Jeff Cassidy

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Jeff Cassidy
Personal information
Full name Jeffrey Cassidy
Date of birth (1956-09-27) 27 September 1956 (age 67) [1]
Original team(s) Cobram
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb)
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1974–1980 Geelong 50 (20)
1977, 1981–1984 East Fremantle 70 (163)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1984.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Jeffrey "Jeff" Cassidy (born 27 September 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Cassidy was a utility, who struggled with injuries during his time at Geelong, particularly with his leg muscles. [2]

He joined East Fremantle in 1981, having previously played with the West Australian Football League club briefly in 1977. [2] Before he retired in 1984, Cassidy would top the goal-kicking for East Fremantle twice. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN   978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. 1 2 3 Jeff Cassidy at AustralianFootball.com
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