Cec Ruddell
Cecil Alfred Ruddell (23 May 1917 – 10 December 1990) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1940s.
| Cec Ruddell | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Cecil Alfred Ruddell | ||
| Date of birth | 23 May 1917 | ||
| Date of death | 10 December 1990 (aged 73) | ||
| Place of death | Fitzroy North, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Northcote (VFA) | ||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1940–1949 | Essendon | 122 (0) | |
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1945, 1946 | Essendon | 2 (0–2–0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1949. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Ruddell was a key player in Essendon's defence in what was a strong decade for the club, just once in his nine seasons did they miss out on the finals. Usually a fullback, it was in that position that he played in the Bomber's 1942 and 1946 premiership sides. He filled in as coach of Essendon for a game in 1945 and another the following season. An ankle injury ended his VFL career. He was later captain-coach of Camberwell in the Victorian Football Association for two seasons.
References
- Cec Ruddell's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
- Cec Ruddell's profile at the Essendon Football Club
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