Legends Inducted
The Hall of Fame has a special category of inductees known as Legends. Individuals are selected for Legend status if they have had a particularly significant positive impact on the game of Australian Football.
| Elevated to Legend | Inducted | Name | Club | Summary | Career and Honours | |
| 2024 | 2002 | Jason Dunstall | Hawthorn | One of just six men in VFL/AFL history to have kicked 1000 goals and sitting third behind only fellow legends Lockett and Coventry. The four-time premiership Hawk had elite speed off the mark and peerless marking ability on the lead. He was also the first of the key forwards to pressure and harass opponents. A six-time centurion, he captained the club and is the first Queenslander to achieve Legend status. | Player honours: 2nd (equal) Brownlow Medal 1988, 1992, 3rd (equal) Brownlow Medal 1989; Best and Fairest 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993; captain 1995-98; premierships 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991; club leading goalkicker 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998; Coleman Medal 1988, 1989, 1992; Hawth Team of the Century, All Australian 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994; Victoria (3 games, 14 goals); Queensland (4 games, 10 goals); Allies (1 game, 0 goals). | |
| 2022 | 1996 | Russell Ebert | Port Adelaide North Melbourne South Australia |
Skilful centreman who dominated South Australian football during his era as the only player to win four Magarey Medals. Held the SANFL games record at his retirement, before it was later passed. First winner of the Jack Oatey Medal in 1981 for best-on-ground in a Grand Final. A legend of Port Adelaide. | Player honours: 392 games for Port Adelaide 1968-78, 1980-85, 295 goals (club games record); 25 games for North Melbourne 1979, 15 goals; 29 games for SA, eight goals; 3x Premierships 1977, 1980, 1981; 4x Magarey Medal 1971, 1974, 1976, 1980; 6x Best and Fairest 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1981; Leading goalkicker 1968; Jack Oatey Medal 1981; Captain 1974-78 and 1983-85; Port Adelaide Greatest Team (Centre)
Coaching record: Port Adelaide 116 games 1983-87, 64 wins, 52 losses; Woodville 64 games 1988-90, 24 wins, 40 losses. |
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| 2021 | 1996 | Merv McIntosh | Perth | The dominant big man in WA football and at state level immediately after World War II, after his career was heavily impacted by active service. A triple Sandover medallist and seven-time club best and fairest, his best-on-ground effort in his farewell game won Perth its first flag in 48 years in the 1955 Grand Final. | Playing career: 1939-41 and 1946-55, Games: 217.
Goals: 79. Player honours: Sandover Medal 1948, 1953, 1954; best and fairest 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1954; premiership 1955; West Australian representative (24 games); All-Australian (carnival) 1953; Tassie Medal 1953; Simpson Medal 1952, 1953, 1955; Perth Team of the Century; WA Hall of Fame (Legend). |
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| 2021 | 1996 | Jack Oatey | Norwood South Melbourne West Adelaide Sturt |
Coached for 38 years in South Australia and holds the games record for the SANFL after a brilliant five-premiership playing career as a rover. Led his clubs to 10 premierships and is credited with the development of elite hand and foot skills in his running-based sides. The best player medal for the SANFL Grand Final is named in his honour. | Player honours: 162 games for Norwood, 1940-41 and 1945-52, 218 goals; 19 games for Norwood-North (wartime league), 1942-44, 15 goals; 5 games for South Melbourne 1944, 4 goals; 7 games for SA, Captain 1949 and 1950, coach 1949, 1950 and 1959; 5x Premiership player 1941 (player) 1943 (player) 1946 (player-coach) 1948 (player-coach) 1950 (player-coach); 4x Best and Fairest 1940 1941 1942 1945, Captain 1945-52. Coaching record: Coached Norwood 1945-56, 229 games for 148 wins, 80 losses, one draw and three premierships 1946 1948 1950; Coached West Adelaide 1957-60, 87 games for 59 wins, 28 losses; Coached Sturt 1962-82, 470 games for 314 wins, 152 losses, four draws and seven premierships 1966-70, 1974 and 1976. 12x Premierships overall with 10x premierships total as coach 1946 1948 1950 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1974 1976, Captain / Coach / First Rover, Norwood Team of the Century, Coach, Sturt Team of the Century, SANFL Hall of Fame, SANFL Grand Final Best on Ground Medal Named in his Honour, the Jack Oatey Medal. |
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| 2020 | 1996 | John Kennedy snr | Hawthorn North Melbourne |
The man credited with starting Hawthorn’s success, Kennedy’s booming voice and simple approach saw him lead the Hawks to three flags. One of the first coaches to demand his players be at the peak of physical condition. Lured out of retirement to coach North Melbourne and finished his contribution to the game as AFL Commission chairman. | Playing career: 1950-59 (Hawthorn). Games: 164. Goals: 29. Player honours: Club Captain: 1955 - 1959, Club Best & Fairest: 1950, 1951, 1952, 1954, State Captain of Victoria: 1957, Played 4 State games for Victoria. Coaching record: Coached 412 games for Hawthorn and North Melbourne: 1957, 1960-63, 1967-76, 1985-89; Three-time VFL Premiership coach: 1961, 1971, 1976; Two-Time Night Premiership coach: 1968, 1969; Coach of Victoria: 1973; Hawthorn Team of the Century: 2001 (Coach); Inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996 (Coach); Inducted into the Hawthorn Hall of Fame as a Legend in 2003; Chair, AFL Commission: 1993 – 1997 |
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| 2018 | 2008 | Kevin Sheedy | Richmond Essendon GWS Giants |
Former Richmond premiership back pocket who went on to carve out one of the great coaching careers when he joined Essendon in 1981. Coached the Bombers in a record 635 games for four flags and six night/pre-season premierships. His innovative methods and ability to spread the football ‘gospel’ made him one of the game’s unique characters. Resumed his AFL coaching career with the GWS Giants in 2012. | Playing career: 1967-79 (Richmond). Games: 251. Goals: 91. Player honours: Best and fairest 1976; premiership team 1969, 1973, 1974; Victorian representative (8 games, 1 goal); captain 1978; Richmond Team of the Century. Coaching record: Essendon 1981-2007 (635 games, 386 wins, 242 losses, 7 draws, premierships 1984, 1985, 1993, 2000); GWS Giants 2012-13 (44 games, 3 wins, 41 losses); All-Australian coach 1984, 1985, 1993, 2000; Victorian coach 1985, 1986; International Rules coach 2005, 2006; Essendon Team of the Century coach; Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee 2008; AFL life member. |
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| 2017 | 1996 | Malcolm Blight | Woodville North Melbourne |
A freakish player who was at his best in attack where his outstanding aerial ability and brilliant goalkicking stood out. The only winner of the Brownlow, Magarey and Coleman medals, Blight is also the only player to kick 100 goals in a season in the VFL/AFL and SANFL. Also a master coach, guiding Adelaide to its inaugural premiership and Geelong to three Grand Finals. | Playing career: 1968-85 (Woodville 1968-73, 1983-85; North Melbourne 1974-82). Games: 341 (Wood 163; NM 178). Goals: 803 (Wood 359; NM 444). Player honours: Brownlow Medal 1978; NM best & fairest 1978; Coleman Medal 1982; NM leading goalkicker 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982; All-Australian 1972, 1982, 1985; NM premiership team 1975, 1977; Magarey Medal 1972; Ken Farmer Medal 1985; SA representative (9 games, 14 goals); Victorian representative (7 games, 19 goals); inaugural Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee; South Australian Football Hall of Fame; SANFL Team of the Century; NM Team of the Century; NM Hall of Fame. Coaching record: NM 1981 (16 games, 6 wins, 10 losses); Wood 1983-87 (114 games, 41 wins, 73 losses); Geel 1989-94 (145 games, 89 wins, 56 losses); Adel 1997-99 (74 games, 41 wins, 33 losses, premierships 1997, 1998), St Kilda 2001 (15 games, 3 wins, 12 losses). |
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| 2015 | 2006 | Tony Lockett | St Kilda Sydney Swans |
The greatest goalkicker in AFL history, Lockett enjoyed a brilliant career with St Kilda and Sydney. An imposing figure who gave defenders a torrid time. The only full-forward to win the Brownlow Medal. | Playing Career: 1983-99, 2002 (St Kilda 1983-94, Sydney 1995-99, 2002). Games: 281 (St K 183, Syd 98). Goals: 1360 (St K 898, Syd 462). Player honours: Brownlow Medal 1987; St K best & fairest 1987, 1991; Syd best & fairest 1995; St K leading goalkicker 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994; Syd leading goalkicker 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999; Coleman Medal 1987, 1991, 1996, 1998; St K Team of the Century; Syd Team of the Century; All Australian 1987, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1998; Victoria (5 games, 19 goals). |
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| 2013 | 1996 | Royce Hart | Richmond Sturt |
High-marking centre half-forward who dominated the game and was part of a powerful Richmond line-up. Graceful, courageous and a match-winner. | Playing career: 1967-1977 (Richmond 1967-1977, Sturt 1969). Games: 188 (Rich 187, Glenelg 1) Goals: 371 (Rich 369, Glenelg 2). Player honours: Rich Best & Fairest 1969, 1972; Rich leading goalkicker 1967, 1971; Rich captain 1972- 1975; Rich premierships 1967, 1969, 1973, 1974; AFL Team of the Century; Rich Team of the Century; All-Australian 1969; Victoria (11 games, 29 goals). Coaching record: Footscray 1980-1982 (53 games, 8 wins, 45 losses). |
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| 2010 | 1996 | Kevin Murray | East Perth Fitzroy |
Had ferocious desire and was a brilliant leader off half-back and as a ruck-rover. A durable player, he played at senior level for two decades despite a back injury. A popular winner of the Brownlow Medal in 1969, he epitomised the spirit of the Lions. Was the VFL’s games record-holder until surpassed by John Rantall. | Playing career: 1955-74 (Fitzroy 1955-64, 1967-74, East Perth 1965-66). Games: 377 (Fitz 333, EP 44). Goals: 71 ( Fitz 51, EP 20). Player honours: Brownlow Medal 1969, 2nd Brownlow Medal 1960, 1962(Equal) 3rd Brownlow Medal,1968, Fitz Best and Fairest 1956, 1958, 1960,1961,1962,1963, 1964, 1968, 1969; EP Best and Fairest 1965; AFL Team of the Century; Fitz Team of the Century (Captain); EP Team of the Century (Post-War) All-Australian 1958,1966;Victoria (24 Games, 0 Goals), Western Australia (6 Games). Coaching record: Fitz 1963-1964 ( 34 games, 0 wins, 34 losses). | |
| 2008 | 1996 | Alex Jesaulenko | Carlton/ St Kilda | Freakish skills made him one of the most exciting footballers of all time. A spectacular mark, remarkably he did not play Australian football until the age of 14. | Playing career: 1967-1981 (Carlton 1967-1979, St Kilda 1980-1981). Games: 279 (Carl 256, St K 23) Goals: 444 (Carl 424, St K 20). Player honours: 3rd in Brownlow Medal 1967, 1970, 1975 (equal); Carl Best & Fairest 1975; Carl leading goalkicker 1969, 1970, 1971; captain Carl 1975-1976, 1978-1979; premierships Carl 1968, 1970, 1972, 1979 (captain-coach); AFL Team of the Century; Carl Team of the Century; All-Australian 1969, 1972; Victoria (15 games, 37 goals). Coaching record: Carlton 1978-1979, 1989-1990 (76 games, 53 wins, 22 losses, 1 draw); premiership 1979; St Kilda 1980-1982 (64 games, 13 wins, 49 losses, 2 draws). | 2/08/1945 |
| 2007 | 1996 | Norm Smith | Melbourne/ Fitzroy | Melbourne's greatest coach and arguably one of the finest the game has seen. Led Melbourne through it's most successful era in the 1950's and 1960's before being sacked in controversial circumstances in 1965. | Playing career: Melbourne 1935-48 (210 games, 546 goals); Fitzroy 1949-50 (17 games, 26 goals). Player honours: Melb Best & Fairest 1939, 1944; Melb premierships 1939, 1940, 1941, 1948; Melb leading goalkicker 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941; League leading goalkicker 1941 (following finals); Victoria (2 games, 2 goals). Coaching record: Fitzroy 1949-1951 (55 games, 30 wins, 23 losses, 2 draws); Melbourne 1952-1967 (310 games, 198 wins, 107 losses, 5 draws), premierships 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1964; Melb Team of the Century (coach); South Melbourne 1969-1972 (87 games, 26 wins, 61 losses). | 21/11/1915 |
| 2006 | 1996 | Darrel Baldock |
East Devonport/ Latrobe/ St Kilda |
His skill with the football was unmatched. Could play at centre half-forward despite his small stature. Captained St Kilda to its only flag in 1966. |
Playing career 1955-1968: (East Devonport 1955-58, 71 games; LaTrobe 1959-61 and 1969-73, 158 games; St Kilda 1962-1968, 119 games, 237 goals). Player honours: Equal 2nd Brownlow Medal (equal) 1963, Equal 3rd Brownlow Medal 1965; club best and fairest 1962, 1963, 1965; club leading goalkicker 1962- 1965; club captain; 1963-1968; premiership 1966; All-Australian 1961, 1966; St K Team of the Century (captain); Tas Team of Century (captain); Victoria (10 games, 23 goals). Coaching record: St K 1987-89 (62 games, 18 wins, 44 losses). |
29/09/1938 |
| 2005 | 1996 | James 'Jock' McHale | Collingwood | His record-and longevity-suggests he is the greatest football coach of all time. Played in the 1910 premiership side then coached the Magpies to eight premierships, including an unprecedented four in succession between 1927 and 1930. | Playing career: Coll 1903-1918; 1920 (261 games, 18 goals). Player honours: Collingwood premierships 1910, 1917. Coaching record: Collingwood captain-coach 1912-1913, playing coach 1914-1917, coach 1918-1949 (714 games, 467 wins, 237 losses, 10 draws), premierships 1917, 1919, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1935, 1936; Collingwood Team of the Century (coach). | 12/12/1882 |
| 2003 | 1996 | Bill Hutchison | Essendon | Fit and fearless and creative rover who was a key figure in Essendon's golden era. Possessed explosive pace, great indurance and exceptional kicking skills. | Playing career: 1942-1957. Player honours: 30 games for Victoria & 67 goals; premiership 1942, 1946, 1949, 1950; All Australian 1953, 1956; Brownlow Medal 1952, 1953; 2nd in Brownlow Medal 1955, 3rd in Brownlow Medal 1948, 1951; club best & fairest 1946, 1948, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956. Club leading goalkicker 1948; Essendon Team of the Century; club captain 1951-1957; Victorian captain 1953, 1956. Games: 290. Goals: 496. | 28/4/1923 |
| 2001 | 1996 | Barrie Robran | North Adelaide | Regarded as the best player never to play at AFL level, Robran was a star in South Australia. | Playing career: 1967-1976, 1978-1980. Games: 201 Goals: 194. Player honours: Magarey Medal 1968, 1970, 1973; club best and fairest 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973; premierships 1971, 1972. | 25/09/1947 |
| 2000 | 1996 | Kevin Bartlett | Richmond | Brilliant rover and goalkicker who was known as 'Hungry' because of his unwillingness to handball. Evasive and with great stamina, he could win a game off his own boot. | Playing career: 1965-1983. Games: 403 Goals: 778. Player honours: 2nd in Brownlow Medal 1977, 3rd in Brownlow Medal 1974; club best and fairest 1967, 1968, 1973, 1974, 1977; club leading goalkicker 1974, 1975, 1977, 1983; captain 1979, premierships 1967, 1969, 1973, 1974, 1980; Norm Smith Medal 1980. Coaching record: Richmond 1988-1991 (88 games, 27 wins, 61 losses). | 6/03/1947 |
| 1999 | 1996 | Peter Hudson |
New Norfolk/ Hawthorn/ Glenorchy |
A freakish full-forward who just kept accumulating goals. Made brilliant use of the body, was deadly accurate and had an amazing ability to read the play. Holds the best goals per game average (5.59) in VFL/AFL history and in 1971 matched Bob Pratt's record for most goals in a season with 150. |
Playing career: 1963-1982. (New Norfolk 1963-66, 78 games, 378 goals; Glenorchy 1975-76 and 1978-82, 81 games, 582 goals; Hawthorn 1967-1974, 1977, 129 games, 727 goals). Player honours: 2nd in Brownlow Medal 1971 (equal); club best and fairest 1968, 1970; club leading goalkicker 1967-1971, 1977; VFL leading goalkicker 1968, 1970, 1971, 1977; 1971 premiership (Hawthorn), 1975 premiership Glenorchy); All-Australian 1966, 1969. Tas Team of Century, Leitch Medal 1978-79. |
19/02/1946 |
| 1998 | 1996 | Gordon Coventry | Collingwood | Greatest goalkicker in the game's history until Sydney player Tony Lockett broke his record in 1999. A hero during Collingwood's most successful era, he accumulated goals at an incredible rate. His strength was his major asset in turning opportunities into goals. | Playing career: 1920-1937. Games: 306 Goals: 1299. Player honours: club best and fairest 1933; club leading goalkicker 1922-1937; VFL leading goalkicker 1926-1930, 1937; premierships 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1935. | 25/9/1901 |
| 1997 | 1996 | Ian Stewart | Hobart/ St Kilda/ Richmond | A football genius. Out of the centre, his precision passing, evasive skills and pace made him unstoppable. One of four triple Brownlow Medallists. |
Playing career: 1962-1975 (Hobart 1962, 13 games; St Kilda 1963-1970, 127 games, 25 goals; Richmond 1971-1975, 78 games, 55 goals). Total AFL/VFL games: 205. Goals: 80. Player honours: Brownlow Medals St K 1965, 1966, Rich 1971; St K best and fairest 1964, 1966; Rich best and fairest 1971; St K captain 1969; St K premiership 1966; Rich premiership 1973; All-Australian 1966. Tas Team of Century Coaching record: South Melbourne 1976-1977, 1979-1981 (111 games, 49 wins, 60 losses, 2 draws), Carlton 1978 (3 games, 1 win, 2 losses). |
14/07/1944 |
| 1996 | 1996 | Bob Pratt | South Melbourne | High-leaping full-forward who kicked a record 150 goals in 1934. Brilliant mark and kick who exuded confidence and spearheaded South Melbourne during a successful era for the club. | Playing career: 1930-1939, 1946. Games: 158 Goals: 681. Player honours: club leading goalkicker 1932-1936, 1939; VFL leading goalkicker 1933-1935; premiership 1933. | 31/8/1912 |
| 1996 | 1996 | Bob Skilton | South Melbourne | His skills were the best in the game and his ability to find and use the footy was unmatched. A fair ball player, he embodied many of the game's finest traditions. | Playing career: 1956-1968, 1970-1971. Games: 237 Goals: 412. Player honours: Brownlow Medal 1959, 1963, 1968, 3rd in Brownlow Medal 1958; club best and fairest 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968; club leading goalkicker 1959, 1962, 1963; captain 1961-1971. Coaching record: Melbourne 1974-1976 (66 games, 23 wins, 43 losses). | 8/11/1938 |
| 1996 | 1996 | Dick Reynolds | Essendon | The 'King' in a dominant Essendon era. His roving skill, leadership and class in using the football was unparalleled. One of four triple Brownlow Medallists. | Playing career: 1933-1951. Games: 320 Goals: 442. Player honours: Brownlow Medal 1934, 1937, 1938, 3rd in Brownlow Medal 1939; club best and fairest 1934, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1942, 1943; club leading goalkicker 1943; captain 1939-1950; premierships 1942, 1946, 1949, 1950. | 20/6/1915 |
| 1996 | 1996 | Graham Farmer | Geelong/ East Perth/ West Perth | Became a rucking giant after crossing from Western Australia. His tap-outs were attacking and his handball revolutionised the game in Victoria. Also capable of playing for much of his career with injury. A great leader. | Playing career: 1953-1971 (East Perth 1953-1961, Geelong 1962-1967, West Perth 1968-1971). Games: 356 (East Perth 176, Geel 101, West Perth 79) Goals: (East Perth NA, Geel 65, West Perth 55). Player honours: Sandover Medal 1956, 1957, 1960; 2nd in Brownlow Medal 1963 (equal); Geel best and fairest 1963, 1964; Geel premiership 1963; EP best and fairest 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961; EP premierships 1956, 1958, 1959; WP best and fairest 1969; WP premierships 1969, 1971 (captain-coach); All-Australian 1956, 1958, 1961. Coaching record: Geelong 1973-1975 (66 games, 24 wins, 42 losses). | 10/03/1935 |
| 1996 | 1996 | Haydn Bunton senior | Fitzroy/ Subiaco/ Port Adelaide Magpies | Champion rover through the Depression years. A brilliant runner and ball-winner. | Playing career: 1931-1942; 1945 (Fitzroy 1931-1937, 1942, Subiaco 1938-1941, PA 1945). Games: 208 (Fitz 119, Sub 72, PA 17) Goals: 427 (Fitz 207, Sub 190, PA 30). Player honours: Brownlow Medal 1931, 1932, 1935, 2nd in Brownlow Medal 1934; Sandover Medal 1938, 1939, 1941; Fitz best and fairest 1934, 1935; Fitz leading goalkicker 1936, 1937; Fitz captain 1932, 1936, 1937. Coaching record: Fitzroy 1936 (18 games, 2 wins, 16 losses) | 5/7/1911 |
| 1996 | 1996 | Jack Dyer | Richmond | In football folklore there is one of the toughest players to have played the game. His name is synonymous with Richmond where his fighting spirit and fierce determination is legendary. A great ruckman and inspirational leader. | Playing career: 1931-1949. Games: 312 Goals: 443. Player honours: club best and fairest 1932, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1946; club leading goalkicker 1947, 1948; premierships 1934, 1943. Coaching record: Richmond 1941-1952 (225 games, 134 wins, 89 losses, 2 draws), premiership 1943. | 15/11/1913 |
| 1996 | 1996 | John Coleman | Essendon | Champion full-forward who was a high-flying goalkicking genius. His strength one-on-one was brilliant and he was not intimidated by any opponent. His playing career was tragically cut short by a knee injury. | Playing career: 1949-1954. Games: 98 Goals: 537. Player honours: club best and fairest 1949; club leading goalkicker 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954; VFL leading goalkicker 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953; premierships 1949, 1950; All-Australian 1953. | 28/11/1928 |
| 1996 | 1996 | John Nicholls | Carlton | Inspirational leader with intimidating presence who dominated games from the ruck. A huge man, he would feed the ball to his smaller teammates who would lift because of his stature. | Playing career: 1957-1974. Games: 328 Goals: 307. Player honours: 2nd in Brownlow Medal 1966; club best and fairest 1959, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967; captain 1963, 1968-1974; premierships 1968, 1970, 1972 (capt-coach); All-Australian 1966, 1969. Coaching record: Carlton 1972-1975 (97 games, 63 wins, 31 losses, 3 draws), premiership 1972. | 13/08/1939 |
| 1996 | 1996 | Leigh Matthews | Hawthorn/ Collingwood/ Brisbane Lions | The toughest player of his era, he could turn a game in a flash. Few players were as capable of lifting another gear so regularly and destroying opponents. | Playing career: 1969-1985. Games: 332 Goals: 915. Player honours: 3rd in Brownlow Medal 1973, 1982; club best and fairest 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982; club leading goalkicker 1973, 1975, 1981-1984; VFL leading goalkicker 1975; club captain 1981-1985; premierships 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983 (captain); All-Australian 1972, 1982, 1983. Coaching record: Collingwood 1986-1995 (224 games, 125 wins, 94 losses, 5 draws); premiership 1990. Brisbane Lions 1999-2008 (237 games, 142 wins, 92 losses, 3 draws); premierships 2001-2003. | 1/03/1952 |
| 1996 | 1996 | Ron Barassi | Melbourne/ Carlton/North Melbourne/Sydney Swans | One of the most determined players ever to play the game, Barassi did not know how to accept defeat. His attack on the football and inspired leadership made him a football great. He took that passion for the contest into his coaching, willing his players to perform at their best. | Playing career: 1953-1969 (Melbourne 1953-1964, Carlton 1965-1969). Games: 254 (Melb 204, Carl 50) Goals: 330 (Melb 295 Carl 35). Player honours: Melb best and fairest 1961, 1964; Melb leading goalkicker 1958 (equal), 1959; captain Melb 1960-1964; Melb premierships 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1964; All-Australian 1956, 1958, 1961. Coaching record: Carlton 1965-1971 (147 games, 99 wins, 47 losses, 1 draw), premierships 1968, 1970. North Melbourne 1973-1980 (198 games, 129 wins, 66 losses, 3 draws), premierships 1975, 1977. Melbourne 1981-1985 (110 games, 33 wins, 77 losses); Sydney 1993-1995 (59 games 59, 13 wins, 46 losses). | 27/02/1936 |
| 1996 | 1996 | Roy Cazaly | St Kilda/ South Melbourne | Legendary ruckman whose name was invoked as a catchcry on the battlefields in World War II. His spectacular leaping and strong ruckwork made him an awesome player. | Playing career: 1911-1927 (St K 1911-1915, 1918-1920, SM 1921-1924, 1926-1927). Games: 198 (St K 99, SM 99) Goals: 167 (St K 39, SM 128). Player honours: St K best and fairest 1918; SM best and fairest 1923; SM leading goalkicker 1921, 1922. Coaching record: South Melbourne 1937-1938 (36 games, 8 wins, 27 losses, 1 draw); Hawthorn 1942-1943 (30 games, 10 wins, 20 losses). | 13/1/1893 |
| 1996 | 1996 | Ted Whitten | Footscray | Known simply as 'Mr Football' or 'EJ', the champion Footscray player could play in any position on the ground. A favorite with football supporters whose legend continued to grow after he retired. | Playing career: 1951-1970 Games: 321 Goals: 360. Player honours: 3rd in Brownlow Medal 1959 (equal); club best and fairest 1954, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1961; club leading goalkicker 1961, 1962, 1964 (equal) 1968; captain 1957-1966, 1969-1971; All-Australian 1956, 1958, 1961. Coaching record: Footscray 1957-1966, 1969- 1971 (228 games, 91 wins, 137 losses). | 27/7/33 |
