Known, with mundane inevitability, as 'Gags', Norwood's Phil Gallagher was one of that club's most popular ever players in a 292 game league career that ran from 1973 to 1986. Quick, poised and skilful, he played most of those games as a wingman, but could also make a highly effective contribution as a centreman. He played in Redleg premiership teams in 1975, 1978 - when he kicked the match-winning goal in a 1 point victory over Sturt - 1982 (as captain) and 1984. Gallagher's obviously wholehearted commitment to the club cause made him a firm favourite at the Parade. His 8 interstate matches for South Australia gave him a career total of precisely 300 senior games. Phil Gallagher's high reputation at Norwood was clearly evidenced with his selection on a wing in the club's official 'Team of the Century'.


*Courtesy of John Devaney at www.fullpointsfooty.net

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