Melbourne Hall of Famer, John Beckwith, played in five premierships with the club - 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959 and 1960. He was Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Medallist in 1957 and was captain from 1957 to 59. 

The last premiership players’: Beckwith keen to pass on the baton to new generation of Demons

Him and Barassi. Our only living premiership captains

Edited September 12, 20214 yr by Cassiew

1 hour ago, Cassiew said:

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Barassi, our last living premiership captain.

RIP John the first recipient of the premiership cup

Not yet Cassie. John Beckwith is still with us (it was John Lord who passed away recently). 

Noel McMahen (premiership captain in 1955 & 1956) is also still with us at 94 years of age. 

And let’s hope that in two weeks time we will have another premiership captain.

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

Not yet Cassie. John Beckwith is still with us (it was John Lord who passed away recently). 

Noel McMahen (premiership captain in 1955 & 1956) is also still with us at 94 years of age. 

And let’s hope that in two weeks time we will have another premiership captain.

I know I didn’t read properly. Edited and fixed ☺️

I met John Beckwith when I was young and he is a true gentleman in every sense of the word.

5 hours ago, Cassiew said:

I know I didn’t read properly. Edited and fixed ☺️

Sorry Cassie but you need to do yet another edit. 

Noel McMahen lives - skipper of the 55 & 56 premiership team!!!

5 hours ago, Demonland said:

Sorry Cassie but you need to do yet another edit. 

Noel McMahen lives - skipper of the 55 & 56 premiership team!!!

I heard you the first time but you can’t edit a post after a certain time