Allen Aylett Obituary

Allen Aylett, the former Australian rules football player and administrator passed away on September 16, 2022. He was 88.

Born April 24, 1934 in Melbourne, Australia, Aylett played 220 games and kicked 311 goals for the Kangaroos, in a stellar playing career that earned him a spot in the club’s Team of the Century.

A two-time All-Australian and club captain between 1961 to 1964, Aylett won three consecutive Syd Barker Medals between 1958 and 1960.

However, a serious arm injury forced him into early retirement, becoming the North Melbourne president in 1971, revolutionising and modernising the club.

He brought in modern sponsorship deals, stimulated the club’s grand final breakfast and hired Ron Barassi as a coach which led to the club’s first VFL premiership in 1975.

Aylett subsequently served as the chairman/president of the North Melbourne Football Club from 1971 to 1976, and then from 2001 to 2005. In between, he had been the chairman of the then Victorian Football League from 1977 to 1984.

Allen Aylett was awarded an OBE in 1979 and inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2006.

Besides football, Allen Aylett was also a Dentist. He worked as a dentist throughout his career until his retirement at the age of 81.

Allen Aylett is survived by his wife Marj Aylett and his children Tony Aylett, Rick Aylett, Julie Aylett and Sam Aylett.

His funeral arrangements are yet to be announced by the family.