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Andrew Payze into SA Hall Of Fame

Eagles legend, Andrew Payze, was inducted into the West End SA Football Hall of Fame at the Adelaide Oval on Monday night.

Established in 2002 to enshrine those who have made a “most significant contribution to the game of Australian Football,” the West End SA Football Hall of Fame now includes 230 players, coaches, umpires, administrators and media representatives.

The West End SA Football Hall of Fame is divided into five eras – 1877-1900, 1901-1930, 1931-1960, 1961-1990 and 1991-present day.

The 2025 Committee comprised Philip Gallagher (Chairman), Dion McCaffrie, Michael Aish, David Marshall, Brian Cunningham, Tim Pfeiffer, Chris McDermott, David Shipway AM, and Andrew Capel.

ANDREW PAYZE – ERA 1961-1990 and 1991-onwards

PLAYING RECORD:
* 159 games and 118 goals for West Torrens 1984 – 1990
* 149 games and 103 goals for Woodville West Torrens 1991 – 1998
* 14 games and 2 goals for Adelaide Football Club 1991 – 1993
PREMIERSHIPS:
* Member of premiership team for Woodville West Torrens Eagles 1993
MATCHES FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA:
* 6 games and 5 goals for South Australia
* State Captain 1994
ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Best and Fairest for West Torrens 1986
* Life member of Woodville-West Torrens
* Player Life Member of SANFL
ADMINISTRATION RECORD:
* Board member Adelaide Football Club