1996 September 19, West Australian , Story and photos headlined “Egan rises to accept challenge”. The last thing Greg Egan had in mind when he started the 1996 WAFL season was that he might lead the ruck in Claremont’s league side. But that is exactly what has happened for the 22 year old and is poised to do it for the WAFL Grand Final against east Perth. Egan came from amateur club North Fremantle after playing his junior football with Cockburn. Claremont premiership player, a former coach at North Fremantle suggested Egan try out for Claremont. Injuries to Rhys Croxford and Michael Gardiner presented Egan with a golden opportunity.
