John Wymer
North Melbourne
AFL career
2 games0 goals
- Debut
- R5 1955 v HAW14 May 1955
- Most recent
- R11 1955 v STK2 July 1955
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Korumburra in South Gippsland, John Wymer was a towering figure for his era, standing 192cm and weighing 89kg. While his on-field career was limited to just two senior appearances for North Melbourne in 1955, likely as a ruckman or key position prospect, he became a titanic figure off the field at Arden Street. Wymer transitioned into administration and served the club with distinction for decades, most notably as a selector and board director during the "golden years" of the 1970s premiership era. A dedicated clubman who was also pivotal in the establishment of the Kangaroos' Social Club, he was awarded Life Membership in 1979, cementing his status as a key architect of North Melbourne's success long after his playing days concluded.
Profile
- Born
- 25 Jan 1933
- Died
- 15 June 2005 (aged 72y 141d)
- Height
- 192 cm
- Weight
- 89 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Korumburra in South Gippsland, John Wymer was a towering figure for his era, standing 192cm and weighing 89kg. While his on-field career was limited to just two senior appearances for North Melbourne in 1955, likely as a ruckman or key position prospect, he became a titanic figure off the field at Arden Street. Wymer transitioned into administration and served the club with distinction for decades, most notably as a selector and board director during the "golden years" of the 1970s premiership era. A dedicated clubman who was also pivotal in the establishment of the Kangaroos' Social Club, he was awarded Life Membership in 1979, cementing his status as a key architect of North Melbourne's success long after his playing days concluded.