Paul Bagshaw

Paul Lynton Bagshaw MBE(C) is a former Australian rules footballer, playing for Sturt Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) from 1964 to 1980. Bagshaw played 374 games (then a record), kicked 258 goals and captained Sturt from 1973 to 1980.[1] He played in seven winning grand finals.[2]

Throughout his playing career, Bagshaw played mostly as ruck-rover, but also was an effective key position player. He was a fine exponent of the drop kick and displayed outstanding handball and marking skills.[3] His ability to achieve the seemingly impossible in tight situations gave rise to the nickname 'Mr. Magic'.[4] In 1979 Bagshaw was made an Order of the British Empire - Member (Civil) for his services to football.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Hall of fame - Paul Bagshaw". SANFL. http://www.sanfl.com.au/hall_of_fame/paul_l_bagshaw_mbe_/. Retrieved 27 January 2011. 
  2. ^ "SA Memory - Sturt Football Club". South Australian Government. http://www.samemory.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?c=7351. Retrieved 3 February 2010. 
  3. ^ "South Australian team of the 20th century - forwards". fullpointsfooty.net. http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/SAToC_forwards.htm. Retrieved 27 January 2011. 
  4. ^ "Sturt trying to repeat a slice of history". Adelaide Advertiser. 2 October 2009. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/sturt-trying-to-repeat-a-slice-of-history/story-e6frenfu-1225781952060. Retrieved 27 January 2011. 
  5. ^ "It's an Honour - BAGSHAW, Paul Lynton". Australian Government. http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=1087481&search_type=quick&showInd=true. Retrieved 3 February 2010.