Australian Football

Mike Perry was a dashing, forceful footballer whose league career was unfortunately brought to a premature end by injury. He joined Richmond from VAFA club Old Scotch Collegians, and made his senior VFL debut in 1965. In 1967 he played at centre half back against Geelong in the Tigers' first Grand Final win since 1943. Two years later, having only just turned 25, he was forced to quit the VFL scene owing to injury, although he continued to play useful football at a lower level for several years. His career with Richmond comprised 53 games, and he kicked six goals. After leaving the Tigers, he returned to the VAFA, initially with Power House, and later with Old Geelong.

Author - John Devaney