Leo Dwyer

Recruited from North Melbourne's VFA side, Leo Dwyer etched his name into history as a member of the Shinboners' inaugural VFL team that faced Geelong in Round 1, 1925. A reliable wingman who could also operate effectively in defence, Dwyer's decade-long tenure at Arden Street was characterised by loyal service during the club's difficult formative years in the elite competition, though his games tally was often restricted by injury and the era's demanding work climate. While his own career was solid, his status at the club is elevated by his role as the patriarch of a royal North Melbourne family; he was the father of Team of the Century winger Laurie Dwyer and grandfather to David and Anthony, initiating a dynasty that served the club for decades.