John Reilly (Australian footballer)

For the similarly named who played from 1977-1984, see John Riley (Australian footballer).
John Reilly
Personal information
Full name John Reilly
Date of birth (1942-01-11) 11 January 1942
Original team(s) South Fremantle
Height / weight 191 cm / 87 kg
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1962–1965
1966–1969		 Carlton
Footscray		 39 (1)
55 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of unknown.

John Reilly (born 11 January 1942) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton Football Club then Footscray in the Victorian Football League.

Originally from South Fremantle, he returned to play for them in 1970 and played in their West Australian Football League premiership winning side.[1] He is the son of former South Fremantle ruckman Jack "Corp" Reilly and the elder brother of Graeme Reilly, who played alongside John in the 1970 premiership. Graeme died of a brain tumour in February 1975, aged 28, after collapsing at training during the 1974 season.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Biography at Full Point Footy
  2. ↑ South Fremantle's 1970 premiership tragedy strikes two stars
  3. ↑ Graeme Reilly dies at 28; The Age (26 February 1975) p23
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