Arthur Rayson

Recruited from Coburg in the VFA, Arthur Rayson carved out a unique place in league history due to his diminutive stature. Standing at just 157cm, he remains one of the shortest players to ever compete at the elite level, but he used his low centre of gravity to his advantage as a pacy rover and crafty forward pocket. Rayson possessed a natural goal sense and the ability to scoot away from contests before opponents could lay a tackle, making him a dangerous offensive weapon who averaged well over a goal a game throughout his tenure at Corio Bay.

Rayson cemented his legacy as a key member of Geelong's historic 1925 premiership side, playing as the second rover in the club's breakthrough Grand Final victory over Collingwood. He remained a consistent fixture in the senior lineup for eight seasons, celebrating his 100-game milestone during the 1931 season. Although he played 14 games in his final year, he did not feature in the club's premiership team that September, eventually departing the league as a Geelong centurion and a cult figure of the era.