Ron Rann
North Melbourne
AFL career
6 games0 goals
- Debut
- R18 1938 v FSC27 Aug 1938
- Most recent
- R18 1939 v GEE2 Sept 1939
Stats
Bio
A Footscray-born local who earned his VFL opportunity as a mature-age recruit, Ron Rann joined North Melbourne in 1938 at the age of 25. He played six senior games over two seasons at Arden Street, serving as a depth player for the Shinboners but unable to secure a permanent place in the starting eighteen. Rann eventually departed the VFL to become a significant figure at Yarraville in the VFA, where his experience and leadership were quickly recognised. He was appointed playing coach of Yarraville in 1941, transitioning from a fringe VFL footballer to a respected leader and mentor in the Association competition.
Profile
- Born
- 25 Aug 1913
- Died
- 20 Mar 2006 (aged 92y 207d)
- Birthplace
- Footscray, VIC
- Deathplace
- Perth, WA
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 66 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionA Footscray-born local who earned his VFL opportunity as a mature-age recruit, Ron Rann joined North Melbourne in 1938 at the age of 25. He played six senior games over two seasons at Arden Street, serving as a depth player for the Shinboners but unable to secure a permanent place in the starting eighteen. Rann eventually departed the VFL to become a significant figure at Yarraville in the VFA, where his experience and leadership were quickly recognised. He was appointed playing coach of Yarraville in 1941, transitioning from a fringe VFL footballer to a respected leader and mentor in the Association competition.