Dave Bryden

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Dave Bryden (born 23 June 1928) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League.

Dave was an old school ruckman-cum-back pocket recruited from Wonthaggi, Victoria who, at his prime was considered one of the best ruckmen in the Victorian Football League. Dave played for Victoria in State of Origin in 1951 and was 2nd best on ground in the 1954 VFL Grand Final. He played for the Bulldogs between 1947 and 1955, booting 56 goals in 147 games.