Australian Football

Syd Ween commenced his league career with West Torrens, but found it extremely difficult to break into the senior team on a regular basis. When the blue and golds won their first flag in 1924, Ween was named as a reserve for the grand final clash with Sturt, which in those days simply meant turning up ready to play in case one of the selected players suddenly became unavailable. Needless to say, Ween ended up watching the match from the sidelines.

In 1926, after a mere eight senior games in a blue and gold jumper, Ween was cleared by Torrens to Port Adelaide where, after taking a couple of seasons to find his feet, he developed into a handy player. In 10 years with the Magpies, he played 134 league games, besides representing South Australia twice at the 1930 Adelaide carnival.

Ween was highly thought of at Alberton, and served as vice-captain from 1929 to 1931 and in 1934, and as captain in 1932 and for part of the 1933 season. He was a member of Port’s winning Challenge Final of 1928 against Norwood, and finished a commendable third in the Magarey Medal voting in 1931.

Author - John Devaney