Kevin Dillon
Richmond
AFL career
88 games4 goals
- Debut
- R8 1949 v GEE4 June 1949
- Most recent
- R9 1955 v MEL13 June 1955
Stats
Bio
Recruited from the University Blacks in the Victorian Amateur Football Association, Kevin Dillon arrived at Punt Road as a polished mature-age defender ready for the rigours of senior football. Operating primarily as a stylish and consistent half-back flanker, he was notable for maintaining his amateur status throughout his entire VFL tenure, balancing the game with his professional career. Dillon established himself immediately, winning the club's Best First Year Player award in 1949, and remained a defensive mainstay during a transitional period for the Tigers. His commitment and consistency were formally recognised near the end of his stint when he finished runner-up in the 1954 Best and Fairest count and received the Most Determined trophy.
Profile
- Born
- 23 Dec 1924
- Died
- 07 Oct 1984 (aged 59y 289d)
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
Teams
Honours
- Richmond B&F
- 2nd
- 1954
- Top 10
- 1953
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the University Blacks in the Victorian Amateur Football Association, Kevin Dillon arrived at Punt Road as a polished mature-age defender ready for the rigours of senior football. Operating primarily as a stylish and consistent half-back flanker, he was notable for maintaining his amateur status throughout his entire VFL tenure, balancing the game with his professional career. Dillon established himself immediately, winning the club's Best First Year Player award in 1949, and remained a defensive mainstay during a transitional period for the Tigers. His commitment and consistency were formally recognised near the end of his stint when he finished runner-up in the 1954 Best and Fairest count and received the Most Determined trophy.