1969 Carnival VFL Player Details

Coach: Ron Barassi (Carlton) - Aged 34, Victoria's dynamic 'Mr. Football' has ended an incredible playing career spanning 258 League games (208 with Melbourne, 50 for Carlton) and now has embarked on a coaching career that promises equal success. He is one of the truly old hands in interstate football and realises what is necessary. He has captained the VFL to its many successes in the past and last season guided Carlton to a VFL premiership to prove his ability as a coach. (See footnote 1)

No.	Player	Age	Ht.	Wt.	Information
1	John Nicholls (Carlton - captain)	29	189cm	100kg	Has played 225 senior games and kicked 150 goals for his club and represented the VFL on 22 previous occasions. This is his first selection as state captain.
2	Peter Walker (Geelong - vice-captain)	26	184cm	85.5kg	A state representative in 1966 and 1967. Has played 140 senior games for his club.
3	Bob Keddie (Hawthorn)	23	185cm	82.5kg	Hudson's 'right hand man' at Hawthorn. Bob has played 67 games and kicked about 80 goals with Hawthorn since 1965. Never previously selected for the VFL.
4	Kevin Bartlett (Richmond)	22	175cm	71kg	A rover who played 80 senior games and kicked over 120 goals since 1965. Last year he won his first state guernsey when he played against SA.
5	Darryl Gerlach (Essendon)	25	180cm	78kg	Resting rovers have kicked few goals against him. Darryl was his club's second best and fairest player in 1966 and played for the VFL in 1967 and 1968.
6	Bob Murray (St Kilda)	26	183cm	80kg	Originally a full forward, Murray has played 94 senior games for the Saints. Bob has played full back for the VFL for the past two seasons.
7	Ricky Watt (Collingwood)	22	184cm	82.5kg	Last year he represented the VFL for the first time. A natural left foot kick, Watt has played 70 VFL games since 1963.
8	David Thorpe (Footscray)	21	183cm	76kg	Thorpe has played 60 senior games since 1965 as a wingman. Possibly the best wingman in Victoria today.
9	Barry Bourke (Melbourne)	25	180cm	76kg	Barry, who has played 90 senior games since 1963, is Melbourne's 'Jack of all trades'. He represented the VFL in the 1966 ANFC championships.
10	Peter Bedford (South Melbourne)	22	178cm	76kg	Played in the 1966 championships in Hobart for the VFA. Bedford has played 29 games for South and starred in the centre and as a rover. This is the first time he has won VFL representation.
11	Royce Hart (Richmond)	21	187cm	84.5kg	Hart has kicked over 80 goals in 44 games for the Tigers and represented the VFL the past two years. He is a National Serviceman and has obtained special leave to play in the current series.
12	John Newnham (Fitzroy)	26	170cm	73kg	Has played 93 senior games and kicked over 70 goals in VFL competition. A member of the VFL's team in the 1966 championships.
13	George Bisset (Footscray)	26	168cm	73kg	In his seventh VFL season with Footscray. His first time in the state team. Has played 106 League games for the Bulldogs and kicked over 150 goals.
14	Alex Jesaulenko (Carlton)	23	183cm	82.5kg	Hungarian born (sic.) Jesaulenko has kicked over 80 goals in 45 games for Carlton. Has played for the VFL on three previous occasions.
15	Peter Steward (North Melbourne)	27	191cm	85.5kg	Veteran of 101 VFL games, Steward missed nearly two complete seasons because of ruptured knee ligaments. Last season he played centre half back for the VFL against WA.
16	Barry Davis (Essendon)	25	185cm	87kg	Now playing his ninth season with Essendon. Veteran of over 150 senior games. He played for the VFL in 1967 and 1968.
17	John Newman (Geelong)	23	188cm	92kg	Has played brilliantly in the ruck so far this season. Newman has played 99 games for the Cats. This is his first selection for the VFL.
18	Kevin Murray (Fitzroy)	30	178cm	82.5kg	Veteran of 222 senior games for Fitzroy and 21 for the VFL. This is his fourth championship series. He captained WA in the 1966 championships and his All Australia selection was as vice-captain. Kevin has captained the VFL.
19	Terry Waters (Collingwood)	26	188cm	85.5kg	Now in his seventh season with Collingwood, has played 112 senior games and kicked over 150 goals. Terry represented the VFL in the 1966 championships in Hobart.
20	Darryl Griffiths (St Kilda)	23	183cm	83.5kg	Veteran of 94 senior games, 'Griffo' made his VFL debut as a full forward. A member of St Kilda's 1966 premiership team he played on a half back flank against WA at the MCG in 1967.
21	Peter Hudson (Hawthorn)	23	188cm	82.5kg	Has completed 49 games and kicked over 250 goals. Last year he kicked 125 goals, a post war record. Represented the VFL against SA and WA last season.
22	Sam Kekovich (North Melbourne)	19	187cm	98.5kg	Playing as a ruck-rover, Kekovich has been a sensational inspiration to North Melbourne. Sam has played 24 games since joining North last season.
23	Fred Way (South Melbourne)	25	196cm	92kg	His 9 games this year has taken his total to 33. First time he has been selected to represent his state. Fred is an exceptionally high leaper for a big fellow and takes big marks in general field play.
24	Ross Dillon (Melbourne)	21	187cm	82.5kg	Has played only 36 games in his 3½ seasons with Melbourne but, after two operations, seems to have completely recovered from the knee trouble which plagued him.