J Heatley is remembered at Northcote Park for the kind of contribution that shows up on the scoreboard and in the culture of the club. J Heatley’s 44 games came in a burst that still gets talked about for its impact, particularly in big moments. J Heatley was part of a flag-winning group — a year when everything clicked and the club’s belief turned into proof. The premiership years — 2012 — mark some of the club’s standout eras. Later, coaching in 2012-2014, J Heatley translated experience into direction and kept people connected to the plan, even when results wobbled. Teammates describe J Heatley as someone who valued standards: turning up prepared, competing honestly, and leaving things better than they found them. Taken together — games played, roles held, and the seasons shared — J Heatley represents what an honour roll is meant to capture: contribution that lasts beyond the final siren. To this day, J Heatley is cited as an example of what it means to represent Northcote Park properly. Every club has turning points; J Heatley was involved in enough of them to be remembered long after the seasons rolled on. Every club has turning points; J Heatley was involved in enough of them to be remembered long after the seasons rolled on. To this day, J Heatley 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.