Which Loyal Legend AFL/VFL footballer was part of the crack North Melbourne outfit of the mid 1970s?

Question

He debuted in 1973 and was the first Kangaroo to reach the magic 300 games. Who was this slippery winger?

Answer 1

Wayne Schimmelbusch.

'Schimma' played an integral part of the first flag to grace Arden St, in 1975. He was a real speed-merchant, and kicked better than a goal a game (354 total, in 306 games) over his career. Keith Greig was a very elegant footballer, and this was recognised by him being awarded the Brownlow Medal, (the League's Best and Fairest award), in 1973. He become one of the few dual recipients when he won it again the following year. Barassi never played in the blue and white stripes, but coached them to six Grand Final appearances in eight years, winning two of them- a phenomenal feat! James Gardiner's name may not be familiar to fans, but without him, there would have been no Kangaroos- he was one of the founders, and the first ever player for the Shinboners, as they used to be called.

Answer 2

have to be shimma, how ever its spelt, he was a very handy elusive player, i remember when he done his knee somewhere, he was sitting up holding in pain, funny how you remember things like that about certain players. wayne schimmalbusch, that would be close to the correct spelling but who knows, wayne would.

Answer 3

That would be Wayne Schimmelbusch (I think thats how it was spelt!!)

Tis a shame for Roos supporters that he did not have the same success when he was coach!!

Answer 4

Wayne Schimmelbush, later became the coach