Mark Lee
Richmond · “General”
AFL career
233 games94 goals
- Debut
- R18 1977 v ESS30 July 1977
- Most recent
- R2 1991 v ESS1 Apr 1991
Stats
1991 | RCH | 2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 14 |
1990 | RCH | 21 | 7.2 | 6.3 | 13.5 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 58 |
1989 | RCH | 14 | 7.1 | 5.9 | 13.1 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 54 |
1988 | RCH | 15 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 11.9 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 48 |
1987 | RCH | 20 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 12.4 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 48 |
1986 | RCH | 15 | 6.9 | 4.5 | 11.4 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 2.9 | - | 1.3 | 0.3 | - |
1985 | RCH | 10 | 8.2 | 6.3 | 14.5 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 | - | 0.2 | 0.1 | - |
1984 | RCH | 22 | 10.0 | 8.8 | 18.8 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 4.6 | - | 0.3 | 0.2 | - |
1983 | RCH | 22 | 7.7 | 9.5 | 17.1 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 3.5 | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | - |
1982 | RCH | 13 | 7.8 | 5.4 | 13.2 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 3.2 | - | 1.7 | 0.8 | - |
1981 | RCH | 22 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 14.4 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 4.1 | - | 0.5 | 0.5 | - |
1980 | RCH | 24 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 14.5 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 3.0 | - | 0.3 | 0.2 | - |
1979 | RCH | 17 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 8.0 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 2.4 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
1978 | RCH | 14 | 6.1 | 5.7 | 11.8 | 4.1 | 1.6 | 3.0 | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | - |
1977 | RCH | 2 | 2.0 | 5.5 | 7.5 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
Bio
Recruited from Mildura in the club's productive Sunraysia country zone, Mark Lee arrived at Punt Road in the late 1970s and rapidly developed into one of the league's most athletic big men. Known affectionately as "The General," Lee stood out for his exceptional leaping ability and capacity to cover the ground with the agility of a flanker, attributes that made him a central figure in the Tigers' famous 1980 premiership campaign. His deft tap work—often described as being as precise as a kick—fuelled a potent midfield brigade, while his versatility allowed him to drift forward and impact the scoreboard, most notably when he booted a career-high nine goals against St Kilda in 1982.
While Richmond's on-field fortunes declined significantly during the turbulent 1980s, Lee remained a pillar of consistency and leadership amidst the instability. He shouldered the ruck division tirelessly, winning the Jack Dyer Medal in 1984 and earning All-Australian selection three times across the decade. A two-year stint as captain during the club's financial crisis highlighted his standing at Punt Road, where he was revered for his loyalty and contested strength. He retired in 1991 as a Life Member and one of the last remaining links to the Tigers' premiership glory, leaving a legacy as one of the finest ruckmen in the club's history.
Profile
- Born
- 29 Mar 1959 (age 67y 206d)
- Birthplace
- Mildura, VIC
- Height
- 199 cm
- Weight
- 96 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1980
- Richmond B&F1984
- 2nd
- 1983
- Top 10
- 1978, 1981, 1989
- Richmond captain(3×) 1985, 1986, 1987
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 1980, 1983, 1984
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Mildura in the club's productive Sunraysia country zone, Mark Lee arrived at Punt Road in the late 1970s and rapidly developed into one of the league's most athletic big men. Known affectionately as "The General," Lee stood out for his exceptional leaping ability and capacity to cover the ground with the agility of a flanker, attributes that made him a central figure in the Tigers' famous 1980 premiership campaign. His deft tap work—often described as being as precise as a kick—fuelled a potent midfield brigade, while his versatility allowed him to drift forward and impact the scoreboard, most notably when he booted a career-high nine goals against St Kilda in 1982.
While Richmond's on-field fortunes declined significantly during the turbulent 1980s, Lee remained a pillar of consistency and leadership amidst the instability. He shouldered the ruck division tirelessly, winning the Jack Dyer Medal in 1984 and earning All-Australian selection three times across the decade. A two-year stint as captain during the club's financial crisis highlighted his standing at Punt Road, where he was revered for his loyalty and contested strength. He retired in 1991 as a Life Member and one of the last remaining links to the Tigers' premiership glory, leaving a legacy as one of the finest ruckmen in the club's history.