Garry Wilson

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Garry J. "Flea" Wilson (born July 17, 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League.

Wilson, during his playing days, was described by The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers as having "limitless courage" as a wispy rover, with a playing weight of only 64 kg.

Debuting in 1971 with the Fitzroy Football Club, Wilson came from Preston Swimmers and forged a successful career, winning best and fairests with the Lions in 1972, 1976, 1978, 1979 and 1980. He finished third in the Brownlow Medal count of 1978 and second in 1979, before becoming captain in 1982. He finished with 268 games to his name after retiring in 1984, and was later inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.