Eric Fleming (footballer)

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Eric Fleming
Personal information
Birth March 16, 1903,
Recruited from South Bendigo
Height and weight 191cm / 81 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1922, Geelong vs. , at
Team(s) Geelong (1922-28)
  • 105 games, 112 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1928 season
Career highlights

Eric Fleming (born March 16, 1903) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the VFL during the 1920s.

South Bendigo recruit Eric Fleming was a tall, high marking ruckman who notably had an exceptional torpedo punt. He could also play at half forward and averaged over a goal a game in his career. A Victorian interstate football representative, Fleming was a member of Geelong's 1925 premiership side.

Fleming joined VFA club Oakleigh in 1929 and played at centre half forward in their 1930 and 1931 premierships.

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