Claremont Tigers memories

Victor Melville, Ruckman, born June 1, 1955, made his league debut in 1974 having come from the Claremont juniors whilst occupied as an insurance consultant.at 6 feet four and 15 stone, he was big enough to make a hefty impression. Two seasons in South Australian football matured his approach to the game and  he returned a much more dedicated player. "I really believe that I can establish myself as a league footballer with Claremont," says Vic.

He was brought into help solve one of Claremont's key positional placings.  during his 21 games with West Adelaide he was often used as center half forward where his size and is adept use of the hand pass set up many scoring opportunities. Claremont have talented forwards available to play but Melville  is such a versatile player that he could easily be used around the field.
"I have a vastly different approach to the game now. My approach to training is different."

His role at Claremont before going to South Australia was basically as a Rockman. His big frame is naturally associated with rock work in his four league games were in that role. But he discovered that he really enjoyed the center half forward roll with less data gleaned and felt that he played some of his best football and attack. Melville was quite happy to receive  an approach from Claremont officials late last season about his returning home to Perth. He broke into league at 18 years of age but his first year was plagued with injury.

Vic opened his own insurance broking business since returning to Perth and was confident that he could successfully mix the two careers together, which he did.

West Adelaide's Melville relives rugby days in West Adelaide

Defender Vic Melville is nearly 100% confident of taking his place in the West Adelaide 20 for the first time today. The former Claremont forward gave officials some hope two weeks ago when he grabbed 15 marks and 27 kicks and a great display in the reserves.

The 22-year-old Melville who is 1.93 m tall ( 6'4"), has played for league games with Claremont in the last two seasons. Melville, who was not yet fully fit, impressed with his marketing in general ability at center half forward according to Graham Fischer.

having served also as a Robin with Claremont, Melville signed with West Adelaide and hopes to play in South Australia for the remainder of the season. he said last night that his inclusion in the 25th first semi final against South Adelaide football Park depended largely on the fitness of Rockman Mark Whittington.  West named a 22 man squad on Thursday night. A former Claremont forward, Melville faces a torrid introduction to South Australia football. With just 13 reserve games at center half back under his belt, he will jump several classes of football if he warms the West bench today.
Melville, who said his form had been good, rates West a good thing..

"The ground should be heavy, which will suit West rather than South.", said Melville. "Football Park is a Mecca for South only on a dry day when it can run the ball."

Excerpted from  Sunday Mail, 1977

Victor Melville - Australian Businessman

Company chairman, Victor Melville

Perth-based financial advisory group London Partners has always had a close affinity with the agricultural industry. Victor Melville, the company's chairman, stated that London Partners  was founded on a "comprehensive client service philosophy". in the past, the company has underwritten public floats like that of Agro Holdings Limited, which initially represented the Group of Eight for machinery and motor vehicle dealerships.

Mr. Melville, who also comes from an agricultural background and still has ties with a family beef cattle and sheep enterprise, stated "our aim is to maximize client wealth through professional administration and management of their assets".

London Partners  is comprised of various entities each specializing in providing particular services to clients, including financial planning,  stockbroking, succession planning, portfolio administration and self managed superannuation.

This strategy has put London Partners at the leading edge of the industry and provides clients with access to a large range of innovative investment products in addition to those normally used.
The broader aim of the group is to build an organization, which can address and provide solutions to the major financial and investment needs of its clients.

London Partners is neither owned nor influenced by any institution and therefore focuses solely on assisting and improving the financial position of the individual client.

According to Victor Melville, there is increasing focus on retirement savings and investments with many people preferring to control their funds rather than  invest into port funds, offered by big institutions.

"There is a lot of interest and self managed superannuation funds, for example, but the responsibilities and complexities can be onerous," Mr. Melville said.

"It is increasingly an area for experts, particularly in relation to taxation matters."

that is why we are very keen to provide all the advice, assistance and ongoing administration to ensure the clients fully comply and maximize the potential of this important form of investment.

Clients can choose full or partial service to meet their individual needs and London Partners can interface with accountants or other advisors to complement the particular services they may be providing their clients.