Chris Burton (Australian footballer)
| Chris Burton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Chris Burton | ||
| Date of birth | 21 October 1961 | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Original team | Sunshine Heights | ||
| Height/Weight | 180 cm / 76 kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (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
- ↑ Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 AFL Tables: Chris Burton
- ↑ The Age,"Richmond", 8 March 1985, p. 25
- ↑ "Chris Burton (Footscray, Richmond, Williamstown)". Full Points Footy.