Viv Randall

Herbert Vivian "Viv" Randall (7 March 1914 – 7 September 1985) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Football
Randall, a wingman, joined Hawthorn from Federal District Football League (FDFL) club Caulfield.

He had particularly strong seasons in 1935 and 1936 when he polled 10 and 12 votes respectively in the Brownlow Medal, finishing as Hawthorn's best vote getter on each occasion.

Randall made two appearances for Victoria at interstate football. He played against the Victorian Football Association in 1936 and South Australia the following year.

He played his last season for Hawthorn in 1938, then returned to the VFA, joining Camberwell.

Military service
During World War II, Randall served as a sapper in New Guinea.

Death
He died at the Repatriation General Hospital, in Heidelberg, Victoria, on 7 September 1985.

Honours and achievements
Individual
 * Hawthorn life member

Family
His son, Trevor Randall, played with Hawthorn in 1960 and his granddaughter Pepa Randall plays for GWS Giants in the AFLW.