David Rhys-Jones
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David Rhys-Jones (born 16 June 1962) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club and the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL).
David Rhys-Jones | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | David Rhys-Jones | ||
Date of birth | (1962-06-16) 16 June 1962 (age 61) | ||
Original team(s) | Oakleigh District | ||
Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1980ā1984 | South Melbourne/Sydney | 076 0(39) | |
1985ā1992 | Carlton | 106 0(73) | |
Total | 182 (112) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1992. | |||
Career highlights | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Rhys-Jones's reputation as a footballer is somewhat sullied by his regular visits to the AFL Tribunal; he currently holds the record for being the most reported player in VFL/AFL history, having had his number taken by umpires 25 times over his 13-season career.[1] However, when fit and available, Rhys-Jones's versatility, pace and agility made him a valuable footballer; the best example being when he was given the challenging task of playing in defence on Hawthorn champion and AFL Hall of Famer Dermott Brereton in the 1987 VFL Grand Final and held him goalless for the only time that season, resulting in Carlton winning its 15th VFL premiership and Rhys-Jones unanimously being awarded the Norm Smith Medal for best afield by the voting panel.