Ray Nilsson
| Ray Nilsson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 26 November 1938 | ||
| Original team(s) | Melbourne U-19s | ||
| Debut |
Round 8, 1960, Melbourne v. Footscray, at the MCG | ||
| Height/Weight | 177 cm / 68 kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1960-1963 1964-1965 Total - |
Melbourne South Melbourne |
41 (44) 21 (10) 62 (54) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1965 season. | |||
Ray Nilsson (born 26 November 1938) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne and South Melbourne in the VFL during the early 1960s.
Nilsson was used as a rover and in the forward pocket at Melbourne but played as a wingman when he crossed to South Melbourne in 1964. He had been a member of Melbourne's 1960 premiership team, coming off the bench. A good performer in finals football, he kicked a career high four goals in the 1962 Semi Final against Carlton at the MCG.
References
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links
- Ray Nilsson's statistics from AFL Tables
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