Roy Cazaly

Roy Cazaly
Cazaly taking a one-handed mark
Personal information
Full name Roy Cazaly
Nickname(s) Cazza
Date of birth (1893-01-13)13 January 1893
Place of birth Albert Park, Victoria, Australia
Date of death 10 October 1963(1963-10-10) (aged 70)
Place of death Lenah Valley, Tasmania, Australia
Original team(s) Middle Park
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Position(s) Ruckman
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1911–20 St Kilda 099 0(38)
1921–24, 1926–27 South Melbourne 099 (129)
Total 198 (167)
Representative team honours
Years Team Games (Goals)
Victoria 13 (?)
Tasmania 5 (?)
Coaching career3
Years Club Games (W–L–D)
1922, 1937–38 South Melbourne 52 (12–38–2)
1942–43 Hawthorn 30 (10–20–0)
1928–30 City (NTFA) 54 (25-27-2)
1932–33 North Hobart 37 (25-12)
1934–36, 1948–51 New Town 130 (72-56-2)
1941 Camberwell ?
Total 303 (144–153–6)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1927.
3 Coaching statistics correct as of 1943.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Roy Cazaly (13 January 1893 – 10 October 1963) was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He also represented Victoria and Tasmania in interstate football, and after his retirement as a player, turned to coaching. Known for his ruck work and high-flying marks, he inspired the common catchphrase "Up there, Cazaly!", which in 1979 became a popular song of the same name, securing his place in Australian folklore.

Cazaly was one of 12 inaugural "Legends" inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.