| Rex Hunt | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Rex James Hunt | ||
| Date of birth | 7 March 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Mentone, Victoria, Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | Parkdale | ||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 97 kg (214 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Full-forward/centre half-back | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1968–1974 | Richmond | 113 (121) | |
| 1974–1975 | Geelong | 32 (44) | |
| 1976–1978 | St Kilda | 57 (111) | |
| Total | 202 (276) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1978. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Rex James Hunt (born 7 March 1949) is an Australian television and radio personality. A former Australian rules footballer, he became a commentator known for his habit of making up quirky nicknames for players. He has also been known around the world for fishing and wildlife programs on the Seven Network and overseas stations. He was a former police officer who reached the senior rank of Sergeant in Victoria Police at age 30.[1] He also previously owned a restaurant, the D'lish Fish located in Port Melbourne.