10 Facts About Gerard Healy

Gerard Healy was born on 1 March 1961 and is a former Australian rules footballer and commentator.

Gerard Healy won Melbourne's best and fairest award in 1984.

Gerard Healy left the Demons in 1985, after playing 130 games, moving to the Sydney Swans at the beginning of the 1986 season.

Gerard Healy retired from Sydney in 1991 due to a serious wrist injury.

Gerard Healy was later recognised as one of Sydney's greats, being named in their Team of the Century.

In 2000, Gerard Healy was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Gerard Healy was a special comments in 5 AFL grand finals with Seven.

Gerard Healy gave a heartfelt farewell message on the show to his co-host David Hookes after his death in 2004.

Gerard Healy continued his commentary role for AFL matches with Fox Sports from 2007 and since 2012 on second version of Fox Footy.

Gerard Healy is married to Lisa and together they have three daughters.