Is Jim Stynes still alive?
Deceased (1966–2012)
Where did Jim Stynes die?
St Kilda, Australia
What age did Jim Stynes die?
45 years (1966–2012)
What cancer did Jim Stynes have?
In 2009, Stynes was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma and continued to work during his treatment for brain metastasis. He died in March 2012 and was honoured by a state funeral held at St Paul’s Cathedral in Melbourne on 27 March 2012.
What is Jim Stynes wife doing now?
move on, rebuild a life for yourself.” Ms Ludbey, who is now working in child care, said she had finally started to feel “normal” again after feeling the rug had been pulled out from under her family upon her husband’s diagnosis, and death in 2012.
What killed Jim Stynes?
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Why is Jim Stynes a hero?
He is spoken of as one of the best ever to play the game of Australian Rules football, and remains the only non-Australian to have won the Brownlow medal for his fearless, skillful displays. His unbroken streak of 244 games for the Melbourne Demons may never be bettered.
When was Jim Stynes born?
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When did Jim Stynes retire?
After helping the Demons to a surprise finals berth in 1998, Stynes announced his retirement on October 3, 1998 at that year’s Best and Fairest count. He played his last game of competitive football in the International Rules series of that year.
How many AFL players are Irish?
In 2018, the Irish contingent in the AFL consisted of five senior-listed players and six rookie-listed players. The 2020 AFL Grand Final featured two players: Zach Tuohy and Mark O’Connor.
How many games did Jim Stynes play in a row?
244 consecutive games
Who holds the record for most AFL games?
AFL/VFL Records
| Record | Current holder |
|---|---|
| Most Career Games | Brent Harvey: 432 |
| Most Premierships | Carlton & Essendon: 16 |
| Most Wooden Spoons (Bottom Finishes) | St Kilda: 27 |
| Highest Crowd Attendence | 121,696, Collingwood v Carlton at MCG: Grand Final 1970. |
Who has the most consecutive AFL games?
The most consecutive games won in the Australian Football League Premiership is 23 by Geelong between 1952 and 1953.
Which AFL player has played the most consecutive games?
Jim Stynes
Who was the oldest AFL player to retire?
Dustin Fletcher
Who is the best AFL team ever?
The 2000 Essendon side produced the most dominant season the VFL/AFL has ever seen. The Bombers began the year with 20 consecutive wins and only lost one game on their way to a comprehensive 10-goal grand final victory over Melbourne – a flattering margin given Kevin Sheedy’s side had double the scoring shots.