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Career : 1985 – 1992
Debut : Round 1, 1985 vs Footscray, aged 22 years, 287 days
Carlton Player No. 923
Games : 182 (106 at Carlton)
Goals : 112 (73 at Carlton)
Last Game : Round 24, 1992 vs West Coast, aged 30 years, 75 days
Guernsey No. 26
Height : 188 cm ( 6 ft. 2 in.)
Weight : 84 kg (13 stone, 3 lbs.)
DOB : 16 June, 1962
Premiership Player 1987
Norm Smith Medal 1987
Carlton Hall of Fame

Superbly skilled, fiery, volatile - these are all apt descriptions of the enigmatic David Rhys-Jones, who starred for the Blues in the 1987 Grand Final triumph over Hawthorn, in the middle of a 12-year VFL/AFL career studded with controversy and repeated trips to the tribunal.

Originally from Oakleigh Districts, Rhys-Jones was recruited by South Melbourne as a 17 year-old in 1979. From his first practice match he created excitement, leading his coach; Ian Stewart, to point him out during a pre-season press conference and say; “Look at that kid over there. He’ll play 200 league games, no question.” Later, legendary commentator Lou Richards was to write; “David Rhys-Jones could be one of the best footballers around, if he wasn’t trying to be the middleweight boxing champion of Australia.” For his part, Rhys-Jones was rarely repentant. “I was always the one who used to follow the old saying, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth,” he said. “That’s the way I operated. I didn’t want to be pushed around, and I let it be known.”

“Reese” played his first senior game for South Melbourne in 1980. At 188 cm and a slender 73 kg, he soon established himself as one of the game's tallest and best wingmen. His pace, cat-like balance and wonderful aerial skills made him a match-winner – although his short fuse regularly had him before the tribunal, and he was a constant target of abuse by opposition supporters.

When South Melbourne headed north to become the Sydney Swans in 1982, Rhys-Jones was among those who supported of the move, at least at first. But after two seasons under the private ownership of Dr Geoffrey Edelsten, David began to have doubts about his future, and asked for a clearance. He had played 76 games and booted 39 goals in red and white by then, graduating from a skinny winger into a hard-bodied, tough utility. Despite his undoubted ability, many eyebrows at Carlton were raised when it was revealed that Rhys-Jones was on his way to Princes Park for the 1985 season. The news was not greeted warmly by all Blues' supporters, and the blonde youngster in guernsey number 26 struggled for general acceptance in his first two seasons - especially when some brilliant games were indispersed with regular trips to the tribunal.

All that changed however, in 1987. The previous year, Hawthorn had ended Carlton’s Premiership hopes with a 42-point demolition of the Blues in a Qualifying Final, during which Rhys-Jones had been reported and suspended for two weeks for striking Hawk defender Gary Ayres. Whispers that the club’s patience was wearing thin circulated for a while, but Carlton coach Robert Walls stuck with his blonde bombshell, and Reese paid him back with interest.

Although he was reported in four matches (on seven charges) during the 1987 season, David still managed to play 20 games and was a model of consistency. The Blues finished on top of the ladder and firmed into flag favourites by beating Hawthorn in the second Semi Final, before facing the Hawks again a fortnight later in the Grand Final. Pre-match, most pundits agreed that the key to victory for Hawthorn would be their champion centre half-forward Dermott Brereton, and that his scheduled opponent, Jon Dorotich was in for a torrid afternoon.

Therefore, there was huge surprise immediately after the toss, when Rhys-Jones picked up Brereton, and Hawthorn supporters began licking their lips. The Hawks' star was heavier, stronger and a proven big match performer - but David played superbly disciplined football all day and Brereton was hardly sighted. The Hawk star managed only two behinds, while Reese constantly drove the Blues into attack on the way to collecting Carlton’s 15th Premiership by 33 points. Fittingly, Rhys-Jones won the Norm Smith Medal as Best on Ground, and the plaudits (at last) of every Bluebagger fan.

Rhys-Jones played finals football in each of his first four years at Carlton, and notched up his 150th career game when Hawthorn took revenge on the Blues in the 1988 second Semi Final. Thereafter however, the team fell into decline as injuries and retirements left their mark. In 1991, David started the year at full-forward in Carlton’s Reserves side, and kicked 17 goals in the first three matches. He was recalled to the seniors to play against Geelong in round 5 – his 100th game for Carlton – but suffered a knee injury that hampered him for the remainder of his career. His last game in navy blue was played a long way from home, at Subiaco Oval in round 24, 1992, when Carlton went down to the West Coast Eagles by 33 points.

Although his AFL career ended that day, Rhys-Jones was far from finished with the game. His involvement would continue, albeit with the handicap of a reputation that often coloured other peoples’ perception of him, and attracted attention from wannabes looking for a well-known scalp. As always, David fought fire with fire, and it continued to cost him.

In 1993, Rhys-Jones headed to Tasmania as captain-coach of TFL club North Launceston. He relinquished the coaching position in 1995, but stayed on as captain. Still his tribunal appearances continued, and in May of that year he was assaulted by a spectator on the ground at three-quarter time. In September, he led the Robins to their first-ever Premiership with a 10-point Grand Final victory over Clarence, before retiring from the field at the age of 33.

The following year, Reese returned to Victoria to coach Frankston in the VFA. The Dolphins suffered a heat-breaking loss to Springvale with the last kick of the Grand Final in ’96, then lost only their fourth game in two years when they fell to Sandringham in the 1997 decider. They made the finals for the third year in a row in 1998, only to go out in straight sets and trigger Rhys- Jones’ resignation

Next up, he spent 2001 at the helm of Diamond Valley Football League heavyweights Heidelberg, before embarking on adventures in the world of reality TV with the Channel 7 production The Club. One of the central figures in the program, Rhys-Jones took a camera crew along while he coached the Kensington Hill Hammerheads in the second division of the Western Region Football League.

In the decade or so since, Rhys-Jones has concentrated on building a media career, and these days is regularly seen on the ABC coverage of VFL games.

Open Mike Interview.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTL9thBEP9A

Milestones

100 AFL Games: Round 13, 1986 vs Richmond
50 Carlton Games: Round 18, 1987 vs Essendon
150 AFL Games: Semi Final, 1988 vs Hawthorn
100 Carlton Games: Round 5, 1991 vs Geelong

Career Highlights

1985 - 9th Best & Fairest
1987 - 3rd Best & Fairest
1987 - Senior Premiership
1987 - Norm Smith Medalist
1989 - 7th Best & Fairest
1990 - Deputy Vice-Captain

Video

Footnotes

During his 182-game VFL/AFL career, Rhys-Jones faced the tribunal 7 times while playing for the Swans, and 18 times while representing Carlton. He was not always found guilty however, and was ‘only’ suspended for 11 games at each club, including two separate 4-week penalties for altercations against Melbourne in 1981 and 1983.

Furthermore, David was involved in a total of 17 reports were he was the victim; 16 striking charges, and one of "throwing to the ground". Offenders in those cases were found guilty on 13 occasions, and outed for a total of 24 weeks.

Besides Greg Williams (who himself was suspended for striking Rhys-Jones during his time with Sydney) other Carlton players who tangled with Reese were Brent Crosswell and Peter Smith - who was acting as the Melbourne runner at the time! Interestingly, future AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou (hardly renowned as a physical player) was also reported for striking David.

Footage

Open Mike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTL9thBEP9A

Blueseum: Career summary for David Rhys-Jones | The Tribunal: Rhys-Jones

Links

Articles: Despised to Blue | Big Name Recruits to the CFC | [tiki-read_article.php?articleId=209|The Carlton Hyphens]

Gallery

1987 Grand Final - Rhys-Jones and Dermott.Taken from 1987 Grand Final
1987 Norm Smith Medalist - David Rhys-Jones.
David Rhys-Jones.
David Rhys-Jones.
David Rhys-Jones.
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David Rhys-Jones.jpg
David Rhys-Jones.
1982 Rd 5 David Rhys-Jones.
1982 Blues supporters boo Rhys-Jones.
1982 Rd 15 Rhys-Jones spoils.
1982 Night GF Beanie Wearing Rhy-Jones.
1980 Rd 4 Rhys-Jones Player of the future.
1980 Rising Stars - Rhys-Jones & Marchesani (08/05/80).
1980 Rhys-Jones article 22/05/80.
1983 Rd 1 - Rhys-Jones suspended!
1983 Rd 5 - Future Blue David Rhys-Jones.
1983 Rd 8 - Rhys-Jones marks over Des English.
1983 - Swans; Rhys-Jones will stay a Swan?? (13/08/83).
1987 Prac. Match - Rhys & Wright clash (25/03/87).
1987 Rd 1 - Rhys-Jones kicks for goal.
1987 Rd 1 - Rhys-Jones & Brereton tangle whilst Dean lends a hand.
1987 - Rhys-Jones & Krakouer deserve a go (01/04/87).
1987 - David Rhys-Jones quote (08/04/87).
1987 Rd 3 - David Rhys-Jones fires off a handpass.
1987 Rd 4 - David Rhys-Jones at 3/4 time.
1987 - Carlton Players love the Punt (24/04/87).
1987 Rd 5 - Rhys-Jones cleared at the tribunal.
1987 - David Rhys-Jones.
1987 - Rhys-Jones article (08/05/87).
1987 - Rhys-Jones the keen punter (20/05/87).
1987 - Vic State Squad Rep's (20/05/87).
1987 Rd 9 - David Rhys-Jones.
1987 Rd 10 - David Rhys-Jones.
1987 - Rhys-Jones & Capper workmates (17/06/87).
1987 - Grow up Rhys-Jones (17/06/87).
1987 - Brisbane chase Rhys-Jones & Hunter (24/06/87).
1987 Rd 16 - Rhys-Jones a marked man.
1987 - WA Tribunal to ensure Rhys-Jones pays fine himself.
1987 Rd 16 - Suspend Rhys-Jones for 12 months????
1987 Rd 16 - Carlton Officials upset over fine????
1987 Rd 16 - Big step backwards by Tribunal!!!
1987 Rd 16 - Rhys-Jones fine places cloud over Tribunal???
1987 Rd 16 - Rhys-Jones; fine state of affairs.
1987 Rd 16 - Rhys-Jones fine for striking.
1987 Rd 17 - David Rhys-Jones marks strongly.
1987 Rd 18 - David Rhys-Jones.
1987 Rd 19 - David Rhys-Jones about to handball.
1987 Rd 19 - David Rhys-Jones gives off handball before Michael Byrne can tackle.
1987 Rd 20 - David Rhys-Jones with Warren McKenzie in support.
1987 - Fine quietens Rhys-Jones down (02/09/87).
1987 Rd 22 - Players about to start the club song.
1987 2nd Semi - Rhys-Jones quote.
1987 2nd Semi - Glascott & Rhys-Jones go for the loose ball.
1987 2nd Semi - The boys sing the song after win into the GF.
1987 GF Review - Rhys-Jones the key.
1987 - Rhys-Jones the Norm Smith Medalist.
1987 - Carlton Premiers for 1987.
1987 GF - Rhys the Key.
1987 GF - Rhys-Jones popular pick for BOG.
1987 GF - Rhys-Jones in pursuit of the footy.
1987 GF - Rhys-Jones BOG (EJ Whitten).
1987 GF - Improved fitness the key; Rhys-Jones.
1987 GF - Rhys-Jones so cool in the heat.
1987 GF - Walls gets the best from Rhys-Jones.
1987 GF - Johnston gives Rhys-Jones a celebratory hug
1987 GF - Blues belt out the theme song.
1987 GF - Rhys-Jones being worshipped by the masses.
1987 GF - Rhys-Jones gets a kiss for his troubles.
1987 GF - Grand day for David.
1987 GF - Morris backs away from Dean & Rhys-Jones.
1987 GF - Defence like a brick wall.
1987 GF - Player of the week.
1987 GF - Rhys-Jones for the 1988 Brownlow.
1987 GF - Rhys-Jones move tipped.
1987 GF - Rhys-Jones flies high to rush a behind.
1987 GF - A happy Rhys-Jones and John Elliot.
David Rhys-Jones ABC commentator.
David Rhys-Jones - SOS guest speaker.
1987 GF - Rhys spoils Dermie (again).
1987 Xmas present for Rhys-Jones.
1987 - Rhys-Jones & Brereton the DJ's.
1987 Rd 16 - David Rhys-Jones.
1987 - Rhys; True Blue (page 2 of 2).
1987 - Rhys; True Blue (page 1 of 2).
1984 - David Rhys-Jones cartoon.
1984 Rd 10 - Future Blue Rhys-Jones takes a strong grab.
1985 - Prized Recruit David Rhys-Jones (14/03/85).
1985 - David Rhys-Jones escapes serious injury (21/03/85).
1985 - Blues to appeal against Rhys-Jones fee (28/03/85).
1985 Rd 1 - Will the Blues get value for money from Rhys-Jones?
1985 - Pay players a flat fee (11/04/85).
1985 Rd 1 - David Rhys-Jones.
1985 - Rhys-Jones the most persecuted player in the VFL (30/05/85).
1985 Rd 9 - David Rhys-Jones.
1985 Rd 14 - Rhys-Jones hits top form.
1985 Rd 16 - David Rhys-Jones breaks from a pack.
1985 - David Rhys-Jones article (page 2 of 2) 08/08/85.
1985 - David Rhys-Jones article (page 1 of 2) 08/08/85.
1985 Rd 21 - David Rhys-Jones shoots for goal.
1981 Rd 15 - Future Blue David Rhys-Jones takes a strong mark.
1987 - David Rhys-Jones at Big V function (09/05/87).
1987 Rd 18 - David Rhys-Jones.
1987 Rd 19 - Tom Alvin & David Rhys-Jones about to swoop onto the footy.
1986 - David Rhys-Jones Interview (04/04/86).
1986 Rd 12 - Rhys-Jones plays 100th game.
1987 GF - David Rhys-Jones.
1988 - Rhys-Jones pioneers suspended sentance.
1990 Rd 9 - David Rhys-Jones 25th Report.Article: 100 Years of Australian Football.
1986 - Rhys-Jones; Advertising Manager (06/03/86).Pic: Inside Football.
1986 - Alvin & Rhys-Jones (10/04/86).Inside Football.
1986 - Rhys-Jones ready to resume this week (08/05/86).Inside Football
1986 - Commentator's cheap shots at Rhys-Jones (22/05/86).Inside Football.
1986 Rd 9 -Rhys-Jones & Maylin's mud battle.Inside Football.
1986 Rd 13 - David Rhys-Jones marks strongly in his 100th game.Pic: Inside Football.
1986 Night GF - Dipper's quote about Rhys-Jones.Inside Football.
1986 - Supporters should stop booing Rhys-Jones (17/07/86).Inside Football.
1986 Rd 18 - David Rhys-Jones about to pounce.Pic: Inside Football.
1986 - Rhys-Jones hits back (21/08/86).Inside Football.
1986 Rd 21 - Player of the Round; David Rhys-Jones.Inside Football.
1986 2nd Semi - Rhys & Evans; two happy players.Inside Football.
1986 2nd Semi - Good to see Rhys-Jones in form.Inside Football.
1986 2nd Semi - Rhys-Jones in brilliant form.Inside Football.
1988 - Rhys-Jones profile (13/04/88).Inside Football.
1988 Rd 3 - David Rhys-Jones shields the sun from his eyes.Pic: Inside Football.
1988 Rd 4 - Blues fagged out.Inside Football.
1988 Rd 5 - Rhys-Jones is reported.Inside Football.
1988 - Rhys-Jones Tribunal Torment (17/06/88) page 2 of 2.Football Record.
1988 - Rhys-Jones Tribunal Torment (17/06/88) page 1 of 2.Football Record.
1988 Rd 11 - Great work Rhys (Kevin Sheedy).Inside Football.
1988 Rd 11 - Rhys-Jones shows ability in front of goals.Inside Football.
1988 - Rhys-Jones quote on Karl Langdon.Inside Football.
1988 Rd 11 - David Rhys-Jones.Football Record
1988 Rd 12 - David Rhys-Jones.Pic: Inside Football.
1988 - Rhys & his suspended sentence (13/07/88).Pic: Inside Football.
1988 Rd 17 - Blues break through the banner.Pic: Inside Football.
1988 Rd 22 - David Rhys-Jones.Pic: Inside Football.
1988 Rd 22 - David Rhys-Jones takes a tumbling mark.Pic: Inside Football.
1988 Qual. Final - Blues rough up the Pies.Pic: Inside Football.
1988 2nd Semi - Rhys-Jones the key.Inside Football.
1988 Qual. Final - Blues belt out the victory song.Pic: Inside Football.
1988 2nd Semi - David Rhys-Jones.Pic: Inside Football.
1989 Pre-Season Game - Rhys-Jones reaches up.Pic: Inside Football.
David Rhys-Jones at the Tribunal.Pic: Inside Football.
1989 Rd 6 - David Rhys-Jones about to pounce.Pic: Inside Football.
1989 Rd 2 - Naley & Rhys-Jones wrap up Dwyer.Football Record.
1989 Rd 7 - Rhys-Jones & Lyon disagree.Pic: Inside Football.
1989 Rd 8 - David Rhys-Jones held without the ball.Inside Football.
1989 - Tribunal woes.Football Record.
1989 - Tribunal sus. sentance works for Rhys-Jones.Inside Football.
1989 Rd 16 - David Rhys-Jones.Pic: Inside Football.
1989 Rd 18 - Rhys-Jones beats Brereton again.Inside Football.
1989 Rd 18 - Rhys-Jones flies above Brereton.Pic: Inside Football.
1989 Rd 20 - Rhys-Jones & Winmar shake hands.Pic: Inside Football.
1988 - David Rhys-Jones cartoon.Inside Football.
1989 - David Rhys-Jones.Pic: Inside Football.
1990 - David Rhys-Jones article (page 3 of 3) Feb '90.Inside Football.
1990 - David Rhys-Jones article (page 2 of 3) Feb '90.Inside Football.
1990 - David Rhys-Jones article (page 1 of 3) Feb '90.Pic: Inside Football.
1990 Rd 1 - David Rhys-Jones swoops onto the footy.Football Record.
1990 Rd 1 - David Rhys-Jones about to handball.Pic: Football Life.
1990 Rd 1 - Rhys-Jones rating Vs Swans.Inside Football.
1989 Rd 4 - David Rhys-Jones on the burst.Pic: Inside Football.
1990 Rd 3 - Blues sing song at end of game.Pic: Inside Football.
1990 Rd 1 - David Rhys-Jones in action.Pic: Football Life.
1990 - David Rhys-Jones; my first game (page 2 of 2).Pic: Football Life.
1990 - David Rhys-Jones; my first game (page 1 of 2).Pic: Football Life.
1990 Rd 8 - David Rhys-Jones celebrates another goal.Pic: Inside Football.
1990 - David Rhys-Jones.Pic: Inside Football.
1990 - Rhys-Jones will return next season (Nov 90).Pic: Inside Football.
1985 Rd 4 - David Rhys-Jones clash (page 2 of 2).Pic: The Sun.
1985 Rd 4 - David Rhys-Jones clash (page 1 of 2).Pic: The Sun.
David Rhys-Jones at another tribunal appearance.Pic: Inside Football.
1991 Rd 3 - Rhys-Jones boots six in the 'magoos'.Inside Football.
1991 Rd 4 - David Rhys-Jones is recovering well from knee injury.Inside Football.
1991 - David Rhys-Jones stranded on 99 games (19/04/91).Football Record.
1991 - Rhys-Jones to come back through the reserves.Inside Football.
Rhys Jones And Brereton 1988 SSF
1991 - David Rhys-Jones Interview (page 2 of 2).
1991 - David Rhys-Jones Interview (page 1 of 2).
1991 - Rhys-Jones sees an opportunity to dunk an umpire.Inside Football.
1992 - Rhys-Jones; a boost for the Blues.Pic: Inside Football.
1992 - Ken Hunter CUB Rep. with Rhys-Jones (22/04/92).Inside Football.
1992 Rd 10 - Rhys-Jones makes a wonderful comeback.Inside Football.
1992 - Clubs chase Rhys-Jones.Inside Football.
David Rhys Jones.
Rhys Jones Flies High Against North Melbourne 1990
1993 - Rhys-Jones to coach Nth Launceston (17/02/93).Pic: Inside Football.
1993 - Warm welcome for Rhys-Jones (07/04/93).Pic: Inside Football.
1993 - Rhys-Jones cops 3 week suspension (14/07/93).Pic: Inside Football.
1993 - Rhys-Jones 3 weeks to stand (21/07/93).Inside Football.
1993 Rhys-Jones relishes new role (28/07/93).Pic: Inside Football.
1993 - Rhys-Jones at Nth Launceston 'fun night' (11/08/93).
1992 - David Rhys-Jones.Pic: Inside Football.
1993 - Rhys-Jones's Nth Launceston close to GF (01/09/93).Pic: Inside Football.
1993 - Rhys-Jones denies WA offer (01/09/93).Pic: Inside Football.
1994 - Rhys-Jones on warpath (18/05/94).Pic: Inside Football.
1994 - Rhys-Jones on report again (25/05/94).Inside Football.
1994 - Rhys-Jones to return after suspension (01/06/94).Inside Football.
1994 - Rhys-Jones on the mat again (20/07/94).Pic: Inside Football.
1994 - Rhys-Jones at tribunal again (27/07/94).Pic: Inside Football.
1994 - Rhys-Jones will not coach Nth Launceston next year (31/08/94).Inside Football.
1994 - Rhys-Jones new role (07/09/94).
1995 - David Rhys-Jones reported AGAIN!! (29/03/95).Inside Football.
1995 - Rhys-Jones outed for 3 weeks (05/04/95).Inside Football.
1995 - Rhys-Jones probe (10/05/95).Pic: Inside Football.
1988 - David Rhys-Jones wrestling Gary Lyon.
1995 - David Rhys-Jones Interview (pg 3 of 3) 17/05/95.
1995 - David Rhys-Jones Interview (pg 2 of 3) 17/05/95.
1995 - David Rhys-Jones Interview (pg 1 of 3) 17/05/95.
1995 - David Rhys-Jones booked again (14/06/95).Inside Football.
1995 - Celebrations for Rhys (21/06/95).Inside Football.
1995 - Rhys-Jones boys undefeated (27/06/95).Inside Football.
1995 - Rhys lands a broadside (26/07/95).Pic: Inside Football.
1995 - Rhys-Jones confident of finals berth (06/09/95).
1995 - Rhys-Jones the man (27/09/95).
David Rhys-Jones marks over Paul Salmon.Pic: Inside Football.
1996 - David Rhys-Jones Interview (pg 3 of 3) 22/05/96.Pic: Inside Football.
1996 - David Rhys-Jones Interview (pg 2 of 3) 22/05/96.Pic: Inside Football.
1996 - David Rhys-Jones Interview (pg 1 of 3) 22/05/96.Pic: Inside Football.
1996 - Rhys sees Red (05/06/96).
1996 - Rhys-Jones: Frankston Runners-up in VFL GF.
1998 - Rhys-Jones: Future Coach.
1987 - David Rhys-Jones leaves the field.
1999 GF - St Rhys.
1987 GF - Rhys-Jones: The Big Switch (18/05/01).
2001 - David Rhys-Jones Foxtel Advert.
1987 GF - Justin Madden palms the footy.
1986 GF - Rhys-Jones & Dunstall chase the footy.
$Rhys Jones Swoops On Brereton \'87 GF$

Rhys Jones Swoops On Brereton \'87 GF
Rhys Jones Flies High Against Footscray
1986 - Carlton Players put on a show.
1986 2nd Semi - David Rhys-Jones.
1987 - David Rhys-Jones.
1988 2nd Semi - Rhys-Jones 150th game.
2002 - Hammerheads Coach; Rhys-Jones (24/04/02).
2002 - Rhys-Jones snippet (15/05/02).
2002 - David Rhys-Jones book.
2002 - David Rhys-Jones book cover.
Rhys-Jones turns back a Fitzroy attack.jpg
Rhys Jones Breaks Away Against Essendon
Rhys Jones And Johnston 1987 Victorian RepsFrom Johnston's book; 'The Dominator' (Caribou Productions, 1991)
1990 - Jimmy Buckley & David Rhys-Jones.
1989 - David Rhys-Jones.
1986 - Aussie Bowl (Tokyo) Game Advert.
1986 GF - David Rhys-Jones flies to spoil his opponent.
1988 2nd Semi - Rhys-Jones breaks away from Brereton.
1987 GF - Norm Smith Medalist David Rhys-Jones.
David Rhys-Jones cartoon.
1988 Rd 14 - David Rhys-Jones tackles Craig Starcevich.
1987 - Grand Finalists Poster.
1984 - Future Blue; David Rhys-Jones.
1985 Rd 4 - Rhett Baynes & David Rhys-Jones in a blue.
Old Combatants Dennis Banks & David Rhys-Jones.
1989 Rd 11 - Rhys-Jones & Williams clash.
1986 Rd 19 - Dennis Banks big hit on Rhys-Jones.
1987 Grand Final - John Elliott & Rhys-Jones.
1988 Rd 17 - Rhys-Jones gets a kick ahead of Bower.
1987 Battle of Britain; McDonald flattens Rhys-Jones.
1985 Rd 4 - An injured David Rhys-Jones.
1990 - Jimmy Buckley & David Rhys-Jones.
1977 - Future Blue; Oakleigh's David Rhys-Jones (front 3rd from right).

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