Brendan Sheehan was an accomplished cricketer for Sunshine YCW Cricket Club, and later went on to play sub-district cricket for Sunshine and district cricket at Essendon Cricket Club. His younger brother Peter Sheehan however, had taken a liking to hockey and joined Footscray Hockey Club after club member Neville Hopkins ran a school clinic at Christ the King Primary School in Braybrook.
Brendan came along to watch a game at Johnson Reserve and met life member Alby Speed, who threw a stick in his hand and encouraged him to pursue the sport. Brendan was soon hooked and started playing hockey in a Men’s lower grade team at the age of 19 in 1972, a decision that would ignite one of the most dedicated passions in his life.
To read the full memoriam filled with wonderful photos and memories shared by his fellow club members, team mates and friends please click on the link below.
Forever in our hearts, rest in peace Brendan.
Thank you to all the contributors and to Nicole Virtuoso and Greg Hopkins for putting this memoriam together. If you have any photos or stories that are not captured, please e-mail them to planning@footscrayhockey.com.au or vicepresident@footscrayhockey.com.au
