Peter Francis (footballer)

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Peter Francis
Personal information
Birth January 16, 1958, Heathcote
Recruited from
Height and weight 185cm / 83 kg
Playing career¹
Debut Round 3, 1979, Carlton vs. Essendon, at Waverley Park
Team(s) Carlton (1979-81)
  • 48 games, 15 goals

Fitzroy (1981-83)

  • 40 games, 19 goals

Richmond (1984-86)

  • 52 games, 22 goals

Essendon (1987-88)

  • 19 games, 2 goals

Total - 159 Games, 58 Goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1988 season
Career highlights

Peter Francis (born January 16, 1958) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with four VFL clubs during the 1980s.

Victorian country recruit Peter Francis joined Carlton in 1978 and made his senior debut the following season. He played in their thrilling five point Grand Final win against Collingwood that year in what would be the only premiership of his ten season career. Halfway through the 1981 season he was traded to Fitzroy for fellow wingman Frank Marchesani. He played 40 games with Fitzroy before moving on to Richmond and then finished his career with a stint at Essendon.

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