20 Facts About Garry Lyon

Garry Peter Lyon was born on 13 September 1967 and is a former professional Australian rules football player and was captain of the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Garry Lyon was recruited from the Kyabram Football Club and debuted in 1986 with the Melbourne Football Club, playing in the 1988 VFL Grand Final.

Garry Lyon quickly became a dominant player in the Victorian Football League, later renamed the Australian Football League, winning his first Melbourne best and fairest award in 1990.

Garry Lyon became Melbourne's captain in 1991 and eventually became the longest-serving Melbourne captain in club history until he was released from the role after the 1997 season due to the club's belief that he would suffer from too many injuries.

Garry Lyon was known for playing with many back injuries, and his presence on the field despite such adversity saw him as an inspiration to teammates.

Garry Lyon finished his career having won two Melbourne best and fairest awards and being named in three All-Australian teams.

Garry Lyon's career ended as a result of increasing back problems.

Garry Lyon had a successful State of Origin career for Victoria, first being selected in 1988 against Western Australia.

Garry Lyon was selected again in 1992 against the same opposition.

Garry Lyon is a big supporter of Victoria and State of Origin and has said in reference to playing State of Origin that he "loved it".

Garry Lyon is a big supporter of State of Origin being reintroduced, and he has described training and playing with the best players in the game as a "dream come true" and "it took the experience of playing football to another level".

Garry Lyon has said that the great players of today should be afforded the same honour.

Garry Lyon moved into radio in the late 1990s on 3AW, and in 2004 he hosted Morning Glory on SEN 1116.

In 2007, Garry Lyon moved to Triple M where he provided special comments on Friday Night and Saturday afternoon matches until the end of 2015.

Garry Lyon became a regular panelist on The AFL Footy Show late in his playing career.

Garry Lyon is a columnist for The Age newspaper and has co-authored children's books, including those in the Specky Magee series with Felice Arena.

In 2017, Garry Lyon returned to SEN to co-host its breakfast program with Tim Watson.

Later that year, Garry Lyon ended his long association with the Nine Network to join Fox Footy as a commentator and panelist on On The Couch.

In 2022, Garry Lyon commenced hosting On The Couch in addition to Friday Night Football for the station.

Garry Lyon has coached the Australia international rules football team, debuting in 2001, and he remained coach for four successive seasons before being replaced by Kevin Sheedy.