Hall of Fame
The RFNC Hall of Fame celebrates the rich history and extraordinary individuals who have shaped the legacy of the RFNC.
Honouring players, coaches, volunteers, and contributors who have made a lasting impact, the Hall of Fame recognises those who have exemplified excellence, dedication, and the true spirit of Redan.
Through their achievements on the field and their commitment off it, these legends have helped build the proud tradition of our club. The Hall of Fame serves as a tribute to their efforts and as inspiration for future generations of Lions.
Join us in celebrating the champions of our past and the legacy they leave behind.
Won Dalton-Bayly medal in 1969 & 1970, Redan Team of the Century, Triple Premiership player 1975-1977. Long time club Secretary and father of Premiership player Luke. Awarded Redan Legend Status in 2015 and entered the BFL Hall of Fame in 2018.
Senior Games record holder (369). Life Member and Club Historian. Four time Reserves Premiership player. Coached the U/18s for four and Reserves for three seasons. Awarded Redan Legend Status in 2015.
1951 Courier Best player, 1952 Dalton-Bayley B&F, 1952 Captain & Coach Premiers Champions, 1953 Coach minor premiers. 1956 longest playing Coach at Redan FC – Seven years. Vice President 1969, 1970/ Committee member 1961, 1971, Team of the Century Vice Captain – Rover. Chairman of the BFL Junior Section - BFL Under 14 B&F trophy donor in Keith’s name. BFL Inter League Captain 1953 & Coach 1956, BFL Inter league selector. Known at Redan as “Mr Redan”
Played 1957-1969, 237 games. Won Dalton-Bayly 1961, 1962, 1964, & 1966. Reserves Premiership Captain/Coach 1969.
Junior player and Junior premiership coach. Head Trainer of Redan 1946-1982 and Life Member. Assisted at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Awarded Redan Legend Status in 2015.
Redan Team of the Century Ruckman. Senior Coach 1963-1966, 92 games. Dalton-Bayly Medalist 1965 & 1967. Reserves Coach 1967/68.
Redan Team of the Century. Dalton-Bayly Medallist 1973, 1975 & 1978. Triple Premiership player 1975, 1976 & 1977. Mayor of Ballarat.
Redan Team of the Century. Captain-Coach 1960-1962 and non-playing coach in 1979. Club President 1964, junior coach, BFL Interleague Captain 1962.
Played with Redan during the 1940's and was also an umpire. Past Club Secretary and President. Was awarded joint Life Membership with wife Joyce in 1977.
Life Member. Club President from 1965 to 1968 and sponsor. Junior President and Secretary - 5 Junior Premierships during his leadership. Wife Alma President of the Ladies Committee and with son John, the only Father & Son to have been President.
Life Member and Former Club President. 1969 Reserves Premiership player. Past Social Committee Chairman & Bingo Caller.
Redan Team of the Century Captain/Coach. Triple premiership player/coach 1975-77. Dalton-Bayly Medalist 1974. BFL interleague coach 1981-1984. Elevated to Legend Status in 2012.