Australian Football

Peter Medhurst was one of a batch of half a dozen or so talented recruits who arrived at West Perth in 1958 as the club, after a couple of mediocre seasons, began to rebuild towards its next serious tilt at the premiership. Two years later, with Medhurst starring as first rover, that rebuilding process was complete, and the Cardinals swept all before them in procuring their first flag since 1951. For Medhurst, it was a stellar year, as not only did he contribute a fine performance and a couple of goals to the 17.13 (115) to 12.11 (83) Grand Final defeat of East Perth, he also won both the club’s fairest and best award and its leading goal kicker trophy (with 68 goals). He continued with the Cardinals until 1963, by which time he had played a total of 95 senior games. He also represented Western Australia three times.

The 1964 season saw him in South Australia, hoping to play for SANFL newcomer Central District, but clearance hassles delayed his debut for 12 months. He eventually played 30 senior games in two seasons for the Bulldogs, booting 34 goals.

Author - John Devaney