Jim Stynes

Jim Stynes was part of the 'Irish experiment' in the then-VFL, and went on to become one of the AFL's most celebrated players. He won the Brownlow medal in 1991, and still holds the record for the most consecutive games played (244). Jim spent his entire AFL career at Melbourne Football Club, and is a member of its team of the century. When his career finished, Jim founded the Reach Foundation, encouraging troubled young people to follow their dreams. He was Victorian of the Year in 2003.

Jim Stynes was part of the 'Irish experiment' in the then-VFL, and went on to become one of the AFL's most celebrated players. He won the Brownlow medal in 1991, and still holds the record for the most consecutive games played (244). Jim spent his entire AFL career at Melbourne Football Club, and is a member of its team of the century. When his career finished, Jim founded the Reach Foundation, encouraging troubled young people to follow their dreams. He was Victorian of the Year in 2003. See less