

E Goulden is remembered at Northcote Park for the kind of contribution that shows up on the scoreboard and in the culture of the club. In 76 games, E Goulden made the most of every season available, building a reputation that outpaced the raw total. Titles are a team outcome; E Goulden’s recognition comes from the way they lifted those around them and carried responsibility. In 1963, 1965, and 1966, E Goulden took on the secretary role and brought order, clarity and follow‑through to the club’s weekly grind. E Goulden’s presidency (1973-1975) is spoken about with gratitude — a period of grounding work that rarely makes headlines. Stories about E Goulden often include the little things: checking on a teammate, helping a junior, or being the first to sweep the sheds after everyone else has left. The club tends to celebrate the visible heroes, but E Goulden is also associated with the invisible glue — the habits and expectations that make teams function. Taken together — games played, roles held, and the seasons shared — E Goulden represents what an honour roll is meant to capture: contribution that lasts beyond the final siren. 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. Every club has turning points; E Goulden was involved in enough of them to be remembered long after the seasons rolled on.
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