Chris Hansen (footballer)

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Chris Hansen
Personal information
Full nameChris Hansen
Date of birth7 May 1956
Original teamOld Trinity Grammarians
Height/Weight196 cm / 100 kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1977–1982
1983–1984
Total –
Fitzroy
Footscray
101 (17)
28 (1)
129 (18)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1984 season.

Chris Hansen (born 7 May 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Hansen was originally from Old Trinity Grammarians and won the Woodrow Medal in 1976.[1] A defender, Hansen often played on the tall opposition forward.[2] He was at Fitzroy for six seasons, making 101 appearances, followed by a two season stint at Footscray, before retiring to work as a lawyer.[3][4]

References

  1. "Chris Hansen". Australian Football.
  2. Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
  3. The Age,"Hansen a Bulldog", 3 March 1983, p. 30
  4. AFL Tables: Chris Hansen