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Key Facts

Full name
Richard Burke

Known as
Dick Burke

Born
23 December 1938 (age 85)

Age at first & last AFL game
First game: 20y 151d
Last game: 24y 258d

Height and weight
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 92 kg

Senior clubs
South Melbourne

Jumper numbers
South Melbourne: 34

Dick Burke

Advanced stats
ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
South MelbourneV/AFL1959-196355330.6029%———0
Total1959-196355330.6029%———0

AFL: 7,034th player to appear, 4,056th most games played, 2,783rd most goals kickedSouth Melbourne: 820th player to appear, 308th most games played, 231st most goals kicked

Having commenced in South Melbourne’s thirds Dick Burke made his senior league debut with the club in round five, 1959. It soon became clear that he was a ruckman-forward of genuine quality, able to compete successfully with the very best opponents. From 1959 to 1963 he played 55 games for the Swans and booted 33 goals. He later served the club as vice president.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Publications

Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.