Arnold Briedis

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**Arnold Briedis**
Personal information
Birth	August 20, 1955 (1955-08-20) (age 52),
Recruited from	Paramount
Height and weight	189 cm / 86 kg
Playing career¹
Debut	1972, North Melbourne vs. , at
Team(s)	North Melbourne (1972-83) 161 games, 279 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1983 season
Career highlights
North Melbourne leading goalkicker 1980 North Melbourne premiership player 1975, 1977

Arnold Briedis (born August 20, 1955) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne in the VFL during the 1970s.

A centre half forward, Briedis was a member of North Melbourne's inaugural premiership side in 1975, kicking 5 goals in the grand final. Although he starred as well in their 1977 premiership win, Briedis's inaccuracy at goal nearly cost North Melbourne the premiership when they drew with Collingwood. However, Briedis became the club's best goalkicker in the decider when he kicked accuratly with 5 goals. His tally of 38 goals in finals football was a record for North Melbourne until in was passed by Wayne Carey in the 1990s.