Dempsey was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. In 2002, Dempsey was named as first ruckman in the Footscray's Team of the Century. Post playing career Dempsey was appointed specialist ruck coach of the Carlton Football Club at the end of the 2005 season. References Bibliography External links Australian Football Hall of Fame - Players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia) 1948 births Living people Brownlow Medal winners Australian Football Hall of Fame inductees All-Australians (1953–1988) Syd Barker Medal winners North Melbourne Football Club players Western Bulldogs players Southport Australian Football Club players Victorian State of Origin players Charles Sutton Medal winners