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A talented midfielder who was repeatedly overlooked by AFL clubs despite strong performances in the VFA, Dyson started at South Blackburn and played Reserves for both Fitzroy and Carlton before joining Mornington.

Unable to kickstart a VFL career he joined Oakleigh and was voted as Best on Ground for the VFA in a 1990 state representative match against the ACT League. His impressive performances for Oakleigh saw him win a chance as a fill-in player for Essendon in a practice match against Melbourne and his performance against the Demons encouraged them to Melbourne draft him.

With the Swans allowed to pick up two uncontracted players as part of league concessions they offered Dyson a three year contract in early 1996 and he played in that season's losing Grand Final side.

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League
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Games
Goals
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Win %
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AHB
AMK
BV
Melbourne AFL 1991-1995 70 25 0.36 50% 11.73 7.57 2.96 10
Sydney AFL 1996-1997 35 3 0.09 57% 9.63 6.80 3.06 3
AFL 1991-1997 105 28 0.27 52% 11.03 7.31 2.99 13
Total 1991-1997 105 28 0.27 52% 11.03 7.31 2.99 13

What are your favourite memories of Kevin Dyson?

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2 hours ago, Demonland said:

What are your favourite memories of Kevin Dyson?

I remember little Kev as a young kid with a footy in his hands...

He will have a soft spot for the Tiges at the mo, his dad was a huge fan (big Tiger household) but of course was a bigger Kevin fan so followed him wherever he played.

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4 hours ago, rjay said:

I remember little Kev as a young kid with a footy in his hands...

He will have a soft spot for the Tiges at the mo, his dad was a huge fan (big Tiger household) but of course was a bigger Kevin fan so followed him wherever he played.

Work with Kevin's brother, who's very much a mad keen Tiger fan.

Apparently the family is split between supporting Tiges and Dees after Kevin's career at Melbourne (no Sydney allegiances).

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My favourite memory is courtesy of Big Neale Balme. I was sitting in from of the old open coach's box in the MCC for a night match and KD seemed flat-footed when the opposition won a contested ball on our HFF in front of Neale and me. "Get into it Dyson!" boomed Neale. ?

KD's early games filled me with optimistic anticipation but he never quite delivered. I was still keen on him after he moved north. 

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Massive quads and a huge  kick .Played out of the centre.

He and Rod Keogh are two i thought we would get a lot more service from.

They both looked like ten year players at the start.

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Massive quads and a huge  kick .Played out of the centre.

He and Rod Keogh are two i thought we would get a lot more service from.

They both looked like ten year players at the start.

I'd forgotten the name Rod Keogh. Liked him. 

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7 minutes ago, Demonland said:

I'd forgotten the name Rod Keogh. Liked him. 

"The Next Barrassi"

He looked good in the 31.

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2 hours ago, ChaserJ said:

Work with Kevin's brother, who's very much a mad keen Tiger fan.

Apparently the family is split between supporting Tiges and Dees after Kevin's career at Melbourne (no Sydney allegiances).

Also has a brother in law who is a Demon...

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