Superintendent Sadlier, Michael's commanding officer and the man that led the early charge to capturing Ned Kelly.

John Sadlier was in favour of the "Black Trackers" being utilised to apprehend the Kellys, more local knowledge and involvement but was blocked by bureaucratic opposition .

Scanlan was Michael's close friend and much respected work colleague.

Often dining with the Kennedy family, outside of Bridget, there was none closer than him to Michael Kennedy.

Regarded as an excellent bushman, he was Michael's first choice for the Mansfield Party