David Rhys-Jones is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club and the Sydney Swans in the VFL/AFL. The highlight of his 182 game career was winning the Norm Smith Medal as best on ground in Carlton's 1987 Grand Final victory. Rhys-Jones played junior football in the same side as Warwick Capper while at the Oakleigh Dragons. Rhys-Jones began his career with South Melbourne in 1980 which then relocated becoming the Sydney Swans in 1982. He moved back south to join Carlton Football Club in 1985. Rhys-Jones remained with Carlton until his retirement in 1992. A controversial player, Rhys-Jones stood out on this field with his blond locks and aggressive nature. At the time of his retirement he held the record for the most tribunal appearances with 42. Rhys-Jones was charged 25 times and suspended for a total of 22 matches as well as appearing 17 times as the victim. The former AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou was once reported for striking Rhys-Jones. In 1992 Rhys-Jones was appointed captain-coach of the North Launceston Football Club. 

June 16th, 1962 in (Age 61)