Brian Dixon Biography

Former Melbourne hero and politician Brian Dixon is remembered as a great teammate, father, and political thinker at a state funeral.

"Brian knew you only get one crack at the title," friend Andrew Dwyer told mourners at St Patrick's Cathedral.

"Brian led by example, and his legacy to us all is a simple message: Be in it today, live more of your life."

Melbourne mourns the passing of five-time premiership player and Hall of Fame member Brian Dixon, aged 89.

"Brian was a great of our club and someone who has left a lasting mark, not just on Melbourne, but on the game as a whole," Melbourne Football Club president Brad Green said.

"He was a five-time premiership player, a life member, a Hall of Fame inductee, and was honoured in the Australian Football Hall of Fame, recognition reserved for the very best our game has seen.

"Brian's football achievements speak for themselves, but his love for the club was just as significant. He was proud of our history, and helped shape it, both through his on the field success and his connection to the club in the years that followed.

"On behalf of everyone at the Melbourne Football Club, I want to extend our condolences to his wife Carmel, and to Brian's family and friends."