Laurie Hill (footballer)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth | July 18, 1942, |
| Recruited from | Thornbury |
| Height and weight | 180cm / 76 kg |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Debut | 1962, Collingwood vs. , at |
| Team(s) | Collingwood (1962-69)
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| ¹ Statistics to end of 1969 season | |
| Career highlights | |
Laurie Hill (born July 18, 1942) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the VFL during the 1960s.
A half back flanker, Hill played in losing grand finals for Collingwood in 1964 and 1966. He represented the Victorian interstate side in both 1964 and 1965 and finished equal eighth 1964 Brownlow Medal.
After playing the opening game of the 1969 VFL season he was dropped to the seconds and angered by the decision he left Collingwood and joined Preston in the VFA. In five seasons at the club he won two J. J. Liston Trophys, in 1969 and 1971. He was also a dual best and fairest winner and a premiership player in 1969.
