Ask around the club about W Coleman and you’ll hear a mix of hard numbers and even harder-to-measure influence. Over 184 games, they developed a reputation for consistency when it mattered, often doing the job that allowed others to shine. Titles are a team outcome; W Coleman’s recognition comes from the way they lifted those around them and carried responsibility. As treasurer in 1966-1972, W Coleman helped keep the lights on and the plans realistic — an impact every bit as important as four points. Stories about W Coleman 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. People remember W Coleman for the small, repeatable plays: the shepherd that frees a runner, the chase that forces an error, the voice that resets structure. Taken together — games played, roles held, and the seasons shared — W Coleman 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 W Coleman is still spoken about with warmth. To this day, W Coleman 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. Plenty can be read in the statistics, but the respect attached to W Coleman comes from how they carried responsibility in ordinary weeks. Plenty can be read in the statistics, but the respect attached to W Coleman comes from how they carried responsibility in ordinary weeks.