Prahran Football Club’s Hall of Fame was established in 2026 as part of the Club’s 140-year celebrations, recognising the players, coaches, officials and volunteers whose outstanding service and achievements have helped shape the history of the Two Blues.
A vision of past Senior and Juniors President Tim Habel, the inaugural Hall of Fame inductees were announced at a special ceremony held at Caulfield Racecourse on Friday, April 17, 2026. About 250 Two Blues past players and officials, family, friends and guests attended the occasion, celebrating the people and moments that have defined PFC across generations.
Kevin Sheedy, Prahran’s most famous son and a member of the 1966 VFA premiership team, was among the seven Legends inducted. After his 50-game Prahran career, Sheedy has remained a constant ambassador for his first football club, generously supporting the Two Blues across many decades.
He was joined in the Legend category by Jack “JJ” O’Connor, president for a record 28 years from 1928 to 1956; champion goal kicker George Hawkins, who kicked 657 goals and was a member of Prahran’s first premiership in 1937; Jack Morgans, past president and 50-year committeeman; Will Walford, club games record holder with 345 games and long-time committeeman; Paul “Squizzy” Taylor, dual premiership player and vice-president for more than 25 years; and Tim Habel, past Senior and Juniors President and long-time committeeman.
From his days in the 1970s as Richmond development coach, supplying Quadrella tickets as a major fundraiser for Prahran Juniors, to his involvement in many and varied club functions over the years, Sheedy has continued to give generously to the Two Blues. This has included supporting milestones such as the introduction of the netball arm of the club, along with regular attendances at the traditional Jack Morgans Luncheons, where he has freely devoted his time and wisdom.
Left: Tim Habel and Kevin Sheedy
Notably, there were also two father-son connections emerging from the partnership with Southbank Amateur Football Club, with Fabio and Tim Maya, and Kevin and Jack Matherson, inducted as officials and players respectively.
The Hall of Fame selection was based on the criteria of sustained and dedicated service to the Club, taking into account individual records and service both during and after playing careers.
The Hall of Fame will continue to evolve, with further inductees and Legends to be announced in the years to come by the selection committee: Jon Anderson, chairman, Herald Sun and 3AW sports journalist and keen Two Blues supporter; Ken Emselle, dual Prahran premiership player, Team of the Century member and Hall of Fame inductee; Paul Taylor; and Tim Habel.
The records of the Legends and Inductees can be seen via the links below.
Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductees
Compilation Videos
1937, 1951, 1959, 1966 and 1987
The first (1937) and last (1987) VFA premierships are told through the eyes of those who were there, with Ray Harvey’s son Gary sharing family recollections of 1951 and 1959, and 1966 premiership players recounting their on-field memories.
The Golden Years - 1970, 1973 and 1978
Prahran players from the Golden Years of the Prahran Football Club and VFA recount the biggest premierships in Prahran's history and share their memories. Featuring Mick Erwin, Dick Culpin, David Kirby, Ken Emselle and Bryan Kenneally.
Memorable Moments in Prahran History
The rebirth of PFC after a period of recess. Featuring key players from the Juniors, the first Women's team, The Community Sports Program, merging with Southbank Amateur Football Club to become PAFC and the VAFA premierships in 2011, 2017 and 2024.
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Hall of Fame Limited Edition Framed Guernsey
Own a unique piece of Prahran Football Club history with this limited edition Hall of Fame Framed Guernsey, created to commemorate the inaugural Prahran Football Club Hall of Fame in our 140th year.
Extended Video Interviews
1937 Premiership
Premiership coach Leo Wescott's grandson, Brian, and lifelong supporter Charlie Payne who attended the match and was 100 years old at the time of this interview, share their memories.
1951 & 1959 Premierships
Ray Harvey’s son, Gary, reflects on the club’s 1951 premiership victory over Port Melbourne and the unusual 1959 season, when the Two Blues were forced from Toorak Park but still went on to claim another flag.
1966 Premiership
David Kirby and Dick Culpin look back on Prahran’s famous 1966 premiership, when the underdog Two Blues defied the pre-game predictions and produced a dominant Grand Final victory over hot favourites Geelong West.
1970 & 1973 Premierships
Ken Emselle and Bryan Kenneally reflect on Prahran’s golden era, recalling the club’s dominant 1970 premiership and the remarkable 1973 flag that made Kevin Rose the Two Blues’ only dual premiership coach.
1987 Premiership
Greg Hutchison reflects on Prahran’s treasured 1987 premiership, when the Two Blues powered through the finals and defeated Waverley at the Junction Oval to claim the club’s final VFA flag.
1999 Return of the Juniors
Andy Miller reflects on the return of junior football to Prahran in 1999, recalling the dedicated coaches, parents and volunteers who helped rebuild the program and laid the foundations for the thriving junior club.
Community Sports
Derek Hine reflects on the creation of Prahran Football Club's Community Sport Program, an initiative that helped reconnect the club with local schools and played a vital role in its return to Toorak Park and lasting community legacy.
2011 Premiership
Leigh Stafford reflects on the partnership with Assumption College that revived Prahran Football Club in 2011, leading to an undefeated season and the Club's first premiership in 24 years.
2017 Premiership
Ash Mills reflects on Prahran’s memorable 2017 season, when the Two Blues defeated West Brunswick to claim the Senior premiership and completed a historic double with the Reserves also winning the flag.
First Women's Team
Wayne Oswald reflects on the creation of Prahran’s first women’s team in 2018—an inspiring all-abilities side that brought deaf and hard-of-hearing players together through football, teamwork and a remarkable sense of community.