About Dave Bryden
Lived 1927 – 2013 (aged 86). Dave Bryden was an australian rules football player.
David Greenhill Bryden (23 June 1927 – 30 August 2013) was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Bryden was an old school ruckman-cum-back pocket recruited from Wonthaggi, Victoria who, at his prime was considered one of the best ruckmen in the Victorian Football League. Bryden played for the Victorian interstate team in 1951 and was second best on ground in the 1954 VFL Grand Final. He played for the Bulldogs between 1947 and 1955, kicking 56 goals in 147 games.
After leaving Footscray he coached and played for Nhill in country Victoria for three years. He coached to finals in 2 of the 3 years.
He then returned to Melbourne and played for Kensington in the Sunday league at the age of 31 for 3 seasons. He won the best and fairest in each of the 3 years at that club.
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Who was Dave Bryden?
Australian rules footballer
When was Dave Bryden born?
Dave Bryden was born on 23 June 1927.
When did Dave Bryden die?
Dave Bryden died on 30 August 2013.
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Dave Bryden was an australian rules football player.
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