In an honour roll built on service and performance, C Beale stands out for doing both without fuss. In 75 games, C Beale made the most of every season available, building a reputation that outpaced the raw total. The premiership count doesn’t capture the full value here — C Beale’s legacy is broader than silverware, built in preparation and standards. Individual honours followed too, with Best & Fairest recognition in 1991 — a nod to influence beyond highlights and a reward for consistency. That mix of competitiveness and care is why C Beale’s contribution still feels current, not just historical. What stands out in conversations is C Beale’s feel for moments — knowing when to lift the tempo, when to calm things down, and when to put the head over the ball. Whether remembered for leadership, performance, or sheer dependability, C Beale sits comfortably among the figures who shaped Northcote Park’s identity. It’s the sort of legacy that gets passed on in training drills, in committee rooms, and in the stories told after games. It’s the sort of legacy that gets passed on in training drills, in committee rooms, and in the stories told after games. Plenty can be read in the statistics, but the respect attached to C Beale comes from how they carried responsibility in ordinary weeks. To this day, C Beale is cited as an example of what it means to represent Northcote Park properly. Plenty can be read in the statistics, but the respect attached to C Beale comes from how they carried responsibility in ordinary weeks.