Daryl Cumming
Australian rules footballer (1951–2026)
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Daryl Cumming (15 May 1951 – 24 February 2026) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond, Melbourne, North Melbourne and South Melbourne in the VFL during the 1970s.[1]
Fullname
Daryl Cumming
Born
15 May 1951
Died
24 February 2026 (aged 74)
Original team
South Mildura
| Daryl Cumming | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Daryl Cumming | ||
| Born | 15 May 1951 | ||
| Died | 24 February 2026 (aged 74) | ||
| Original team | South Mildura | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1971–1976 | Richmond | 88 (64) | |
| 1977 | Melbourne | 10 (7) | |
| 1978 | North Melbourne | 1 (0) | |
| 1979 | South Melbourne | 10 (4) | |
| Total | 109 (75) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1979. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Cumming was part of a successful Richmond team and competed in finals every year from his debut season in 1971 to 1975. In that period he played in two Grand Finals, winning one in 1974. A rover mostly, he kicked a career high five goals in a win against the then reigning premiers Hawthorn at Glenferrie Oval in 1972. He finished his career with three single season stints at Melbourne, North Melbourne and South Melbourne.
Cumming died on 24 February 2026, at the age of 74.[1]
