Dick Reynolds



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Dick Reynolds is renowned as one of the greatest rovers, and later ruck-rover and half-forward of all time, with his speed and exciting dashes Reynolds was one of the games favourites. In 1938, he took over as captain-coach and led his team to four Premierships. He also led and played for the Victorian side on nine different occations. After the 1950 Grand Final, Reynolds retired as a player but returned at the age of 36 for the 51' Grand Final against Geelong. At the time of his retirement no player had achieved as much success as Reynolds, with three Brownlow Medals, numerous Best and Fairest awards and many successive Grand Finals to his name, Dick Reynalds is one of the games true legends.


Nickname: King Richard
Games: 320 (1933-51)
Best and Fairest: 7 (34,36,37,38,39,42,43)
Brownlow Medals: 3 (34,37,38)

Captain: 1939-50
Coach: 1940-60
Premierships: 4
State representitive: 9

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