New PFC Life Members

SEVEN new Prahran Football Club Life Members were approved at this week’s Annual General Meeting held at Toorak Park.

Pictured (left to right): Mark Tapping and Kellie Tapping representing the late Dale Tapping, John Panagiotaros, Jayden Williams, Luke Kerr, Ian Thege and Wayne Oswald. (Leigh Northway was an apology.) (Photo: Trevor Evans)

The new Life Members represent a mix of players, a coach and an official.

Players Kerr, Panagiotaros, Williams and Northway were joined by long-serving committeeman Thege and Prahran Juniors coaching director Oswald.

The late Dale Tapping was inducted in recognition of his 105 games with the Two Blues, along with his contribution as Community Sports Program Manager from 2008–2016. His life member medallion was proudly accepted by his wife Kellie and brother Mark.

‘Taps’ passed away in February this year after a long illness.

The new life members are:

Luke Kerr (2014–2024)
• 104 senior games
• Premierships: 2017, 2024

Leigh Northway (2003–2014)
• 127 senior games
• Captain: 2006–08, 2010
• Premiership: 2011

Wayne Oswald (2012–2025)
• Prahran Juniors Coaching Director
• Founder and coach of the first Prahran senior women’s team (2018–19)

John Panagiotaros (2013–2025)
• 150 club games, including 55 senior games

Dale Tapping (1984–1993)
• 105 senior games
• Premierships: 1987, 1991 (Reserves)
• Community Sports Program Manager (2008–2016)

Ian Thege (2012–2025)
• 13 years on committee
• Co-Treasurer

Jayden Williams (2014–2025)
• 177 club games, including 131 senior games
• Premiership: 2014 (Reserves)
• Premiership: 2024
• Committee member 2025