Brian Beers (born 31 January 1939) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood and Fitzroy in the VFL.
| Brian Beers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 31 January 1939 | ||
| Original team(s) | CBC Parade | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1958–1961 | Collingwood | 60 (72) | |
| 1962–1964 | Fitzroy | 19 (14) | |
| Total | 79 (86) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1964. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family edit
He is the father of Mark Beers and Tony Beers, who both also played for Collingwood.[1]
Football edit
Collingwood (VFL) edit
A half forward, Beers was a member of Collingwood's 1958 premiership team and kicked two goals in the grand final. In 1959 he kicked a career high 28 goals for the year and the following season he played in the Collingwood side which lost the 1960 Grand Final.
Fitzroy (VFL) edit
He crossed to Fitzroy in 1962 where he finished his career.
On 6 July 1963, playing on the half-forward flank, he was a member of the young and inexperienced Fitzroy team that comprehensively and unexpectedly defeated Geelong, 9.13 (67) to 3.13 (31) in the 1963 Miracle Match.
Tennis edit
Beers also played tennis at a competitive level and later became the general manager of Tennis Victoria.
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 9781920910785.
External links edit
- Brian Beers's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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