Gerard Healy

Gerard Healy, (born 1 March, 1961) is a former Australian rules footballer and commentator.

Beginning his career with the Melbourne Football Club in 1979, Healy played mostly in a forward pocket role in attack before switching to an on-baller/midfielder role and establishing himself as one of the premier ball winners in the competition. He won Melbourne's Best and Fairest award in 1984. He left the Demons in 1985, after playing 130 games and kicking 189 goals, moving to the Sydney Swans at the beginning of the 1986 season. He immediately made an impact at the Swans, winning Best and Fairests in his first three years with the team - 1986, 1987, 1988. He also took home the Brownlow Medal in 1988 as the VFL's Best and Fairest player. He retired from Sydney in 1990, having played 81 games for the club and kicking 87 goals. Over his career he was named All-Australian in 1982, 1984, 1986, 1987 and 1988. He was renowned as one of Sydney's greats, being named in their Team of the Century.

After retiring, Healy became an Australian rules commentator, first with the Seven Network on their AFL coverage. He has also been a long-time special comments man on 3AW in their AFL coverage, as well as hosting Sports Today. He gave a heartfelt farewell message on the show to his co-host David Hookes after his passing in 2004. Today, he works for both 3AW and Fox Footy.