John Byrne (Australian footballer)
John Byrne (born 24 February 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the VFL.
| John Byrne | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 24 February 1956 | ||
| Original team(s) | Wangaratta Rovers (OMFL) | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1975–1982 | North Melbourne | 98 (71) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1982. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Byrne played mostly as a ruck-rover and in defence for North Melbourne. He started his career with them in 1975 and went on to star in their 1977 premiership as well as playing in two losing grand finals. His career ended prematurely, at the age of 26, when he broke his leg.
External links
- John Byrne's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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