Carmichael footballing success all in the family
August 5, 2022
Josh Carmichael, pictured above with his father Wayne (SPC 1975-78).
We were delighted to learn of a SPC connection when Josh Carmichael was recently selected to make his debut for Collingwood earlier this season.
It turns out Josh’s father, Wayne, pictured above, was the Captain of St Patrick’s College’s unbeaten First XVIII Football team in 1978. Wayne, a boarder from Ouyen, enjoyed much success in his sport at SPC, particularly in his final year in 1978.
We take a trip down memory lane to remember some of Wayne’s own successes at SPC.
Captain Wayne Carmichael, pictured in the First XVIII Football team, in the 1978 College Annual. Wayne was described as a “quiet and capable” captain and won the 1978 SPC Second Best and Fairest Award.
Wayne Carmichael, pictured in the First XI Champions cricket team, as published in the 1978 College Annual.
Wayne Carmichael, pictured in the 1978 College Annual, was a representative of the Ballarat Combined Cricket Eleven.
Wayne Carmichael was also a member (and newcomer to the sport) of the A Grade Squash team in 1978.