Dick Wardill
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Richard C. "Dick" Wardill (born 5 July 1872) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne
in the Victorian Football League
(VFL).
A ruckman
, Wardill became Melbourne's first ever premiership winning captain when he led his side to victory in the 1900 Grand Final against Fitzroy
.
Melbourne Football Club
The Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League , based in Melbourne, Victoria....
in the Victorian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(VFL).
A ruckman
Ruckman (Australian rules football position)
In Australian rules football, a ruckman is typically a tall and athletic player who contests at centre bounces and stoppages . The ruckman is one of the most important players on the field...
, Wardill became Melbourne's first ever premiership winning captain when he led his side to victory in the 1900 Grand Final against Fitzroy
Fitzroy Football Club
The Fitzroy Football Club, formerly nicknamed The Lions, is an Australian rules football club formed in 1883 to represent the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, Victoria and was a foundation member club of the Victorian Football League on its inception in 1897...
.