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John Byrne
| Personal information |
| Birth |
February 24, 1956, |
| Recruited from |
Wangaratta |
| Height and weight |
183 cm / 82 kg |
| Playing career¹ |
| Debut |
1975, North Melbourne vs. , at |
| Team(s) |
North Melbourne (1975-82)
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| ¹ Statistics to end of 1982 season |
| Career highlights |
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John Byrne (born February 24, 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the VFL.
Byrne played mostly as a ruck-rover and in defence for North Melbourne. He started his career with them in 1975 and went on to star in their 1977 premiership as well as playing in two losing grand finals. His career ended prematurely, at the age of 26, when he broke his leg.
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1977 North Melbourne Kangaroos Premiership Players |
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