Doug Palmer

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Doug Palmer
Personal information
Birth June 23, 1929,
Recruited from Eaglehawk
Height and weight 175 cm / 67 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1952, Geelong vs. , at
Team(s) Geelong (1952-54)
  • 57 games, 11 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1954 season
Career highlights

Doug Palmer (born June 23, 1929) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the VFL during the early 1950s.

Palmer could play as both a centreman and half back flanker. He was a midfielder in Geelong's 1952 premiership side and also played in their losing Grand Final team the following season. Palmer was a good wet weather player.

[edit] References

  • Holmesby, Russel and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.