| 词条 | Ron Alexander |
| 释义 |
| name = Ron Alexander | image = | fullname = Ronald James Alexander | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1950|12|10|df=y}} | birth_place = | originalteam = | height = 196 cm | weight = 100 kg | position = | years1 = 1976–1981 | club1 = {{AFL Fit}} | games_goals1 = 133 (30) | years2 = 1971–1975 | club2 = {{WAFL EP}} | games_goals2 = {{0}}98 {{0}}(49) | years3 = 1982–1985 | club3 = {{WAFL EF}} | games_goals3 = {{0}}76 {{0}}(96) | games_goalstotal = 307 (175) | coachyears1 = 1982–1986 | coachclub1 = {{WAFL EF}} | coachgames_wins1 = | coachyears2 = 1987 | coachclub2 = {{AFL WC}} | coachgames_wins2 = 22 (11–11–0) | statsend = 1987 | careerhighlights = *Fitzroy Club Champion: 1981 }}Ron Alexander (born 10 December 1950) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and West Australian Football League (WAFL) as well as being the inaugural coach of the West Coast Eagles.[1] Playing careerDuring his career he represented Western Australia 13 times, Victoria twice, and was awarded a Simpson Medal for a match against Victoria in 1974. WANFL careerHe began his career with East Perth Football Club where from 1971 to 1975 he played 98 games and kicked 49 goals. He was a big, strong ruckman, weighing 98 kg and standing at 196 cm tall. He was a member of their 1972 premiership team and won the club's fairest and best award in 1974. VFL careerHe then crossed over to Fitzroy in 1976. He was their captain from 1979–80, and in 1981 won their best and fairest, finishing ahead of that season's Brownlow Medallist Bernie Quinlan by nine votes. In total he played 133 games and booted 30 goals for the Roys.[1] While in Melbourne he gained a degree in Physical Education and for a time was president of the VFL Players Association. He went back to Perth after the 1981 season. Coaching careerHe returned to Western Australia in 1982 and took on the role of captain/coach at East Fremantle taking them to the grand final in 1984, 1985 and 1986, winning the 1985 Premiership. In 1986, after 76 games for East Fremantle, he stepped down as a player, but as coach he once again took his side the grand final and like 1984 they were again runners-up. West Coast EaglesIn 1987 he was picked to be the inaugural coach of the West Coast Eagles.[1] He was controversially replaced by John Todd the following season despite being close to taking his side to the finals in their first year.[1] TodayHe is currently the Director-General of the Western Australian Department of Sport and Recreation.[2] References1. ^1 2 3 {{cite book |title=The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 |last1=Holmesby|first1=Russell|last2=Main|first2=Jim |year=2003 |edition=5th |isbn=1-74095-032-1 |publisher=Crown Content |location=North Melbourne, Victoria |page=7–8}} 2. ^{{cite web|title=Blast from the Past|url=http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/116885/default.aspx|work=Official Website - Brisbane Lions Football Club|publisher=lions.com.au|accessdate=23 June 2011}} External links
12 : 1950 births|Living people|Australian rules footballers from Western Australia|East Perth Football Club players|East Fremantle Football Club players|Fitzroy Football Club players|West Coast Eagles coaches|East Fremantle Football Club coaches|Mitchell Medal winners|Western Australian State of Origin players|All-Australian coaches|West Australian Football Hall of Fame inductees |
| 随便看 |
|
开放百科全书收录14589846条英语、德语、日语等多语种百科知识，基本涵盖了大多数领域的百科知识，是一部内容自由、开放的电子版国际百科全书。