Stan Judkins

Recruited from VFA club Northcote after a stint with Greensborough, Stan Judkins overcame his diminutive 166cm frame to become one of Richmond’s most celebrated wingmen. Possessing lightning pace, elite ball-handling skills, and elusive evasion, he wasted no time making an impact, debuting in 1928 and immediately cementing his spot in the senior side. He became an integral part of a famous Tigers centreline alongside Alan Geddes and Eric Zschech, a trio that provided the engine room for the club's sustained success in the early 1930s.

Judkins secured his place in history under remarkable circumstances during the 1930 season. After a blistering start to the year, his form tapered off, resulting in him being dropped to the seconds for the final five rounds of the home-and-away season. Ironically, this demotion secured him the Brownlow Medal; having tied on votes with Collingwood's Harry Collier and Footscray's Allan Hopkins, Judkins was awarded the medal outright based on the countback rule of the era, which favoured the player with the fewest games played. Beyond this unique individual honour, he was a vital contributor to Richmond's 1932 and 1934 premiership victories before later serving in World War II.