Players Who Played for Melbourne and Sydney
Seven players have played senior AFL for both Melbourne and Sydney since 1990, led by Darren Jolly (48 games for Melbourne, 118 for Sydney). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
Seven players have played senior AFL for both Melbourne and Sydney since 1990, led by Darren Jolly (48 games for Melbourne, 118 for Sydney).
- 1.Darren Jolly237 games
- Melbourne 48 · 2001–2004
- Sydney 118 · 2005–2009
- Collingwood 71 · 2010–2013
- 2.James Jordon136 games
- Melbourne 65 · 2021–2023
- Sydney 71 · 2024–2026
- 3.Kevin Dyson105 games
- Melbourne 70 · 1991–1995
- Sydney 35 · 1996–1997
- 4.Brodie Grundy264 games
- Melbourne 17 · 2023
- Sydney 70 · 2024–2026
- Collingwood 177 · 2013–2022
- 5.Craig Nettelbeck78 games
- Melbourne 33 · 1996–1997
- Sydney 45 · 1990–1994
- 6.Paul Bryce59 games
- Melbourne 26 · 1991–1992
- Sydney 17 · 1993
- North Melbourne 16 · 1990
- 7.Wayne Henwood28 games
- Melbourne 1 · 1992
- Sydney 27 · 1990–1991
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- Seven players have played senior AFL for both Melbourne and Sydney since 1990, led by Darren Jolly (48 games for Melbourne, 118 for Sydney).
- Five went from Melbourne to Sydney, and two the other way.
- Three of the 7 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: James Jordon and Brodie Grundy, in 2026.
- That ranks 115 of the 171 club pairings by shared players since 1990.
Checked 21 October 2026 · data as of 15 September 2026
Every player who played for both
| Player | Melbourne | Sydney | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Jolly | 48 (2001–2004) | 118 (2005–2009) | Collingwood 71 | 237 |
| James Jordon | 65 (2021–2023) | 71 (2024–2026) | – | 136 |
| Kevin Dyson | 70 (1991–1995) | 35 (1996–1997) | – | 105 |
| Brodie Grundy | 17 (2023) | 70 (2024–2026) | Collingwood 177 | 264 |
| Craig Nettelbeck | 33 (1996–1997) | 45 (1990–1994) | – | 78 |
| Paul Bryce† | 26 (1991–1992) | 17 (1993) | North Melbourne 16 | 59 |
| Wayne Henwood† | 1 (1992) | 27 (1990–1991) | – | 28 |
† Career began before 1990: earlier games are not counted.
Quick answers
- Seven players have played senior AFL for both Melbourne and Sydney since 1990, led by Darren Jolly (48 games for Melbourne, 118 for Sydney). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Kevin Dyson played the most games for Melbourne: 70. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Darren Jolly played the most games for Sydney: 118. See the list→
- Five of them played for Melbourne first and two played for Sydney first. See the list→
- Three of the 7 also played for a third club. See the list→
- 314 players have played senior AFL for Melbourne since 1990, and 166 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- 313 players have played senior AFL for Sydney since 1990, and 163 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- Melbourne shares the most players with St Kilda: 19. See them→
- Sydney shares the most players with Collingwood: 23. See them→
- Did Darren Jolly play for Melbourne and Sydney? Yes: 48 games for Melbourne (2001–2004) and 118 for Sydney (2005–2009). See the list→
- Did James Jordon play for Melbourne and Sydney? Yes: 65 games for Melbourne (2021–2023) and 71 for Sydney (2024–2026). See the list→
- Did Kevin Dyson play for Melbourne and Sydney? Yes: 70 games for Melbourne (1991–1995) and 35 for Sydney (1996–1997). See the list→
- Did Brodie Grundy play for Melbourne and Sydney? Yes: 17 games for Melbourne (2023) and 70 for Sydney (2024–2026). See the list→
- Did Craig Nettelbeck play for Melbourne and Sydney? Yes: 33 games for Melbourne (1996–1997) and 45 for Sydney (1990–1994). See the list→
- Did Paul Bryce play for Melbourne and Sydney? Yes: 26 games for Melbourne (1991–1992) and 17 for Sydney (1993). See the list→
- Did Wayne Henwood play for Melbourne and Sydney? Yes: 1 game for Melbourne (1992) and 27 for Sydney (1990–1991). See the list→
More club pairings
Melbourne shares the most with
Sydney shares the most with
- Collingwood & Sydney (23)
- St Kilda & Sydney (19)
- Carlton & Sydney (16)
- Brisbane & Sydney (15)
- Hawthorn & Sydney (15)
Common questions
How many players have played for both Melbourne and Sydney?
Seven players have played senior AFL for both Melbourne and Sydney since 1990, led by Darren Jolly (48 games for Melbourne, 118 for Sydney).
What counts as playing for a club?
At least one senior AFL game for that club in 1990 or later. Games before 1990 are not counted, so a career that began in the 1980s shows only its games since 1990.
How up to date is it?
The data is as of 15 September 2026. Games and clubs are compiled from public records: AFL Tables season statistics and Wikipedia.
Sources
- Season player statistics, 1990 to 2026, from AFL Tables (afltables.com).
- Club and honour records from Wikipedia.
- Data as of 15 September 2026. Facts compiled from public records; no text is copied from either source.
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