 1961
- DVFL Delegate to the Victorian Football Unionfor 50 years
- Key organiser ofGreensborough Gift AthleticCarnivals(part of GFC), co-organiser of ‘Boro Boys’ Past Players and Officials Reunions, regular and generous donor to the Club over many years
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The Partington Family
Gary Partington
(Member)
Service Summary
- Local ‘Boro Boy’
- Junior Player from 1957 to 1959
- Senior Player from 1960 to 1981 (except 1962 & 1963 at Shepparton in GVFL)
- Reserves Best & Fairest 1961
- Played in 1 x Reserves Premiership (1961)
- Played in 1 x Senior Premiership (1967 – Best on the Ground)
- Most Courageous Player 1968 & 1969
- Best Clubman 1972
- Most Consistent Player 1970
- Third Best & Fairest 1976
- Committee - 1969, 1971 to 1977, 1979 to 1980
- Vice President - 1972 to 1977
- Reserves Coach – 1979 & 1970
- Life Membership 1976
- Tireless worker around Club for many years, ie. Building, Repairs, Maintenance & fund raising
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The Partington Family
Jack Partington
(Member)
Service Summary
- Local ‘Boro Boy’
- Junior player from the early-1930’s
- Senior Player from 1938 to 1948
- Active in administration late 1930’s
- War Service (Army) from 1942 to 1945
- Played in 4 x Grand Finals (1939, 1940, 1941 & 1946)
- Chairman of Selectors 1963 & 1964
- GFC Life Membership 1964