Eric Fleming (footballer)
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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)
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¹ Statistics to end of 1928 season | |
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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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