Graham Arthur (Hawthorn)
9/6/1936
Inducted: 1996
Hawthorn’s first premiership captain was a brilliant half-forward flanker/centreman.
Playing career: 1955-1968
Games: 232 Goals: 201
Player honors: club best and fairest 1955, 1958, 1962; captain 1960-1968; premiership 1961 (captain); Hawth Team of the Century (captain); Victoria (12 games, 7 goals).

Allen Aylett (North Melbourne)
24/4/1934
Inducted: 1996
Elusive and skilful champion rover who changed the game significantly as an administrator.
Playing career: 1952-1964
Games: 220 Goals: 311
Player honors: club best and fairest 1958, 1959, 1960; captain 1961-1964; All-Australian 1958, 1961; Kang Team of the Century; Victoria (15 games, 52 goals).

Gary Ayres (Hawthorn)
28/9/1960
Inducted: 1999
Back-pocket/centre who was tough and cool in a crisis. Had great courage and excelled in big games.
Playing career: 1978-1993
Games: 269 Goals: 70
Player honors: club best and fairest 1986; captain 1992-93; premierships 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991; Norm Smith Medal 1986, 1988; All-Australian 1983, 1986, 1988; Hawth Team of the Century; Victoria (6 games, 4 goals).
Coaching record: Geel 1995-99 (116 games, 65 wins, 50 losses, 1 draw); Adel 2000-04 (107 games, 55 wins, 52 losses).

Darrel Baldock (St Kilda)
29/9/1938
Inducted: 1996
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: 1962-1968
Games: 119 Goals: 237
Player honors: 2nd Brownlow Medal (equal) 1963, 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); Victoria (10 games, 23 goals).
Coaching record: St K 1987-89 (62 games, 18 wins, 44 losses)

Percy Beames (Melbourne)
27/7/1911
Inducted: 1996
Melbourne rover who could kick goals. Became a sports reporter for The Age.
Playing career: 1931-1944
Games: 213 Goals: 323
Player honors: captain-coach 1942-1944; premierships 1939, 1940, 1941; Melb Team of the Century; Victoria (10 games, 26 goals)
Coaching record: Melb 1942-44 (48 games, 19 wins, 29 losses)

Peter Bedford (South Melbourne/Carlton)
11/4/1948
Inducted: 1999
Goalkicking on-baller who was fearless in his attack on the ball.
Playing career: 1968-1978 (SM 1968-1976, Carl 1977-78)
Games: 186 (SM 178 Carl 8) Goals: 329 (SM 325 Carl 4)
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1970; best and fairest SM 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1975; SM leading goalkicker 1971, 1972, 1973; captain SM 1973-76; SM/SYD Team of the Century; Victoria (13 games, 11 goals).

Vic Belcher (South Melbourne)
24/8/1888-3/1/1977
Inducted: 1996
Tireless ruckman who could also play in a key position. Great player in finals.
Playing career: 1907-1915, 1917-1920
Games: 226 Goals: 62
Player honors: captain 1913-1917; premierships 1909, 1918; SM/SYD Team of the Century; Victoria (2 games, 0 goals).
Coaching record: SM 1914-15, 1917 (53 games, 31 wins, 21 losses, 1 draw); Fitz 1922-24, 1926-27 (93 games, 49 wins, 42 losses, 2 draws), Premiership 1922.

Percy Bentley (Richmond)
13/12/1906-25/3/1982
Inducted: 1996
Strong ruckman and great tactician who was a key player during his era. Coached Carlton during the 1940s.
Playing career: 1925-1940
Games: 263 Goals: 275
Player honors: Rich captain 1932-1940; Rich premierships 1932, 1934 (captain-coach); Victoria (3 games, 4 goals).
Coaching record: Rich 1934-40 (133 games, 86 wins, 46 losses, 1 draw), Premiership 1934; Carl 1941-55 (281 games, 167 wins, 110 losses, 4 draws), Premierships 1945, 1947.

Malcolm Blight (Woodville/North Melbourne)
16/2/1950
Inducted: 1996
Enigmatic forward who is remembered for his ability to perform the impossible. Also a master coach.
Playing career: 1968-1985 (Wood 1968-73, 1983-85, NM 1974-1982)
Games: 341 (Wood 163, NM 178) Goals: 803 (Wood 359, NM 444)
Player honors: Magarey Medal 1972; Brownlow Medal 1978; NM best and fairest 1978; NM leading goalkicker 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982; Coleman Medal 1982; NM Premierships 1975, 1977; All-Australian 1972, 1982, 1985; Kang Team of teh Century; Victoria (7 games, 19 goals); South Aust (1 game, 4 goals).
Coaching record: NM 1981 (16 games, 6 wins, 10 losses); Geel 1989-1994 (145 games, 89 wins, 56 losses); Adelaide 1997-1999 (74 games, 41 wins, 33 losses), Premierships 1997, 1998). St Kilda 2001 (15 games, 3 wins, 12 losses).

Francis Bourke (Richmond)
4/4/1947
Inducted: 1996
Tough wingman-turned-defender who had speed and courage. Coached Richmond in 1982 and 1983.
Playing career: 1967-1981
Games: 300 Goals: 71
Player honors: 3rd Brownlow Medal 1976; Best & Fairest 1970; captain 1976-77; premierships 1967, 1969, 1973, 1974, 1980; AFL Team of the Century; Rich Team of the Century; Victoria (13 games, 0 goals)
Coaching record: Rich 1982-1983 (46 games, 26 wins, 20 losses).

Dermott Brereton (Hawthorn/Sydney/Collingwood)
19/8/1964
Inducted: 1999
Tough-as-nails centre half-forward who excelled in big games. Fearsome as well as fearless.
Playing career: 1982-1995 (Haw 1982-1992, Syd 1994, Coll 1995)
Games: 211 (Haw 189, Syd 7, Coll 15) Goals: 464 (Haw 427, Syd 7, Coll 30)
Player honors: Haw best and fairest 1985; Haw leading goalkicker 1985; Haw premierships 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991; Hawth Team of the Century; All-Australian 1985, 1986, 1988; Victoria (9 games, 18 goals)

Peter Burns (Geelong)
5/1/1866-11/10/1952
Inducted: 1996
Tall ruckman and full-back who became the game’s first superstar.
Playing career: 1897-1902
Games: 89 Goals: 7
Player honors: Geelong captain 1900; Victoria (4 games, 0 goals).

Barry Cable (Perth/North Melb/East Perth)
22/9/43
Inducted: 1996
Running rover who was a brilliant handball exponent and strong on his feet.
Playing career: 1962-1979 (Perth 1962-1969, 1971-1973, North Melbourne 1970, 1974-1977, East Perth 1978-1979)
Games: 383 (Perth 225, NM 115, EP 43) Goals: 505 (Perth 324, NM 133, EP 46)
Player honors: NM best and fairest 1970; NM premierships 1975, 1977; Sandover Medal 1964, 1968, 1973; Perth best and fairest 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1973; All-Australian 1966, 1969; Kang Team of the Century; Victoria (1 game, 2 goals); West Aust (23 games 0 goals)
Coaching record: NM 1981-1984 (76 games, 40 wins, 46 losses).

Albert Chadwick (Melbourne/Hawthorn)
15/11/1897-27/10/1983
Inducted: 1996
Tough centre half-back who ran hard and straight. Later received a knighthood.
Playing career: 1920-1929 (Melb 1920-1928, Haw 1929)
Games: 158 (Melb 141, Haw 17) Goals: 53 (Melb 45, Haw 8)
Player honors: 2nd Brownlow Medal 1924, 3rd Brownlow Medal (equal) 1925; Melbourne captain 1924-1927; premiership side 1926; Melb Team of the Century; Victoria (18 games, 7 goals)
Coaching record: Melb 1925-27 (58 games, 42 wins, 15 losses, 1 draw), Premiership 1926; Hawth 1929 (18 games, 4 wins, 14 losses).

David Christy (Melbourne/Fremantle/WA Imperials/East Fremantle)
1870-2/7/1919
Inducted: 1996
Began his career in Melbourne but became a driving force in establishing football in Western Australia.
Playing career: 1891-1897 (Melb 1891-1896, Frem 1896-1897 WA Imp 1897, EF 1898-1912)
Games: 218 (Frem 11, WA Imp 9, East Frem 198) Goals: NA
Player honors: EF captain 1898-1900; EF premierships EF 1900, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1906, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911.

Jack E. Clarke (Essendon)
14/7/1933-3/12/2001
Inducted: 1996
Skilful centreman and inspirational leader who was one of the gifted players of his era.
Playing career: 1951-1967
Games: 263 Goals: 180
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1958, 1962; captain 1958-1964; premierships 1962 (captain), 1965; Ess Team of the Century; All-Australian 1953, 1956, 1958; Victoria (27 games, 12 goals).
Coaching record: Ess 1968-70 (65 games, 33 wins, 30 losses, 2 draws)

Jack K. Clarke (East Fremantle)
26/6/1931-23/3/1997
Inducted: 1998
Outstanding West Australian ruckman.
Playing career: 1952-1962
Games: 206 Goals: NA
Player honors: Sandover Medal 1957; Best & Fairest 1956, 1960, 1961; All-Australian 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961; All-Australian 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961; West Aust (26 games, 0 goals)

Ron Clegg (South Melbourne)
17/11/1927-23/8/1990
Inducted: 1996
Brilliant key position player at either centre half-forward or centre half-back.
Playing career: 1945-1954, 1956-1960
Games: 231 Goals: 156
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1949, 2nd Brownlow Medal 1951; Best & Fairest 1948, 1949, 1951; captain 1953-1954, 1957-1960; SM/SYD Team of the Century; Victoria (15 games, 7 goals)
Coaching record: SM 1958-1959 (36 games, 15 wins, 21 losses).

Horrie Clover (Carlton)
20/3/1895-1/1/1984
Inducted: 1996
High-marking centre half-forward who was Carlton’s key player during his career
Playing career: 1920-1924, 1926-1931
Games: 147 Goals: 397
Player honors: captain/coach 1922-24, 1927; club leading goalkicker 1920-1923, 1926, 1928; Leading goalkicker Medallist 1922; Victoria (9 games, 20 goals).
Coaching record: Carl 1922-23, 1927 (45 games, 26 wins, 18 losses, 1 draw).

Albert Collier (Collingwood/Fitzroy)
9/7/1909-22/2/1988
Inducted: 1996
Collingwood centre half-back in the most successful team in the game’s history.
Playing career: 1925-1941 (Coll 1925-1930, 1933-1939, Fitz 1941-1942)
Games: 217 (Coll 205, Fitz 12) Goals: 66 (Coll 54, Fitz 12)
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1929; Best & Fairest 1929, 1934, 1935; premierships 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1935, 1936; Coll Team of the Century; Victoria (12 games, 1 goal).

Harry Collier (Collingwood)
1/10/1907-16/8/1994
Inducted: 1996
Champion rover and leader for the Magpies during its golden era.
Playing career: 1926-1940
Games: 253 Goals: 299
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1930; Best & Fairest: 1928, 1930; captain 1935-1939; premierships 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1935, 1936; Coll Team of the Century; Victoria (12 games, 1 goal).

George Coulthard (Carlton)
1/8/1856-22/10/1883
Inducted: 1996
Playing Career: 1876-1882
Three-times Champion of the Colony who also played Test cricket. Died of tuberculosis aged 27.

Syd Coventry (Collingwood)
13/6/1899-10/11/1976
Inducted: 1996
Collingwood ruckman and defender who was a hard and tough leader.
Playing career: 1922-1934
Games: 227 Goals: 62
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1927; Best & Fairest 1927, 1932; captain 1927-1934; premierships 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930; Coll Team of the Century (captain); Victoria (26 games, 4 goals)
Coaching record: Footscray 1935-1937 (36 games, 8 wins, 26 losses, 2 draws).

Vic Cumberland (Melbourne/St Kilda/Sturt)
4/7/1877-5/7/1927
Inducted: 1996
At 43, the oldest man to play AFL football. Cumberland was a ruckman with great strength.
Playing career: 1898-1920 (Melb 1898-1901, St K 1903-1904, 1907-1908, 1912-1915, 1920, Sturt 1909-1911)
Games: 215 (Melb 50, St K 126, Sturt 39) Goals: 120 (Melb 15, St K 72, Sturt 33)
Player honors: Magarey Medal 1911; Victoria (3 games, 3 goals); South Aust (9 games 0 goals).

Peter Daicos (Collingwood)
20/9/1961
Inducted: 1999
Goalkicking genius with magic evasive skills. Used the ball beautifully.
Playing career: 1979-1993
Games: 250 Goals: 549
Player honors: club best and fairest 1982, 1988; club leading goalkicker 1981, 1982, 1990, 1991, 1992; premiership 1990; Coll Team of the Century; All-Australian 1982, 1988, 1990; Victoria (5 games, 12 goals).

John Daly (Norwood/West Adelaide)
Born 1870-NA
Inducted: 1996
Playing career: 1887-1904 (Norw 1887-1898, West Adel 1899-1904) Games: 200 (approx.)
Player honors: Norwood captain 1893-1895; West Adel captain 1899-1903; Norwood leading goalkicker 1887; Norwood premierships 1887, 1888, 1889, 1894; South Aust (7 games)

Terry Daniher (South Melbourne/Essendon)
15/8/1957
Inducted: 1998
Brilliant leader and relentless running centre half-forward.
Playing career: 1976-1992 (SM 1976-1977, Ess 1978-1992)
Games: 313 (SM 19, Ess 294) Goals: 469 (SM 22, Ess 447)
Player honors: Ess Best & Fairest 1982; Ess leading goalkicker 1979, 1983; Ess captain 1983-1988; Ess premierships 1984 (captain), 1985 (captain); All-Australian 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989; Victoria (11 games, 12 goals), New South Wales (4 games, 6 goals).

Barry Davis (Essendon/North Melbourne)
15/9/1943
Inducted: 1997
Great leader and ruck-rover for two clubs. Led North Melbourne to its first flag.
Playing career: 1961-1975 (Ess 1961-1972, NM 1973-1975)
Games: 289 (Ess 218, NM 71) Goals: 119 (Ess 65, NM 54)
Player honors: 2nd Brownlow Medal 1969 (equal), 1971; Ess best and fairest 1968, 1969, 1971; NM best and fairest 1973, 1975; Ess captain 1970-71; NM captain 1973-75; Ess premierships 1962, 1965; NM premiership 1975 (captain); Ess Team of the Century; Kang Team of the Century; Victoria (11 games, 3 goals).
Coaching record: Ess 1978-80 (67 games, 30 wins, 36 losses, 1 draw).

Bob Davis (Geelong)
12/6/1928
Inducted: 1996
Champion ruck-rover/half-forward who also coached the Cats with success.
Playing career: 1948-1958
Games: 189 Goals: 149
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1957; captain 1955-1958; All-Australian 1950, 1958; premierships 1951, 1952; Geel Team of the Century; Victoria (13 games, 14 goals).
Coaching record: Geel 1956, 1960-1963 (116 games, 72 wins, 39 losses, 5 draws) Premiership 1963.

Gary Dempsey (Footscray/North Melbourne)
22/11/1948
Inducted: 1996
Marking ruckman who finished in the top 10 in the Brownlow Medal 13 times. Polled more Brownlow votes then any player in history.
Playing career: 1967-1984 (Foot 1967-1978, NM 1979-1984)
Games: 329 (Foot 207, NM 122) Goals: 145 (Foot 106, NM 39)
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1975, 2nd Brownlow Medal 1970; Foot best and fairest 1970, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977; NM best and fairest 1979; Foot captain 1971-1972, 1977-1978; W Bulldogs Team of the Century; All-Australian 1972, 1982; Victoria (22 games, 8 goals).

David Dench (North Melbourne)
23/8/1951
Inducted: 2000
Dashing full-back who would turn defence into attack in an instant.
Playing career: 1969-1984
Games: 275 Goals: 29
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1971, 1976, 1977, 1981; captain 1972; Premierships 1975, 1977 (acting capt.); Kang Team of the Century; Victoria (4 games, 0 goals).

Carl Ditterich (St Kilda/Melbourne)
10/10/1945
Inducted: 2004
Burst onto the scene as a young ruckman for St Kilda in 1963 and dominated with a mixture of athleticism and aggression. Later played and coached at Melbourne.
Playing career: 1963-1980 (St K 1963-72, 1976-78; Melb 1973-1975, 1979-80)
Games: 285 (St K 203, Melb 82) Goals: 199 (St K 156, Melb 43)
Player honors: St K Best & Fairest 1968; Melb Best & Fairest 1973l St K captain 1976-1977; Melb captain-coach 1979-1980; St K Team of the Century; Victoria (6 games, 2 goals)
Coaching record: Melb 1979-80 (44 games, 11 wins, 33 losses)


George Doig (East Fremantle)
Inducted: 2002
Prolific goalkickier in WA who was named full forward in the WAFL Team of the Century.
Playing career: 1933-41, 1945
Games: 202. Goals: 1103
Player honors: club leading goalkicker 1933-41; club captain 1940-41; premierships 1933, 1937, 1945; West Aust (14 games, 62 goals).

Bruce Doull (Carlton)
11/9/1950
Inducted: 1996
Cool player who became a legendary defender. Known as the ‘Flying Doormat’.
Playing career: 1969-1986
Games: 356 Goals: 22
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1974, 1977, 1980, 1984; premierships 1972, 1979, 1981, 1982; AFL Team of the Century; Carl Team of the Century; All-Australian 1979, 1984; Victoria (12 games, 0 goals).

Jason Dunstall (Hawthorn)
14/8/1964
Inducted: 2002
Wonderfully consistent full-forward for Hawthorn and arguably the best player to have come from Queensland.
Playing career: 1985-1998
Games: 269. Goals: 1254
Player honors: 2nd (equal) Brownlow Medal 1988, 1992, 3rd (equal) Brownlow Medal 1989; Best & 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).

Russell Ebert (Port Adel (SANFL)/North Melbourne)
22/6/1949
Inducted: 1996
Skilful centreman who dominated South Australian football during his era.
Playing career: 1968-1985 (PA (SANFL)1968-1978, 1980-1985, NM 1979)
Games: 416 (Port Adel(SANFL) 391, NM 25) Goals: 310 (Port Adel(SANFL) 295, NM 15)
Player honors: Magarey Medal 1971, 1974, 1976, 1980; PA(SANFL) best and fairest 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1981; PA(SANFL) leading goalkicker 1968; PA(SANFL) captain 1974-1978; PA premierships 1977, 1980, 1981; South Aust (35 games 0 goals).

Wells Eike (St Kilda/North Melbourne)
27/9/1893-10/2/1980
Inducted: 1996
High-leaping key position player.
Playing career: 1909-1926 (St K 1909-1915, 1918-1924, 1926, NM 1925-1926) Games: 218 (St K 197, NM 21) Goals: 61 (St K 61, NM 0)
Player honors: St K best and fairest 1914, 1915; St K captain 1919, 1924; Victoria (9 games, 1 goal).
Coaching record: St K 1919, 1924 (23 games, 9 wins, 14 losses); North Melb 1925-26 (20 games, 5 wins, 15 losses).

Ken Farmer (North Adelaide)
25/7/1910-5/3/1982
Inducted: 1998
The most prolific goalkicker in South Australian football history with 1419 goals. Never held goalless and kicked 100 goals in a season for 11 consecutive seasons.
Playing career: 1929-1941
Games: 224 Goals: 1417
Player honors: NA captain 1934-35, 1937-38, 1941; NA leading goalkicker 1929-1941, SANFL leading goalkicker 1930-1940 (1932 drew with J. Owens Glenelg).
Coaching record: North Adelaide premierships 1949, 1952.

Len Fitzgerald (Collingwood/Sturt)
17/5/1929
Inducted: 1996
Half-forward flanker with great strength who made his debut with Collingwood at the age of 15 before joining Sturt.
Playing career: 1945-1962 (Coll 1945-1950, Sturt 1951-1955, 1959-1962)
Games: 221 (Coll 96, Sturt 125) Goals: 250 (Coll 49, Sturt 201)
Player honors: Magarey Medal 1952, 1954, 1959; Sturt Best & Fairest 1952, 1953, 1954; Sturt captain 1952-1955; All-Australian 1953; Victoria (2 games, 0 goals); South Aust (20 games 0 goals).
Coaching record: Sturt 1951-1955, Glenelg 1964-1966.

Tom Fitzmaurice (Essendon/Geelong/North Melbourne)
7/7/1898-25/12/1977
Inducted: 1996
Playing career: 1918-1935 (Ess 1918-1920, 1922-1924, Geel 1925-1928, NM 1932-1935)
Games: 188 (Ess 85, Geel 49, NM 54) Goals: 246 (Ess 30, Geel 20, NM 196)
Player honors: Ess Best & Fairest 1922, 1923, 1924; NM leading goalkicker 1932-1934; Ess premierships 1923, 1924; Geel premiership 1925.
Coaching record: Geelong 1928 (24 games, 18 wins, 6 losses); NM 1934 (8 games, 0 wins, 8 losses).

Fred Flanagan (Geelong)
28/3/1924
Inducted: 1998
Centre half-forward who was a magnificent mark and kick.
Playing career: 1946-1955
Games: 163 Goals: 182
Player honors: 2nd Brownlow Medal 1950; Best & Fairest 1949; club leading goalkicker 1954; captain 1951-1953; premierships 1951 (captain), 1952 (captain); Geel Team of the Century; All-Australian 1950; Victoria (21 games, 13 goals).

Robert Flower (Melbourne)
5/8/1955
Inducted: 1996
Silky skilled wingman with superb balance and evasive skills.
Playing career: 1973-1987
Games: 272 Goals: 315
Player honors: 3rd Brownlow Medal 1979, 1984; Best & Fairest 1977; club leading goalkicker 1979, 1983, 1987; captain 1981-1987; Melb Team of the Century; All-Australian 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984; Victoria (15 games, 18 goals).

Les Foote (North Melbourne/St Kilda)
20/8/1924
Inducted: 1996
Centreman with great pace and capacity to weave his way out of trouble.
Playing career: 1941-1955 (NM 1941-1951, St K 1954-1955)
Games: 167 (NM 134, St K 33) Goals: 109 (NM 105, St K 4)
Player honors: NM Best & Fairest 1945, 1948, 1949, St K Best & Fairest 1954; NM captain 1948-1951; Kang Team of the Century; Victoria (10 games, 4 goals).
Coaching record: St K 1954-55 (36 games, 5 wins, 30 losses, 1 draw).

Des Fothergill (Collingwood)
15/7/1920-16/3/1996
Inducted: 2000
Goalkicking half-forward flanker who had sensational skills.
Playing career: 1937-1940, 1945-1947
Games: 111 Goals: 337
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1940; Best & Fairest 1937, 1938, 1940; club leading goalkicker 1940, 1945, 1946; Coll Team of the Century; Victoria (2 games, 4 goals).

Ken Fraser (Essendon)
17/2/1940
Inducted: 2001
Outstanding centre half-forward, Essendon captain, premiership captain and player and Victorian representative.
Playing career: 1958-1968
Games: 198 Goals: 157
Player honors: 2nd Brownlow Medal 1962, 1964; Best & Fairest 1963, 1964; captain 1965-1968; premierships 1962, 1965 (captain); Ess Team of the Century; Victoria (9 games, 20 goals)

Ross Glendinning (East Perth/North Melbourne/West Coast Eagles)
17/9/1956
Inducted: 2000
Versatile key position player who was the first captain of the West Coast Eagles. An inspirational leader.
Playing career: 1974-1988 (EP 1974-1977, NM 1977-1986, WCE 1987-1988)
Games: 286 (EP 56 NM 190, WCE 40) Goals: 327 (EP 2 NM 214 WCE 111)
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1983, 2nd Brownlow Medal 1982; NM Best & Fairest 1982, 1983; WCE leading goalkicker 1987, 1988; WCE captain 1987-1988; Kang Team of the Century; All-Australian 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987; Victoria (2 games, 0 goals); West Aust (13 games, 6 goals).

Bill Goggin (Geelong)
4/1/1941
Inducted: 2000
Famous for roving to Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer and pinpointing Doug Wade up forward.
Playing career: 1958-1971
Games: 248 Goals: 279
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1967, 1970; captain 1968-1971; premiership 1963; Geel Team of the Century; Victoria (14 games, 22 goals)
Coaching record: Geelong 1980-1982 (71 games, 41 wins, 30 losses); Footscray 1976-1978 (46 games, 21 wins, 23 losses, 2 draws).

Edward ‘Carji’ Greeves (Geelong)
1/11/1903-15/4/1963
Inducted: 1996
Brilliant centreman and great kick. First winner of the Brownlow Medal.
Playing career: 1923-1931, 1933
Games: 124 Goals: 17
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1924, 2nd Brownlow Medal 1925, 1926 (equal), 1928; premierships 1925, 1931; Geel Team of the Century; Victoria (13 games, 5 goals).

Keith Greig (North Melbourne)
23/10/1951
Inducted: 1996
Free flowing wingman with great pace and poise.
Playing career: 1971-1985
Games: 294 Goals: 48
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1973, 1974; Best & Fairest 1980; captain 1976-1978; premiership 1975; AFL Team of the Century; Kang Team of the Century; All-Australian 1983; Victoria (13 games, 5 goals).

Bob Hank (West Torrens)
19/6/1923
Inducted: 1999
Played as a midfielder and half-forward flanker.
Playing career: 1945-1958
Games: 224 Goals: 61
Player honors: Magarey Medal 1946, 1947; Best & Fairest 1945-1950, 1952, 1953, 1957; 1950, 1953; captain 1947-1955; premierships 1945, 1953; All-Australian 1950, 1953; South Aust (27 games 0 goals).

Royce Hart (Richmond/Sturt)
10/2/1948
Inducted: 1996
High-marking centre half-forward who dominated the game. Graceful, courageous and a match-winner.
Playing career: 1967-1977 (Rich 1967-1977, Sturt 1969)
Games: 188 (Rich 187, Glenelg 1) Goals: 371 (Rich 369, Glenelg 2)
Player honors: 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 8, 45 losses).

Doug Hawkins (Footscray/Fitzroy)
DOB: 5/5/1960
Inducted: 2004
One of the Bulldogs most popular players, Hawkins is one of the club’s greatest ever players, making a name for himself on the wing at the Whitten Oval.
Playing career: 1978-1995 (Foots 1978-94; Fitz 1995)
Games: 350 (Foots 329, Fitz 21) Goals: 227 (Foots 216, Fitz 11)
Player honors: Foots Best & Fairest 1985; Foots captain 1990-1993; Foots Leading goalkicker 1991; Foots/WB Team of the Century; All Australian 1984, 1986

Lindsay Head (West Torrens)
16/9/1935
Inducted: 1996
Versatile player who had magnificent skills on both sides of his body.
Playing career: 1952-1970
Games: 330 Goals: 494
Player honors: Magarey Medal 1955, 1958, 1963; Best & Fairest 1955, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1967; club leading goalkicker 1954; captain 1959-1962; premiership 1953; All-Australian 1956; South Aust (37 games 0 goals).

Gerard Healy (Melbourne/Sydney)
1/3/1961
Inducted: 2000
Midfielder who began as a forward pocket and developed into a running on-baller.
Playing career: 1979-1990 (Melb 1979-1985, Syd 1986-1990) Games: 211 (Melb 130, Syd 81) Goals: 276 (Melb 189, Syd 87)
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1988; Melb Best & Fairest 1984, Syd Best & Fairest 1986, 1987, 1988; Melb leading goalkicker 1982; SM/SYD Team of the Century; All-Australian 1982, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988; Victoria (12 games, 21 goals)

Reg Hickey (Geelong)
27/3/1906-13/12/1973
Inducted: 1996
Centre half-back who used strength, courage and determination to inspire his teammates. A consistent player who could perform well in other positions.
Playing career: 1926-1940
Games: 245 Goals: 24
Player honors: 2nd Brownlow Medal 1936, 3rd Brownlow Medal 1931; Best & Fairest 1928, 1934; captain 1932-1940; premierships 1931, 1937 (capt-coach); Geel Team of the Century (captain); Victoria (19 games, 0 goals).
Coaching record: Geelong 1949-1959 (213 games, 125 wins, 86 losses, 2 draws), premierships 1937, 1951, 1952.

Allan Hopkins (Footscray)
24/5/1904-2/7/2001
Inducted: 1996
Brilliant centreman who won and used the ball magnificently. A natural footballer.
Playing career: 1925-1934
Games: 151 Goals: 205
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1930, 2nd Brownlow Medal 1929 (equal), 1931; Best & Fairest 1931; club leading goalkicker 1924, 1925; captain 1926; Victoria (17 games, 26 goals).
Coaching record: Footscray 1930 (18 games, 4 wins 4, 14 losses).

Bill Hutchison (Essendon)
28/4/1923-18/6/1982
Inducted: 1996
Part of an unbeatable roving combination alongside Dick Reynolds. Brilliant goalkicking rover.
Playing career: 1942-1957
Games: 290 Goals: 496
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1952, 1953, 2nd Brownlow Medal 1955, 3rd Brownlow Medal 1948, 1951; Best & Fairest 1946, 1948, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956; club leading goalkicker 1948; captain 1951-57; premierships 1942, 1946, 1949, 1950; Ess Team of the Century; All-Australian 1950, 1953, 1956; Victoria (30 games, 67 goals).

Alex Jesaulenko (Carlton/St Kilda)
2/8/1945
Inducted: 1996
Freakish skills made him one of the most exciting footballers of all time. A spectacular mark.
Playing career: 1967-1981 (Carl 1967-1979, St K 1980-1981)
Games: 279 (Carl 256, St K 23) Goals: 444 (Carl 424, St K 20)
Player honors: 3rd 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); St Kilda 1980-1982 (64 games, 13 wins, 49 losses, 2 draws).

Neil Kerley (West Adelaide/South Adelaide/Glenelg)
20/2/1934
Inducted: 1997
Legendary hard man who represented South Australia in 32 games with great distinction.
Playing career: 1952-69 (West Adel 1952, 1955-1963, SA 1964-1966, Glenelg 1967-1969)
Games: 260 (West Adel 149, South Adel 56, Glenelg 55) Goals: 123 (West Adel 87, South Adel 0, Glenelg 36)
Player honors: West Adel Best & Fairest 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962; West Adel captain 1959-1962; South Adel captain 1964-1966; Glenelg Best & Fairest 1967; Glenelg captain 1967-1969; All-Australian 1961; South Aust (32 games).

Stephen Kernahan (Glenelg/Carlton)
1/9/1963
Inducted: 2001
Champion centre half-forward and premiership captain for Carlton. Hold records for most games as VFL/AFL captain (226).
Playing career: 1981-1997 (Glen 1981-1985, Carl 1986-1997)
Games: 386 (Glenelg 136, Carl 251) Goals: 1036 (Glenelg 298, Carl 738)
Player honors: Carl Best & Fairest 1987, 1989, 1992; Carl leading goalkicker 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996; Carl captain 1987-1997; Carl premierships 1987, 1995; Carl Team of the Century (captain); Glen Best & Fairest 1983, 1984, 1985; Glen leading goalkicker 1983, 1984; Glen premiership 1985; Jack Oatey Medal 1985; All-Australian 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1994;

Peter Knights (Hawthorn)
30/3/1952
Inducted: 1996
High-flying key position player who loved to charge with the football and kick long.
Playing career: 1969-1985
Games: 264 Goals: 201
Player honors: 2nd Brownlow Medal 1976, 1978; Best & Fairest 1975; club leading goalkicker 1972; premierships 1976, 1978, 1983; Hawth Team of the Century; Victoria (9 games, 2 goals).
Coaching record: Brisbane 1987-1989 (59 games, 17 wins, 42 losses); Hawthorn 1994-1995 (45 games, 20 wins 20, 25 losses).

Phonse Kyne (Collingwood)
29/10/1915-8/4/1985
Inducted: 1996
Great centre half-forward who continued the Collingwood era of dominance as coach.
Playing career: 1934-1944, 1946-1950
Games: 245 Goals: 237
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1946, 1947, 1948; captain 1942, 1946-1949; premierships 1935, 1936; Coll Team of the Century; Victoria (8 games, 15 goals).
Coaching record: Collingwood 1950-1963 (271 games, 161 wins, 108 losses, 2 draws), premierships 1953, 1958.

Allan La Fontaine (Melbourne)
15/12/1910-14/8/1999
Inducted: 1996
Centreman who controlled the game through his instinctive ability to read the play and use the ball.
Playing career: 1934-1942, 1945
Games: 171 Goals: 77
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1936, 1937, 1941, 1942; captain 1936-1941; premierships 1939, 1940 (captain), 1941 (captain); Melb Team of the Century; Victoria (2 games, 0 goals).
Coaching record: Melb 1949-51 (56 games, 25 wins, 31 losses).

Dick Lee (Collingwood)
19/3/1889-11/9/1968
Inducted: 1996
One of the first great forwards in Australian Football with an ability to win the ball on the ground or in the air.
Playing career: 1906-1922
Games: 230 Goals: 707
Player honors: club leading goalkicker 1906-1910, 1914-1917, 1919, 1921; Leading goalkicker Medal 1907-1910, 1914, 1916-17, 1919; captain 1920-1921; premierships 1910, 1917, 1919; Coll Team of the Century; Victoria (19 games, 60 goals).

Johnny Lewis (North Melbourne/Melbourne)
13/9/1901-3/7/1973
Inducted: 1996
A tough, hard ruckman who could carry the rucking load for the team during tough periods.
Playing career: 1925-1927, 1929-1938 (NM 1925-1935, Melb 1936-1938) Games: 196 (NM 150, Melb 46) Goals: 160 (NM 142, Melb 18)
Player honors: NM leading goalkicker 1931, 1935; NM captain 1930-1931; Victoria (10 games, 7 goals).
Coaching record: North Melb 1930 (18 games, 1 win, 17 losses).

Tom MacKenzie (West Torrens/North Adelaide)
Born 1882-28/11/1927
Inducted: 1996
First man to win three Magarey Medals. A cool centreman who excelled under pressure.
Playing career: 1901-1913 (WT 1901-1903, 1909-1913, North Adel 1904-1908)
Games: 200 (approx.) Goals: NA
Player honors: Magarey Medal 1902 (WT), 1905, 1906 (North Adel); WT captain 1911-1913; North Adel premiership 1905; South Aust (20 games).

Simon Madden (Essendon)
30/12/1957
Inducted: 1996
A great tap ruckman who developed into the best in the game during his era. Also dangerous in attack.
Playing career: 1974-1992
Games: 378 Goals: 575
Player honors: 2nd Brownlow Medal 1988, 3rd Brownlow Medal 1983; Best & Fairest 1977, 1979, 1983, 1984; club leading goalkicker 1980, 1982, 1991; captain 1980-1981; premierships 1984, 1985; Norm Smith Medal 1985; ess Team of the Century; All-Australian 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990; Victoria (17 games, 21 goals).

Denis Marshall (Claremont/Geelong)
17/10/1940
Dashing centre/half back flanker who burst on to the League scene for Geelong as a readymade star. One of the finest players to come from WA.
Playing career: 1958-72 (Clare 1958-63, 1969-72; Geel 1964-68)
Games: 259 (Clare 175, Geel 84) Goals: 25 (Geel)
Player honours: 2nd Brownlow Medal 1968; Geel Best & Fairest 1966; Clare Best & Fairest 1959, 1961, 1963, 1970; All Australian 1966; Victoria (8 games, 0 goals); Western Australia (14 games)
Coaching record: Clare 1969-71 (64 games, 28 wins, 35 losses, 1 draw)

Herbie Matthews (South Melbourne)
20/11/1913-8/6/1990
Inducted: 1997
Centreman/wingman with great pace, stamina and skills
Playing career: 1932-45
Games: 191 Goals: 17
Player honours: Brownlow Medal 1940; 2nd Brownlow Medal 1937, 1941; 3rd Brownlow Medal 1936 (equal); Club Best & Fairest 1936, 1937, 1939, 1940, 1943; captain 1938-45; Sth Melb/Sydn Team of the Century; Victoria (4 games, 1 goal)
Coaching record: SM 1939, 1954-57 (90 games, 27 wins, 62 losses, 1 draw)


Rod McGregor (Carlton)
19/10/1882-2/8/1962
Inducted: 1996
Wonderful centreman for the Blues with the ability to find targets and elude opponents.
Playing career: 1905-1912, 1914-1920
Games: 236 Goals: 26
Player honors: premierships 1906, 1908, 1914, 1915; Victoria (3 games, 0 goals).

Merv McIntosh (Perth)
25/11/1922
Inducted: 1996
Brilliant and popular player who produced a match-winning last quarter to play in his first premiership with Perth in his last game.
Playing career: 1939, 1945-1955
Games: 217 Goals: NA
Player honors: Sandover Medal 1948, 1953, 1954; Best & Fairest 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1954; captain 1947-1950, 1952; premiership 1955; All-Australian 1950, 1953; West Aust (23 games).

Peter McKenna (Collingwood/Carlton)
27/8/1946
Inducted: 1999
Champion full-forward who led, marked and kicked goals brilliantly - mostly at Collingwood.
Playing career: 1965-1975, 1977 (Coll 1965- 1975, Carl 1977)
Games: 191 (Coll 180, Carl 11) Goals: 874 (Coll 838, Carl 36)
Player honors: Coll Best & Fairest 1970; Coll leading goalkicker 1967-1974; Coleman Medal 1972, 1973; All-Australian 1972; Victoria (7 games, 42 goals).

Dave McNamara (St Kilda)
22/1/1887-14/8/1967
Inducted: 1996
Biggest kick in the game’s history and lives in football’s folklore for an official best kick of 97 yards (88.65 metres).
Playing career: 1905-1909, 1914-1915, 1918- 1919, 1920-1923
Games: 122 Goals: 187
Player honors: club leading goalkicker 1906, 1907, 1914, 1915; captain 1914, 1923; St K Team of the Century; Victoria (7 games, 27 goals).
Coaching record: St K 1913-14, 1922-23 (50 games, 22 wins, 26 losses, 2 draws).

Stephen Michael (South Fremantle)
15/3/1956
Inducted: 1999
High-leaping ruckman who was a star in WA football. Mobile and tall.
Playing career: 1975-1985
Games: 243 Goals: 231
Player honors: Sandover Medal 1980, 1981; club best and fairest 1977-1979, 1981, 1983; captain 1983; premiership 1980; All-Australian 1983; West Aust (17 games).

Dan Minogue (Collingwood/Richmond/Hawthorn)
4/9/1891-27/7/1961
Inducted: 1996
Courageous centre half-back. A broken collarbone in the first minute of the 1911 Grand Final didn’t stop him playing out the entire match.
Playing career: 1911-1926 (Coll 1911-1916, Rich 1920-1925, Haw 1926)
Games: 180 (Coll 85, Rich 94, Haw 1) Goals: 77 (Coll 37, Rich 38, Haw 2)
Player honors: Rich capt-coach 1920-1925; Rich premierships 1920-1921; Rich Best & Fairest 1920.
Coaching record: Richmond 1920-1925 (105 games, 59 wins, 45 losses, 1 draw); Hawthorn 1926-1927 (36 games, 4 wins, 31 losses, 1 draw); Carlton 1929-1934 (117 games, 85 wins, 32 losses), St Kilda 1935-1938 (54 games, 30 wins, 24 losses), Fitzroy 1940-1942 (51 matches, 25 wins, 26 losses).

Bill Mohr (St Kilda)
29/6/1909-29/3/1971
Inducted: 1996
Goalkicking legend at St Kilda well before Tony Lockett arrived. Able to manufacture goals out of nothing.
Playing career: 1929-1941
Games: 195 Goals: 735
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1932, 1936; club leading goalkicker 1929-1940; Leading goalkicker Medal 1936; captain 1937; St K Team of the Century; Victoria (14 games, 69 goals).

George Moloney (Geelong/Claremont)
7/8/1909-5/1/1983
Inducted: 1996
Could play in the centre or up forward, but built most of his reputation through goalkicking.
Playing career: 1931-1941 (Geel 1931-1935, Claremont 1936-1941)
Games: 278 (Geel 88, Claremont 190) Goals: 950 (Geel 303, Claremont 647)
Player honors: 2nd Brownlow Medal 1932 (equal); Geel Best & Fairest 1932; Geel leading goalkicker 1931-1933; Leading goalkicker Medal 1932; WAFL leading goalkicker 1940; Sandover Medal 1936; Geel premiership 1931; Claremont premierships 1938, 1939, 1940; Victoria (1 game, 3 goals).

Dan Moriarty (South Adelaide)
20/8/1895-NA
Inducted: 1996
Began career late because of World War I, but became a charging defender with brilliant judgment.
Playing career: 1919-1925
Games: 97 Goals: 2
Player honors: Magarey Medal 1919, 1920, 1921; Best & Fairest 1923; Victoria (1 game, 0 goals); South Aust (22 games).

Jack Moriarty (Essendon/Fitzroy)
30/4/1901-5/9/1980
Inducted: 2004
Lightly built full forward who became a spectacular success after leaving Essendon at the end of 1923 and crossing to Fitzroy.
Playing career: 1922, 1924-33 (Ess 1922, Fitz 1924-33)
Games: 97 (Ess 13, Fitz 157) Goals: 662 (Ess 36, Fitz 626)
Player honors: Fitz Best & Fairest 1927; Fitz Captain 1933; Leading goalkicker Medal 1924; Ess Leading goalkicker 1922; Fitz Leading goalkicker 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1931, 1932, 1933; Fitz Team of the Century; Victoria (11 games, 42 goals).

Graham Moss (Essendon/Claremont)
14/5/1950
Inducted: 1996
Brilliant tap ruckman who gave his rovers first use of the football. Good mark and handballer.
Playing career: 1968-1982 (Ess 1973-1976, Cl 1968-1972, 1977-1983)
Games: 337 (Ess 84, Cl 253) Goals: 326 (Ess 67, Cl 259)
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1976, 2nd Brownlow Medal 1973, 3rd Brownlow Medal 1975 (equal); Ess Best & Fairest 1974, 1975, 1976; Claremont Best & Fairest 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980; Ess captain 1976; captain/coach Claremont 1977-1983; Victoria (5 games, 16 goals), West Aust (30 games).
Coaching record: Claremont premiership 1981.

Jack Mueller (Melbourne)
9/9/1915-14/6/2001
Inducted: 1996
Despite losing two fingers in an industrial accident during his first season, he was a key position player with the ability to win a match off his own boot.
Playing career: 1934-1950
Games: 216 Goals: 378
Player honors: 3rd Brownlow Medal 1937; Best & Fairest 1937, 1939, 1946; club leading goalkicker 1934, 1946; premierships 1939, 1940, 1941, 1948; Melb Team of the Century; Victoria (4 games, 4 goals).

Kevin Murray (Fitzroy/East Perth)
18/6/1938
Inducted: 1996
Ferocious desire and brilliant leader off half-back and then as a ruck-rover.
Playing career: 1955-1974 (Fitzroy 1955-1964, 1967-1974, EP 1965-1966)
Games: 377 (Fitz 333, EP 44) Goals: NA (Fitz 51, EP NA)
Player honors: 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; AFL Team of the Century; Fitz Team of the Century (captain); All-Australian 1958, 1966; Victoria (24 games, 0 goals); West Aust (6 games).
Coaching record: Fitz 1963-64 (34 games, 0 wins, 34 losses).

Laurie Nash (South Melbourne)
2/5/1910-24/7/1986
Inducted: 1996
Truly gifted sportsman with great confidence and skill. Played mainly at centre half-forward.
Playing career: 1933-1937, 1945
Games: 99 Goals: 246
Player honors: club leading goalkicker 1937, 1945; premiership 1933; SM/Syd Team of the Century; Victoria (3 games, 19 goals).
Coaching record: SM 1953 (18 games, 9 wins, 9 losses).

John 'Sam' Newman (Geelong)
22/12/1945
Inducted: 2002
Outstanding and tough ruckman, who held down the first ruck role at Geelong for more than a decade. Later a TV star.
Playing career: 1964-1980
Games: 300. Goals: 110
Player honors: captain 1974-75; Best & Fairest 1968 & 1975; Geel Team of the Century; All Australian 1969; Victoria (8 games, 2 goals).

Arthur Olliver (Footscray/Western Bulldogs)
12/1918
Inducted: 2003
Champion Footscray ruckman over 16 years with the club.
Playing Career: 1935-1950
Games: 272. Goals: 354
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1941 & 1944; club leading Goalkicker 1937, 1937 & 1949; captain-coach 1943-46 & 1948-50; Foots Team of the Century; Victoria (2 games, 0 goals).

Charlie H. Pannam (Collingwood/Richmond)
2/10/1874-29/10/1952
Inducted: 1996
Had great vision, pace and cheekiness and set the prototype for the Collingwood rover.
Playing career: 1897-1908 (Coll 1897-1907, Rich 1908)
Games: 193 (Coll 179, Rich 14) Goals: 133 (Coll 111, Rich 22)
Player honors: Leading goalkicker Medal 1905; Coll leading goalkicker 1904, 1905; Coll captain 1905; Coll premierships 1902, 1903; Victoria (5 games, 2 goals).
Coaching record: Rich 1912 (18 games, 3 wins, 15 losses).

John Platten (Hawthorn)
17/3/1963
Inducted: 2003
Tireless and couargeous rover who could run all day. Deadly serious on the field, knockabout off it.
Playing career: 1981-1985 (Central Districts - SANFL), 1986-1997 (Hawthorn)
Games: 371 (Cent Dist 113, Haw 258) Goals: 228 (Haw 228)
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1987; premierships 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991; Cent Dist Best & Fairest 1984, 1985; Haw Best & Fairest 1987, 1994; Cent Dist leading goalkicker 1981, 1985; All Australian 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992; Magarey Medal 1984; Haw Team of the Century; South Aust (15 games, 15 goals).

Bernie Quinlan (Footscray/Fitzroy)
21/7/1951
Inducted: 1996
Great forward who performed better the longer he played. Had a huge kick and was an inspirational player.
Playing career: 1969-1986 (Foot 1969-1977, Fitz 1978-1986)
Games: 366 (Foot 177, Fitz 189) Goals: 815 (Foot 239, Fitz 576)
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1981; Coleman Medal 1983, 1984; Fitz leading goalkicker 1981-1985; Foot leading goalkicker 1971; All-Australian 1983, 1984; Fitz Team of the Century; Victoria (4 games, 6 goals).
Coaching record: Fitz 1995 (19 games, 2 wins, 17 losses).

Bob Quinn (Port Adelaide SANFL)
9/4/1915
Inducted: 1996
Quick rover with great stamina who was known for his courage.
Playing career: 1934-1947
Games: 186 Goals: 386
Player honors: Magarey Medal 1938, 1945; club best and fairest 1937, 1938, 1945, 1947; club leading goalkicker 1937, 1945; South Aust (15 games).

John Rantall (South Melbourne/North Melbourne/Fitzroy)
9/12/1943
Inducted: 1996
Reliable defender who worked tirelessly to repel opposition attacks. Had magnificent skills.
Playing career: 1963-1980 (SM 1963-1972, 1976-1979, NM 1973-1975, Fitz 1980)
Games: 336 (SM 260, NM 70, Fitz 6) Goals: 10 (SM 8, NM 2, Fitz 0)
Player honors: NM Best & Fairest 1974; NM premiership 1975; SM/Syd Team of the Century; NM Team of the Century; Victoria (5 games, 0 goals).

Jack 'Dinnie' Reedman (South Adelaide/North Adelaide/West Adelaide)
9/10/1865-25/3/1924
Inducted: 1996
Magnificent leader who played in eight premierships and coached one.
Playing career: 1884-1906 (approx)
Games: NA, Goals: NA
Playing honors: SA capt 1888-1898; NA premierships 1902, 1905; SA premierships 1892, 1893, 1895, 1896, 1898, 1899.
Coaching record: West Adel premiership 1908.

Jack Regan (Collingwood)
12/9/1912-11/8/1988
Inducted: 1996
Known as the prince of full-backs, he took on and defeated some of the greats of the 1930s.
Playing career: 1930-41, 1943, 1946
Games: 196 Goals: 3
Player honors: 3rd Brownlow Medal 1934 (equal); Best & Fairest 1936; capt 1940-1941, 1943; premierships 1935, 1936; Coll Team of the Century; Victoria (14 games, 1 goal).

Lou Richards (Collingwood)
15/3/1923
Inducted: 1996
Cheeky rover adored by Magpie fans who antagonised opponents and loved a goal.
Playing career: 1941-1955
Games: 250 Goals: 423
Player honors: club leading goalkicker 1944, 1948, 1950; captain 1952-1955; premiership 1953 (captain); Victoria (3 games, 9 goals).

Wayne Richardson (Collingwood)
8/12/1946
Inducted: 2003
One of the finest rovers in an era where the Magpies consistently produced great sides.
Playing career: 1966-1978
Games: 277. Goal: 323
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1971, 1974; captain 1971-75; Coll Team of the Century; Victoria (5 games, 4 goals).

Bob Rose (Collingwood)
7/8/1928-7/7/2003
Inducted: 1996
Regarded by many as the best rover of all time. Certainly his skill and leadership set him above the pack.
Playing career: 1946-1955
Games: 152 Goals: 214
Player honors: 2nd Brownlow Medal 1953; Best & Fairest 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953; club leading goalkicker 1953; All-Australian 1953; Coll Team of the Century; Victoria (15 games, 14 goals).
Coaching record: Collingwood 1964-71, 1985-86 (192 games, 121 wins, 69 losses, 2 draws); Footscray 1972-1975 (89 games, 42 wins, 45 losses, 2 draws).

Barry Round (Footscray/Sydney)
26/1/1950
Inducted: 2001
Lion-hearted big man who represented Footscray and Sydney with distinction. Popular co-winner of the 1981 Brownlow Medal.
Playing career: 1969-1986 (Foot 1968-1975, Syd 1976-1986)
Games: 328 (Foot 135, Syd 193) Goals: 293 (Foot 136, Syd 157)
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1981; Syd Best & Fairest 1979, 1981; Syd captain 1980-1984; SM/Syd Team of the Century; Victoria (5 games, 4 goals), VFA (3 games, 4 goals).

Allan Ruthven (Fitzroy)
16/4/1922-14/3/2003
Inducted: 1998
Left-footed rover nicknamed the ‘Baron’ who also coached Fitzroy.
Playing career: 1940-1941, 1943-1954.
Games: 222 Goals: 442
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1950, Best & Fairest: 1946, 1948, 1949; club leading goalkicker 1944, 1945, 1954; captain 1948, 1950-1954; premiership 1944; Fitz Team of the Century; Victoria (17 games, 47 goals).
Coaching record: Fitz 1952-1954 (57 games, 28 wins, 28 losses, 1 draw).

Wayne Schimmelbusch (North Melbourne)
19/1/1953
Inducted: 1997
Courageous wingman and speedster who never knew when to give up. Played in 29 finals.
Playing career: 1973-1987
Games: 306 Goals: 354
Player honors: captain 1979-1987; club leading goalkicker 1976; premierships 1975, 1977; NM Team of the Century; Victoria (7 games, 12 goals).
Coaching record: North Melbourne 1990-1992 (66 games, 31 wins, 35 losses).

John Schultz (Footscray)
28/9/1938
Inducted: 1996
Rucking giant who never let the side down. Set the standard for the modern ruckman.
Playing career: 1958-1968
Games: 188 Goals: 37
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1960; Best & Fairest 1960, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966; All-Australian 1961; Victoria (24 games, 3 goals).

Don Scott (Hawthorn)
20/12/1947
Inducted: 2001
Fearless ruckman and premiership captain for Hawthorn.
Playing career: 1967-1981
Games: 302 Goals: 133
Player honors: club Best & Fairest 1973; captain 1976-1980; premierships 1971, 1976 (captain), 1978 (captain); Haw Team of the Century; Victoria (4 games, 2 goals).

Walter Scott (Norwood)
2/9/1899-NA
Inducted: 1996
Champion centre half-back who represented his state with great passion.
Playing career: 1920-1930, 1932
Games: 174 Goals: 1
Player honors: Magarey Medal 1921, 1924, 1930; Best & Fairest 1920, 1921, 1923, 1926, 1928, 1930; captain 1926-1930; premierships 1922, 1923, 1925, 1930 (capt-coach); South Aust (38 games)
Coaching record: Norwood 1926-1932, West Adel 1933-1935, Glenelg 1936-1937.

Jack Sheedy (South Melbourne/East Fremantle/East Perth)
28/9/1926
Inducted: 2001
Known as ‘Mr Football’ in WA, Sheedy excelled as both a player and coach.
Playing career: 1944-1962 (SM 1944, EF 1942-1955, EP 1956-1962)
Games: 338 (SM 6, EF 210, EP 122)
Player honors: EF best and fairest 1943, 1948, 1953, 1955; EF captain 1949, 1950, 1952, 1955; EF premierships 1943, 1946; EP captain 1956-1962; EP premierships 1956, 1958, 1959 (all as captain-coach).
Coaching record: EP 1956-1961 (captain-coach), 1962-1964, 1969 (non-playing coach) 261 games.

Bernie Smith (West Adelaide/Geelong)
19/12/1927-21/4/1985
Inducted: 1996
Champion back pocket player in a great Geelong era. Read the play brilliantly and was cool in a crisis.
Playing career: 1945-1958 (West Adel 1945- 1947, Geel 1948-1958) Games: 238 (West Adel 55, Geel 183) Goals: 15 (West Adel 12, Geel 3)
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1951; Geel Best & Fairest 1951, 1956; Geel captain 1954; Geel premierships 1951, 1952; West Adel Best & Fairest 1947; AFL Team of the Century; Geel Team of the Century; All-Australian 1953.

Geoff Southby (Carlton)
20/7/1950
Inducted: 2000
Attacking full-back who ran hard from defence and stopped the best full-forwards.
Playing career: 1971-1984
Games: 268 Goals: 31
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1971, 1972; premierships 1972, 1979 All-Australian 1980; Carl Team of the Century; Victoria (16 games, 0 goals).

Jim Stynes (Melbourne)
23/4/1966
Inducted: 2003
Tall, mobile player from Ireland who went from knowing nothing about Australian Football to being one of the best ruckmen of his time. Played a record 244 AFL matches in a row.
Playing career: 1987-1998
Games: 264. Goals: 130
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1991; Best & Fairest 1991, 1995, 1996, 1997; All Australian 1991, 1993; International Rules Series 1987, 1990, 1998; Melb Team of the Century; Victoria (10 games, 6 goals).

Charlie Sutton (Footscray)
3/4/1924
Inducted: 1996
Tough Bulldog who embodied the clubs fighting spirit. Fantastic key position player.
Playing career: 1942, 1946-1956
Games: 173 Goals: 65
Player honors: 3rd Brownlow Medal 1950; Best & Fairest 1950; club leading goalkicker (equal) 1951; captain 1951-1956; premiership 1954 (capt-coach); Foots Team of the Century; All-Australian 1950; Victoria (18 games, 2 goals).
Coaching record: 1951-1957, 1967-1968 (162 games, 81 wins, 79 losses, 2 draws), premiership 1954.

Mark Tandy (South Melbourne)
3/9/1892-17/3/1965
Inducted: 1996
Wingman who, along with Roy Cazaly, tore the heart out of the opposition.
Playing career: 1911-1915, 1917-1926
Games: 207 Goals: 47
Playing honors: captain 1922, premiership 1918; SM/Syd Team of the Century ; Victoria (13 games, 8 goals).

Len Thompson (Collingwood/South Melbourne/Fitzroy)
27/8/1947
Inducted: 1998
Athletic and strong-marking ruckman who played in four Grand Finals with Collingwood.
Playing career: 1965-1980 (Coll 1965-78, SM 1979, Fitz 1980)
Games: 301 (Coll 268, SM 20, Fitz 13) Goals: 275 (Coll 217, SM 39, Fitz 19)
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1972; Coll Best & Fairest 1967, 1968, 1972, 1973, 1977; Coll captain 1978; All-Australian 1972; Coll Team of the Century; Victoria (15 games, 12 goals).

Vic Thorp (Richmond)
25/10/1890-1/10/1941
Inducted: 1996
Attacking full-back before it was acceptable to be one. Fair, but impossible to beat.
Playing career: 1910-1925
Games: 263 Goals: 7
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1917, 1924; premierships 1920, 1921; Rich Team of Century; Victoria (14 games, 4 goals).

Albert Thurgood (Essendon)
11/1/1874-8/5/1927
Inducted: 1996
A legend of the game before the VFL was formed, he showed his all-round greatness in the first part of Essendon's history.
Playing career: 1899-1902, 1906
Games: 46 Goals: 89
Player honors: Leading goalkicker Medal 1900 (equal); Best & Fairest 1901; club leading goalkicker 1900, 1902; Ess Team of the Century.

Jack Titus (Richmond)
3/3/1908-19/4/1978
Inducted: 1996
Quick lead and brilliant evasive skills made him a star forward. Set a consecutive games record (204) for that was broken by Jim Stynes.
Playing career: 1926-1943
Games: 294 Goals: 970
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1929, 1941; Leading goalkicker Medal 1940; club leading goalkicker 1929, 1930, 1934-1942; premierships 1932, 1934; Rich Team of the Century, Victoria (11 games, 35 goals).
Coaching record: Rich 1937, 1941, 1965 (17 games, 11 wins, 6 losses).

George 'Jocka' Todd (Geelong)
10/1/1903-13/8/1986
Inducted: 1996
Tight checking full-back who spoiled well.
Playing career: 1922-1934
Games: 232 Goals: 54
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1927, 1930, 1931; premierships 1925, 1931; Geel Team of the Century; Victoria (11 games, 0 goals).

William 'Nipper' Truscott (East Fremantle)
9/10/1886-20/6/1966
Inducted: 1996
Durable rover who was a doyen of West Australian football, even making a comeback aged 41.
Playing career: 1913-1927
Games: 201 Goals: NA
Player honors: captain 1916-1922; premierships 1914, 1918, 1925.

Michael Tuck (Hawthorn)
24/6/1953
Inducted: 1996
Holds the games and premierships records in AFL football. Was a skinny ruck-rover with great stamina.
Playing career: 1972-1991
Games: 426 Goals: 320
Player honors: captain 1986-1991; premierships 1976, 1978, 1983, 1983, 1986 (captain), 1988 (captain), 1989 (captain), 1991 (captain); All-Australian 1979, 1983, 1990; Haw Team of the Century; Victoria (11 games, 5 goals).

Harry Vallence (Carlton)
4/6/1905-25/7/1991
Inducted: 1996
A magnificent spearhead for the Blues, he was a mighty kick and had safe hands.
Playing career: 1926-1938
Games: 204 Goals: 722
Player honors: Leading goalkicker Medal 1931; club leading goalkicker 1929, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938; premiership 1938; Carl Team of the Century; Victoria (4 games, 17 goals).

Doug Wade (Geelong/North Melbourne)
16/10/1941
Inducted: 1996
Goalkicker extraordinaire who had enormous strength one-on-one but could also fly for marks.
Playing career: 1961-1975 (Geel 1961-1972, NM 1973-1975)
Games: 267 (Geel 208, NM 59) Goals: 1057 (Geel 834, NM 223)
Player honors: Geel Best & Fairest 1969; Coleman Medal 1967, 1969, 1974; Geel leading goalkicker 1961-1964, 1966-1972, NM leading goalkicker 1973-1975; premierships Geel 1963, NM 1975; Geel Team of the Century; Victoria (7 games, 31 goals).

Bill Walker (Swan Districts)
23/2/1942
Inducted: 1996
Rover of outstanding capacity. Tough and quick with great evasive skills.
Playing career: 1961-1976
Games: 305 Goals: 456
Player honors: Sandover Medal 1965, 1966, 1967, 1970; Best & Fairest 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970; premierships 1961, 1962, 1963; All-Australian 1969; West Aust (20 games).

Norman Ware (Footscray)
5/3/1911-26/8/2003
Inducted: 2001
Scrupulously fair ruckman who is the only captain-coach to have won the Brownlow Medal.
Playing career: 1932-1942, 1944-1946
Games: 200 Goals: 220
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1941; Best & Fairest 1934, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1942; captain 1940; Foots Team of the Century; Victoria (10 games, 6 goals).
Coaching record: Footscray 1941-1942 (33 games, 20 wins, 13 losses).

Ivor Warne-Smith (Melbourne)
29/10/1897-5/3/1960
Inducted: 1996
Could play anywhere from the centre to the ruck and used handball as an attacking weapon.
Playing career: 1919, 1925-1932
Games: 146 Goals: 110
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1926, 1928, 2nd Brownlow Medal 1929 (equal); premiership 1926; Melb Team of the Century; Victoria (6 games, 0 goals).
Coaching record: Melb 1928-32 (92 games, 48 wins, 42 losses, 2 draws).

Colin Watson (St Kilda)
12/10/1900-20/5/1970
Inducted: 1996
Great wingman who used pace to quickly stamp his authority on the game.
Playing career: 1920, 1922-1925, 1933-1935
Games: 93 Goals: 34
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1925; Best & Fairest 1924; captain 1933-1935; Victoria (8 games, 0 goals).
Coaching record: St K 1934 (18 games, 9 wins, 9 losses).

Tim Watson (Essendon)
13/7/1961
Inducted: 2000
Running midfielder with strength and explosive pace. Could change the course of a game. Second youngest player ever to make his debut.
Playing career: 1977-1991, 1993-1994
Games: 307 Goals: 335
Player honors: 3rd Brownlow Medal 1989 (equal); Best & fairest 1980, 1985, 1988, 1989; captain 1989-1991; premierships 1984, 1985, 1993; All-Australian 1983, 1989; Ess Team of the Century; Victoria (10 games, 5 goals).
Coaching record: St Kilda 1999-2000 (44 games, 12 wins 12, 31 losses, 1 draw).

Dale Weightman (Richmond)
3/10/1959
Inducted: 2001
Courageous rover who represented Richmond and Victoria with distinction.
Playing career: 1978-1993
Games: 274 Goals: 345
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1986, 1987; captain 1988-1992; premiership 1980; All-Australian 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988; Victoria (20 games, 31 goals).

Greg Williams (Geelong/Sydney/Carlton)
30/9/63
Inducted: 2001
Brilliant ball-winner who was a big possession winner with three AFL clubs. Overcame many setbacks to become a star.
Playing career: 1984-1997 (Geel 1984-1985, Syd 1986-1991, Carl 1992-1997)
Games: 250 (Geel 34, Syd 107, Carl 109) Goals: 217 (Geel 10, Syd 118, Carl 89)
Player honors: Brownlow Medal Syd 1986, Carl 1994; 2nd Brownlow Medal 1993, 3rd Brownlow Medal 1989 (equal); Geel Best & Fairest 1984, Carl Best & Fairest 1994; Norm Smith Medal 1995; Carl premiership 1995; All-Australian 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1994; SM/Syd Team of the Century; Carl Team of the Century; Victoria (9 games, 8 goals).

Garry Wilson (Fitzroy)
17/7/1953
Inducted: 1999
Brilliant rover renowned for his running and courage.
Playing career: 1971-1984
Games: 268 Goals: 452
Player honors: 2nd Brownlow Medal 1979, 3rd Brownlow Medal 1978; Best & Fairest 1972, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980; club leading goalkicker 1972, 1973; captain 1981-1984; All-Australian 1979, 1980; Fitz Team of the Century; Victoria (14 games, 22 goals).

Jack Worrall (Carlton/Essendon)
12/05/1863-17/11/1937
Inducted: 1996
First coach ever appointed and a brilliant leader. Coached Carlton to three premierships and Essendon to two. Fitzroy player pre-1901.
Playing career: Fitzroy 1884-1893 (VFA)
Coaching record: Carl 1902-09 (144 games, 100 wins, 43 losses, 1 draw); premierships 1906, 1907, 1908; Ess 1911-15, 1918-20 (135 games, 65 wins, 67 losses, 3 draws), premierships 1911, 1912.

Roy Wright (Richmond)
23/2/1929-30/7/2002
Inducted: 1996
Champion ruckman who was regarded as a gentle giant. Great user of the ball.
Playing career: 1946-1959
Games: 195 Goals: 126
Player honors: Brownlow Medal 1952, 1954, 2nd Brownlow Medal 1957; Best & Fairest 1951 (equal), 1952, 1954, 1957; captain 1958, 1959; All-Australian 1956; Victoria (18 games, 20 goals).

Henry Young (Geelong)
18/5/1873-9/1/1923
Inducted: 1996
Ruckman who was allegedly never beaten in a game.
Playing career: 1897-1910
Games: 167 Goals: 76
Player honors: Best & Fairest 1905, 1906; captain 1901-1909; Geel Team of the Century; Victoria (7 games, 5 goals).