In an honour roll built on service and performance, J Hose stands out for doing both without fuss. J Hose’s 111-game run carried a steady presence that teammates learned to lean on, especially when the contest tightened. Titles are a team outcome; J Hose’s recognition comes from the way they lifted those around them and carried responsibility. In 1982, J Hose was trusted as treasurer — proof the club valued their judgement as much as their effort. That mix of competitiveness and care is why J Hose’s contribution still feels current, not just historical. The club tends to celebrate the visible heroes, but J Hose is also associated with the invisible glue — the habits and expectations that make teams function. Northcote Park’s honour roll isn’t just a list of achievements; it’s a map of the club’s character. J Hose is one of the names that helps define it. That balance — competitiveness with care for people — is why J Hose is still spoken about with warmth. 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; J Hose was involved in enough of them to be remembered long after the seasons rolled on. Every club has turning points; J Hose was involved in enough of them to be remembered long after the seasons rolled on.