Geoff Gosper

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Geoff Gosper
Personal information
Date of birth(1940-05-11)11 May 1940
Original team(s) Strathmore (EDFL)
Height 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight 78 kg (172 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1960–1970 Essendon 168 (68)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1970.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Geoff Gosper (born 11 May 1940) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon in the VFL during the 1960s.

Gosper played mostly as a half forward flanker and was recruited to Essendon from Strathmore. He was a reserve in Essendon's 1962 premiership side and on a half forward flank in their 1965 flag.


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