John Reilly

Athlete

1942 –

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Who is John Reilly?

John Reilly is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton Football Club then Footscray in the Victorian Football League.

Originally from South Fremantle, he returned to play for them in 1970 and played in their West Australian Football League premiership winning side. He is the son of former South Fremantle ruckman Jack "Corp" Reilly and the elder brother of Graeme Reilly, who played alongside John in the 1970 premiership. Graeme died of a brain tumour aged in February 1975, aged 28, after collapsing at training during the 1974 season.

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Born
Jan 11, 1942

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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