Emmett Dunne
Richmond and Footscray
AFL career
129 games63 goals
- Debut
- R2 1976 v GEE10 Apr 1976
- Most recent
- R10 1985 v COL2 June 1985
Stats
1985 | FSC | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
1984 | FSC | 13 | 7.3 | 1.8 | 9.2 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
1983 | RCH | 11 | 6.3 | 3.2 | 9.5 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
1982 | RCH | 23 | 10.0 | 3.5 | 13.6 | 4.3 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
1981 | RCH | 20 | 10.6 | 5.0 | 15.5 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
1980 | RCH | 21 | 7.7 | 5.0 | 12.8 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
1979 | RCH | 19 | 9.8 | 4.4 | 14.2 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
1978 | RCH | 4 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 7.3 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
1977 | RCH | 11 | 6.7 | 3.7 | 10.5 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
1976 | RCH | 6 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
Bio
Recruited from the club's metropolitan zone at Mount Waverley, Emmett Dunne rose through the Tigers' grades to become a dependable cornerstone of the senior side during a golden era at Punt Road. A mobile giant who could play in the ruck or hold down a key defensive post, Dunne was renowned for his discipline and strong overhead marking. After captaining the Under-19s to a flag, he cemented his place in the seniors and became a pivotal figure in the 1980 premiership team, where he anchored the defence as full-back in the thumping Grand Final victory over Collingwood. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Dunne balanced his football duties with a demanding full-time career in the Victoria Police, earning him a reputation for integrity and toughness both on and off the field.
Following the Tigers' slide down the ladder in 1983, Dunne crossed town to the Western Oval to play out his final VFL years with Footscray. He added valuable experience to the Bulldogs' list, often playing in defence or mentoring younger talls in the reserves, which he eventually captain-coached. After a final premiership stint in the VFA with Springvale, Dunne transitioned into a significant off-field legacy. He served as a respected member of the AFL Tribunal for two decades and rose to the rank of Assistant Commissioner in the police force, before returning to Richmond as a board member to help oversee the club's modern resurgence.
Profile
- Born
- 11 June 1956 (age 70y 132d)
- Height
- 197 cm
- Weight
- 99 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1980
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the club's metropolitan zone at Mount Waverley, Emmett Dunne rose through the Tigers' grades to become a dependable cornerstone of the senior side during a golden era at Punt Road. A mobile giant who could play in the ruck or hold down a key defensive post, Dunne was renowned for his discipline and strong overhead marking. After captaining the Under-19s to a flag, he cemented his place in the seniors and became a pivotal figure in the 1980 premiership team, where he anchored the defence as full-back in the thumping Grand Final victory over Collingwood. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Dunne balanced his football duties with a demanding full-time career in the Victoria Police, earning him a reputation for integrity and toughness both on and off the field.
Following the Tigers' slide down the ladder in 1983, Dunne crossed town to the Western Oval to play out his final VFL years with Footscray. He added valuable experience to the Bulldogs' list, often playing in defence or mentoring younger talls in the reserves, which he eventually captain-coached. After a final premiership stint in the VFA with Springvale, Dunne transitioned into a significant off-field legacy. He served as a respected member of the AFL Tribunal for two decades and rose to the rank of Assistant Commissioner in the police force, before returning to Richmond as a board member to help oversee the club's modern resurgence.