Kevin Bartlett (athlete)

Kevin Sheedy Bartlett (born 5 March 1947) is a former Australian rules footballer, coach, commentator, and media personality. He is widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the Australian Football League (AFL), formerly known as the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Bartlett played his entire VFL career with the Richmond Football Club from 1965 to 1983. A rover known for his exceptional stamina, courage, and goal-kicking ability, he played a then-record 403 games for the club, a record that stood for many years. He captained Richmond from 1979 to 1982 and was a five-time premiership player (1967, 1969, 1973, 1974, 1980). He also won the Richmond best and fairest award five times (1969, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1978).

Following his playing career, Bartlett coached Richmond from 1988 to 1991. He later became a prominent media personality, working as a commentator and analyst for various television and radio stations. He is known for his forthright opinions and insightful commentary on the game.

Bartlett was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996 and was elevated to Legend status in 2014. He is also a member of the Richmond Team of the Century and is an icon of the Richmond Football Club.