Chris Wittman | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 30 August 1965 | ||
Original team(s) | Xavier College | ||
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1986–1992 | Hawthorn | 89 (61) | |
1993 | St Kilda | 9 (0) | |
Total | 98 (61) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1993. | |||
Career highlights | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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