List of Australian rules football statues

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This is a list of Australian rules football-related statues. a

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Statues

ImageTitle / individual(s) commemoratedUnveiledSculptorLocationSource
— Darrel Baldock 2014, AprilUnknownDarrel Baldock Oval, Latrobe, Tas [1]
Ron barassi statue.jpg Ron Barassi 2003, SeptemberLouis Laumen Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Vic [2]
Kevin Bartlett.jpg Kevin Bartlett 2017, MarchLiz Johnson Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Vic [3]
Malcolm Blight statue Adelaide Oval.jpg Malcolm Blight 2015, AugustWill Kuiper Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, SA [4]
— Haydn Bunton, Sr. 2005, AprilLouis Laumen Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Vic [5]
John Coleman statue MCG.jpg John Coleman 2013, SeptemberLis Johnson Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Vic [6]
Hastings John Coleman Statue.JPG John Coleman and Tom Meehan 2005Steve Glassborow Hastings, Vic [7]
Jack Dyer Statue.jpg Jack Dyer 2003, SeptemberMitch Mitchell Punt Road Oval, Melbourne, Vic [8]
Russell Ebert statue.jpg Russell Ebert 2015, AugustUnknown Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, SA [9]
Ken Farmer statue Adelaide Oval.jpg Ken Farmer 2017, SeptemberUnknown Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, SA [10]
Fremantle Oval Statue.jpg John Gerovich and Ray French2006, June Robert Hitchcock Fremantle Oval, Fremantle, WA [11]
— Adam Goodes 2023, MayCathy Weiszmann Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, NSW [12]
Doug Hawkins Statue (48742999558).jpg Doug Hawkins 1997, SeptemberUnknownBraybrook Hotel, Melbourne, Vic [13]
— Alex Jesaulenko
2008Lis Johnson National Sports Museum, Melbourne, Vic [14]
Paul Kelly Statue SCG.jpg Paul Kelly 2010, AugustCathy Weiszmann Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, NSW [15]
John Kennedy Sr. statue in front of Waverly Park.jpg John Kennedy, Sr. 2008, AprilUnknown Waverley Park, Melbourne, Vic [16]
— Michael Long 2018, JulyUnknown EFC's "The Hangar", Melbourne, VIC [17]
Leigh Matthews Statue MCG.jpg Leigh Matthews 2005, AugustLouis Laumen Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Vic [18]
Dick reynolds statue.jpg Dick Reynolds 2004, JuneLouis Laumen Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Vic [19]
— Lou Richards 2014, AprilUnknown Melbourne Olympic Park, Melbourne, Vic [20]
Klarfeld AFL player Neil Roberts.jpg Neil Roberts UnknownLinda Klarfeld Melbourne High School, Melbourne, Vic [21]
Barrie Robran Statue.jpg Barrie Robran 2014, MarchKen Martin Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, SA [22]
— Paul Roos 2009, AugustCathy Weiszmann Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, NSW [23]
— Bob Rose 2006, AugustMitch Mitchell Melbourne Olympic Park, Melbourne, VIC [24]
— Bob Skilton 2018, JulyCathy Weiszmann Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne, Vic [25]
— Norm Smith 2012, SeptemberLis Johnson Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Vic [26]
Jim Stynes statue MCG.jpg Jim Stynes 2014, SeptemberLis Johnson Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Vic [27]
Ted Whitten statue.jpg Ted Whitten 1994Mitch Mitchell Whitten Oval, Melbourne, Vic [28]
Ted Whitten Statue, Braybrook (48743521997).jpg Ted Whitten 1997, SeptemberUnknownBraybrook Hotel, Melbourne, Vic [29]
Tom wills statue.jpg Tom Wills 2001Louis Laumen Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Vic [30]

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References

  1. ↑ Darrel Baldock, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  2. ↑ Ron Barassi, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  3. ↑ Kevin Bartlett, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  4. ↑ Malcolm Blight, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  5. ↑ Haydn Bunton, Sr., Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  6. ↑ John Coleman, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  7. ↑ John Coleman & Tom Meehan, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  8. ↑ Jack Dyer, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  9. ↑ Russell Ebert, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  10. ↑ Ken Farmer, ABC News. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  11. ↑ John Gerovich & Ray French, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  12. ↑ "Statue of Adam Goodes's 'iconic' war cry unveiled by AFL club Sydney Swans". The Guardian . 26 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  13. ↑ Doug Hawkins, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  14. ↑ Alex Jesaulenko / VFL "Mark of the Century", Fundere Foundry. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  15. ↑ Paul Kelly, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  16. ↑ John Kennedy, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  17. ↑ Michael Long, Monument Australia. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  18. ↑ Leigh Matthews, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  19. ↑ Dick Reynolds, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  20. ↑ Lou Richards, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  21. ↑ Neil Roberts, Linda Klarfeld Sculptures. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  22. ↑ Barrie Robran, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  23. ↑ Paul Roos, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  24. ↑ Bob Rose, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  25. ↑ Bob Skilton, Monument Australia. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  26. ↑ Norm Smith, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  27. ↑ Jim Stynes, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  28. ↑ E.J. "Ted" Whitten, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  29. ↑ E.J. "Ted" Whitten, Monument Australia. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  30. ↑ Tom Wills / First Game of Australian Rules Football, Fundere Foundry. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
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