Gerard Butts | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Gerard Butts | ||
Date of birth | 19 November 1966 | ||
Original team(s) | North Albury | ||
Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1988–1989 | Carlton | 3 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1989. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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