Graham Osborne (footballer, born 1947)
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Graham Osborne (born 30 June 1947) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Graham Osborne | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Graham G. Osborne | ||
| Date of birth | 30 June 1947 | ||
| Original team(s) | Toora | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Utility | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1966–1977 | Melbourne | 146 (61) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1977. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Osborne, a recruit from Toora in the Alberton Football League, was granted a clearance to Melbourne midway through the 1966 VFL season.[2]
He played 146 league games for Melbourne, from 1966 to 1977.[3] His career tally of 18 Brownlow Medal votes all came in 1976.[3]
From 1978 to 1982, Osborne played with Sandringham in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).[4] He won their best and fairest award in 1979, despite missing eight games.[5]
References edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
- ^ The Age, "Demons get Toora defender", 30 June 1966, p. 14
- ^ a b "Graham Osborne". AFL Tables.
- ^ "Graham Osborne". Demon Wiki.
- ^ "Other Club History". Sandringham Football Club.