David Rhys-Jones
Carlton and Sydney
AFL career
182 games112 goals
- Debut
- R6 1980 v MEL3 May 1980
- Most recent
- R24 1992 v WCE30 Aug 1992
Stats
1992 | CAR | 6 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 8.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 33 |
1991 | CAR | 1 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 19 |
1990 | CAR | 8 | 6.5 | 5.8 | 12.3 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 50 |
1989 | CAR | 16 | 8.1 | 8.9 | 17.0 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 60 |
1988 | CAR | 19 | 7.9 | 5.8 | 13.7 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 56 |
1987 | CAR | 20 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 16.9 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 56 |
1986 | CAR | 17 | 9.8 | 7.9 | 17.6 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 2.1 | - | 0.2 | 0.2 | - |
1985 | CAR | 19 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 16.3 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 2.0 | - | 1.2 | 0.7 | - |
1984 | SYD | 19 | 9.4 | 6.7 | 16.1 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 3.2 | - | 1.2 | 0.7 | - |
1983 | SYD | 14 | 11.0 | 8.2 | 19.2 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 2.1 | - | 0.6 | 0.4 | - |
1982 | SYD | 21 | 8.9 | 8.0 | 16.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.9 | - | 0.1 | 0.5 | - |
1981 | SME | 18 | 9.7 | 6.0 | 15.7 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 2.8 | - | 0.1 | 0.3 | - |
1980 | SME | 4 | 7.5 | 3.5 | 11.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 2.0 | - | 0.8 | 1.0 | - |
Bio
Recruited from Oakleigh Districts, David Rhys-Jones began his career with South Melbourne, playing through the club's turbulent relocation to Sydney. A highly skilled but often volatile utility, he possessed the height of a key position player and the athleticism of a midfielder, allowing him to impact contests across the ground. Despite his obvious talent, his time at the Swans was frequently interrupted by disciplinary issues, leading to a high-profile transfer to Carlton prior to the 1985 season.
At Carlton, Rhys-Jones cemented his place in football history with a career-defining performance in the 1987 Grand Final. Tasked with curbing Hawthorn star Dermott Brereton, he produced a disciplined and dominant display at centre half-back that earned him the Norm Smith Medal in the Blues' premiership victory. While his career remains historically notable for his frequent tribunal appearances, educated observers remember him as a versatile match-winner who delivered his best football when the stakes were highest.
Profile
- Born
- 16 June 1962 (age 64y 127d)
- Height
- 187 cm
- Weight
- 84 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1987
- Norm Smith Medal1987
- Carlton B&F
- 3rd
- 1987
- Top 10
- 1985, 1989
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Oakleigh Districts, David Rhys-Jones began his career with South Melbourne, playing through the club's turbulent relocation to Sydney. A highly skilled but often volatile utility, he possessed the height of a key position player and the athleticism of a midfielder, allowing him to impact contests across the ground. Despite his obvious talent, his time at the Swans was frequently interrupted by disciplinary issues, leading to a high-profile transfer to Carlton prior to the 1985 season.
At Carlton, Rhys-Jones cemented his place in football history with a career-defining performance in the 1987 Grand Final. Tasked with curbing Hawthorn star Dermott Brereton, he produced a disciplined and dominant display at centre half-back that earned him the Norm Smith Medal in the Blues' premiership victory. While his career remains historically notable for his frequent tribunal appearances, educated observers remember him as a versatile match-winner who delivered his best football when the stakes were highest.