Dual Phelan Medallist Ralph Turner has been inducted into the AFL Sydney Players Hall of Fame.
- Ralph Turner was born circa 1936 in Preston, Victoria.
- He joined the Australian Navy in 1954 and was drafted to HMAS Albatross at Nowra.
- He played for South Sydney from 1955 to 1959, winning the clubs best player award in 1957 & 1959.
- He won his first Phelan Medal in 1959, polling 37 votes which equals the highest number of votes polled by one player. He polled votes in all bar one match.
- In 1960 he transferred to Sydney Naval Club in the NSWANFL where he played until he joined the RAAF and returned to Victoria.
- He was Captain/Coach in 1961 & 1962 and captain in 1963 & 1964.
- He played in Sydney Naval’s Premiership teams in 1960 & 1962.
- He won his second Phelan Medal in 1961.
- In 1965 he joined the RAAF and was posted to Victoria where he played for Werribee in the VFA. He won Werribee's Best & Fairest player award in 1965 and 1966. He was named in Werribee's Silver Anniversary team (1965-1989).
- He returned to Sydney in 1971 and was Captain Coach of the Combined Services in Sydney’s 2nd Division Competition.
- He also represented his State in 1955-57,1959,1961 (capt),1962, 1963 & 1964 (both as captain)
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