List of Australian rules football families
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This is a list of Australian rules football families, that is families who have had more than one member play or coach in the Australian Football League (previously the VFL) as well as families who have had multiple immediate family members with notable playing or coaching careers in the West Australian Football League (WAFL), South Australian National Football League (SANFL) or Victorian Football League (VFL, formerly known as the VFA). Each family will have at least a father and child combination or a set of siblings. Many families have had two or more cousins play league football but they are not included unless one also had a father, child or sibling play.
Families with members playing or coaching in the AFL Women's competition, which launched in 2017, are also included.
Abbey, Grunden, Jonsson, Hill
- Angus Abbey (Footscray)
- Son: Ross Abbey (Footscray)
- Alf Jonsson (Footscray)
- Charles Grunden (Footscray)
Angus Abbey is Ross Abbey's father,[1] and through marriage, Len Jonsson is Angus’ father-in-law. Alf Jonsson, is Len's older brother, and Charles is Len and Alf's uncle, and Stanley Grunden is Charles's son.
Abbott
- Clarence Abbott (Collingwood, Carlton, Richmond, Melbourne, South Melbourne)
- Les Abbott (Collingwood, Melbourne)
Clarrie and Les were brothers.[2]
Abernethy
Bob and Jim were brothers.[3]
Ablett
- Len Ablett (Richmond)
- Cousin once removed: Geoff Ablett (Hawthorn,Richmond/St Kilda)
- Cousin once removed: Kevin Ablett (Hawthorn,Richmond/Geelong)
- Son: Luke Ablett (Sydney)
- Cousin once removed: Gary Ablett Sr. (Hawthorn/Geelong)
- Son: Gary Ablett Jr. (Geelong,Gold Coast)
- Son: Nathan Ablett (Geelong,Gold Coast)
Gary is the brother of Geoff and Kevin and father of Gary Jr. and Nathan, Kevin is Luke's father.[1] Len Ablett is the cousin of Gary Ablett's father. Gary Junior and Nathan are cousins of Shane Tuck (Hawthorn rookie list 2000, Richmond 2004–2009) and Travis Tuck (Hawthorn 2007–2009), who are the sons of the league's former games record holder, Michael Tuck. Two further members of the family, Michael and Ryan, were both rookie listed at AFL clubs and have competed in the VFL.
Abley
John and Kevin were brothers.[4]
Adamson
Jack was the elder brother of Dave.[5]
Ah Chee
Brendon is the elder brother of Callum.[6]
Ahmat
Matthew and Robert are brothers.[7]
Aish
- Peter Aish (Norwood)
- Michael Aish (Norwood)
- Andrew Aish (Norwood)
- Son: James Aish (Brisbane Lions, Collingwood, Fremantle)
Peter was Andrew and Michael's father. Andrew is James's father.[8]
Aitchison
Ern and Jack were brothers.[9]
Aked/Edwards/O'Bree
- Frank Aked Sr. (Footscray, Hawthorn)
- Son: Frank Aked Jr. (Footscray)
- Son-in-law: Arthur Edwards (Footscray)
- Son: Allan Edwards (Richmond, Collingwood, Footscray)
- Son: Jake Edwards (Carlton)
- Nephew: Shane O'Bree (Brisbane Lions, Collingwood)
- Son: Allan Edwards (Richmond, Collingwood, Footscray)
Arthur is the father of Allan,[10] who is the father of Jake and the uncle of Shane. Arthur married the daughter of Frank Aked Sr. Frank Sr. is Frank Jr.'s father. Arthur Edwards married Frank Jr.'s sister, making Frank Sr. the grandfather of Allan Edwards and the great-grandfather of Jake Edwards and Shane O'Bree.[11]
Albiston
- Harold Albiston (Collingwood, Hawthorn)
- Son: David Albiston (Hawthorn)
- Alec Albiston (Hawthorn, North Melbourne)
- Ken Albiston (Richmond, Melbourne)
Alec, Harold and Ken were brothers. Harold is the father of David.[1]
Allan (1)
- Graeme Allan (Fitzroy, Collingwood)
- Son: Marcus Allan (Brisbane Lions)
Graeme is the father of Marcus.
Allan (2)
Ron is Barry's father.[1]
Allan (3)
- Keith Allan (Central District)
- Daughter: Jessica Allan (Adelaide)
- Daughter: Sarah Allan (Adelaide)
Keith is the father of Sarah and Jessica.[12]
Allan (4)
Ben is the father of Ed.[13]
Allen
George and Tommy were brothers.[14]
Allison
Tom is Brett's father.[1]
Alves
Mark and Stan are brothers.[15]
Anderson (1)
- Syd Anderson Sr. (Port Melbourne)
Syd Sr. (played for Port Melbourne in the VFA) was the father of Syd (born 1918) and Claude,[16] who was the father of Graeme and Syd (born 1949).[1]
Anderson (2)
- Frank Anderson (Carlton)
- Son: Graeme F. Anderson (Carlton)
Frank was the father of Graeme.[1]
Anderson (3)
Jed and Joe are brothers[17]
Anderson (4)
Bernie and Noel were brothers.
Anderson/Brown
- Doug Anderson (Fitzroy)
- Grandson: Fraser Brown (Carlton)
Doug Anderson was the grandfather of Fraser Brown.[18]
Angus
- George Angus (Collingwood)
- Son: Les Angus (Collingwood)
- Son: Geoff Angus (Hawthorn)
- Son: Les Angus (Collingwood)
George was the father of Les. Les was the father of Geoff.[1]
Angwin
- Andy Angwin (Hawthorn)
- Grandson: Laurence Angwin (Carlton)
Andy was the grandfather of Laurence.[19]
Annand
- Bud Annand (St Kilda)
- Stuart Annand (St Kilda)
Bud is the father of Stuart.[20]
Antonio
Ebony and Kara are married.[21]
Archer
Glenn is the father of Jackson.
Armstrong
Lou was the elder brother of Bert.
Arthur
Alan is the father of Graham and brother of Harold.[1]
Ashcroft
Marcus is the father of Will and Levi.[22]
Atkins (1)
- Ernie Atkins (University)
- Son: Jack Atkins (Melbourne)
Ernie is the father of Jack.[1]
Atkins (2)
Paul and Simon are twins.[23]
Atkinson (1)
Art and Bill were brothers.[24]
Atkinson (2)
Bob and Ted were brothers. John is Ted's son.[25]
Atley
Shaun is the elder brother of Joe.
Aubrey
- Bob Aubrey (St Kilda)
- Son: Graeme Aubrey (Melbourne)
Bob is the father of Graeme.[1]
Austen
- Bob Austen (Hawthorn)
- Col Austen (Hawthorn, Richmond)
- Cecil Austen (Hawthorn)
- Son: Geoff Austen (Fitzroy, Collingwood)
Cecil is the brother of Bob and Col, and the father of Geoff.[1]
B
Baggott
Jack and Ron were brothers.[26]
Bagshaw
- Hartley Bagshaw (Sturt)
- John Bagshaw (Sturt)
- Paul Bagshaw (Sturt)
- Guy Bagshaw (Sturt)
Hartley was John and Paul's father. Guy is Paul's son and Hartley's grandson.[27]
Bailes
Barclay and Ernie were brothers.
Bairstow
- Mark Bairstow (South Fremantle, Geelong)
- Son: Toby Bairstow (South Fremantle)
- Son: Dylan Bairstow (South Fremantle)
Mark is the father of Toby and Dylan, who have all played for South Fremantle.[28]
Baker
- Reg Baker (Collingwood, Richmond)
- Selwyn Baker (Collingwood, North Melbourne)
- Ted Baker (Carlton, Collingwood, Footscray, Geelong)
Reg, Selwyn and Ted were brothers
Ball
- Ray Ball (Richmond, South Melbourne)
- Son: Luke Ball (Collingwood, St Kilda)
- Son: Matthew Ball (Hawthorn)
Luke and Matthew are the sons of Ray[1] and the grandsons of Felix Russo.[29]
Ballard
Alexandra is Charlie's sister.[30]
Balme
Craig and Neil are brothers.[31]
Banks
Albert and Tom were brothers[32]
Bant
Chris and Horrie were brothers.
Barassi
- Ron Barassi Sr. (Melbourne)
- Son: Ron Barassi (Melbourne, Carlton)
Ron Barassi is the son of Ron Barassi Senior.[1]
Barham
- Billy Barham (Melbourne)
- Jamie Barham (Melbourne, Footscray)
- Ricky Barham (Collingwood)
- Son: Jaxson Barham (Collingwood)
Billy, Jamie and Ricky are brothers.[24] Ricky is the father of Jaxson.
Barker (1)
- George Barker (Essendon)
- Syd Barker Sr. (Richmond, Essendon, North Melbourne)
- Son: Syd Barker Jr. (North Melbourne)
Syd Senior was the brother of George and the father of Syd Junior.[1]
Barker (2)
George and Jack were brothers.[33]
Barlow
Kris and Paul are brothers.
Barnes (1)
- Bert Barnes (Richmond)
- Son: Reg Barnes (Hawthorn)
Bert was the father of Reg.[1]
Barnes (2)
Jack was the father of Ken.[1]
Barrot
Bill and Wes were brothers.[34]
Barton
Bill, Colin and George were brothers.
Bassett
Nathan is the elder brother of Scott.
Batchelor
Vin was the father of Keith.[1]
Batty
Ern and Les were brothers.
Baxter (1)
- Ben Baxter (Essendon)
- Son: Ray Baxter (Richmond)
Ben was the father of Ray.[1]
Baxter (2)
- Ray Baxter (Footscray)
- Son: Darren Baxter (Footscray, Hawthorn)
Ray is the father of Darren.[1]
Baxter (3)
Bernie, Bill and Ken were brothers.
Bayes
Gavin and Mark are brothers.[35]
Beams
Claye and Dayne are brothers.[36]
Beard
Bert was the father of Neville.
Beasy
- Maurie Beasy (Carlton)
- Son: Doug Beasy (Carlton)
- Grandson: Brendan Whitecross (Hawthorn)
- Son: Doug Beasy (Carlton)
Maurie was the father of Doug,[37] and the great-grandfather of Brendan.[38]
Beckwith
- Wally Beckwith (Fitzroy, umpire)
- Son: John Beckwith (Melbourne)
Wally was the father of John.[37]
Bedford
- Bill Bedford (Fitzroy)
- Son: Peter Bedford (South Melbourne, Carlton)
Bill was the father of Peter.[37]
Beers
- Brian Beers (Collingwood, Fitzroy)
- Son: Mark Beers (Collingwood)
- Son: Tony Beers (Collingwood, Claremont)
Brian is the father of Mark and Tony.[37]
Belcher
Alan and Vic were brothers.[39]
Bell
Dennis and John were brothers.
Bendle
Alby and Bill were brothers.
Bentley
Percy was the father of Bruce.[37]
Berry
Jarrod and Thomas are brothers.
Besanko
Barry and Neil are brothers.[40]
Beveridge
- Jack Beveridge (Collingwood, West Perth)
- Grandson: Luke Beveridge (Melbourne, Footscray, St Kilda)
Jack was the grandfather of Luke.[41]
Bewick
- Darren Bewick (Essendon, West Perth)
- Corey Bewick (West Perth)
- Son: Rohan Bewick (Brisbane Lions, West Perth)
- Son: Shaun Bewick (South Fremantle, West Perth)
Darren and Corey are brothers, Rohan and Shaun are Corey's identical twin sons. All have played for West Perth in the WAFL, Darren and Rohan have played in the AFL.[42]
Bews
Jed is the son of Andrew [43]
Bickford
- Albert Bickford (Carlton, Melbourne)
- Edric Bickford (Essendon, Carlton)
- Son: George Bickford (Melbourne)
- Son: Stephen Bickford (Melbourne)
- Son: George Bickford (Melbourne)
- Brother-in-law: Rod McGregor (Carlton)
Albert and Edric were brothers. Rod was married to their sister. Edric was the father of George, who is the father of Stephen.[37][44]
Blackwell
Wayne is the father of Luke.[45]
Blake (1)
Rod is the father of Mark.[46]
Blake (2)
Tom, George and Mick were all brothers.[39]
Blakey
John is the father of Nick.[47]
Board
Terry J. is the father of Terry M.[37]
Boland
Brian was the father of Glenn.[37]
Bolton
- Darren Bolton (Fremantle)
- Son: Shai Bolton (Richmond)
Darren is the father of Shai.[48]
Bond
Shane and Troy are brothers.
Bootsma
- Brad Bootsma (South Fremantle, Fremantle)
- Son: Josh Bootsma (Carlton)
Brad is the father of Josh.
Borlase
Darryl is the father of James.
Bosustow
- Bob Bosustow (Carlton)
- Son: Peter Bosustow (Perth, Carlton)
- Son: Brent Bosustow (South Fremantle)
- Son: Peter Bosustow (Perth, Carlton)
Bob is the father of Peter and Peter is the father of Brent.[37]
Bourke (1)
Damian and Tim are brothers and Damian is the father of Jordon.
Bourke (2)
Frank was the father of Francis and Francis is the father of David.[37]
Bourke (3)
Barry is the father of Darren.
Bowden
Michael was the father of Patrick, Sean and Joel.
Bower
Brendan is the elder brother of Darren and Nathan.
Bowey
Brett is Belinda's brother and Jake's father.[49]
Boyd
- Dave Boyd
- Greg Boyd
- Russell Boyd
Dave was the father of Greg and Russell.
Boyle
Stephen is the father of Tim.
Braddy
Craig is the elder brother of Shane.[50]
Bradley
Rupe and Syd were brothers.
Bradshaw
Daniel is the elder brother of Darren.[51]
Brady
Campbell and Laurie were brothers.[24]
Brain
Terry was the father of Peter and Terry Jr.[37]
Brayshaw
Ian is the father of Mark, who is the father of Angus, Hamish and Andrew.[52]
Brennan
Michael is the father of Jacob.[53]
Brereton/May
Brereton is the step-father of May.[54]
Brewer
Ian is the elder brother of Ross
Briedis
Arnold and Robert are brothers.[55]
Brittain
- Craig Brittain (North Melbourne)
- Wayne Brittain (Carlton coach)
Wayne is the elder brother of Craig.
Broadbridge
Wayne is the father of Troy.[56]
Brooksby
Phil and Graham are brothers[57] and Phil is the father of Keegan.[58]
Brophy
Bernie, Frank and Joe were brothers.
Brown (1)
Mal is the father of Campbell.
Brown (2)
- Brian Brown (Fitzroy, Essendon)
- Son: Jonathan Brown (Brisbane Lions)
Brian is the father of Jonathan.
Brown (3)
- Jack Brown (St Kilda)
- Ted Brown (St Kilda, Carlton)
- Son: Vin Brown (Carlton)
- Son: John Brown (Carlton)
Jack and Ted were brothers and Ted was the father of Vin and John.[59]
Brown (4)
Mitch and Nathan are identical twin brothers.
Brown (5)
Gavin is Callum, Tyler and Tarni's father.[60]
Brown (6)
- Paul Brown (Geelong)
- Daughter: Millie Brown (Geelong)[61]
Brown (7)
Nathan is Kynan's father.[62]
Browne (1)
- Murray Browne (Collingwood, Fitzroy)
- Son: Alex Browne (Essendon)
Murray is the father of Alex.[63]
Browne (2)
- Mort Browne (Footscray)
- Son: Morton Browne (Hawthorn)
Mort was the father of Morton.[37]
Browne (3)
Mark and Ricky are brothers.
Browning
- Keith Browning (South Melbourne)
- Son: Mark Browning (Sydney)
Keith is the father of Mark.[37]
Brownlees
Rupe and Tom were brothers.[64]
Brownless
- Anson Brownless (Sydney)
- Billy Brownless (Geelong)
- Blair Brownless (Collingwood)
- Oscar Luke Brownless
Anson, Billy and Blair are brothers and Oscar Luke is Billy's son.[65]
Bruce
- George Bruce (Carlton, West Adelaide)
- Jim Bruce (West Adelaide)
- Percy Bruce (West Adelaide)
George, Jim and Percy were brothers.[66]
Bryce
Bob was the father of George and Ted.[37]
Bubner
- David Bubner (Central District)
- John Bubner (North Adelaide)
- Peter Bubner (Central District, Sturt)
John was the father of David and Peter.[67][68]
Buckley (1)
Brian is the father of Ben, who is the father of Jack.[37]
Buckley (2)
Jack was the father of Brian who is the father of Mark and Stephen.[69]
Buckley (3)
- Ray Buckley (Woodville)
Ray is the father of Nathan.[70]
Buckley (4)
Jim is the father of Dylan.[71]
Budarick
- Connor Budarick (Gold Coast)
- Craig Budarick (Glenelg)
Craig is Connor's father.[72]
Bunton
Haydn Sr. was the father of Haydn Jr.[73]
Burgmann
Jack is the father of Lloyd and grandfather of Shane.[69]
Burgoyne
- Peter Burgoyne Snr.
Peter (Snr.) is the father of Peter and Shaun. Peter is the father of Trent and Jase. Shaun is the brother-in-law of Erin Phillips and son-in-law of Greg Phillips.
Burke (1)
Gerald is the father of Rohan.[69]
Burke (2)
Nathan is the father of Alice.[74]
Burleigh
Gordon and Wal were brothers.
Burns
Allen and Peter were brothers.[5]
Burton
Peter is the father of Matthew, Jay and Travis. All four played for Subiaco in the WAFL.[75]
Busbridge
Bill and Norm were brothers.
Butler (1)
Archie and Charlie were brothers.
Butler (2)
Dan is the older brother of Sam.[76]
Buttsworth
Wally is the elder brother of Fred[77]
Button/Martin
Hannah is the older sister of Rachelle.[78]
Byrne (1)
Charlie is the older brother of Bill[79]
Byrne (2)
Alex, Rex and Tom were brothers.[80]
C
Cable
Barry is Shane's father.[69]
Cahill (1)
- Laurie Cahill (South Adelaide Richmond)
- Nephew: Darrell Cahill (Port Adelaide)
- Nephew: John Cahill (Port Adelaide)
Laurie was the uncle of Darrell and John, who are brothers.
Cahill (2)
Pat and Ted were brothers.
Callan
Terry is the father of Tim.[69]
Caldwell
Arthur was the elder brother of Jim.[81]
Calverley
Des is the brother of Bruce and the father of Graham and Ray.[82] Graham is the elder brother of Ray.[69]
Calwell
The three were brothers.
Cameron (1)
Chris was the father of Bill.[69]
Cameron (2)
Charlie is the older brother of Jarrod.[83]
Campbell
Des is the father of Blake and Brad.[69]
Campbell (2)
Colin and Norm were brothers.
Campbell (3)
Basil is Warren's father.
Campbell (4)
Adrian is Georgia's father.[84]
Camporeale
Ben and Lucas are the twin sons of Scott.[85]
Card
George was the father of Ray.
Carmody
Jack was the father of John.[69]
Carr
Josh and Matthew are brothers, Matthew is Jaren's father.[86]
Carroll (1)
Trent is the elder brother of Nathan.
Carroll (2)
Laurie is the father of Dennis and the brother of Tom.[69]
Carruthers
Ron H. was the father of Ron E.[69]
Cassin
Jack was the father of John.[69]
Cazaly
Ernest and Roy were brothers. Charlie was their cousin.[87]
Ceglar
David is the father of John.[88]
Chadwick
Bert was the father of Bob.[69]
Chamberlain
Cornelius, Jack and Leonard were brothers.[89]
Chandler
Gil was the brother of Allan.[90]
Chanter
Fred was the father of Vic.[69]
Chapman
Charlie was the father of James.[91]
Charles
John is the father of Justin.[69]
Chitty
Peter was the elder brother of Bob.[92]
Christensen
Damien was the elder brother of Marty. Allen is the nephew of Damien and Marty
Christou
Jim is the elder brother of John.
Clark
Denis is the father of Michael.[69]
Clarke (1)
Raphael and Xavier are brothers.
Clarke (2)
Tom was the father of Jack.[69]
Clarke (3)
David E. is the father of Tim and David A.[69]
Clarke (4)
Fred was the father of Neil.[69]
Clarke (5)
- Barry Clarke (Wilston Grange)
- Nathan Clarke (Brisbane Lions)
Barry is the father of Nathan.[93]
Clay
Bert and Ivor were twin brothers.[39]
Clayton
Scott is the father of Josh.[94]
Clegg
Ron was the elder brother of Brian.
Clohesy
Sam and Ted are brothers.[95]
Cloke
David is the father of Cameron, Jason and Travis. Peter is David's elder brother.[96]
Coates
George was the father of Michael.[96]
Cochrane
- Richard Cochrane (Central District)
- Stuart Cochrane (North Melbourne, Port Adelaide & Central District)
- Tom Cochrane (Port Adelaide)
Stuart is the son of Richard and the father of Tom.[97]
Cock
Arthur, Eric and Herbert were brothers.[98]
Cockatoo-Collins
Che, David and Donald are brothers.[24]
Collier
Albert and Harry were brothers.
Collins (1)
Goldie, Harry and Norm were brothers. Both Harry and Norm died before the age of 30.
Collins (2)
Jim is the father of Allan and Jack.[96]
Collins (3)
Jack was the father of Denis and Daryl.[96]
Collins (4)
Jack was the father of Geoff and Mike.[99]
Comben
Aubrey was the father of Bruce and John.[96]
Connolly
Barry is the father of Chris.[96]
Considine
Bernie, Maurie and Frank are brothers,[100] Paul is Maurie's son.[101]
Conway
- Isaac Conway
- Sophie Conway
Isaac is the elder brother of Sophie.[102] Both have been on Brisbane Lions lists, in the AFL and AFL Women's respectively.
Cook
Fred and Keith were twins.[103]
Cooper
Graham is the elder brother of Ian.
Coppock
Fred was the father of Kevin.[96]
Cordner
- Henry (Harry) Cordner
- Edward Rae Cordner
- Cousin: Laurence Osmaston (Larry) Cordner
- Cousin: Joseph Alan (Alan) Cordner
Edward Rae Cordner was the brother of Harry Cordner and the father of Ted, Don, Denis and John Cordner.
Ted Cordner was the father of David Cordner. Edward Rae Cordner and Harry Cordner were first cousins of Larry Cordner and Alan Cordner (who were half-brothers).
Harriet Cordner is the granddaughter of 1946 Brownlow Medallist Don Cordner, she is the first grandfather–granddaughter recruit to play AFL in the Women's League (AFLW).
Cordy
Brian, Graeme and Neil are brothers. Ayce and Zaine are sons of Brian.[104]
Corrigan/Robertson
Leigh and Glenn are brothers, and are the grandsons of Tom Corrigan.[105]
Cornes
Graham is the father of Chad and Kane.[96]
Couch
Paul was the father of Tom.[106]
Cousins
Bryan is the father of Ben.[96]
Coventry
Gordon and Syd were brothers. Syd was the father of Hugh and Syd Jr.[96] James is Gordon's great-grandson.[107]
Cranage
Paul is the father of Sam.[96]
Crane
Jack was the elder brother of Len and Tom.
Cransberg
Alan is the elder brother of Peter.[108]
Crapper
All three are brothers.
Crawford
Shane is the elder brother of Justin.[109]
Crimmins
Bryan was the father of Peter.[96]
Cross
- Joel Cross (South Adelaide)
Mark is the father of Joel.[110]
Crosswell/Kavanagh
Brent is the father of Tom.[96]
Crouch
Brad and Matt are brothers.[111]
Crow
Max is the father of Justin
Cummings/Johnson
Percy Cummings is the father of Robert and Trent.[96] Joe was the father of Percy Johnson[112] and grandfather of Percy Cummings.[113]
Cunningham (1)
Tom was the father of Jack and Jack is the father of John.[96]
Cunningham (2)
Daryl and Geoff are brothers.[114]
Curnow
Ed is the older brother of Charlie.[115]
Curran
Kevin was the father of Pat.[10]
Curtin
Daniel is the older brother of Cody[116]
D
Daicos
Peter is Josh's and Nick's father.[117]
Daly
Bunny was the elder brother of Bos[118]
Daniher
Anthony is the father of Darcy and Joe and the brother of Chris, Neale and Terry.[119]
Darcy
David is Luke's father and Sam's grandfather.[10]
Davey
Aaron and Alwyn are brothers.[120] Alwyn is the father of identical twins Alwyn Jr and Jayden.
Davidson
Garry is the father of Tom.[10]
Davies
Darcie, Fleur and Giselle are sisters.[121]
Davis (1)
Craig is the father of Nick.[10]
Davis (2)
Allan is the father of Chad.[10]
Day
Ian and Robert are brothers. Will is Robert's grandson.[122]
Daykin
Bert was the elder brother of Percy and Richard.[66]
Dayman
- Lisle Dayman (Son)
Les was the younger brother of Clem and is the grandfather of Chris McDermott who was the Adelaide Crows first captain.
Dean
Fred was the father of Ken and Norm.[10]
Dear
Greg and Paul are brothers. Paul is the father of Calsher and Harry.
Deas
Jack was the elder brother of Bob.
de Gruchy
Bill and Harold were brothers.
De Koning
Terry is the father of Sam and Tom.
Delahunty
Hugh is the elder brother of Mike.[123]
Deledio
Wayne is Brett's father[124]
Deluca
Adrian is Fabian's elder brother
Demetriou
Jim is the elder brother of Andrew.
Dempster
Graham is the father of Sean.
Dick
Alec and Robert were brothers. Billy was the son of Alec.[66]
Dimattina
Frank is the father of Paul and Andrew.[10]
Dixon
Joe is the father of Ben.[10]
Doig
All three are first cousins. Another 14 members of the family have played in the WAFL over the years, for a combined total of 39 premierships and 35 runners-up.[125]
Donnelly
Andy and Gerry were brothers.
Dow
Paddy is the older brother of Thomson.[126]
Dowrick
McKenzie is the older sister of Abbey.[127]
Dowsing
Alf was the father of Roy and the grandfather of Rob.[10]
Doyle
Robert is the father of Stephen.[10]
Drum
Damian is Marcus' uncle.
Duckworth
John is the elder brother of Billy.
Dugdale
John is the father of Dean and Glenn.[10]
Dullard
Adrian was the father of Tony.[10]
Dummett
Alf was the elder brother of Charlie.
Dunbar
Edgar, Harold and Hugh were brothers.[15]
Duncan
- Glen Rogers
Glen, who played for East Fremantle, is Mitch's father.[128]
Dunell
Frank is the father of Sam.[129]
Dunkley
Andrew is the father of Kyle and Josh.[130]
Dunn
Harvey Sr. was the father of Harvey Jr.[10]
Dunstan
Maurie is the father of Graeme and Ian.[10]
Duursma
- Jamie Duursma
- Dean Duursma
Jamie and Dean are brothers and Dean is the father of Xavier, Yasmin and Zane.[131]
Dwyer
Leo was the father of Laurie and grandfather of Anthony and David. Leo was also the uncle of Keith Harper.[10]
Dyer
Jack was the father of Jack Jr.[10]
E
Eason
Alec and Bill were brothers. Alec was the father of Dick.[10]
Easton
Kevin was the father of Stephen.[10]
Ebert
- Russell Ebert
- Craig Ebert
- Jeff Ebert
- Ricky Ebert
Russell is the brother of Craig and father of Brett. Craig is the father of Brad. Jeff is the brother of Russell and Craig.
Edmond
Bob was the elder brother of Jim.
Edwards (1)
- Alan Edwards
- Doug Edwards
- Greg Edwards (Central Districts)
- Kym Edwards
- Russell Edwards
- Shane Edwards (North Adelaide, Richmond))
Alan was the father of Doug, the grandfather of Greg and Russell and the great-grandfather of Kym and Shane.[132]
Edwards (2)
Tyson is the father of Jackson and Luke.
Egan/Lovett
Alf was the father of Ted.[133]
Elliott
Bruce, Glenn and Robert are brothers.[24]
Ellis
Ted was the father of Kingsley and Lindsay.[134]
Emselle
Richie was the father of Ken.[134]
Erwin
Mick is the father of Michael.[134]
Evans (1)
Alfie was the father of Rodney.[134]
Evans (2)
Ron was the elder brother of Neil.
Everitt
Peter is the elder brother of Andrejs.
F
Fanning
Fred was the father of John.[134]
Farmer
Horrie H. was the father of Horrie.[134]
Farrant
Gary is the elder brother of Doug.[135]
Febey
Matthew and Steven are twins.[24]
Fehring
Charlie was the elder brother of Arthur.
Feldmann
Derek and Rick are brothers.[24]
Fellowes
Graeme is the father of Wes.[134]
Ferguson
Jack was the father of John.[134]
Fidge
John and Ted are brothers.[24]
Fields
Neville is Tom's father.[136]
Fincher
Charlie was the elder brother of Jack.
Fleming
Ian and Keith were twins.
Fletcher (1)
Ken is Dustin's father.[134]
Fletcher (2)
Daniel and Simon are brothers.[98]
Fletcher (3)
Adrian is the father of Jaspa.[137]
Flower
Robbie and Tom are brothers.[24]
Fogarty
Tom, Chris, John, and Joe were brothers.[39] Tom Fogarty Jr. is the son of Tom B. Fogarty.
Foster
Jack was the father of Rob.[134]
Fox
Arthur Sr. was the father of Arthur Jr.[134]
Francis (1)
Jack, Jim and Syd were brothers.[138]
Francis (2)
Fabian is Jason's step-father.[139]
Fraser (1)
Don Sr. was the father of Don Jr.[134]
Fraser (2)
Ken is the father of Mark.[134]
Frederick
Martin and Michael are twin brothers.[140]
Freeborn
Glenn is the elder brother of Scott.[141]
Frost
Jack and Sam are brothers.[142]
Fry
- Charlie Fry (Port Adelaide)
- James Fry (Port Adelaide)
Charlie and James were brothers.[143]
G
Galbally
Jack was the elder brother of Frank and Bob.[144]
Gale
Jack was the grandfather of brothers Brendon and Michael.
Gallagher
Jim was the father of Ross.[134]
Garbutt
Joe was the father of Joe Jr.[134]
Gardner
Corrie, Eric and Mark were brothers.[24]
Gardiner (1)
Jack was the elder brother of Vin.[24]
Gardiner (2)
Alex Sr. was the father of Alex.[134]
Gardner
Corrie was the elder brother of Eric.
Garlick
George Sr. was the father of George.[134]
Gaspar
Damien, Darren and Travis are brothers
Gaudion
Charlie was the father of Michael.
Gehrig
Phil was a cousin of Fraser's father.
Georgiades
John is the father of Mitch.[145]
Gerrand
Bill was the father of Bill Jr.[134]
Gibb
Reg was the father of Ray and brother of Len, Percy and Rupert.[134][146]
Gibbs
Ross is the father of Bryce.
Giles
Glenn and Peter are brothers.[24]
Gill (1)
John is the elder brother of Barry.
Gill (2)
Frank was the father of Dick.[134]
Gillespie
Dave and Doug were twin brothers
Gilmore
Brian is the grandfather of Daniel.
Glascott
David is the elder brother of Stuart.
Gleeson
Adrian is the uncle of Martin.[147]
Glendinning
- Gus Glendinning
- Ross Glendinning
Gus was the father of Ross.[148]
Goggin
Bill and Matt are brothers.[66]
Gomez
Frank Sr. is the father of Frank Jr.[149]
Goodes
Adam and Brett are brothers.[150]
Goonan
Jim is the father of Jimmy.[149]
Goss
Norm is the father of Kevin, Norm and Paul.[149]
Gotch
Graham was the father of Brad.[151] Brad is the father of Seb and Xavier.
Gotz
Martin was the father of Bruce.[149]
Gowans
Chris and James are twins.[152] Their father Peter Gowans was a premiership player for Victorian Football Association (VFA) club Caulfield.[153]
Gowers
Andrew is the son of Trevor and father of Bill.[154]
Grace
Jim was the eldest brother; Joe was the youngest.
Graham (1)
Jack was the father of Ricky and grandfather of Ben. Ricky is Ben's uncle.
Graham (2)
- Cecil Graham[155][156]
- Cecil's sons, Rex ("Curra"), Fred ("Tonga"), and Bradley Graham[156]
- Bradley's sons, Phil Graham, Colin Graham, and Brenton Graham[156]
- Cecil's sons, Rex ("Curra"), Fred ("Tonga"), and Bradley Graham[156]
- Michael Graham, uncle of Phil, Colin, and Brenton[156]
Grainger
George is the father of Gary.[149]
Grambeau
Grant
- Chris Grant
- Daughter: Isabella Grant[61]
Green (1)
Bob and Jack were brothers.[5]
Green (2)
Jack Sr. was the father of Jack Jr. and the grandfather of Jack III.[149]
Greene
Russell is the father of Steven.[149]
Greenhill
Charles and Jack were brothers.[157]
Gregory
Bruce and John were brothers.[157]
Greeves
Ted was the father of Edward.[149]
Grigg
Norm was the younger brother of Dick.
Grima
- Alex Grima: Glenelg, South Fremantle, Hawthorn rookie list, Box Hill
- Nathan Grima: North Melbourne
- Todd Grima: Glenelg, Geelong rookie list, Geelong (VFL)
Nathan is the oldest brother, Alex is the youngest[158]
Grimes
Jack is the older brother of Dylan.[159]
Grimley
Ken is the father of Brett,[149] who is the father of Sam.[160]
Grimm
- Colin Grimm (Port Adelaide)
- Rodney Grimm (Port Adelaide)
- Shane Grimm (Port Adelaide)
Colin was Rodney's father and Shane's grandfather.[161]
Guinane
Danny was the father of Paddy.[149]
Gull
Jim was the father of Stewart.[149]
Gunn/Ward
Bill Gunn is the grandfather of Callan Ward.[162]
Guthrie
Cameron is the older brother of Zach.[163]
H
Hacker
Alf was the elder brother of Jack.[164]
Hall
Grahame was the father of Peter.[149]
Hallahan
Jim Sr. was the father of Jim Jr. and Tom and the grandfather of Mike.[149]
Halloran
Frank was the father of Danny.[165]
Hammond
Jack was the elder of the three brothers, and Billy was the younger.
Hank
- Barry Hank
- Bill Hank
- Bob Hank
- Ray Hank
Bill, Bob and Ray were brothers. Barry is Bob's son.[166]
Hanley
- Pearce Hanley
- Cian Hanley
Pearce is the elder brother of Cian.[167] Both have been listed for the Brisbane Lions, whilst Pierce has also played for Gold Coast.
Hannebery
Matt is the father of Dan and younger brother of Mark. Luke O'Sullivan is the brother of Matt's wife. Ian Aitken is married to the sister of Matt's wife.[168]
Hanton
Alec and Harold were twin brothers.[169]
Hardie
- Brad Hardie (South Fremantle, Footscray, Brisbane, Collingwood)
- Wayne Hardie (East Fremantle)
Brad and Wayne are brothers.[170]
Hardiman
Jack was the father of Peter and Les.[149]
Hardy
Charlie was the father of Jack.[149]
Hargrave
Steve is the father of Ryan.[149]
Harper
Bruce and Ray were brothers.
Harris (1)
Leon is the elder brother of Bernie
Harris (2)
Darren is the elder brother of Brenton
Hart
Arthur, Don, and Eddie were brothers; and, also, they were the nephews of Bob King, their mother's brother.[171][172][173][174]
Hartigan
Jack was the father of Dean and grandfather of Brent.[112]
Hartlett
Adam is the older brother of Hamish.[175]
Harvey (1)
Robert is the elder brother of Anthony
Harvey (2)
Brent is the elder brother of Shane. Bill is their grandfather. Cooper is the son of Brent.[176]
Hawking
Fred was Simon's grandfather.
Hawkins
Jack, Michael and Robb are brothers. Jack is Tom's father. Fred is Tom's grandfather and Jack's father-in-law.[177]
Hay (1)
Bill, Phil and Sted were brothers.[178]
Hay (2)
Ced and Harold were brothers.[24]
Hay (3)
- Charlie Hay (Port Adelaide)
- James Hay (Port Adelaide)
Charlie and James were brothers.
Hayes
Phonse and John were brothers.[179]
Haynes
John is Tiah's father.[180]
Heal
Jack and Stan were brothers[181] and Stan was the father of Graham.[112]
Healy
Gerard and Greg are brothers.[24] Bill O'Brien was their grandfather.
Heenan
Jim F. was the father of Jim P.[112]
Hellwig
Herman was the father of Gordon.[112]
Henry
Jack is the older brother of Oliver.[182]
Higgins/Orr
Higgins is Orr's brother.[183]
Hill
Stephen is the elder brother of Bradley.
Himmelberg
Harry is the elder brother of Elliott.[184]
Hinge
John is the elder brother of Mitch.[185]
Hinman
Arthur and Bill were brothers.
Hird
Allan is the father of Allan Jr. and the grandfather of James.[112]
Hiskins
Arthur, Fred, Rupe and Stan were brothers. Jack was the son of Fred.[112]
Hocking (1)
Brett rhode cosin
Hocking (2)
Graham is the father of Heath.[186]
Hodgkin
Frank is the elder brother of Robert.[187]
Hogan
- Jesse Hogan
- Tony Hogan
Tony (Subiaco) is the father of Jesse[188]
Hoiles
John E. Hoiles is father of John M. Hoiles[112]
Holland
Ben and Nick are brothers.[189]
Hollands
Ben is the father of Elijah and Oliver.[190]
Hollick
Greg is the father of Monique.
Horman
James is the older brother of George.
Horkings
Reg was the father of Ray.[112]
Hosking (1)
Ron is the father of Scott.[112]
Hosking (2)
Jess and Sarah are twin sisters.[191]
Houghton
Gemma and Joel are siblings.[193]
Houlihan
Adam, Damian and Ryan are brothers. Another sibling, Josh, was recruited by St Kilda but never played in the AFL.[194]
Hovey
Ron, Ced and Jim are brothers,[195] Jim is the father of Wayne.[196]
Howell (1)
Jack P was the father of Jack Jnr and the grandfather of Scott.[73]
Howell (2)
Bevis and Verdun were brothers. Bevis won the 1952 Grogan Medal in Queensland
Howson
Henry and Herb were brothers.[5]
Hudson
Peter is Paul's father.[112] Simon Minton-Connell is Paul's cousin.[197]
Huggard
Jack was the father of Jackie.[112]
Hughes
Frank was the father of Frank Jr.[112]
Hughson
Les, Mick and Fred were brothers, Les was the father of Les Jr. and Fred was the father of Denis.[112]
Hunter
Ken is the father of Cameron.[112]
Huntington
Jack, Les and Stan were brothers. Bill is the son of Stan.[73]
Huppatz
Kevin was the son of Eric.
Hurn
William is the father of Shannon.
I
J
Jack
Brandon is the younger brother of Kieren, both are sons of rugby league legend Garry Jack.[198]
Jakovich
- Gary Jakovich (South Fremantle)
- Allen Jakovich (Footscray, Melbourne, South Fremantle & Woodville)
- Glen Jakovich
Allen, Gary and Glen are brothers.[199]
James (1)
- Brett James
- Roger James
- Paul James
Brett and Roger and Paul are siblings – Brett and Roger played AFL and SANFL and Paul played SANFL.
James (2)
John is the father of Michael.[112]
James (3)
Max is the father of Heath.[112]
James (4)
Fred, Les and Syd were brothers.[112]
Jarman
Andrew and Darren are brothers. Ben is the son of Darren.
Jeffrey
Russell is Joel's father.[200]
Jetta
- Graham Jetta (Swan Districts)
- Lewis Jetta (Sydney & West Coast)
- Neville Jetta (Melbourne)
Graham and Lewis are brothers. Neville is their cousin.[201]
Jewell
Tony is the father of Nick.[112]
John
Graeme is the father of Gareth.[112]
Johns
Alwyn and Keith were brothers.
Johnson (1)
Bob C. was Bob B's father.
Johnson (2)
Alan is the father of Chris.[15]
Johnson (3)
Mark is the elder brother of David.
Johnston
Charlie and Jack are brothers.[202]
Johnstone
Norm is the grandfather of Travis.[203]
Jones (1)
Brett is the elder brother of Chad.
Jones (2)
Nathan is the elder brother of Zak.[159]
Jones (3)
Bob is Liam's father.
K
Kappler
Darren and David are brothers.
Kearney
Jim was the father of Dan.[204]
Keating
Aaron and Clark are brothers.
Keeffe
Lachlan is the elder brother of Jessy.[205]
Kekovich
Brian and Sam are brothers.
Kellaway
Andrew and Duncan are brothers.
Kelly
Bill was the father of Joe.[204]
Kelly (2)
All three were brothers
Kelly (3)
Craig is the father of Jake and Will.[206]
Kelly (4)
- Phil Kelly
- Lance Kelly
Phil and Lance are brothers.[207] Phil is the father of Josh.[208]
Kennedy (1)
John Sr. is John Jr.'s father,[204] Josh is John Jr.'s son[209] and his maternal grandfather is Felix Russo.[29]
Kennedy (2)
Des is the father of Matthew.[204]
Kennedy (3)
Ted was the elder brother of James
Kenny
Billy was the father of Bill.[204]
Kernahan
- David Kernahan
- Harry Kernahan
- Stephen Kernahan
Harry is the father of David and Stephen.
Kerr (1)
Laurie is the father of Peter.[204]
Kerr (2)
Roger is the father of Daniel.[210]
Kerr (3)
Alex and Bill were brothers.[5]
Kick
Ned was the father of Murray.[204]
Kickett
Derek is Dale's uncle. Their extended family includes many other AFL footballers; Derek is also an uncle of Lance "Buddy" Franklin, Byron Pickett and Jarrod Garlett, as well as a cousin of Nicky Winmar.
King (1)
Derek was the father of Clinton.[204] Derek's father Robert King played for Brighton in the VFA.[211]
King (2)
Ben and Max are identical twin brothers.[212]
Kinnear
Joe was the elder brother of Bill. The son of Joe, Col Kinnear, coached the Sydney Swans.
Klomp
Kim and Robbert are brothers.[213]
Knight
Graham is the father of Philip.[204]
Knott
Dan and Arch were brothers.[214]
Kol
Michael and Nigel are identical twins.[215]
Krakouer
Jim, Phil and Andrew L. are brothers, Andrew J is Jim's son.[204] Nathan is a cousin of Andrew J.
Kruse
Max Sr. is the father of Max Jr.
Kuhl
Harry was the father of Jim.[204]
L
Laird
Chris and Frank were twin brothers.[5]
Lamb
Wayne is Tom's father.[216]
Lane
Eddie was the elder brother of Clarrie.[217]
Lambert
Chris was the elder brother of Harold[218]
Langdon
Tom is the elder brother of Ed[219] They are also related to the Cordner family. Their great-grandmother was Sylvia Cordner, a first cousin of Edward Rae, Harry, Larry and Alan Cordner, making Tom and Ed their first cousins thrice-removed.
Langford
Chris is the father of Will and Lachlan.[220]
Laurie
- Jesse Laurie (Port Adelaide rookie, Claremont)
- Parris Laurie
Jesse and Parris are siblings.[221]
Lawrence
Barry is the father of Steven.[204]
Leach
Arthur, Fred and Ted were brothers.[39]
Leahy
Brian, John and Terry are all brothers.[24]
LeCras
Peter (East Fremantle) is the father of Brent and Mark.[222]
Leehane
Steve was the father of Ted and Tom.[204]
Le Messurrier
- Alfred Le Messurrier
- Albert Le Messurrier
- Alfred Roy Le Messurier
- Edward Le Messurrier
- Ernest Le Messurrier
The Le Messurrier's were a prominent Port Adelaide business family that played a large part in the early years of the Port Adelaide Football Club.
Lenaghan
Denis is the elder brother of Mick.[223]
Lester-Smith
Rod and Neil are brothers, Ryan is Neil's son. All have played for East Fremantle.
Lewis
- Irwin Lewis (Claremont)
- Clayton Lewis (Claremont, East Perth)
- Cameron Lewis (Claremont)
- Chris Lewis (Claremont, West Coast)
Irwin Lewis is the father of Clayton, Cameron, and Chris.
Liberatore
Tony is the father of Tom.[224]
Lill
Alick was the father of John.
Linton
Alby Sr. is the father of Alby.[204]
Lisle/Milnes
Brian is the grandfather of Jordan,[225] and Mark is the father of Jordan.[226]
Lloyd
John is the father of Brad and Matthew.[204]
Lockwood
George and Teddy were twin brothers
Long
Michael is the father of Jake.[227]
Longmire
Keith Williams is the grandfather of John Longmire. Robert is the uncle of John.
Longmuir
Justin and Troy are brothers
Lonie
Nathan and Ryan are identical twins
Lord (1)
Alistair and Stewart are twin brothers.[228] Ollie is the grandson of Alistair.[229]
Lord (2)
Jack was the father of John.[204]
Lower
Ed and Nick are twins.
Lucas (1)
George was the father of Peter.[204]
Lucas (2)
Jack is the father of Kane.[230]
Lucas (3)
Bert and George were brothers.[231]
Luff
Bill Sr. was the father of Bill.[204]
Lunn
Ron is the father of Stephen.[204]
Lugg
Gary is the father of Rheanne.[232]
Lynch (1)
Fred is the father of Paul.[204]
Lynch (2)
Tom is Beth's brother.[233]
Lyon (1)
Peter is the father of Garry.[234]
Lyon (2)
Maurie is the father of Ross.[235]
Lyons
Marty is the father of Jarryd and Corey.[236]
M
Mackie
Gordon was the elder brother of Ken.[237]
McEntee
Jed and Kobe are brothers.[238]
MacPherson
Rod is the elder brother of Stephen.[239] Darcy is Stephen's son.[240]
Macrae
Finlay and Jack are brothers.[241]
Madden
Justin and Simon are brothers.[242]
Magin
Alik is the younger brother of Rhys.[243]
Maginness
Norm is the father of Scott and Scott is the father of Finn.[234]
Malakellis
Spiro is the elder brother of Tony.[244]
Malone
Jack and Joe were brothers.[245]
Mann
Ken is the father of Peter.[234]
Manson
Jim was James's father.[246]
Marchesi
Val was the father of Gerald and Peter.[234]
Marsham
Harry was the father of Alan.[234]
Martyn
Bryan was the father of Mick.[234]
Matera
Wally is the elder brother of Peter and Phillip. Brandon is Wally's son.
Matthews (1)
Herb, Sr. was Herbie's father and Herb, Jr. was his son.[234] Norm was the second son of Herb Sr.[247]
Matthews (2)
Kelvin and Leigh are brothers.
Matthews (3)
Norm was the father of Don.[234]
May
Charlie was the father of Wally.[234]
Maynard
Peter is the father of Brayden and Corey.[248]
McAdam
Adrian, Gilbert and Greg are brothers.
McAdam/Johnson/Benning
- Shane McAdam
- Ash Johnson
- Roy Benning
Shane, Ash and Roy are brothers.[249]
McAsey
Alan is the father of Darren.[234]
McCabe
Bill was the father of Bill Jr.[234]
McCarthy/Olle
Shane is the father of John and Matthew. Bernie and Gavan are Shane's brothers.[234] Alan was the grandfather of John and Matthew.[250]
McCartin
- Matthew McCartin (Geelong)
- Paddy McCartin (St Kilda, Sydney)
- Tom McCartin (Sydney)
Matthew is the father of Paddy and Tom.[251] Paddy is the older brother of Tom.[252]
McDonald (1)
Alex, Anthony and James are brothers
McDonald (2)
Edwin, Arch, and Fen are brothers
McDonald (3)
Tom is the older brother of Oscar.[159]
McFarlane
- Alex McFarlane
- Bill McFarlane
Alex is the uncle of Bill.
McGhie
Joe and Robbie ("Bones") are brothers.[253]
McGovern
Andrew is the father of Jeremy and Mitch.[254]
McGrath (1)
Ashley, Cory and Toby are brothers. Marty and Dion Woods are cousins of Ashley, Cory & Toby.[255]
McGrath (2)
Dennis is the father of Tim.[234]
McGrath (3)
Frank and Shane were brothers.[24]
McGuinness
Phil and Tony are brothers.[256]
McHale
Jock was the father of John.[234]
McIntosh
John is the father of Ashley.[234]
McKay (1)
Andrew is the father of Abbie and Sophie.[257][258]
McKay (2)
Ben and Harry are identical twin brothers.[259]
McKenzie (1)
Bob is the father of Robert.[234]
McKenzie (2)
Jack was the father of Jack Jr.[234]
McKenzie (3)
- Alec McKenzie
- Jack McKenzie (Port Adelaide)
- Ken McKenzie
Alec, Jack and Ken were brothers.[260]
McKernan
Corey is the elder brother of Shaun.
McLaughlin
Hugh J. was the father of Hugh E.[234]
McLean
Rod was the father of Ricky[234] and Ricky is the uncle of Brock.
McLeish
Maurie was the father of John.[234]
McNamara
Bill was the father of Pat.[261]
McPartland
Andy and Leo were brothers.[262]
McPharlin
Ray was the grandfather of Luke.[263]
McShane
Henry, Jim and Joe were brothers. Additionally, three other brothers were leading players in Victoria prior to the commencement of the VFL.[264]
McVeigh
Jarrad and Mark are brothers.
Mead
Darren is Jackson's father.[265]
Menzel
Daniel is the older brother of Troy.[266]
Merrington
Gary is the father of Andrew.[261]
Merrett
Jackson and Zach are brothers.[267]
Merryweather/Guthrie
Andrew is the father of Cameron and Zach.[268]
Metherell
Len was the elder brother of Jack.[269]
Michael
Stephen is Clem's father.
Middlemiss
Russell is the father of Glen.[261]
Miers
David is the father of Gryan.[271]
Mihocek
Jack is the father of Brody.[272]
Milburn
Charlie was the father of Pat.[261]
Miller (1)
Alan is the father of Greg.[261]
Miller (2)
Neville is the father of Brad.[273]
Mills
Bert and Arthur were brothers
Mitchell
Barry is the father of Tom.
Mithen
Kevin and Laurie are brothers.[24]
Molloy (1)
Glenn is the son of Graham.
Molloy (2)
Shane is the father of Jarrod.[261] Chloe Molloy is a niece of Jarrod Molloy
Moloney (1)
Brian is the father of Troy.[261] Troy is the father of Abbi.[274]
Moloney (2)
George Sr. was the father of George Jr. and Vin.[261]
Moncrieff
Allan is the father of Michael.[261]
Monohan
Jack senior was the father of Jack junior.[261]
Montgomery
Bill was the brother of Allan and the father of Ken.[261]
Moody
Breann and Celine are twins.[275]
Mooney
Jason is Cameron's elder brother.
Moore (1)
Herbert was the father of Roy.[261]
Moore (2)
Kelvin is the elder brother of Andrew
Moore (3)
Peter is the father of Darcy.[276]
Morden
Clem and Jim were brother. Jack O'Rourke, Snr. was married to their sister, and Basil and Jack were their nephews.
Moriarty
Geoff and Dan were brothers[277] and Geoff was the father of Jack.[261]
Morris
Morrison
Peter is the father of Shane.[278]
Morrissey
George Sr. was the father of George.[261]
Mort
Harry was the father of Ian.[261]
Morton
Noel played in the WAFL for Claremont and is the father of Mitch, Cale and Jarryd.
Morwood
All three are brothers
Motley
Geof is the father of Peter
Motlop
Daniel, Steven and Shannon are brothers.[279] Jesse is the son of Daniel.[280]
Mullenger
Allan and Robert were brothers.[281]
Muller
Angie and Nick were brothers.[282]
Munday
Jim Sr. was the father of Jim.[261]
Murdoch
Brodie and Jordan are brothers[283]
Murphy (1)
Frank and Len were brothers[284]
Murphy (2)
Leo was the father of John[261] and grandfather of Marc.
Murphy (3)
Jack was the father of John.[261]
Murray (1)
Dan was the father of Kevin.[261]
Murray (2)
Sam and Nick are brothers.[285]
Murray (3)
Allan and Derek are brothers.
N
Naismith
Wally, twin brother of Charlie Naismith, was the father of Alby and Herb Naismth.[261]
Nankervis (1)
Bruce and Ian are brothers.[286]
Nankervis (2)
Stephen was the father of Vic.[261]
Narkle
Keith is the elder brother of Phil.
Nash
- Thomas Nash
- Michael Nash
- Robert Nash
- Laurie Nash
- Robert Nash Jr.
- Robert Nash
Robert was the father of Laurie and Robert Jr. Michael was Robert's father and Thomas's brother.[247]
Neagle
Merv was the father of Jay.
Negri
Des and Frank were brothers.
Nelson
Sandy is the father of Ben.[287]
Nicholls
Geoff was the elder brother of Reg.[288]
Nisbet
Des was the father of Darryl.[289]
Niven
Colin and Ray were brothers.[24]
Noble
David is the father of John.[290]
Nolan
Bernard, Herb, Jerry and Tom were brothers.[291]
O
Oaten
Max is the father of Michael.[289]
Oatey
Jack was the father of Peter and Robert. David is the son of Robert
Oborne
Rod is the father of Brad.[289]
O'Brien (1)
Jock was the elder brother of Dally.
O'Brien (2)
Ron is the father of Craig.[289]
Obst
Ken was the father of Trevor and Peter and the grandfather of Andrew.[292] Brad Ebert is the grandson of Trevor Obst.
O'Connell
John is the father of David and Michael.[289]
O'Donnell (1)
Graeme is the father of Gary.[289]
O'Donnell (2)
Kevin is the father of Simon.[289]
O'Driscoll
Emma and Nathan are siblings.[293]
Ogden
Percy was the father of Gordon and Terry.[289]
O'Halloran
Kevin was the father of Eddie.[289]
O'Hara
Frank, Jack and Jim were brothers.[5]
O'Loughlin
Michael and Ricky are brothers.[294]
Oppy
Max was the father of Grant.[289]
O'Rourke (1)
Jack O'Rourke, Snr. was the brother-in-law of Clem and Jim Morden, and the father of Basil and Jack (who were, also, the nephews of Clem and Jim Morden).
O'Rourke (2)
Ray is Bryde's father.[295]
Osborne
Richard is the elder brother of Graham.[296]
O'Sullivan
John is Gabby's father.
Ottens
- Brad Ottens
- Dean Ottens
- Luke Ottens
Dean is the father of Brad and Luke.
Outen
Alby, Matt, and Wyn were brothers; and Alby was the father of Alby Jr.[289]
P
Pagan
Denis is the father of Ryan.[289]
Palfreyman
Brent and Stewart are brothers.[297]
Pannam
Charlie H. Pannam and Albert Pannam were brothers. Charlie was also the father of Alby and Charlie E[289] and the grandfather of Lou and Ron Richards.
Papley/Ross
- Max Papley (South Melbourne)
- Tom Papley (Sydney)
- Ben Ross (North Melbourne, Hawthorn)
- Michael Ross (Essendon)
Max Papley is the grandfather of Tom Papley and also grandfather to brothers Ben and Michael Ross.
Parker
Shane and Daniel are brothers.
Pascoe
Bob is the elder brother of Barry
Paternoster
Jim and Matt were brothers.
Patterson
Stephen is Violet's father.[298]
Pattinson
Artie was the father of George.[289]
Pattison
Andy was the father of Frank.[289]
Pavlich
Steven is the father of Matthew.[299]
Peake
Brian is the father of Brett.
Pender
Dan, Jim, Laurie and Mick were brothers .[300]
Pert
Brian is the father of Gary.[289]
Phillipou
Peter is the father of Sam, who is the father of Mattaes.
Phillips (1)
Ken is the father of Garry.[289]
Phillips (2)
- Greg Phillips
- Erin Phillips
- Neville Phillips
Erin is Greg's daughter.[301] Neville is Greg's cousin.[302]
Shaun Burgoyne is the son-in-law of Greg and brother-in-law of Erin
Phillips (3)
Tom is the older brother of Ed.[252]
Picken
Billy is the father of Liam and Marcus.[303]
Pickering
Michael was the father of Liam.[303]
Pickett
Byron is Kysaiah's uncle. Byron's cousin is Marlion's father.
Pirrie
Richard was the father of Dick and Kevin and the grandfather of Stephen.[303]
Pitura
John is the father of Mark.[303]
Polak
- Graham Polak
- Troy Polak
Troy is the elder brother of Graham.
Polkinghorne
- David Polkinghorne (Hawthorn)
- James Polkinghorne (Brisbane Lions, Essendon)
- Robert Polkinghorne (Hawthorn)
Robert is the brother of David and father of James.[304]
Poulter
Joe was the father of Ray.[303]
Powell
Matthew is the father of Tom.[305]
Power
Luke is the elder brother of Sam.[306]
Pratt
Bob was the father of Bob Jr.[303]
Prescott
David is the father of Ashley.[307]
Price
Joe was the father of Noel.[303]
Prior
Michael is the father of Jaxon.[308]
Purdy
Harry was the father of Harry F.[303]
Pyke
Don and James are the sons of former WAFL player Frank
Q
Quinn (1)
- Bob Quinn Port Adelaide
- George Quinn Port Adelaide
- Jack Quinn Jnr Port Adelaide
- John Quinn Sr. Port Adelaide
- Tommy Quinn Geelong and Port Adelaide
- John Sidoli Port Adelaide
John Sr. was the father of Bob, Tommy, Jack and George.[309] John Sidoli was John Sr's uncle and Bob, George, Jack and Tommy's great-uncle.
Quinn (2)
Billy was the father of Roy.[303]
R
Raines
Geoff is Andrew's father.[310]
Ralphsmith
Sean is Hugo's father.[311]
Ramshaw
Graham was Darrin's father.
Rance
Murray is the father of Alex.[312]
Randall (1)
Viv was the father of Trevor, Trevor is the grandfather of Pepa.[303][313]
Randall (2)
Chelsea and Marijana are married.[314]
Rankin
Teddy was the brother of Tom and father of Bert, Cliff and Doug,[303] and the great-great-grandfather of Georgie.[315] Teddy was the grandfather of Graeme O'Donnell and great-grandfather of Gary O'Donnell.
Rawle
George was the father of Keith.[303]
Rawlings
Brady and Jade are brothers.[316]
Rayson
Arthur was the father of Alan and Noel.[303]
Reedman
Jack and Sid were brothers.[317]
Reeves/Caddy
John was the father of Michael. Josh Caddy is John's grandson,[303] as is Ned.
Reid (1)
Bruce Sr. was the father of Bruce and John. Bruce Jr. is the father of Ben and Sam[303]
Reid (2)
Zach is Archer's older brother. Their grandfather Peter McRae played for Footscray.[318]
Reiffel
Lou was the father of Ron.[303]
Reilly
- Jack 'Corp' Reilly- 204 games for South Fremantle, captain and B&F winner, 11 state games for Western Australia
- Jim Reilly Played at Norwood during the 2nd world war
- Graeme Reilly - 132 games for South Fremantle, Captain, 1 premiership, 1 interstate game
- John Reilly Carlton, Footscray and South Fremantle
Jack and Jim are brothers. Graeme and John are sons of Jack.
Rendell
- Matthew Rendell (West Torrens, Fitzroy and Brisbane)
- Tim Rendell (West Torrens, Fitzroy and Caulfield)
Matthew and Tim are brothers.[319]
Reynolds
Dick and Tom were brothers and Joel is Dick's grandson. Les was the uncle of Dick. The Reynolds brothers had a cousin Max Oppy who also played league football.
Richards
Lou is the elder brother of Ron. Ed is Ron's grandson. Charlie Pannam was their grandfather.[60]
Richardson (1)
Alan and Rodger were brothers. Alan is the father of Matthew.[303]
Richardson (2)
Max and Wayne are brothers. Mark is Wayne's son.[303]
Richardson (3)
Mike and Stephen are twin brothers.[320]
Rigoni
Guy is Jemma's father.[321]
Riley
- John Riley (Footscray, North Adelaide)
- Stephen Riley (North Adelaide)
John and Stephen are brothers.[322]
Rioli
Maurice is Maurice Jr's father, Dean, Cyril and Willie's uncle, and Daniel's great uncle. Dean's father Sebastian, Cyril's father Cyril and Willie's father Willie Snr (all Maurice's brothers) played in the West Australian Football League for South Fremantle. Cyril Rioli is also Michael Long's nephew.[323]
Rippon
Les, Harold and Norm were brothers.[39]
Roach
Michael is the father of Tom.[303]
Robbins
Graham is the father of Ben.[303]
Roberts (1)
Neil is the father of Michael.[324]
Roberts (2)
Ken E. Roberts was the father of Ken W. Roberts.[324]
Robertson (1)
Austin Robertson junior is the son of Austin[324] and the nephew of Harold.[325]
Robertson (2)
Keith is the father of Rohan and Shane.[326]
Robertson (3)
Ben is the father of Meg.[321]
Robinson
All four were brothers.[66]
Robran
Barrie is the elder brother to Rodney and the father of Matthew and Jonathan.[327]
Rocca
Anthony and Saverio are brothers.
Rodan
Helen is David's sister.[328]
Rogers
Joe was the father of David.[324]
Rollason
Neville was the father of Ken.[324]
Rose
Bob was the father of Robert junior.[324] He was also the elder brother of Bill, Kevin and Ralph.
Ross (1)
Don is the father of Paul.[324]
Ross (2)
Lester is the father of Jonathan.[324]
Round
Barry is the father of David.[324]
Rowbottom
James is Charlie's older brother.[329]
Rowe (1)
Percy was the father of Des.[330]
Rowe (2)
Stephen is the father of James.[331]
Rugolo
Frank and Joe are brothers.[24]
Ruscuklic
Alex is the elder brother of Peter.
Rush
The Rush's are all brothers; the only case of five brothers playing senior VFL/AFL football.[332]
Russell (1)
Wally was the father of Ivan.[324]
Russell (2)
Kym is the elder brother of Scott
Russo
Felix is the father of Peter.[324] Felix is also the grandfather of three players, Josh Kennedy, Luke Ball and Matthew Ball; as two of his daughters married footballers John Kennedy Jr. and Ray Ball.[29]
Ryan
Phil was the elder brother of Ted.[333]
Ryder
Revis is the father of Paddy.[334]
S
Sampson
Brian and Ray are brothers.[335]
Sandford
The three were brothers.[39]
Sawley
Gordon was the elder brother of Albert.[239]
Scanlan
Joe and Pat were brothers[5] and Pat was the father of Kevin.[324]
Scarlett
John is the father of Matthew.[324]
Schache
Laurence was the father of Josh.[336]
Schimmelbusch
Daryl and Wayne are brothers.
Scholz
Matilda and Poppy are sisters.[337]
Schwarze
Troy is the elder brother of Ben.
Scott (1)
Bradley and Chris are identical twins.
Scott (2)
Robert is the father of Bailey.[338]
Searl
Sid was the father of Doug.[324]
Selleck
Roy Sr. was the father of Roy.[324]
Selwood
All four were brothers (Adam and Troy were twins).
Serafini
Renato is the elder brother of Laurie.
Serong
Caleb is the older brother of Jai.[339]
Sexton (1)
Michael is the elder brother of Ben.
Sexton (2)
Gerry was the father of Damian.[340]
Sharp
Alf was the father of Mickey.[324]
Shaw
- Brayden Shaw
- Heath Shaw
- Neville Shaw
- Ray Shaw
- Reg Shaw
- Rhyce Shaw
- Robert Shaw
- Tony Shaw
- Kelvin Shaw
Reg was the father of Kelvin, Ray, Tony and Neville.[247] Ray is the father of Heath and Rhyce. Brayden, the son of Tony, was drafted by Collingwood but never made his AFL debut. Robert is the cousin of Kelvin, Ray, Tony and Neville (his father is the brother of Reg).
Shea
Mark was the elder brother of Paddy.
Sheahan (1)
Maurie was the father of John.[324]
Sheahan (2)
Fred and Gerald were brothers.[24]
Sheldon
Ken is the father of Sam.
Shelton (1)
Jack was the father of Bill and the uncle of Ian. Ian and Bill are cousins.[324]
Shelton (2)
Jim was the father of John.[341]
Shephard
Graeme is the father of Heath.[341]
Shinners
Brian and Kevin are brothers. Georgia is Brian's granddaughter.
Sholl
Craig and Brad are brothers. Brett is the first cousin of Craig and Brad. Lachlan is Brett's son.[342]
Sidebottom
Garry is the elder brother of Allan, and the uncle of Beau McDonald.[343]
Sierakowski
Brian is the father of David[341] and uncle of Will.[344]
Silvagni
Sergio is the father of Stephen.[341] Alex is Stephen's first cousin once removed.[345] Jack is the son of Stephen and the grandson of Sergio.[346]
Simpkin
Jonathan is Tom's older brother.[347]
Simpson
Sean is the father of Sam and Charlotte[348]
Sinclair
Allan is Callum's father.[349]
Skilton
- Bob Skilton (Port Melbourne South Melbourne)
- Robert Skilton (Port Melbourne)
Robert was Bob's father.[350]
Slattery
Wayne is the father of Tyson.[351]
Sloane
Rory is Shae's brother.[352]
Smith (1)
Norm was the younger brother of Len and the father of Peter.[341]
Smith (2)
Stan is the father of Michael.[341]
Smith (3)
Jesse is the son of Ross.[353]
Smith (4)
Phil is the father of Brad.
Smith (5)
Mal is the father of Nick.[354]
Smith (6)
Shaun is the father of Amy and Joel.[355][356]
Smith (7)
Clive and Max were brothers.[357]
Somerville
John and Trevor were brothers, and John was Peter's father.[341]
Spargo
Bob sr is the father of Bob Jr and Ricky. Bob Jr is the father of Paul. Paul is the father of Charlie[341]
Sporn
- Garry Sporn (North Adelaide)
- Peter Sporn (North Adelaide)
- Trent Sporn (North Adelaide, Carlton)
Garry and Peter are brothers. Trent is Peter's son.[358]
Standfield
Bob and Paul were brothers.[359]
Stephenson
Jack was the father of John.[341]
Stevens (1)
Gary is Anthony's elder brother, Michael is the younger brother[360]
Stevens (2)
Danny is the elder brother of Nick
Stevens/Talia
- Arthur Stevens
- Harvey Stevens
- Grandson: Daniel Talia
- Grandson: Michael Talia
- Harvey Stevens
Arthur was the father of Harvey,[341] Harvey is the grandfather of brothers Daniel and Michael.[361][362]
Stewart (1)
Craig was the father of James.
Stewart (2)
- Ben Stewart (St Kilda)
- Ian Stewart (Richmond, St Kilda)
Ian is the father of Ben.[20]
Stibbard
Neville Sr. is the father of Neville and Robert.[341]
Stokes
Ray is the elder brother of Jervis
Strang
Bill was the father of Allan, Colin, Doug, Gordon, and Edna "Bob" Perry née Strang. Doug is the father of Geoff;[341] Edna is the mother of John Perry.
Stringer
- Alan Stringer (Glenelg & North Adelaide)
- Barry Stringer (North Adelaide)
- Wayne Stringer (Glenelg & North Adelaide)
Alan, Barry and Wayne are brothers.[363][364]
Strom
Mim, Zac, Noah & Indi are siblings.[365][366]
Stynes
Brian is the younger brother of Jim.
Sullivan
Tony is the father of Chris.[341]
Sumner
Byron and Tim are brothers.[367]
Svarc
Cathy and Ruby are sisters.
Swallow
Andrew is the elder brother of David.[368]
Swan
Bill is Dane's father.
Sweet
Eric and Jack were brothers.[369]
T
Talia
- See Stevens/Talia
Tanner (1)
Gerald is the father of Xavier.[341]
Tanner (2)
- Grant Tanner (Geelong, Norwood)
- Wayne Tanner (Norwood)
Grant and Wayne are brothers.[370]
Tarpey
Andrew and Howard are brothers.[371]
Tarrant
Chris is the elder brother of Robbie.[372]
Taylor (1)
- John Taylor Snr.
- Don Taylor
- John Taylor Jnr.
- Laurie Taylor
John Taylor Snr. was the father of Don, John Jnr. and Laurie.[373]
Taylor (2)
Cliff was the father of Noel and the grandfather of Jason.[341]
Thiessen
Tony is the father of James.[341]
Thomas (1)
William was the father of Len.[341]
Thomas (2)
Digger Thomas was the father of Ritchie.
Thomas (3)
- Jamie Thomas (Central Districts)
- Paul Thomas (Essendon, (Central Districts)
Jamie is the father of Paul.[374]
Thripp
Bill is the father of Terry.[341]
Tippett
Kurt and Joel are brothers[375]
Tohill
Anthony is Anton's father.[376]
Toohey (1)
Jim Sr. was the father of Jack and Jim Jr.[341]
Toohey (2)
Bernard and Gerard are brothers.[377]
Tossol
John and Peter are brothers.[24]
Tredrea
Gary is the father of Warren.[378]
Tribe
George and Tom were brothers.
Troughton
Charlie and Bob were brothers.[379]
Tuck
Michael is the father of Shane and Travis. Nathan, Luke and Gary Ablett (Jr) are Travis and Shane's cousins.[380]
Tuddenham
Des is the father of Paul.[378]
Turner (1)
Leo is the father of Michael.[378]
Turner (2)
Ken is the father of Jamie.[378]
Twomey
Bill Sr. was the father of Bill, Mick and Pat the grandfather of David.[378]
Tyson
- Charles, Snr. Tyson (East Fremantle)
- Charlie Tyson (Collingwood, North Melbourne)
- Edward Tyson (Prahran)
- George Tyson (Perth, West Perth)
- Jack Tyson (South Adelaide)
- Sam Tyson (West Perth player and coach)
Charles Snr. was the father of Charlie, Edward, George, Jack and Sam. Ted was the son of Sam.[381]
U
V
W
Wagner
Josh and Corey are brothers.[387]
Waite (1)
Vin was the father of Jarrad.[378]
Waite (2)
- Don Waite
- Merv Waite
Don and Merv were brothers.[388]
Wakelin
Darryl and Shane are identical twin brothers.[389]
Wakfer
Lauren and Zoe are identical twin sisters.[390]
Wales
Lucy and Steph are twin sisters. [391]
Walker
Daisy and Will are siblings.[392]
Wallis (1)
Tom was the father of Gary.[393]
Wallis (2)
Stephen is the father of Mitch.[394]
Wallis (3)
Dean is the father of Tom.[395]
Wanganeen
Gavin is the father of Tex.[396]
Warburton
Keith was the father of Peter.[378]
Ward
Eric was the father of Geoff.[378]
Ware
Wally was the brother of Norm[397] and the father of Bob.[378]
Warhurst
Tom Sr. was the father of Tom Jr
Warner
Travis is Chad and Corey's father.[399][400]
Warnock
Matthew is Robert's elder brother.[401]
Waterman
Chris is the father of Alec and Jake[402]
Waters
Bryan is the elder brother of Terry
Watson
Tim is the father of Jobe and the brother of Larry.
Watt
Rod and Rowley were brothers.[403]
Way
Jack was the father of Alec.[378]
Wearmouth
Dick was the father of Ronnie.[378]
Wearne
David and Stephen are brothers.[404]
Weatherill
Robert was the elder brother of George.
Weideman
Murray is the father of Mark,[378] who is the father of Sam.[405]
Weller
Maverick is the older brother of Lachie.[406]
Wells
Tom was the father of Tommy.[378]
Welsh (1)
Bill was the father of Peter.[407]
Welsh (2)
Jack was the father of Peter.[407]
West (1)
Robbie is Connor's father.[408]
West (2)
Scott is Rhylee's father.
Western
Joel and Mikayla are siblings.[409]
Westhoff
- Justin Westhoff
- Leigh Westhoff (Central District)
- Matthew Westhoff
- Nicholas Westhoff (Richmond rookie list, West Adelaide)
Leigh, Justin and Matthew are brothers.[410] Nick is a cousin.[411]
Wheelahan
Danny was Martin's older brother.[412]
Wheeler
- Garry Wheeler
- Terry Wheeler
- Willie Wheeler (Williamstown)
Terry was Garry's older brother, Willie is their nephew.[413]
Whelan
Marcus was the father of Shane.[378]
Whitlock
Matt and Jack are twin brothers.[414]
Whitnall
Graeme is Lance's father.[378]
Whitten
Ted was the father of Ted Jr. and elder brother of Don.[378]
Wiggins
Patrick and Simon are brothers.
Williams (1)
- Fos Williams
- Anthony Williams
- Mark Williams
- Stephen Williams
Fos was the father of Anthony, Mark and Stephen. Anthony and Mark were twins. Additionally Fos' brothers Alec, Frank and Glynn all played senior SANFL football while another brother, Thomas, played in the WAFL.[415] Dylan Shiel is Mark's son-in-law.[416]
Williams (2)
Frank H. was the father of Frank P.[378]
Williams (3)
Billy was the father of Rod.[407]
Williams (4)
Les is the father of Gary.[407]
Williams (5)
John is the father of Mark.[407]
Williams (6)
Richard and Lyall were brothers.[417]
Wilson (1)
Arnie was the father of Ron.[407]
Wilson (2)
Alf and Percy were brothers.[5]
Window
- Clarrie Window (Glenelg)
- Gary Window (Central District)
- Hunter Window (Glenelg)
- Peter Window (Central District & West Adelaide)
- Piper Window (Port Adelaide)
Clarrie was the father of Gary, grandfather of Peter and great-grandfather of Hunter and Piper.[418]
Woewodin
Shane is the father of Taj.[419]
Woodfield
Les was the elder brother of Clarrie.
Woolnough
Michael is the father of Marc.[407]
Worland
Don is the elder brother of John.[420]
Worle
Tommy is the older brother of Len.[421]
Worsfold
John is the elder brother of Peter.[422]
Wright
- John Wright
Michael is the elder brother of Stephen, their father John played for Box Hill in the VFA.[423]
Wynd
Garrey is the father of Paul and Scott.[407]
Y
Z
Zantuck
Shane is the father of Ty.[407]
See also
- List of professional sports families
- List of family relations in American football
- List of association football (soccer) families
- List of second-generation Major League Baseball players
- List of second-generation National Basketball Association players
- List of boxing families
- List of chess families
- List of International cricket families
- List of family relations in the National Hockey League
- List of family relations in rugby league
- List of international rugby union families
- List of professional wrestling families