Swan Districts to Honour John Todd at Memorial Match v South Fremantle

This weekend, the Swan Districts Football Club will pay tribute to the legendary John Todd at the highly anticipated John Todd Memorial Match against South Fremantle.

The annual event, which has become a cornerstone in the Swan Districts Football Club calendar, will serve as a heartfelt tribute to Todd’s enduring legacy and significant contributions to football in Western Australia.

Todd is celebrated for his remarkable career both as a player and a coach.

His journey with South Fremantle began in the late 1950s, where he quickly established himself as a formidable player known for his exceptional skills and unwavering determination.

At 17 he won the Sandover Medal making him the youngest player to ever receive the prestigious award.

However, it was his coaching career that cemented Todd’s status as a football icon.

Taking the helm as Head Coach at Swan Districts, Todd led the team to numerous victories, including four premierships which are fondly remembered by the club’s supporters, before coaching South Fremantle to a premiership in 1997.

The John Todd Memorial Match is more than just a game; it is a celebration of Todd’s legacy and the values he instilled in at Swan Districts.

This year’s match is expected to be an emotional and significant event, drawing fans, former players and the broader football community together to honor a true legend of the sport.

John Todd Tribute pre-game – approx. 2:15pm

• All six Premiership Cups that John Todd won as Head Coach will be brought onto the ground by a representative of each club/team (East Fremantle – 1974, Swan Districts – 1982, 1983, 1984, 1990, South Fremantle – 1997).
• Tribute followed by minute silence
• Coin toss by a family member of John Todd

John Todd Memorial Cup presentation post-game – approx. 5:00pm

• John Todd Memorial Cup to be presented to the winning captain by family members of John Todd.