George Hastings (footballer)

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George Hastings
Personal information
Birth January 13, 1877,
Recruited from
Playing career¹
Debut 1897, Essendon vs. , at
Team(s) Essendon (1897-1904)
  • 107 games, 25 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1904 season
Career highlights

George Hastings (born January 13, 1877) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the early years of the VFL.

Hastings usually played on the wing but was also a centreman at times. A member of Essendon's inaugural premiership team in 1897 and again in 1901, Hasting also played in losing Grand Final sides in 1898 and 1902. He represented the Victorian interstate team against South Australia in 1903. His career ended when he began suffering from Rheumatic Fever.

[edit] References

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