AFL career
129 games112 goals
- Debut
- R18 1985 v COL3 Aug 1985
- Most recent
- R2 1995 v ADE9 Apr 1995
Coaching career
398 games215 wins178 losses5 draws
- First
- R1 2007 v MEL30 Mar 2007
- Most recent
- R24 2026 v GCS20 Aug 2026
Stats
1995 | BRB | 2 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 17.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 60 |
1994 | FIT | 18 | 9.3 | 7.9 | 17.3 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 66 |
1993 | FIT | 15 | 7.8 | 4.8 | 12.6 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 54 |
1992 | FIT | 17 | 11.2 | 8.2 | 19.4 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 70 |
1991 | FIT | 19 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 17.1 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 60 |
1990 | FIT | 17 | 9.9 | 6.6 | 16.5 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 61 |
1989 | FIT | 14 | 10.6 | 3.6 | 14.3 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 60 |
1988 | FIT | 19 | 8.8 | 7.4 | 16.3 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 59 |
1987 | FIT | 2 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 31 |
1986 | FIT | 1 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 13.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | - | 1.0 | 2.0 | - |
1985 | FIT | 5 | 11.4 | 7.4 | 18.8 | 5.8 | 1.6 | 2.0 | - | 1.8 | 1.8 | - |
Bio
Recruited to Fitzroy in the mid-1980s, Ross Lyon established himself as a tenacious utility who alternated between half-forward and the midfield. While rarely the headline act, Lyon was highly regarded for his football intelligence, defensive accountability, and ability to hit the scoreboard, finishing his time at the Lions with more than a century of goals. His durability, however, was frequently tested, with recurring injuries often interrupting his momentum during a difficult decade for the financially strapped club.
Seeking a fresh start after ten seasons with Fitzroy, Lyon moved north to join the Brisbane Bears for the 1995 season. His tenure in Queensland was brief, as persistent knee issues restricted him to just two appearances before forcing his premature retirement at age 29. Although his playing career was curtailed by injury, the tactical discipline and grit he displayed on the field laid the foundation for his eventual transition into one of the modern game's most prominent senior coaches.
Profile
- Born
- 08 Nov 1966 (age 59y 347d)
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
Teams
Coaching
- St Kilda (Senior Coach)2007–2011121 games (W76 L41 D4), 62.8%
- Fremantle (Senior Coach)2012–2019184 games (W96 L87 D1), 52.2%
- St Kilda (Senior Coach)2023–202693 games (W43 L50 D0), 46.2%
Family
- Father:Maurie Lyon
Bio
1 revisionRecruited to Fitzroy in the mid-1980s, Ross Lyon established himself as a tenacious utility who alternated between half-forward and the midfield. While rarely the headline act, Lyon was highly regarded for his football intelligence, defensive accountability, and ability to hit the scoreboard, finishing his time at the Lions with more than a century of goals. His durability, however, was frequently tested, with recurring injuries often interrupting his momentum during a difficult decade for the financially strapped club.
Seeking a fresh start after ten seasons with Fitzroy, Lyon moved north to join the Brisbane Bears for the 1995 season. His tenure in Queensland was brief, as persistent knee issues restricted him to just two appearances before forcing his premature retirement at age 29. Although his playing career was curtailed by injury, the tactical discipline and grit he displayed on the field laid the foundation for his eventual transition into one of the modern game's most prominent senior coaches.