In an honour roll built on service and performance, L Grande stands out for doing both without fuss. In 78 games, L Grande 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 — L Grande’s legacy is broader than silverware, built in preparation and standards. L Grande’s treasurer years (1986) reflect a different kind of pressure: balancing ambition with sustainability and transparency. Even now, L Grande’s name gets used as a reference point for young players: ‘That’s the way it’s done here.’ Taken together — games played, roles held, and the seasons shared — L Grande represents what an honour roll is meant to capture: contribution that lasts beyond the final siren. That balance — competitiveness with care for people — is why L Grande 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. To this day, L Grande 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. It’s the sort of legacy that gets passed on in training drills, in committee rooms, and in the stories told after games. To this day, L Grande is cited as an example of what it means to represent Northcote Park properly. That balance — competitiveness with care for people — is why L Grande 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.