B Stafford is remembered at Northcote Park for the kind of contribution that shows up on the scoreboard and in the culture of the club. 27 appearances were enough for B Stafford to be woven into the club’s story — proof that influence isn’t only about longevity. 3 premierships: proof that B Stafford could help build success, then help rebuild it again, never assuming it would simply repeat. The premiership years — 1977, 1978, and 1979 — mark some of the club’s standout eras. Best & Fairest in 1973, 1974, and 1976 says plenty: coaches noticed, teammates noticed, and opposition certainly did — week after week. B Stafford’s captaincy years (1977) are remembered for clarity: everyone knew what the team stood for and what was non‑negotiable. Even now, B Stafford’s name gets used as a reference point for young players: ‘That’s the way it’s done here.’ Northcote Park’s honour roll isn’t just a list of achievements; it’s a map of the club’s character. B Stafford is one of the names that helps define it. Plenty can be read in the statistics, but the respect attached to B Stafford comes from how they carried responsibility in ordinary weeks. To this day, B Stafford is cited as an example of what it means to represent Northcote Park properly. That balance — competitiveness with care for people — is why B Stafford is still spoken about with warmth. Every club has turning points; B Stafford was involved in enough of them to be remembered long after the seasons rolled on. Every club has turning points; B Stafford was involved in enough of them to be remembered long after the seasons rolled on.