Bryan Wood
Richmond and Essendon
AFL career
253 games97 goals
- Debut
- R7 1972 v NTH13 May 1972
- Most recent
- R11 1986 v SYD9 June 1986
Stats
1986 | ESS | 9 | 8.9 | 4.8 | 13.7 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
1985 | ESS | 15 | 11.3 | 5.9 | 17.2 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
1984 | ESS | 14 | 10.4 | 4.4 | 14.8 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
1983 | ESS | 6 | 7.0 | 6.2 | 13.2 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
1982 | RCH | 13 | 12.7 | 5.3 | 18.0 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
1981 | RCH | 18 | 10.9 | 5.4 | 16.3 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
1980 | RCH | 23 | 11.2 | 6.3 | 17.5 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
1979 | RCH | 21 | 12.9 | 5.8 | 18.7 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
1978 | RCH | 9 | 11.1 | 5.9 | 17.0 | 4.6 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
1977 | RCH | 22 | 14.5 | 7.0 | 21.4 | 6.6 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
1976 | RCH | 13 | 10.5 | 6.6 | 17.1 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
1975 | RCH | 25 | 11.5 | 3.7 | 15.2 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
1974 | RCH | 23 | 11.0 | 5.0 | 16.0 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
1973 | RCH | 26 | 10.6 | 4.3 | 14.9 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
1972 | RCH | 16 | 9.7 | 3.3 | 13.0 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Bio
Recruited from Murrumbeena, Bryan Wood quickly established himself as a key component of Richmond's dominance during the 1970s. A dashing winger known for his pace, balance, and reliable disposal, he became a fixture in Tom Hafey's lineup and played a crucial role in the back-to-back premierships of 1973 and 1974. Wood remained a consistent performer through the club's transition periods, eventually securing a third premiership medallion in 1980 and cementing his status as one of the premier outside midfielders of the competition.
Following a contract dispute with the Tigers at the end of 1982, Wood reunited with former teammate turned coach Kevin Sheedy at Essendon. The move added vital experience to a talented but young Bombers list on the verge of success. Wood played on the wing in Essendon's 1984 grand final victory over Hawthorn, joining a select group of footballers to win flags at two different clubs. He retired in 1986 as a four-time premiership player, widely respected as a disciplined and highly skilled contributor to two of the VFL's most formidable dynasties.
Profile
- Born
- 03 Apr 1954 (age 72y 201d)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 85 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(4×) 1973, 1974, 1980, 1985
- Richmond captain1981
- Richmond B&F
- 3rd
- 1975, 1977
- Top 10
- 1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1981
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Murrumbeena, Bryan Wood quickly established himself as a key component of Richmond's dominance during the 1970s. A dashing winger known for his pace, balance, and reliable disposal, he became a fixture in Tom Hafey's lineup and played a crucial role in the back-to-back premierships of 1973 and 1974. Wood remained a consistent performer through the club's transition periods, eventually securing a third premiership medallion in 1980 and cementing his status as one of the premier outside midfielders of the competition.
Following a contract dispute with the Tigers at the end of 1982, Wood reunited with former teammate turned coach Kevin Sheedy at Essendon. The move added vital experience to a talented but young Bombers list on the verge of success. Wood played on the wing in Essendon's 1984 grand final victory over Hawthorn, joining a select group of footballers to win flags at two different clubs. He retired in 1986 as a four-time premiership player, widely respected as a disciplined and highly skilled contributor to two of the VFL's most formidable dynasties.