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Jack Dyer |
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Jack Dyer,
also known as "Captain Blood", was chosen by the Richmond Football Club as its
player to be included on the inside of the Richmond Stamp Booklet.
He played 310 games for Richmond, kicking 440 goals between 1931 and 1949. He
was the Tiger's captain from 1941 to 1949 and coach from 1941 to 1952. He won
their best and fairest on six occasions.
Jack Dyer won a premiership as Captain-Coach in 1943.He was legendary for his
hard physical play and "shirtfronts" hence the nick name "Captain Blood". He
also was mainly responsible for the introduction of the drop punt which led to
the demise of the drop kick and stab pass.
After leaving football he continued with a successful media career.
Jack Dyer was named on the Interchange Bench in the Team of the Century named
during the Centenary Season.He passed away in August
2003. A
Cover
was issued to commemorate "Captain Blood". |
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