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Jack Dyer

Australian rules footballer, coach and commentator (1913–2003).

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Life and work

The story behind the role.

Australian rules footballer, coach and commentator (1913–2003).

John Raymond Dyer Sr. OAM (15 November 1913 – 23 August 2003), nicknamed Captain Blood, was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Richmond Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1931 and 1949. One of the game's most prominent players, he was one of 12 inaugural "Legends" inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. He later turned to coaching and work in the media as a popular broadcaster and journalist.

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Achievements and distinctions

  1. 01

    Australian rules footballer, coach and commentator (1913–2003).

  2. 02

    Australian Sports Medal

  3. 03

    Medal of the Order of Australia

  4. 04

    Australian Football Hall of Fame

  5. 05

    Jack Dyer Medal

Career and education

Teams and organisations

Richmond Football Club

Education

De La Salle College

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