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from the Artist: Unisex T-Shirt. Maurice burst on the VFL scene as Richmond’s boom recruit for 1982, and ended that season as the first Norm Smith medallist in a losing Grand Final. But his story started a long way from the MCG on Melville Island, NT. He played for St Mary’s in the Darwin league, where he was spotted by WAFL side South Fremantle. He was best afield in Grand Finals for them in 1980 and 1981 before departing for Richmond (and returned to them after 6 seasons as a Tiger). As well as playing his heart out for Richmond in the 1982 grand final he was best and fairest that year and the next as well. How they could do with a player of his abilities today. I want to thank Matt Corbett for his diligent detective work on Maurice’s boxing career, sorting out legend and rumour from facts. Matt spoke to Gavin Rioli, who went to Maurice’s boxing coach Brian Ciccotosto. Brian confirmed that Maurice defeated then national champion Alex Leatherday for the 1976 WA Welterweight title. Matt then
