Ron Barassi

Ronald Dale Barassi, Jr (born 27 February 1936) is a former Australian rules football player and coach. During a long and brilliant career, Barassi has been one of the most important figures in the history of Australian football. His father, Ron Barassi, Sr., was the first Australian footballer killed at Tobruk in World War II. The young Barassi spent his latter teenage years living with Norm Smith, coach of the Melbourne Football Club and a former teammate of his father.

Barassi's name is synonymous with Australian football for many reasons; incredible success as a player, as a revolutionary coach and an enduring media personality. For more than 50 years he has been one of the most influential people in the game, and the shadow he casts is matched by few, if any.

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