Ross Dillon

DOB: 10 December, 1947
Debut: Round 1, 1966 against St. Kilda at MCG
Last Game: Round 18, 1972 against Carlton at MCG

Games: 85
Goals: 133
Career Statistics (external link)

Wins	Draws	Losses	Winning %
23	0	62	27.05

From: Kyabram/Melbourne High School

Number: 24 1966-1972

Honours:
Leading Goalkicker - 1969, 1970
Victorian state player - 1969, 1970
150 Heroes selection
Reserves Captain - 1972

A strong marking forward who was lured to the Demons as a 17-year-old, Dillon's kicking for goal was engimatic to say the least and he was known for missing as many shots on goal as he kicked. Also a talented cricketer, part of the lure of joining the Demons was the opportunity to play on the MCG during summer.

After seeing his first season end after six games because of a knee injury Dillon played just 26 games in his first three years, missing most of 1968 with another knee injury. Both knee injuries required him to undergo surgery.

He finally became an injury free regular in 1969 when he played 19 games, kicked 48 goals and won Victorian state selection. All but eight of his goals came in the second half of the year. In 1970 got 41 and once again earnt a Big V jumper.

After his two best seasons, Dillon suffered an achilles injury in 1971 and didn't play until Round 14. He would only kick four goals from seven games. 1972 saw Dillon back into the squad from Round 1, but he only managed five goals in eleven games.

In 1973 Dillon signed a three year contract with SANFL side Norwood where he won their goalkicking and best and fairest in the 1975 premiership year. The Demons tried to woo him back to the VFL but he stayed to win another flag with the SA Redlegs in 1978.

On leaving he said "I hope Melbourne is mindful of the fact that I have given the club seven years of honest service. I know I have had my ups and downs, but it's not as though I haven't given 100 percent effort, and I've never been any trouble to them".

He later served on the Adelaide Crows board.