Ivan Russell | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Ivan Woodward Russell | ||
Date of birth | 13 October 1952 | ||
Original team(s) | Beechworth [1] | ||
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||
Position(s) | centre | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1972 — 1973 | Geelong | 13 (2) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1973. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Ivan Russell (born 13 October 1952) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the Victorian Football League (now known as the Australian Football League). [2]
Russell was best on ground in Beechworth’s losing 1969 Ovens & King Football League grand final side [3] before signing with Geelong. [4]
Russell later played 87 games with Geelong West Football Club, between 1975 and 1979, including their 1975 VFA Division One premiership.
Russell represented the VFA in 1979, in a convincing 156 point win against Queensland at Toorak Park. [5]
Son of former Richmond and Geelong footballer, Wally Russell.
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