Bruce Morrison (footballer)

Bruce Morrison
Personal information
Date of birth19 June 1923
Date of death12 April 2012 (aged 88)[1]
Place of deathGeelong, Victoria
Original teamBairnsdale
Height/Weight180 cm / 82 kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1948–1954Geelong130 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1954 season.
Career highlights

Bruce Morrison (19 June 1923 – 12 April 2012) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Morrison was recruited from Bairnsdale, Victoria and became a highly regarded full-back for the Geelong Football Club. He played 130 games for Geelong but failed to score any goals. He was famous for a particular kick against the Footscray at Whitten Oval. When he was playing at full-back, he tried to kick the ball out after a behind was scored but the wind was so strong that when he kicked the ball it floated over his head and through the goals.[2] The goal umpire signalled it as a rushed behind.

References

  1. ↑ Lannen, Danny (13 April 2012). "Champion Cat dies - send your tributes". Geelong Advertiser. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
  2. ↑ Miller, Quentin et al. (17 September 2010). "MCC Library Fact Sheet" (PDF). Melbourne Cricket Club Library. p. 1. Retrieved 13 August 2011.

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