If you are lucky in your life you meet some fantastic people, for me one those has been Eddie Caruana. The MGRA Chairman has many, many friends around Australia. Here is a story I did for the Catching Pen in 2004. On the 20th of September 2025 Eddie was inducted into the Victorian Hall of Fame I have included Jason Adams tribute and the video shown on the night.
Ever wondered how Eddie got into the game here is a profile he did in 1998.
John Reid – Good bloke, with a wonderful wife and family, be sure to show this to Olympia, thanks Ed.
Des Dooley – 100% agree Neil. A lot of greyhound people would not realise how much better off they are due to Eddie’s efforts.
Trevor Smith – He’s a great bloke who lives and loves all things greyhound related!, and great family man and friend!
Maureen Stephens – One of a kind, you are Eddie, married to the beautiful Olympia! So very proud to call you both our good friends 
Jarrod Sharp – Superstar, Friendly, Helpful, Listener, Nice. All round Good bloke
Brian Parkinson – Lovely bloke
Kel Greenough – Thanks for your great efforts over the years Eddie / Jackie Greenough – Always smiling.
Dave Carlson – Legend / Peita Duncan – Legend.
ken Norquay – Hasn’t changed a bit in 50 years. Well done Eddie!
Marg Long – Nice Story Ed.
Bill Buccilli – Brilliant. Great story. Feel like I really know you. Not sure where the Carlton story fits in 
Eddie – Bill we arrived in May 1963, lived in Carlton, a Malcolm Blight after the siren kick from the Exhibition gardens, had a business in Carlton until 1981, moved to East Brunswick in 1983. I got to enjoy all the glory years.
Eddie – Thank you all for the humbling comments. This is the reason we all love our great sport of greyhound racing.
Eddie Caruana GCA Hall of Fame
Eddie Caruana inducted into GRV Hall of Fame
By Jason Adams
One of Victoria’s most influential greyhound racing administrators, Eddie Caruana, has been inducted into the Greyhound Racing Victoria Hall of Fame.
Caruana’s association with the sport stretches back more than 50 years, from his first visit to Olympic Park as a teenager to more than two decades as Chairman of the Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association (MGRA).
“I don’t know anyone in greyhound racing who has been more popular than Ed,” said Neil Brown, Sandown Park Chair and close friend of Caruana.
It was during his leadership that the MGRA made its boldest move – the relocation from Olympic Park and creation of The Meadows. Caruana was instrumental in shaping the venue into a world-class facility, home to the Australian Cup Carnival, Topgun and the innovative Phoenix.
His approachable style and belief in mentoring younger administrators was a trademark of his leadership.
“Hopefully the younger generation can take a leaf out of Eddie’s book and find a way to contribute back into the sport, through being on boards or committees,” said Scott Wuchatsch, CEO of Melbourne Greyhounds.
Caruana’s contribution has already been recognised with the Ken Carr Medal, life membership at both the MGRA and Sandown Greyhound Racing Club, and in 2023, induction into the Australian Greyhound Racing Hall of Fame.
His induction into the GRV Hall of Fame is further recognition for a lifetime of vision, service and passion.
