In the lead-up to dependable Richmond defender Dylan Grimes reaching the AFL 100-game milestone against Fremantle at Domain Stadium this Sunday, Tony Greenberg lists (in alphabetical order) the top 10 wearers of the No. 2 guernsey in Tigerland’s history.
1. George BAYLISS
Key forward. 1914-1923, 89 games, 217 goals. Member of Richmond’s 1921 premiership side. Winner of the Tigers’ leading goalkicker award 1920-1922. VFL leading goalkicker in 1920 (63 goals).
2. Chris BURTON
Utility. 1985-1988, 50 games, 8 goals.
3. Bert EDWARDS
Wing/half-forward. 1938-1945, 121 games, 22 goals. Member of Richmond’s 1943 premiership team.
4. Darren GASPAR
Key defender. 1996-2007, 207 games, 22 goals. Jack Dyer Medal winner in 2001.
5. Dylan GRIMES
Defender. 2010-2017, 99 games, 3 goals.
6. Neville ROBERTS
Forward. 1975-1977, 48 games, 81 goals.
7. John RONALDSON
Ruckman. 1965-1970, 59 games, 33 goals. Member of Richmond’s 1967 and 1969 premiership teams.
8. Ian STEWART
Centreman. 1971-1975, 78 games, 55 goals. Member of Richmond’s 1973 premiership team. Winner of the 1971 Brownlow Medal with the Tigers. Winner of the 1971 Jack Dyer Medal.
9. Robert WILEY
Rover. 1979-1983, 95 games, 127 goals. Member of Richmond’s 1980 premiership team.
10. Roy WRIGHT
Ruckman. 1946-1959, 195 games, 127 goals. Dual Brownlow Medal winner with the Tigers in 1952 and 1954. Four-time Richmond Best and Fairest winner – 1951, 1952, 1954, 1957. Club captain 1958-1959.
