Dick Burke
South Melbourne
AFL career
55 games33 goals
- Debut
- R5 1959 v FSC23 May 1959
- Most recent
- R18 1963 v MEL7 Sept 1963
Stats
Bio
Dick Burke was a towering figure for South Melbourne during the late 1950s and early 1960s, standing 193cm (6ft 4in)—an exceptional height for the era. Making his senior debut in Round 6 of the 1959 season, he was immediately utilised as a key structural asset, splitting his time between the ruck and the forward line. His physical presence allowed him to contest aerial balls that few defenders could reach, and he became a useful target in attack when resting from ruck duties.
Burke played his entire VFL career at the Lake Oval, serving the club during a challenging period where wins were often scarce. Despite the team's struggles, he proved to be a reliable "tall timber" option for South Melbourne, playing 55 games over five seasons. He showed an ability to hit the scoreboard, contributing 33 goals, before finishing his VFL tenure at the conclusion of the 1963 season.
Profile
- Born
- 23 Dec 1938 (age 87y 302d)
- Height
- 193 cm
- Weight
- 92 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionDick Burke was a towering figure for South Melbourne during the late 1950s and early 1960s, standing 193cm (6ft 4in)—an exceptional height for the era. Making his senior debut in Round 6 of the 1959 season, he was immediately utilised as a key structural asset, splitting his time between the ruck and the forward line. His physical presence allowed him to contest aerial balls that few defenders could reach, and he became a useful target in attack when resting from ruck duties.
Burke played his entire VFL career at the Lake Oval, serving the club during a challenging period where wins were often scarce. Despite the team's struggles, he proved to be a reliable "tall timber" option for South Melbourne, playing 55 games over five seasons. He showed an ability to hit the scoreboard, contributing 33 goals, before finishing his VFL tenure at the conclusion of the 1963 season.