The club has had a number of players selected in representative Victorian and Australian teams. The club has had a number of players in particular wear a Green Jacket. These players who have achieved the ultimate accolade in our sport include:
- Bruce Freeman
- Gordon Purdie
- Andrew Whitbourn
- Sam Akritidis
- Michael Mullner
- Michael Pendock
- Rob Collis
- Lennon Fowler
- Callum Smythe
- Kale Murfett
With Gus Ratje the latest Australian team rep having been selected in the 2023 Australian U18 Box Lacrosse side.
Australian Representatives
Gordon Purdie is arguably the club's greatest player.
Having played his junior lacrosse for Surrey Park, Gordon found great success at Chadstone in the late 80's. In 1987 he swept every major MVP trophy in the country.
Gordon played at Adelphi University from 1987 - 1989 and went on to represent Australia at 7 World Games including the 1994 Championships at which he was voted the best midfielder at the tournament.
Gordon also went on to play in over 100 games in the professional Major Indoor Lacrosse League for the NY Saints, the New Jersey Storm and the Anaheim Storm. Gordon is currently the Head Coach at Adelphi University.
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