There are names you recognise from premiership photos, and others you recognise from the way the club works. A White fits comfortably in both conversations. Even with 46 games recorded, A White managed to leave a footprint bigger than the sample size through approach and attitude. The premiership count doesn’t capture the full value here — A White’s legacy is broader than silverware, built in preparation and standards. In 1980 and 1981, A White took on the secretary role and brought order, clarity and follow‑through to the club’s weekly grind. Even now, A White’s name gets used as a reference point for young players: ‘That’s the way it’s done here.’ Whether remembered for leadership, performance, or sheer dependability, A White sits comfortably among the figures who shaped Northcote Park’s identity. To this day, A White is cited as an example of what it means to represent Northcote Park properly. It’s the sort of legacy that gets passed on in training drills, in committee rooms, and in the stories told after games. Every club has turning points; A White was involved in enough of them to be remembered long after the seasons rolled on. It’s the sort of legacy that gets passed on in training drills, in committee rooms, and in the stories told after games. That balance — competitiveness with care for people — is why A White is still spoken about with warmth. Every club has turning points; A White was involved in enough of them to be remembered long after the seasons rolled on.