Chris Burton (Australian footballer)

Chris Burton
Personal information
Full nameChris Burton
Date of birth21 October 1961
Place of birthEngland
Original teamSunshine Heights
Height/Weight180 cm / 76 kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1980–1984
1985–1988
Total -
Footscray
Richmond
67 (27)
50 (8)
117 (35)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1988 season.

Chris Burton (born 21 October 1961) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Burton was born in England and recruited to Footscray from Sunshine Heights.[1] He spent five seasons playing for Footscray, mostly as a wingman.[2]

With teammate Michael McKenna, Burton made his way to Richmond at the end of the 1984 season.[3] Burton was used predominately as a back pocket defender while at Richmond.[4] He was Richmond's leading disposal getter in 1987, with 360 kicks and 78 handballs.[2]

He played for Williamstown after leaving the VFL and was a member of their 1990 premiership team.

References

  1. Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. 2.0 2.1 AFL Tables: Chris Burton
  3. The Age,"Richmond", 8 March 1985, p. 25
  4. "Chris Burton (Footscray, Richmond, Williamstown)". Full Points Footy.