INTERVIEW: Terry Wallace (Where are they now) - 09 September 2026
Summary
Terry Wallace reflects on his 43-year AFL career, retiring after the 2015 Grand Final to enjoy life as a grandpa. He recounts his rapid rise at Hawthorne, winning three premierships, and his brief, troubled stint at Richmond due to contract disputes. Wallace also discusses his coaching tenure at the Western Bulldogs, including the infamous "Year of the Dog" documentary and the heartbreak of the 1997 preliminary final loss to Adelaide.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Terry Wallace's career stats
Retirement, media exit, and current life
Early influences and the Phil Smyth basketball story
Joining Hawthorne and winning the 1978 flag
Origin of the nickname 'Plough'
1986 premiership reunion and team dynamics
Decision to retire after the 1986 grand final
The failed Richmond stint and contract issues
Coaching debut and 'The Year of the Dog' documentary
Haunting 1997 and 1998 preliminary final losses
Closing remarks and well wishes for Adelaide
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