Danny Jenkins took a while to break into Norwood’s league side - four years in fact. Then again, we know what they say about lost time and making up for it. A sensational underage player, Danny had struggled on the fringes as a wingman and was nearing his last chance when he was tried in a 1976 trial game, for no particular reason, on a half-back flank. He burnt.

Consider what Danny did after that. There was his last quarter smother in the 1978 grand final, the game saver, the premiership effort that will live for ever in Norwood history. Then there was his best afield medal in the 1982 grand final. With a record like that in the biggest game of the year, only one thing was left for Danny to do - lead Norwood to a flag. This he did in 1984, as captain of the Historymakers, even though injury kept him on the bench for most of the day.

Eight years and 198 games after he teetered on the verge of failing to make it as a league footballer, Danny stood in front of the Football Park crowd holding the premiership cup. Skilful, well balanced, an excellent kick and an often spectacular overhead mark, Danny was one of the foundations on which Norwood proudly built a successful era.

Games: 198 Goals: 87
Premierships: 1978, 1982, 1984
Premiership captain: 1984
Further honours: Norwood Player Life Member, Jack Oatey Medal for best player in SANFL grand final 1982, SA games 5.

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