Ray Holden
Melbourne
AFL career
3 games1 goals
- Debut
- R1 1984 v COL31 Mar 1984
- Most recent
- R5 1984 v NTH28 Apr 1984
Stats
Bio
Arriving at Melbourne with a stellar reputation from the WAFL, Ray Holden was a versatile key position player who had previously starred for West Perth. His recruitment was driven largely by a standout performance in the 1982 State of Origin match, where he won the Simpson Medal as best on ground for Western Australia against Victoria, marking him as a prime target for VFL clubs. Despite high expectations that his strong marking and utility value would bolster the Demons' spine, Holden struggled to translate his interstate dominance to the Victorian competition, managing just three senior games in the 1984 season. He ultimately departed the club and returned to Western Australia, concluding his career with stints at West Perth and Perth.
Profile
- Born
- 03 Sept 1959 (age 67y 49d)
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- 87 kg
Teams
Family
- Brother:Craig Holden
Bio
1 revisionArriving at Melbourne with a stellar reputation from the WAFL, Ray Holden was a versatile key position player who had previously starred for West Perth. His recruitment was driven largely by a standout performance in the 1982 State of Origin match, where he won the Simpson Medal as best on ground for Western Australia against Victoria, marking him as a prime target for VFL clubs. Despite high expectations that his strong marking and utility value would bolster the Demons' spine, Holden struggled to translate his interstate dominance to the Victorian competition, managing just three senior games in the 1984 season. He ultimately departed the club and returned to Western Australia, concluding his career with stints at West Perth and Perth.