About Joe Reilly
Lived 1916 – 2003 (aged 87). Joe Reilly was an australian rules football player.
Francis Joseph Reilly (17 September 1916 – 15 November 2003) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Reilly was a rugged back pocket in Richmond's loss to Essendon in the 1942 VFL Grand Final.
He worked in the police force and in 1946 transferred to Ballarat, where he joined the East Ballarat Football Club, as coach.
Joe Reilly married Rosie May Martin in Melbourne in 1945, shortly before their move to Ballarat.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Reilly?
Australian footballer (1916-2003)
When was Joe Reilly born?
Joe Reilly was born on 17 September 1916 in Lismore.
When did Joe Reilly die?
Joe Reilly died on 15 November 2003 in Geelong.
What was Joe Reilly's occupation?
Joe Reilly was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Reilly (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Reilly. https://biography.guide/joe-reilly-australian-rules-football-player/
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