1924
102 years ago
Joe Canavan, who played for South Melbourne and Melbourne, drowned in Rufus Creek near Wentworth in New South Wales, aged 43.
People
10 January
From the archive
- 2011
A traditional funeral for Maurice Rioli was held at Garden Point on Melville Island, where family members including nephew Cyril Rioli painted their bodies and danced the family's Dreaming story of the turtle.
It followed the state funeral in Darwin three days earlier.
Indigenous football
Birthdays
- 1992Steven May
Melbourne, 251 games (2011-2025)
Born on this day
- 1903George Todd
Geelong, 232 games (1922-1934)