Rod Galt

Recruited from Beaumaris and Haileybury College, Rod Galt was a tall, athletic ruckman-forward whose career was defined by spectacular aerial ability and enigmatic form. Known as "The Spook" for his pale complexion and slim build, he burst onto the scene at St Kilda in 1971, debuting as a replacement for the injured Carl Ditterich and holding his spot for the Grand Final that same year. While he was viewed by many as Ditterich's natural successor at Moorabbin, his "quixotic" approach often clashed with the disciplined style demanded by coach Allan Jeans. Despite his obvious talent for pulling down high marks and drifting forward to hit the scoreboard, St Kilda eventually lost patience with his inconsistency, trading him to Carlton after the 1974 season.

Galt's time at Princes Park began slowly, managing just a handful of games in his first three years and even spending a brief period on loan in the Sydney league. However, he revitalised his career in 1978, settling into a permanent forward-ruck role to top Carlton's goalkicking table with 49 majors. He proved a nightmare matchup for defenders that season, using his height and long reach to dominate in the air. Unfortunately, he could not sustain this form into 1979; after a strong start, he reportedly fell out with captain-coach Alex Jesaulenko and was dropped prior to the finals, missing out on the Blues' premiership side before being delisted.