Bruce Morrison (footballer)
Bruce Morrison (19 June 1923 – 12 April 2012) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Bruce Morrison | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Russell Bruce Morrison | ||
| Date of birth | 19 June 1923 | ||
| Place of birth | Bairnsdale | ||
| Date of death | 12 April 2012 (aged 88)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Geelong, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Bairnsdale | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1948–1954 | Geelong | 130 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1954. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Morrison was recruited from Bairnsdale, Victoria and became a highly regarded full-back for the Geelong Football Club. He played 130 games for Geelong but failed to score any goals. He was famous for a particular kick against the Footscray at Whitten Oval. When he was playing at full-back, he tried to kick the ball out after a behind was scored but the wind was so strong that when he kicked the ball it floated over his head and through the goals.[2] The goal umpire signalled it as a rushed behind.
References
- Lannen, Danny (13 April 2012). "Champion Cat dies - send your tributes". Geelong Advertiser. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
- Miller, Quentin; et al. (17 September 2010). "MCC Library Fact Sheet" (PDF). Melbourne Cricket Club Library. p. 1. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
External links
- Bruce Morrison's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Bruce Morrison at AustralianFootball.com
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