Kevin Ronald Bryant (born 8 January 1955) is a former

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er who played with in the Western Australian National Football League (WANFL) and

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in the

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(VFL). He also represented

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in State of Origin football.

Career

Bryant was the centre half-back in East Perth's 1978 WANFL premiership team and won their

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award the same year. He came to North Melbourne in 1979 and late in the season kicked three goals in their Qualifying Final win over Collingwood at the MCG. A utility, Bryant then returned to Perth to represent Western Australia at the Perth State of Origin Carnival. Bryant later served as 's player match-up coordinator.

Personal life

Bryant is the father-in-law of former West Coast Eagles player

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bryant, Kevin 1955 births North Melbourne Football Club players East Perth Football Club players Western Australian State of Origin players Living people Australian rules footballers from Perth, Western Australia 20th-century Australian sportsmen