1980s Feature story run on one of the Champions of the Past in Wayne Harvey. Wayne played league football for Claremont between 1959 – 1970, playing 218 games. He played in a number of positions including being utilised in the forward line, back line and the ruck.
Harvey topped the goal-kickers list at Claremont during 1964, 1965 and 1966. In the 1964 grand final he was one of the best players for Claremont kicking 5 goals.
Harvey also played for WA against Victoria in 4 matches (1960-63-64-67). He was forced to retire at 30 with a back injury. Harvey turned his hand at coaching the Claremont fourths side for 2 years. he worked doing radio work for 2 years and then moved into work for Channel 7 for the following 5 years. He did some radio work after that and has now finished his commitment to Claremont and WA football.
