Wodonga Diamonds Dream Team

1974 - 2011

Stefan Kaiser (Goal Keeper)

Best and Fairest Winner 1989. A fast, aggressive, over-lapping left back that prided himself in "getting under the oppositions skin" in order to beat his opponent. Brad often used his verbal sprays to mentally beat his opponent. Rarely beaten by his counterpart. League winner 1985, 86 and 90. Cup winner 1989-1990.

Brad King (Defender)

Best and Fairest Winner 1989. A fast, aggressive, over-lapping left back that prided himself in "getting under the oppositions skin" in order to beat his opponent. Brad often used his verbal sprays to mentally beat his opponent. Rarely beaten by his counterpart. League winner 1985, 86 and 90. Cup winner 1989-1990.

Jim Regulski (Defender)

Best and Fairest Winner 1988, 1991 and 1993. On his day one of the best players in the AWFA. Jim's strength lay in his versatility. Possessor of a terrific left and right foot, brilliant in the air and very quick. Scorer of the winning goal in the 1989 AWFA Cup final, scoring with a header against an on-coming 6 ft 5in in keeper! (There is amateur video footage of this. His leap should be seen to be believed!!!). Played in four winning Grand-Final teams, the last in 2001 as the team's GOALKEEPER.

Ken Cooper (Defender)

An aggressive, attacking right-back who was never beaten. Very vocal on the field, Ken proved his versatility by playing as a forward on many occasions, scoring vital goals. Member of 1981 Grand Final winning team, 1985 Riverina Cup and 1985-86 Championship double.

Paul Millynn (Defender) - (Captain)

Best and Fairest winner 1983,1984 and 1990. Winner of three AWFA Grand Finals and three League Championships as a player, Paul also coached the winning 2000 Diamonds Seniors men's team as well as 5 times AWFA Senior Women's titles. One of the best "sweepers" of the 1980s and early 90s, Paul's strength lay in his coolness under pressure, the ability to read the game and be very strong in the tackle. A real leader in defence, Paul also had the ability to score important goals going forward and being a real menace to the opposition in their penalty area.

Steve Brunec (Midfield) - (Vice-Captain)

Best and Fairest winner 1996, 1998 and 1999. AWFA Star Player 1998, 1999. The team's "Little-General", Steve was the complete midfielder. Terrific ball-skills and passing ability, Steve was the link-man between forward and defence. A player who led by example by his hard running and work ethic. Very difficult player to mark out of the game.

Milan Dzaic-Opacic (Midfield)

One of the key players in the Wodonga Diamonds side that won the 1977 League and Cup double. Rated by many observers of the time to be amongst the best 3 or 4 players to have played in the area along with the likes of Nick Andronicos and Arthur Peters. Single-handedly won a semi final against Twin City by scoring four times in a 5-3 win.

Paul Brunec (Midfield)

Best and Fairest winner 2000, 2005 and 2007. Star AWFA Player 2003. Lightning quick, with exquisite dribbling skills, Paul had the ability to mesmerise defences with his skill. A great passer of the ball, Paul scored many a fine goal attacking on the break. Nicknamed "Nackers".

Diamonds Teams of the Decade, Since 1974

1974 > 1983
     
Goal Keeper  
  Bardo Kitic  
Defenders  
  Ken Cooper  
  Vito Pantelic ©  
  Paul Millynn  
  Dennis Regulski  
Midfield  
  Mile Pantelic  
  Maurizio Colombera  
  Richard Herzina  
  Milan Opacic  
Forwards  
  Darko Stuhli  
  Terry Devlin  
     
Coach  
  Mick Frank  
Asst. Coach  
  Vince Pica  
Manager  
  Cobb Millynn  
     
Subs  
  Steve Adams - GK  
  Lou Colombera  
  Mark Savolainen  
  Chano Marcuzi  
  George Lakai  
  Esa Savalainen  
  Andy Mobilia  
     
Achievements  
  1976 - Cup Runners Up  
  1977 - League and Cup Winners
  1977 - Semi Finals - NSW Champions of Champions
  1981 - Cup Winners  
  1982 - League and Cup Runners Up
1984 > 1993
     
Goal Keeper  
  Stefan Kaiser  
Defenders  
  Ken Cooper  
  Paul Millynn  
  Jim Regulski  
  Brad King  
Midfield  
  Chano Marcuzzi  
  Richard Herzina  
  Steve Brunec  
  Carlo Villani - Jnr  
Forwards  
  Alex Vaskovic  
  Marty Meech  
     
Coach  
  Carlo Villani - Snr  
Asst. Coach  
  Pat O'Flaherty  
Manager  
  Cobb Millynn  
     
Subs  
  Steve Hodgson - GK  
  Dennis Regulski  
  Gary Colombera  
  Paul Tiburzi  
  Michael Mitterer  
  Maurizio Colombera  
  Eddie Lorch  
  Paul Allen  
     
Achievements  
  1985 - League Champs, Cup Runner Up, Riverina Cup Winner
  1986 - League Champions  
  1987 - League and Cup Runners Up
  1988 - Cup Runners Up, Riverina Cup Winners
  1989 - Cup Winners  
  1990 - League and Cup Winners
  1993 - League Runners Up  
1994 > 2003
     
Goal Keeper  
  Steve Hodgson  
Defenders  
  Jamie Marcuzzi  
  Matt Cavanagh  
  Jim Regulski  
  Michael Morley  
Midfield  
  Danny Melon  
  Steve Brunec ©  
  Paul Brunec  
  George Horvatek  
Forwards  
  Alex Vaskovic  
  Tom Komadina  
     
Coach  
  Paul Millynn  
Asst. Coach  
  Danny Melon  
Manager  
  Ian Morley  
     
Subs  
  Paul Hodgson - GK  
  Carl Mills  
  Lachlan Simpson  
  Peter Maddison  
  Pedro Afonso  
  David Afonso  
  Brett Delphin  
     
     
Achievements  
  1995 - League Runners Up  
  1998 - Cup Runners Up  
  2000 - Cup Winners  
  2001 - League and Cup Winners
  2002 - League Winners, Cup Runners Up
  2003 - Cup Runners Up  
2004 > 2013
     
Goal Keeper  
  Tim Rickman  
Defenders  
  Mason Nhansana  
  Daniel Millynn ©  
  Steve Currie  
  Jesse Stephens  
Midfield  
  Brett Delphin  
  Michael Morley  
  Jedd Gvodzenovic  
Forwards  
  Paul Brunec  
  Nagus Henry  
  Jarrod Herzina  
     
Coach  
  James Bell  
Asst. Coach  
  Richard Herzina  
Manager  
  Alyson Byrnes  
     
Subs  
  Cam McCormack - GK  
  Adam Waters  
  Jamie Marcuzzi  
  Peter Maddison  
  Andrew Currie  
  Ben Whitehead  
  Brendan Hasler  
  Alistair Poyner  
     
Achievements  
  2011 - Cup Winners  
  2013 - League and Cup Winners
  2013 - Semi Finalists - NSW Champion of Champions
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